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  • A mechanic under the hood of a car in a service center.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago

    Is Fuel Injection Service Worth It Or Just A Rip-Off? Here's When You Actually Need It

    When your service adviser recommends getting your fuel injection serviced, is it just a money grab? The answer depends on how your engine was made.

    By Greg Poggiali 3 months ago Read More
  • easyJet plane closeup
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    British Family Accused Of Smuggling Dead Body Onto Flight By Claiming Grandma Was 'Just Tired'

    The good news is, they didn't carve Grandma up and try to smuggle her into the country in their carry-ons.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • A Conviasa plane carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. is guarded by police officers upon its arrival at Simon Bolivar International Airport on December 03, 2025 in La Guaira, Venezuela.
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    Millions Of Venezuelans Now Rely On Just 20 Aging Planes As They Are Cut Off From The Rest Of The World

    Holiday plans have been trashed, families are unable to bring elderly relatives medication and less-fortunate Venezuelans are stuck in foreign countries.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQL front 3/4 view
    Reviews
    Reviews By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    Driving The Cadillac Escalade-V And Escalade IQL Is A Reminder That EVs Shouldn't Be Cast Aside

    I love a high-octane, high-horsepower gas motor as much as the next guy, but I really think we might be straying down the wrong path.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Alpine's lineup in blue
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    News
    News By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    Alpine Could Come To The U.S. With A Porsche Cayenne EV Rival, But It Probably Won't

    If Alpine is indeed planning to bring over a Cayenne EV fighter to the U.S., we certainly haven't seen it yet.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • A blue Prodrive P25 on a country road, a restomod tribute to the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago

    These Automakers Need A Performance Brand, According To You

    Some readers wanted to revive dormant performance brands with a new generation of upgraded models, others wanted to form new brands from scratch.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago Read More
  • Jeep and RAM vehicles on display at a Stellantis dealership. Stellantis brands include Chrysler and Dodge.
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    The Morning Shift
    The Morning Shift By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago

    At Least Stellantis' Dealers Think 2026 Is Looking Up

    Stellantis' dealers are optimistic about 2026 following a few years of life being rough and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 3 months ago Read More
  • Rivian R2
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    QOTD
    QOTD By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    What New Car Are You Looking Forward To Most In 2026?

    Cars are important and fun.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • 1972 Chevy Corvette Stingray three-quarter front image
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    Nice Price or No Dice
    Nice Price or No Dice By Rob Emslie 3 months ago

    At $23,999, Is This 1972 Chevy Corvette Stingray A Big Block Bargain?

    With a 454 under its hood, today's 'Vette prioritizes torque ahead of horsepower. Let's see if this arrest-me red sports car is priced to move.

    By Rob Emslie 3 months ago Read More
  • 3/4 front-right shot of an eminent white pearl 2026 Lexus GX Luxury+
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    Brands
    Brands By Monday Goma 3 months ago

    Why Lexus Just Fell Three Spots In Consumer Reports' Reliability Rankings

    According to Consumer Reports, Lexus' reliability rating has dropped a few spaces in recent years. Here's why that happened and what it means for the brand.

    By Monday Goma 3 months ago Read More
  • A red VW Golf GTI parked in the middle of a track with trees in the background.
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    Volkswagen
    Volkswagen By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago

    How Reliable Are Volkswagens? Here's What Consumer Reports Says

    Consumer Reports amasses quite a bit of data about automotive manufacturers and surveys owners about reliability. Here's how Volkswagen currently ranks.

    By Marko Mikulic 3 months ago Read More
  • 'Fuel-less' 90s oil propaganda kids film for teens
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    Culture
    Culture By Collin Woodard 3 months ago

    Big Oil Once Made A 'Clueless'-Inspired Propaganda Film For Teens, And It's Even Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine

    Of course, you also couldn't make a video in the '90s without a theme song and a music video.

    By Collin Woodard 3 months ago Read More
  • A Ford Mustang engine bay with the 5.0L V8 engine and badging and a K&N intake.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chad Kirchner 3 months ago

    Is Switching To A K&N Cold Air Intake Worth It?

    If you're considering switching to a K&N cold-air intake, there are some things to consider first. Here's what to know about these mods and if they're worth it.

    By Chad Kirchner 3 months ago Read More
  • A detailer using a clay bar on a black car
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    Advice
    Advice By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago

    Clay Bar Vs. Clay Mitt Vs. Clay Towel: Which One Actually Wins?

    Claying is a method of detailing your car using specialized clay. This clay can come in the form of bars, mitts, or towels, but which one is truly the best?

