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  • Mexican taco food truck
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    Beyond Cars
    Beyond Cars By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago

    Want To Launch A Food Truck? Here Are The Models Vendors Prefer

    Are you thinking about launching a food truck, but not sure where to start? While there are several types to choose from, here are the preferred models.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • Battery mounted in fender well of a Chrysler
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago

    Of All The Places To Put Car Batteries, This Might Be The Worst

    Being able to change the battery in your car should be one of the easiest maintenance tasks to do, but some modern cars seemingly try to hide the battery.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • All classic Bugs, including this 1949 model, have air-cooled engines in the rear
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Charles Krome 3 months ago

    How The Air Cooled Beetle Used Exhaust Gas To Heat Its Cabin

    The classic Volkswagen Beetle used a surprising method to heat its cabin, but it led to drivers using it incorrectly and thinking it didn't work.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Gas station in USA
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago

    The Cheapest And Most Expensive States To Buy Gas In America

    Gas prices are always a popular subject, and for good reason, because it can get expensive. However, prices per gallon are different in every state.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • The modern Ford logo on the emblem of a Ford Ranger tail gate.
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    Ford
    Ford By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago

    How Ford's Logo Changed Over Time (And Why The Blue Oval Stuck)

    The evolution of Ford's blue oval was long, sometimes bizarre, and ultimately cemented by the company's refusal to change with trends of the time.

    By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago Read More
  • Mechanic loosening the oil drain plug to drain the engine oil
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago

    Why Car Makers Switched To Single-Use Oil Drain Plugs

    The controversial switch to plastic oil drain pans has also heralded the arrival of single-use oil drain plugs made of the same plastic as the drain pans.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • A collection of h-pipe and x-pipe dual exhaust crossovers on a table
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Richard Sachek 3 months ago

    H-Pipe Vs X-Pipe: Which One Usually Delivers The Bigger Performance Gain?

    Both X-pipes and H-pipes can boost performance levels for dual-exhaust cars. Here's the one you can generally expect to provide greater horsepower gains.

    By Richard Sachek 3 months ago Read More
  • A man buckling a child into a rear-facing car seat in the back of a minivan
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago

    3 Common Mistakes That Put Kids At Risk In Car Crashes According To IIHS

    The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety knows some simple ways to keep your kids safe in the car if there's a crash. They have some other tips, too.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A person torquing a car's wheel
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago

    Torquing Your Wheels Is Crucial, But Where Do You Actually Find The Spec?

    Proper wheel torque is essential to prevent damage and keep your ride safe. However, where exactly do you find torque specs? Here's what you need to know.

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • Competition Yellow 2007 Pontiac G5 GT Coupe in a parking lot with other cars and a building in the background
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    Brands
    Brands By Monday Goma 3 months ago

    5 Pontiacs You Might Not Know Were Rebadged From Other Brands

    Car rebadging is relatively common and allows automakers to release new models without much development. Here are five Pontiacs rebadged from other brands.

    By Monday Goma 3 months ago Read More
  • A semi truck with smoke going out of its exhaust
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    Trucks
    Trucks By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago

    What Causes High EGT On A Diesel Truck?

    Diesel engines run hot under load, but extreme heat means trouble. Here are the hidden causes of rising exhaust temps and how to keep them in check.

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • Front shot of an Audi RS4 Avant cornering on a country road
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    Audi
    Audi By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

    The Reason Audis Are Known For Understeer

    Audis have had a tendency to understeer for a few different reasons, so designers and engineers worked together to find a solution — with limited results.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • GM's Warren Technical Campus
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    News
    News By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    Don't Worry, GM's Tech Center Is Now Free From Legionnaires' Disease

    GM closed the center on September 10, after it received word from the Macomb County Health Department that two employees had tested positive for the disease.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • Formula 1 cars lining up on a race track.
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    Racing
    Racing By Sarah Bloomfield 3 months ago

    The Toughest Formula 1 Tracks, Ranked

    It's not easy to determine the ten hardest Formula 1 tracks in the world, but based on the challenges they pose to F1 drivers, this is our list of the toughest.

