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  • Front 3/4 view of a red BMW 4 Series coupe
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    News
    News By Daniel Golson 3 months ago

    BMW Says It's Easy And Important To Make Niche Body Style Derivatives, Like The Upcoming Neue Klasse 4 Series Coupe

    The 4 Series is an important car for the brand and that it will "play an important role for the future," which is definitely true.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • Various types of spark plugs with different tip shapes
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago

    Why Do Spark Plugs Have Different Tip Shapes And What Are The Differences?

    Spark plugs are necessary for gas-powered engines. However, they're not all the same, and they can come in different shapes and sizes. Here's why that is.

    By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • An L71 427-powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a four speed manual transmission being driven on a deserted road by a woman in a blue shirt with wind-blown hair
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Paul Stadden 3 months ago

    Power Shifting Vs. Speed Shifting: The Pros & Cons Of Each

    Power shifting and speed shifting are techniques you can use to get the most out of your engine. But they also come with some nasty downsides.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • A car waiting for windshield replacement at an auto repair shop
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Rohaan Sakrani 3 months ago

    Can Extreme Heat Or Cold Break Car Windows?

    Car windows are designed to stand up to some harsh punishment. However, you might want to keep an eye on them if they've been subject to extreme temperatures.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 3 months ago Read More
  • A person's finger engaging the electronic parking brake on a car
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    Jalopnik Investigates
    Jalopnik Investigates By Paul Stadden 3 months ago

    People Still Can't Agree On How Best To Use The Parking Brake On Hills

    To this day, people still argue over how exactly you should use the parking brake on hills. Should you put it in neutral first or just go straight to park?

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • A red set of brembo brakes behind a black rim on a black car that is on asphalt pavement.
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    Sports Cars
    Sports Cars By Taylor Ramey 3 months ago

    These 12 Production Cars Have The Best Braking Times

    There's a huge premium on going fast in the auto world, but bringing all that speed down to a safe and manageable stop is even more important.

    By Taylor Ramey 3 months ago Read More
  • A photo of the front wheel of a brown Ford Super Duty Carhartt truck stopped on a manhole cover with a Ford and Carhartt logo on top of it
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    News
    News By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago

    Screw Eddie Bauer, Ford Is Planning A Super Duty Carhartt Edition

    Ford says the inspiration for many of the details on the truck came after Ford designers visited the Carhartt store to research textures and colors.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A tire pressure gauge attached to a tire on a car
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    Advice
    Advice By Ron King 3 months ago

    Are Cheap Tire Pressure Gauges Accurate Enough To Trust?

    It might be tempting to go for cheaper tire pressure gauges. But how accurate are these low-cost measurement tools, and what are their risks?

    By Ron King 3 months ago Read More
  • ZZ Top's Eliminator 1933 Ford Hot Rod surrounded by motorcycles
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    Entertainment
    Entertainment By Paul Stadden 3 months ago

    ZZ Top's '33 Ford Eliminator Coupe Showed '80s Kids What Hot Rods Were Supposed To Be

    The iconic 1933 Ford Eliminator featured in select ZZ Top albums has a storied history behind it. Check out how it came to be and what made it possible.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • A professional window tint installer is applying window tint to the front right window of a Tesla Cybertruck.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago

    DIY Vs. Professional Car Window Tinting: Is It Worth Attempting Yourself?

    Professionals do car window tinting, but window tint comes in rolls and sticks to your car's glass, so it's a job you can do yourself. Still, should you?

    By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago Read More
  • A hand holding a five-speed manual transmission gearshift lever
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    Crime
    Crime By Justin Hughes 3 months ago

    Manual Transmission Thwarts Thieves' Attempt To Steal A Woman's (Kia) Soul

    We've seen manuals thwart thieves before, but what's unique about this case is that it's not the first time this has happened to her in this car.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • In an aerial view, brand new Tesla Cybertrucks sit parked in a lot at a Tesla dealership on April 02, 2025 in Corte Madera, California.
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    Republicans Are Now Even Less Likely To Buy An EV Since They Still Don't See Climate Change As An Issue

    Just 52% of Republicans say they were even open to the idea of buying or leasing an EV — a 5% drop from 2024.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • A blue 2024 Toyota Mirai at a hydrogen filling station
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    News
    News By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago

    Toyota Told Suing Mirai Owners To Stop Making Payments, They're Now Facing Triple-Digit Credit Score Hits

    According to Mirai owners, Toyota representatives missed notes on their accounts that payments were being paused.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago Read More
  • Ford Chariman Bill Ford and Ford CEO Jim Farley touring the Dearborn truck plant with President Trump.
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    News
    News By Chad Kirchner 3 months ago

    Trump's Tariffs Push Canada To Get Cozy With China On EVs

    With Chinese EVs now gaining a foothold in North America, it seems like only a matter of time until they reshape the entire automotive industry.

