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  • 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 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • A Carvana showroom in Maryland
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    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Andy Kalmowitz 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • Dodge Charger Hellcat
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Collin Woodard 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • 2010 BMW 3 on a country road
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    BMW
    BMW By John Brandon 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • A driver negotiates a treacherous downhill section of road.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Ron King 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • A broken overhead garage door coming off its tracks.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Ron King 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • Porsche Panamera PDK shift lever surrounded by brown leather
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Paul Stadden 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • Several iridium spark plugs lined up next to one another.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Alvin Reyes 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • Car on lift for spring and shock absorber repair
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By B. L. Johnson 9 days 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 9 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding a blue clay bar
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Chino Ortiz 10 days 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 10 days ago Read More
  • An automotive technician holding a vehicle's shock absorber.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Ron King 10 days 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 10 days 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 10 days 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 10 days 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 10 days 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 10 days ago Read More
  • Delta Airbus A330
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Collin Woodard 10 days ago

    There's An Official Term For The Remains Left Behind By Bird Strikes, And You're Going To Hate It

    It also isn't clear where the term "snarge" originated, but unlike "skeets," the term "snarge" doesn't appear to have been invented by the internet.

    By Collin Woodard 10 days ago Read More
  • A collage of a Tesla Optimus robot falling backwards behind a table.
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    Tesla
    Tesla By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago

    Tesla Robot Teleoperator Crashes Out In Hilarious Fashion

    Ignoring the lack of autonomy involved, Optimus taking a tumble doesn't give me confidence.

    By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago Read More
  • Jack Brabham drives a rear-engine Cooper T43 racecar past the wreckage of two front-engine cars
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    Racing
    Racing By Charles Krome 10 days ago

    The Rise And Fall Of Front-Engine F1 Cars: What Really Forced The Switch

    Formula 1 racing wasn’t always at the forefront of automotive engineering. In the early days, the sport used front-engine cars, but eventually had to switch.

    By Charles Krome 10 days ago Read More
  • spy shot of a Lotus Eletre PHEV
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 10 days ago

    Lotus Is Dropping A Gas Motor In The Eletre, But Don't Get Too Excited

    Oh, it also has a fun new name, apparently: Eletre For-Me. I'm not so sure about that one, guys.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 10 days ago Read More
  • A Ford Crown Victoria spews fire from its hood-mounted exhaust pipes
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    Found For Sale
    Found For Sale By Amber DaSilva 10 days ago

    How To Own A Crown Vic Without Looking Like A Cop

    Cops, for instance, don't generally have flames shooting from their hood-mounted exhausts or fake miniguns mounted ahead of the windshield.

    By Amber DaSilva 10 days ago Read More
  • A white Dacia kei car sitting at a traffic light.
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    News
    News By Chad Kirchner 10 days ago

    What Would It Take For Kei Cars To Make Sense In The U.S.?

    Automakers like to make money, but what would market conditions need to look like for car makers to make money on kei cars?

    By Chad Kirchner 10 days ago Read More
  • 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates with his team during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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    Racing
    Racing By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago

    Lando Norris Becomes F1 Champion As Verstappen's Historic Comeback Falls Short

    Defending champion Max Verstappen fell only two points shy of overcoming a 104-point deficit.

    By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago Read More
  • A classic car with front bench seats
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    Nostalgia You Can Taste
    Nostalgia You Can Taste By Shane Schmid 10 days ago

    Why Did Cars Stop Using Bench Seats, And Could They Come Back?

    Cars used to use bench seats in the front, but now bucket seats are the standard choice today. Here's why that is, as well as whether bench seats could return.

    By Shane Schmid 10 days ago Read More
  • A dirty alloy wheel on the front end of a white car.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Dave Goldberg 10 days ago

    How To Stop Brake Dust From Clinging To Your Rims

    Brake dust is not only ugly, but it can also cause damage to your car's wheels. Here are the best ways to keep brake dust at bay and protect your rims.

    By Dave Goldberg 10 days ago Read More
  • Air India's forgotten Boeing 737 rusts at Kolkata's airport
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Nicholas Werner 10 days ago

    Air India Totally Forgot It Owned A Plane, Now Owes 13 Years Of Parking Fees

    Ever forget that you own an entire cargo airliner, leaving it to rust in a corner of an airport racking up 13 years of parking fees? We've all been there!

    By Nicholas Werner 10 days ago Read More
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