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  • A front three quarters shot of the gray Nissan Armada Nismo parked on asphalt next to grass in front of trees
    First Drive
    First Drive By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago

    2026 Nissan Armada Nismo Looks So Cool I Don't Care That It's Not Actually Sporty

    The 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo is, in the venerable words of Peter Griffin, freakin' sweet.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • Fuel pump buttons with yellow diesel button visible.
    5
    Wrenching
    Wrenching By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago

    Want To Get Better Fuel Economy From Your Diesel? Follow These Tips

    Fuel prices have been soaring for a while, and diesel is often more expensive than gasoline. So how can you get better fuel economy from your diesel vehicle?

    By B. L. Johnson 3 months ago Read More
  • BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition parked on grass with a fenced hill in the background
    18
    Advice
    Advice By Monday Goma 3 months ago

    5 Of The Most Reliable German SUVs, According To Consumer Reports

    German cars can be expensive to maintain, but they’re not always a bad investment. Here’s what CR data reveals about choosing a reliable German SUV.

    By Monday Goma 3 months ago Read More
  • Cutaway view of Mercedes headlights
    18
    Car Design
    Car Design By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago

    Mercedes Swaps Glue For Screws In Search Of Sustainability

    Headlights are the example Mercedes used, but it's easy to see that design ethos leaking into other components the company uses.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • A person in black sneakers stepping on the brake pedal
    7
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago

    How To Spot Brake Lag Before It Becomes A Problem

    Brake lag can turn your car into a death trap if you don't address it in a timely manner. Here's how to spot it before it becomes a catastrophic problem.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 months ago Read More
  • An illuminated check engine light on a car's instrument panel.
    37
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Eugene Buono 3 months ago

    Do New Cars Still Need An Engine Break-In Period, Or Is It Just A Myth?

    A new pair of boots needs time to break in before they feel right. Does the same logic apply to modern engines, or is that just a popular misconception?

    By Eugene Buono 3 months ago Read More
  • Worksport Solis solar tonneau bed cover on a Ford F-150
    15
    Technology
    Technology By Justin Hughes 3 months ago

    This Solar Tonneau Cover Is A Neat Idea, But How Useful Is It?

    Don't go thinking that you can slap one on the back and never plug in your Rivian again. It's a great idea, but it does have some limitations.

    By Justin Hughes 3 months ago Read More
  • Range Rovers on display on a dealership lot.
    7
    Buying
    Buying By Nate Swanner 3 months ago

    These 10 Luxury Vehicles Have Terrible Resale Value

    Owning a luxury vehicle comes with plenty of perks, but there are some risks to keep in mind as well. Here are the luxury vehicles with the worst resale values.

    By Nate Swanner 3 months ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a gold kia K4 Hatchback on a white rotating platform in front of a screen that reads,
    32
    Car Design
    Car Design By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago

    Don't Blame The Kia K4 Hatchback For Being A Hatchback In A Crossover's World

    I will stick my head out and make a bold claim: I think the Kia K4 Hatchback is a hatchback. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    By Logan K. Carter 3 months ago Read More
  • A Cybertruck crashing in an IIHS test
    22
    Tesla
    Tesla By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago

    Tesla Updated The Cybertruck To Finally Earn IIHS' Seal Of Approval

    Is the Tesla Cybertruck a good buy, now that it's an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus? No, no it is not.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • 2024 F150 Lightning Flash
    28
    Advice
    Advice By Tom McParland 3 months ago

    The Ford F-150 Lightning EV Is The Ultimate Used Truck Bargain

    For the vast majority of truck buyers who just need a local daily driver with some capacity to do "truck stuff" the Lightning was an excellent choice

    By Tom McParland 3 months ago Read More
  • Gauge cluster of a 1989 Ford Thunderbird
    24
    News
    News By Daniel Golson 3 months ago

    The Inventor Of The Little Arrow That Tells You What Side The Fuel Filler Is On Has Died

    The idea came to Moylan on a rainy day in April 1986 when he hopped in one of Ford's employee fleet cars to drive to a meeting at another building.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • A gray car's driver-side window shattered into small pebbles.
    3
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago

    Why Car Windows Shatter Into Glass Pebbles – But Windshields Don't

    Why do car windshields and side windows behave so differently during a crash? The answer lies in material choices and the way safety changed over the years.

