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  • MacPherson strut suspension with steering linkage
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Kiran Menon 2 months ago

    Why Did Automakers Start To Use MacPherson Struts?

    MacPherson struts are a common element on many different cars today. Let's take a look at why automakers opt to use them so often.

    By Kiran Menon 2 months ago Read More
  • A person pulling car wrap off of a car.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago

    Can Wrapping Your Car Damage The Paint?

    Wrapping your car can make it look cool, turn it into a moving billboard, or hide its ugly paint job. But will a wrap damage what's underneath it?

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • A United Airlines plane flies over an air traffic control tower
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago

    FAA Chooses Defense Company Without Civilian Flight Experience To Overhaul Air Traffic Control

    According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Peraton won out by submitting an "innovative approach" that would accelerate the timeline if successful.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago Read More
  • A red Chevrolet Corvette XP-897 GT Two-Rotor concept car on a road
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Benjamin Gracias 2 months ago

    Chevy Experimented With A 2-Rotor Corvette In '73

    The rotary engine isn't very common today, but back in 1973, Chevy experimented with one of its own in a special concept design. It didn't get far, though.

    By Benjamin Gracias 2 months ago Read More
  • A screenshot of the three-way Waymo standoff in San Francisco
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    News
    News By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago

    Waymo Three Way Is Not As Thrilling At It Sounds

    The service's driverless taxis aren't quite perfect yet.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago Read More
  • A 2021 Tesla Model 3 for sale on a dealer lot
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    Advice
    Advice By Justin Hughes 2 months ago

    American Automakers Have Terrible Long-Term Reliability, And Tesla Is The Worst, Consumer Reports Says

    While "Buy American" is a nice concept, it may not be a great idea in the long term when it comes to cars.

    By Justin Hughes 2 months ago Read More
  • A person cleaning the air vents with a soft detailing brush
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago

    If You're Not Cleaning Your Car's Gross Air Vents Like This, We'd Rather Walk

    You may not realize it, but your car's air vents can be home to some really nasty stuff. Fortunately, you can clean them relatively easily using these methods.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • front 3/4 view of a red 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Just Went 434 Miles On A Single Charge, Beating EPA Number By 60 Miles

    The CLA Edmunds tested didn't just beat the EPA's number, it kicked its teeth in.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • A blue Subaru WRX STI hatchback concept
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago

    Subaru Might Build Its STI Concepts, But Only If You Beg For Them

    C'mon, don't you want a new STI? Subaru can see in your eyes how much you need this. Just be good little boys and girls, get on your knees, and plead for it.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 months ago Read More
  • Mazda Miata NB silver front 3/4
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    Advice
    Advice By Collin Woodard 2 months ago

    These 11 Enthusiast Cars Are The Best Investments For 2026, Hagerty Says

    These may not be the cheapest cars to buy or maintain, but hey, at least you can justify your purchase by telling yourself you probably won't lose any money.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • Lower point of view of bizarre car wreck in downtown Philadelphia. Car appears to be taking off only to be stopped by a light pole. A lovely non-fatal early morning autumn accident.
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago

    These Are Your Grievances With The Auto Industry Today

    We don't need a December to remember because there's Festivus for the rest of us.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago Read More
  • A Carvana showroom in Maryland
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    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago

    Carvana's Comeback Is One For The Ages As Value Surpasses Ford And GM

    Who doesn't love a comeback story?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 months ago Read More
  • Dodge Charger Hellcat
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Collin Woodard 2 months ago

    What's The Sluttiest Car?

    Now, before we get too far, I need to be clear that we aren't making any moral judgments here.

    By Collin Woodard 2 months ago Read More
  • A front three quarters shot of the Brataroo sliding on a race track with smoke coming off the rear wheels
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    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago

    'Aussie Shred' Is A Sick New Gymkhana Film With Ridiculous Jumps, Daring Stunts, And Driving On Water

    Travis Pastrana jumps and slides the Subaru Brataroo from the desolate Australian Outback to the Sydney Harbour, all the way to the Mount Panorama race track.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 months ago Read More
  • 2010 BMW 3 on a country road
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    BMW
    BMW By John Brandon 2 months ago

    These Are Some Of The Best Affordable BMWs You Can Buy Right Now

    BMW isn't exactly known for being affordable, but with some time and a decent budget, finding a used BMW that's worth the price is not too hard.