    By Sarah Bloomfield 3 months ago Read More
  • Man cleaning the engine bay using a degreaser
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago

    Engine Degreasers Explained: What's In Them And How They Work

    There are a few different solutions you can use to remove sludge and other contaminants from your car's engine, but soapy water should not be one of them.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • A row of white parked semi trucks
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    Trucks
    Trucks By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

    Why European Trucks Can Pull More Weight Than American Semis

    Bigger isn’t always stronger. Here's why U.S. trucks are capped lower, how Europe’s rules allow more weight, and where mega-loads push the limits.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • 2026 Lexus LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    2026 Lexus LS 500 Heritage Edition Will Be The Last New LS In The U.S.

    Just 250 examples will head to our shores, and they're priced at a rather steep $99,280.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • A gloved technician holds a car's alternator on a table with a second alternator resting in the background
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Paul Stadden 3 months ago

    Why Did Car Manufacturers Switch From Generators To Alternators?

    Have you ever wondered what made car manufacturers decide to go from dynamos to alternators for generating electricity? It's a mix of reliability and cost.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • Ford Mustang trunk emblem
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    Ford
    Ford By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

    Which Ford Mustang Years Do Owners Hate The Most? (And Why Some Say They're Fine)

    The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic sportscars, but not all of the models are loved. Here's which ones owners hate the most.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • Oil stains under the front of a car
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago

    The Most Common Causes Of Car Oil Leaks: Explained

    Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle's engine, and that's why leaks aren't something that should be ignored. Here are the most common causes.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • Peter Miles rides shotgun in a 2021 Ford GT Heritage Edition
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    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

    Where Is Ken Miles' Son Now? The Story After Ford V Ferrari

    Peter Miles is on screen in "Ford V Ferrari" and saw his father die in the crash the film depicts. In the years since, he's built his own car-world career.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring
    Reviews
    Reviews By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring Might Be The Greatest To Ever Do It

    To get noticed in a world of good cars, automakers have to build a great car, and that's exactly what Lucid did with the 2025 Air Grand Touring.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • A man pointing toward an inverted motorcycle fork
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago

    Are Inverted Motorcycle Forks Just For Looks, Or Actually Better?

    Inverted forks, aka "upside-down" forks, look cooler than conventional telescopic forks, and certainly they cost more. But do they justify their price?

    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago Read More
  • Piano black plastic is found even inside high-end rides like this Audi Q5
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Charles Krome 3 months ago

    Your Car's Cabin Is A Hotspot For Microplastics

    Seems like tiny bits of plastic are everywhere these days, but a vehicle's interior is a particular nest of them. And are they good for you? No, they are not.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • Vigoz three-wheeled tilted EV on the highway
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    Beyond Cars
    Beyond Cars By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago

    This Three-Wheeled Tilting EV Relies On Pedal Power To Control Your Speed

    Part EV, part e-bike, what exactly is it? You'll want to learn more about this three-wheeled EV that doesn't just run on a battery, it runs on pedal-power too.

    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 3 months ago Read More
  • Jackie Gleason's 1969 Lincoln Continental limo
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    Found For Sale
    Found For Sale By Justin Hughes 3 months ago

    Jackie Gleason's Old Limo Is A Pow Right In The Kisser Of Cool '70s Features

    Aside from its famous owner, it also features some technology that was ahead of its time, as well as some that can stay in the 1970s.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Cars racing at the Indy 500 in 2025, seen on track.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Matthew DeBord 3 months ago

    Forget The Great Books, Now You Can Study The Motorsports Business At This College

    Northwood University in Michigan is adding a motorsports workshop to its catalog, and next fall, an entire class on "Fundamentals of Motorsports" will go live.

    By Matthew DeBord 3 months ago Read More
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