    By Chad Kirchner 3 months ago Read More
  • Daniel Ricciardo in a Red Bull F1 YouTube video
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    Racing
    Racing By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    Red Bull F1's New Extra-Long Ford Commercial Mostly Reminds Us How Damn Charming Daniel Ricciardo Is

    Ford may not be joining Formula 1 as a constructor just yet, but it's still dipping its toe back in with a new Red Bull F1 partnership.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • A promotional image demonstrating every Boeing 737 MAX variant in flight over clouds
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Nicholas Werner 3 months ago

    Boeing Finally Overtakes Airbus In Annual Sales Again

    Boeing seems to finally be pulling out of its years-long nosedive.

    By Nicholas Werner 3 months ago Read More
  • Ford Racing/Red Bull Powertrains graphic
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    Racing
    Racing By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    Ford Returns To F1 With Red Bull Partnership, Just Not In The Way You Might Expect

    Of course, the proof will ultimately be in the race results.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • In an aerial view, brand new Tesla cars sit parked in a lot at a Tesla dealership on April 02, 2025 in Corte Madera, California.
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    Buying
    Buying By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    November's EV Registrations Were Cut In Half Thanks To The EV Tax Credit's Death

    Just 56,072 EVs were registered in the U.S. in November, a 49% drop from a year earlier, and electric vehicles' share of the market dropped 3.7% to just 4.6%.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Oracle Red Bull Racing RB22 livery at the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls livery launch in Detroit, Michigan, USA on January 15, 2026.
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    Racing
    Racing By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago

    Red Bull Confident That Its 2026 F1 Engine Loophole Is Totally Legal

    The loophole could yield a 13-horsepower advantage on the field, which is all you need in F1.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago Read More
  • Front three quarters shot of a light blue Mercedes 280 SL with the top down parked in a lot in front of dense trees
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago

    These Are The Coolest Cars In Your Families

    From vintage American cars to high mileage dailies to imported exotics, we love to see a diverse array of cars that are loved and appreciated by their owners.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A worker checks the exterior of a finished vehicle on the production line for electric vehicle maker Zeekr at its factory on May 29, 2025 in Ningbo, China
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    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    Chinese EVs Are Coming Back To Canada Thanks To New Trade Deal

    A new trade deal between will bring Chinese EVs back to Canada, Porsche sales drop by the biggest margin in 16 years and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise attend the European Premiere of F1 ® The Movie at Cineworld, Leicester Square on June 23, 2025 in London, England.
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago

    Which Movie Star Is The Best Driver In Hollywood?

    From Steve McQueen to Brad Pitt, Hollywood has always had a knack for making movie stars look like some of the most skilled people ever to drive a car.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago Read More
  • 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Ferrari 250 California front three-quarter image
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    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 3 months ago

    At $145,000, What Do We Make Of This 2001 BMW Z3 Fauxari 250 California?

    What do you think? Is this Fauxari worth that $145,000 roll of the dice? Or does this weird car deserve a less-crazy price?

    By Rob Emslie 3 months ago Read More
  • A blue Honda Acty kei truck extremely out of place on U.S. 301 and Georgia State Route 23
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    Trucks
    Trucks By Justin Hughes 3 months ago

    Here's Why Road Tripping A Kei Truck Is A Great Terrible Idea

    This video is the classic formula of traveling a long distance to buy a questionable vehicle, then immediately driving it home.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • A woman car shopping at a car dealership
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    Advice
    Advice By Tom McParland 3 months ago

    Tips To Negotiate The Best Deal Possible On A New Car

    Trying to get a new car today can cost an average of $50,000. Try using these tips with dealers before spending too much on your new vehicle.

    By Tom McParland 3 months ago Read More
  • Pontiac GTO Judge cars at auction
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago

    5 Rare Pontiacs That Are Worth Six Figures

    Pontiac is iconic in the world of muscle cars, and some of the brand's rarest vehicles can fetch very high prices. In fact, these models are worth six figures.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 months ago Read More
  • FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul via YouTube
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    ICE Throws Flash Bang At Family Car In Minneapolis, Sends Three Children To The Hospital

    Destiny says witnesses quickly started pouring milk on her children to try and alleviate the effects of the tear gas.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
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