Do Police Cars Really Get Better Engines?
Many people believe that police vehicles have more powerful engines than civilian cars. However, is that actually true? Here's what you need to know.
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Why Some Engines Have 2 Thermostats
A thermostat is an essential component of an automotive engine cooling system. While most cars have one, some have two thermostats. Here's why.
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Ford Made The Focus For Decades: Here's Why It Disappeared
The Ford Focus was an immensely popular vehicle for many years, both in the U.S. and abroad. Then, it suddenly disappeared. Here's why Ford discontinued it.
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Stop Using Conditioner On Your Leather Car Seats. Use This Instead
While older cars with leather seats may benefit from a leather conditioner, using these products can cause damage in newer vehicles. Here's what to use instead.
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The Potential Power Savings Of Expensive LED Traffic Lights May Be Worth It
Many cities are replacing their incandescent traffic lights with LEDs, despite the higher initial cost. Here's why that's actually a good idea.
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Could Sports Mode Be Your Secret Weapon For Better MPG? It's Complicated
We all know Sport mode prioritizes performance, but does it always hurt your MPG? Believe it or not, in some situations, it might actually help save gas.
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Transportation Department Plans To Write New Regulations With AI, Claims They'll Be 'Good Enough'
Just a bunch of "good enough" regulations written by Fancy Autocorrect, meant to govern air travel, crash safety, and who knows what else.
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Parasitic Battery Drain: What It Is And Why It Happens
If your battery is dying on you, the cause might be what's known as parasitic drain. Here's what it is, how it happens, and what you can do to prevent it.
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Plane Crashes In Maine During Snowstorm, At Least 6 Dead
Weather is one of many factors the NTSB will be investigating, and it is far from the only potential cause of the crash.
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Everything We Know About The New Mercedes-Benz 'Little G' Baby G-Class
Compared to a normal G-Class this new model looks scaled down by about 30%.
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Crashing Out At The Detroit Airport Is Understandable, But Actually Crashing Into It Is Still Inadvisable
Jalopnik's official position is that you should not crash your car into the airport.
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How Many Miles Will A Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Last? Here's What Owners Say
How common is it for a Harley to last 100,000 miles or more? We took a thorough look at what owners are saying online, and our findings may surprise you.
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Trump 'Defied The Will Of Congress' In Cutting EV Charger Funding: Judge
We're looking at yet another judge telling the Trump administration the limits of executive power and more.
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These Are The Coolest Pieces Of Automotive-Themed Clothing In Your Closets
There's a fine line between tasteful and cool automotive-themed clothing and cringey, tacky automotive-themed clothing.
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What's The Furthest You've Gone To Buy A Car?
Now, I mean furthest in every sense of the word.
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Porsche Penske Seals Historic Three-Peat At Rolex 24 After Mind-Numbing 6-Hour Fog Delay
The field spent 250 laps behind the safety car during the six-hour, 33-minute caution period - the longest caution period in the event's history by far.
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These Are 9 Of The Most Common RV Repairs (And What They Cost)
Traveling in an RV may seem fun, carefree, and economical, but the costs of a maintaining a home with brakes and an engine can climb pretty fast.
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Texas Still Struggles With Fake License Plates After Eliminating Paper Temp Tags
While dealers may sometimes complain about change, it seems they were right in this case.
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Here's How Much A 2020 VW Golf GTI Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a fun little car that delivers sporty performance and modern features, but how well does it hold its value over time?
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Steel Vs. Aluminum Hoods: What Each Material Does Best (And Worst)
While steel was the traditional material used for car hoods, aluminum is becoming more popular. Here's how both metals compare and the pros and cons of each.
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Leading Vs. Trailing: Why Rotary Engines Need Two Different Kinds Of Spark Plugs
Getting the spark plug tuning right in a rotary-engine application is a whole other level of car nerdy.
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Limp Mode: What It Is, Why It Happens, And What You Can Do About It
You might have heard of cars going into "limp mode," but what exactly is it? And how do you get a car in limp mode functioning normally again?
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What's The Difference Between The 700R4 And 4L60E Transmissions?
The General Motors 700R4 and 4L60E transmissions have some key differences in their design. You can use those differences to tell which transmission you have.
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Why A $100 Traffic Ticket In California Can Cost You Nearly $500
California is a wonderland for car owners set in a tough hellscape of rules and regulations.
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How The Chevy Stovebolt Got Its Name And What Made It So Special
Gear-heads might be familiar with the "Stovebolt" engine's name, but how did it get that moniker? And what made the engine so special to enthusiasts?
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The Evolution Of The Ram Pickup (And How It Saved Dodge)
How did Ram trucks become the iconic pickups that we know them as today? Let's trace the evolution of the model and the impact it had on the brands behind it.
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Installing A Racing Wheel In Your Daily Could Land You In Jail
If your car came from the factory with a driver's airbag, you might want to reconsider that aftermarket wheel, no matter how cute it might look.
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