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • Traffic lights illuminated over an intersection.
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Eugene Buono 3 months ago

    Here's Why A Simple Fresnel Lens Makes Traffic Lights Safer

    Fresnel lenses were invented over two centuries ago to help lighthouses prevent shipwrecks. They're still enhancing safety, but now it's for cars and trucks.

    By Eugene Buono 3 months ago Read More
  • Contrast pavement markings on a concrete highway in Aurora, Colorado.
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    Crashes and Safety
    Crashes and Safety By Rohaan Sakrani 3 months ago

    Those Half Black & White Stripes On The Highway Actually Serve A Clever Purpose

    No, those half-black, half-white stripes don't mean someone ran out of paint. They're deliberate moves on the part of state transportation departments.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 3 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of the 442 badge on the front of a yellow Oldsmobile 4-4-2
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Paul Stadden 3 months ago

    The Convoluted History Behind The Oldsmobile 442 Name

    The Oldsmobile 442 is an icon of automotive history, but the meaning of its name hasn't always been clear. Here's what it originally meant and how it evolved.

    By Paul Stadden 3 months ago Read More
  • A father and daughter high-fiving on a bike ride, daughter is using an e-bike
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Shane Schmid 3 months ago

    E-Bikes For Kids: What Every Parent Should Know Before Buying

    An e-bike can be a great way for your kid to get some extra exercise. However, there are some things you should know before buying one.

    By Shane Schmid 3 months ago Read More
  • a curve on empty section of the Pan-American Highway in Peru, South America, with hills in background
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    Beyond Cars
    Beyond Cars By Zak Wojnar 3 months ago

    10 Of The Longest Highways In The World

    From barren deserts to frozen tundra, the world's longest highways span entire continents, bridging cities, nations, and diverse cultures.

    By Zak Wojnar 3 months ago Read More
  • White Nissan Leaf at car show
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    Buying
    Buying By Josh West 3 months ago

    These 10 Cars Lose The Most Value In One Year

    Buying a new car means taking a big hit in depreciation, but from little EVs to gas-guzzling trucks, some lose an eye-watering amount in the first year.

    By Josh West 3 months ago Read More
  • Sideview of Chevrolet Superior Sedan, an early A-Body car, on modern street
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Charles Krome 3 months ago

    A-Body Vs.G-Body: What's The Difference Between These GM Platforms?

    General Motors' A-Body and G-Body vehicle platforms have been the basis for many iconic cars. While similar, here are the differences between them.

    By Charles Krome 3 months ago Read More
  • A 2026 Michelin Pilot Sport Endurance inside an empty warehouse.
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    Racing
    Racing By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago

    A Tire Is Not A Cake, Michelin's New Sustainable Tire Will Provide A New Challenge To The 2026 IMSA GTP Field

    Michelin will be introducing the new Pilot Sport Endurance, a sustainable tire for the GTP class, next year.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago Read More
  • A hand pouring fresh oil into an engine.
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    Wrenching
    Wrenching By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago

    What's Different About High Mileage Oil, And Should You Use It?

    High-mileage oil isn't the same as conventional motor oil, and the question of whether you should use it doesn't solely revolve around mileage.

    By Chino Ortiz 3 months ago Read More
  • A driverless Waymo taxi with California license plates on the street.
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    News
    News By Ron King 3 months ago

    Woman Finds A Man Hiding In The Trunk Of Her Waymo

    He apparently climbed back their after a previous rider left the trunk door open and then told the woman "it won't let me out."

    By Ron King 3 months ago Read More
  • The International Space Station as seen from the departing Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-119.
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    News
    News By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago

    Russia Wants To Recycle Its Crumbling Half Of The ISS For New Space Station

    The Russian half of the ISS isn't in the best of shape. Cosmonauts spend roughly half of their time on the ISS performing maintenance.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 months ago Read More
  • A gray 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser on a hill.
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    Toyota
    Toyota By Dave Goldberg 3 months ago

    5 Toyotas With The Longest Production Runs

    Toyota is known for its reliable vehicles, and many models have been in production for decades. Here are the Toyotas that have been in production the longest.

    By Dave Goldberg 3 months ago Read More
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: A Waymo robotaxi drives along The Embarcadero on December 08, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Self-driving taxi company Waymo said it is voluntarily recalling software in its autonomous vehicles after Texas officials documented at least 19 incidents this school year in which the cars illegally passed stopped school buses, including while students were getting on or off.
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    News
    News By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago

    San Francisco Power Outage Stopped Waymos Dead In Intersections

    Humans may not be great at intersections that are suddenly without stop lights, but at least we know to treat the situation as a four-way stop.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 months ago Read More
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