    By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago Read More
  • Indianapolis - February 28, 2025: Tesla EV electric vehicle Service Center. Tesla models include the Cybertruck, Model 3, Model Y, Model X and Model S.
    19
    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago

    Even More Tesla Doors Draw Regulatory Attention

    We're looking at yet another NHTSA investigation into Tesla's doors, as well as Waymo's attempts to make its cars work when traffic lights don't.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • A Lego Ducati Panigale
    5
    QOTD
    QOTD By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago

    These Are The Cars You Want As Lego Kits

    It's the heart of the holiday season, which means there's a very good chance that either you've recently bought a Lego kit for someone in your life.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a white and blue Bugatti Veyron
    29
    QOTD
    QOTD By Daniel Golson 3 months ago

    What's The Best Car You Saw This Year?

    For me the answer is simple, and probably predictable for anyone who knows me and has read my work.

    By Daniel Golson 3 months ago Read More
  • 1991 Suzuki Swift GT-I convertible front three-quarter image
    63
    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 3 months ago

    At $4,500, Will This 1991 Suzuki Swift GT-I Go Fast?

    Less roof, more smiles?

    By Rob Emslie 3 months ago Read More
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
    7
    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    These Are The Safest New Cars You Can Buy, According To The IIHS

    If you're in the market for a safe new sedan, you're going to want one that earned either a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • A rear-end of a DeLorean sporting Nova Scotia plates.
    7
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago

    Is It Legal For A Car To Have Two Different License Plates?

    Because license plates come from state governments, the laws about them vary from state to state. Is there any place you can have two different plates?

    By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago Read More
  • Wide shot of an Indian Sport Chief RT motorcycle at sunset
    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago

    Indian Sport Chief RT Will Make A Man Out Of You

    It's so effective at making its rider into a big scary tough loud Cruiser Guy of pop culture fame that this is the first motorcycle I've brought up in therapy.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • An Oldsmobile Curved Dash Runabout on display
    5
    Car Design
    Car Design By Shane Schmid 3 months ago

    This Early Oldsmobile Was Powered By A One-Cylinder Engine

    Modern engines use varying cylinder counts and configurations, but early models from historic brands like Oldsmobile had a simple approach to providing power.

    By Shane Schmid 3 months ago Read More
  • A District of Columbia police car driving through heavy snow.
    36
    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago

    These US States Will Fine You For Driving With Snow On Your Car

    Several states in the Northeast are toughest on driving with snow on your car, but a number of other states around the country prohibit it, too.

    By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago Read More
  • An illustration of a driver's arms extended, with their hands on a steering wheel.
    21
    Car Design
    Car Design By Eugene Buono 3 months ago

    3 Reasons Automakers Switched To Electric Power Steering

    Electric power steering was just a novelty when it was introduced, but now it's the standard for the feature. There are three main reasons why this is so.

    By Eugene Buono 3 months ago Read More
  • A buyer and a seller exchange cash for keys in front of a grey sedan.
    15
    Advice
    Advice By Josh West 3 months ago

    7 Cheap Used Cars That Aren't Worth The Trouble

    A cheap car may seem like the deal of a lifetime. However, suspiciously affordable vehicles are often hiding serious flaws. These are the cheap cars to avoid.

    By Josh West 3 months ago Read More
  • Diesel pump refueling a car
    7
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago

    What Happens If You Put Diesel In A Gas Car?

    Topping your car up with the wrong fuel is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Here's what happens if you put diesel in a gasoline-powered vehicle.

    By Chloe Clougher 3 months ago Read More
  • A rider on a motorcycle, next to another, riding towards a bridge on a wet highway at night
    7
    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago

    My Most Anticipated Video Game Of 2026 Might Be This Simple Vibes-Based Lanesplitting Indie

    "LANESPLIT" is a simple game from a one-person developer, and at my advanced age of 29 that's the kind of game I have the time and energy to play after work.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
  • cars driving in a winter storm
    27
    Advice
    Advice By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    The Best All-Season Tires For Winter Driving In 2025, According To Consumer Reports

    These all-season tires offer balanced year-round performance in a tire you can leave on your car until it's time to replace it.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
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