    By John Brandon 2 months ago Read More
  • 1996 Volkswagen Polo 'Harlequin' front three-quarter image
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    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 2 months ago

    At $10,000, Would You Pony Up For This 1996 VW Polo?

    What's your take on this Harlequin for that kind of cash? Does that feel like a fair price for a horse of a different color?

    By Rob Emslie 2 months ago Read More
  • A driver negotiates a treacherous downhill section of road.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Ron King 2 months ago

    If You're Still Coasting Downhill In Neutral, You Need To Stop

    Coasting downhill in neutral may seem like a great idea. But the things you might think you know about fuel savings aren't true. And there's safety to consider.

    By Ron King 2 months ago Read More
  • A broken overhead garage door coming off its tracks.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Ron King 2 months ago

    Stop Greasing Your Garage Door Track: Here's Why

    If you hear what sounds like an agonized scream as your garage door opens, you may be tempted to grease its track. That's the opposite of what you should do.

    By Ron King 2 months ago Read More
  • NASA rendering of satellite constellation contamination on a photo of a distant galaxy
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    Spacelopnik
    Spacelopnik By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago

    Satellite Constellations May Ruin Up To 96% Of Astronomy Pictures Even From Telescopes In Space

    NASA's report, published in Nature, predicts that around 40% of all Hubble images will have at least one satellite streak in them.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago Read More
  • Porsche Panamera PDK shift lever surrounded by brown leather
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Paul Stadden 2 months ago

    The History Of The Dual-Clutch Transmission

    The history of the DTC stretches back to early 20th century, when inventors explored ways to make gear changes smoother long before modern electronics existed.

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
  • A 1948 Chevrolet pickup truck on display at the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
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    Trucks
    Trucks By Ron King 2 months ago

    Full Frame Vs. Unibody: Which Truck Is Right For Your Needs?

    There's lots to consider when choosing between a unibody and full frame truck. Each has its own strengths, and there's also both the cost to buy and to operate.

    By Ron King 2 months ago Read More
  • Several iridium spark plugs lined up next to one another.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago

    What's The Difference Between Ruthenium And Iridium Spark Plugs?

    Spark plugs are made from many different materials. Ruthenium spark plugs are able to offer some different benefits from iridium and other plug types.

    By Alvin Reyes 2 months ago Read More
  • Car on lift for spring and shock absorber repair
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago

    Driving With Worn Shocks Or Struts Is A Bad Idea: Here's What Can Happen

    Worn-out shocks and struts are issues that you should never ignore. Here's what can happen to your car if you fail to address the problem.

    By B. L. Johnson 2 months ago Read More
  • A hand holding a blue clay bar
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago

    What A Clay Bar Does For Your Car (And How To Use It)

    If you really want to see your car shine, there's a lot more to it than just a thorough wash. A clay bar could be the first step in upping your detailing game.

    By Chino Ortiz 2 months ago Read More
  • An automotive technician holding a vehicle's shock absorber.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Ron King 2 months ago

    Should You Replace Struts When You Replace Shocks?

    Shocks and struts often, but not always, go together. So if you're replacing one, do you need to replace the other at the same time, or can you wait?

    By Ron King 2 months ago Read More
  • Gray 1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief SUV front left view on a dirt trail
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    Trucks
    Trucks By Michael Sullivan 2 months ago

    Jeep's AMC History: Every Model Made Before Chrysler Took Over

    American Motors Corporation built some iconic Jeeps -- from CJ-5s to Comanches -- before Chrysler stepped in. Here's the full lineup.

    By Michael Sullivan 2 months ago Read More
  • Tom McIntyre stands next to Mickey Thompson's 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the 427 Mark-IIS Mystery Motor on a stand in a garage.
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    Nostalgia You Can Taste
    Nostalgia You Can Taste By Paul Stadden 2 months ago

    This Is The Rarest Chevy Engine Ever Made (And The Cars It Powered)

    It was nicknamed the Mystery Motor and the Porcupine. Whatever you call it, this engine is so rare that only nine examples are still known to exist.

    By Paul Stadden 2 months ago Read More
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