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  • A classic Shelby Cobra with side-exhaust pipes
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

    Side Pipes Made Muscle Cars Iconic – Here's Why They Faded Away

    Side exhaust pipes were an iconic part of muscle cars. But there are a few reasons as to why manufacturers stopped including them on most models.

    By Shane Schmid 4 months ago Read More
  • A person cleaning a car with a spray bottle
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago

    How A Waterless Car Wash Works (And When You Should Use One)

    Some car owners might wonder whether waterless car washes are actually worth using. Check out how they work, as well as when you should use them.

    By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago Read More
  • A low perspective of a snowy tire on a vehicle
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    Advice
    Advice By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

    Snow Chains Vs. Snow Socks Vs. Winter Tires: Which Is Best For You?

    Snow chains, snow socks, and winter tires all seek to improve your driving experience in snowy environments. But which one is the best choice?

    By Shane Schmid 4 months ago Read More
  • A 2019 Ford Flex in gray parked near a forest
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    Ford
    Ford By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

    Why Did Ford Discontinue The Flex?

    The Ford Flex was a fun and quirky vehicle that many enthusiasts miss dearly. Here's what Ford claims is the reason for its discontinuation.

    By Shane Schmid 4 months ago Read More
  • A B-52 bomber in the blue sky.
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    Planelopnik
    Planelopnik By Rohaan Sakrani 4 months ago

    Why The B-52 Bomber Uses Eight Engines Instead Of Four

    Most modern aircraft use four jet engines, but the B-52 bomber has eight. The reasons start in one frantic weekend its designers spent in the 1940s.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 4 months ago Read More
  • A sunny Winter day view of busy Interstate Highway I-70, with snow-capped high peaks of Continental Divide towering at west.
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    News
    News By Rohaan Sakrani 4 months ago

    If You Drive This Type Of Car In Colorado, You'll Now Need Snow Chains

    The state of Colorado is updating its winter travel requirements to improve safety. Here's what drivers should know as new rules and steep fines take effect.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 4 months ago Read More
  • A 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e in a front 3/4 view driving on a road with a setting sun in the background
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    Advice
    Advice By Charles Krome 4 months ago

    These Car Brands Have The Highest Road Test Scores, According To Consumer Reports

    Consumer Reports gave scores to numerous different car brands based on factors like drive feel and safety. These are the seven highest-ranking brands.

    By Charles Krome 4 months ago Read More
  • A blue 2025 Honda Odyssey in a parking lot.
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    Honda
    Honda By Dave Goldberg 4 months ago

    How Reliable Is The New Honda Odyssey? Here's What Consumer Reports Says

    Honda has a reputation for building reliable vehicles, but not every model is extremely dependable. Here's what Consumer Reports says about the new Odyssey.

    By Dave Goldberg 4 months ago Read More
  • An older and younger man jump-starting a car
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Charles Krome 4 months ago

    Can You Jump Start A V8 With A 4-Cylinder Car? It's All About The Amps

    Considering their differences in design, you might wonder if you can jump-start a V8 with a four-cylinder car. The answer might surprise you.

    By Charles Krome 4 months ago Read More
  • A container of motor oil being held by a person
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    Advice
    Advice By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago

    Why You Should Switch To Synthetic Engine Oil

    Synthetic engine oil might seem like it carries some risks or downsides. However, you should consider switching to synthetic oil if you haven't already.

    By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago Read More
  • A 2020 Nissan Leaf driving on a paved road next to a hillside
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    Advice
    Advice By Monday Goma 4 months ago

    Here's How Much A 2020 Nissan Leaf Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The 2020 Nissan Leaf has some good specs. But owners will want to know how much the EV has depreciated in five years, especially if they want to upgrade.

    By Monday Goma 4 months ago Read More
  • Motorcycle on the ground after an accident with cars in the background.
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Rohaan Sakrani 4 months ago

    The 12-Second Rule That Could Help Prevent A Motorcycle Crash

    The 12-second rule teaches riders how to spot danger early and react accordingly. Following it can mean the difference between a smooth ride and an accident.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 4 months ago Read More
  • Representation of data bits (1s and 0s) flying around a car
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    Technology
    Technology By Justin Hughes 4 months ago

    Data Privacy Would Be In Car Owners' Hands With The DRIVER Act

    The Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time Act would require automakers to allow owners access to all of the data a vehicle collects.

    By Justin Hughes 4 months ago Read More
  • Destroyed cars in a junkyard scrap pile
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    Advice
    Advice By Max Larsen 4 months ago

    Salvage These 11 Valuable Parts Before Scrapping Your Old Car

    Before you junk your old car completely, consider how much money you might earn if you only put in the time and energy to remove and sell many of its parts.

    By Max Larsen 4 months ago Read More
  • A classic Kaiser Darrin in yellow on display at a car show
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    Nostalgia You Can Taste
    Nostalgia You Can Taste By Shane Schmid 4 months ago

    The First Car With Sliding Doors Wasn't A Minivan (It Was A Sports Car)

    Although sliding doors are usually synonymous with minivans today, the first car in America with them wasn't a minivan at all. Instead, it was a sports car.

    By Shane Schmid 4 months ago Read More
  • A 1970s Oldsmobile grille badge
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago

    These Are The Most Powerful Cars Oldsmobile Ever Made

    Oldsmobile has been around for over 100 years, and in that time, it was able to produce some powerful cars. These are the most powerful ones.

    By Chloe Clougher 4 months ago Read More
  • marijuana
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    News
    News By Collin Woodard 4 months ago

    Man Puts The 'Dealer' In 'Car Dealer,' Gets 40 Years For Selling Weed

    Weed may be generally legal in the state of Virginia, but apparently, you can still go to prison for selling it.

    By Collin Woodard 4 months ago Read More
  • A detailer cleaning a car's side mirror with a green clay bar
    4
    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago

    The Car Parts You Should Never Use A Clay Bar On

    Clay bars can be fantastic for cleaning contamination from your car. However, some surfaces on your vehicle won't take too kindly to such a tool.

    By Chino Ortiz 4 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of the orange 383 Four Barrel air cleaner on a blue 383 B-series V8 in a 1968 Dodge Charger
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Paul Stadden 4 months ago

    Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare

    Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
  • The front end of a red Saab 99 sitting in the Saab Car museum
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    Car Design
    Car Design By Paul Stadden 4 months ago

    One Of The Worst V8s Ever Made Almost Went Into A Saab (Half Of It Still Did)

    Saab considered putting one of the worst V8s ever made into its cars. While this didn't pan out, half of that engine did technically appear in some Saab models.

    By Paul Stadden 4 months ago Read More
  • An orange Toyota Tacoma TRD driving through dirt and sand, mud flying up, with gray skies in the background.
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    Toyota
    Toyota By Marko Mikulic 4 months ago

    Why Toyota Tacoma Tailgates Are So Easy For Thieves To Snag

    Toyota Tacomas are popular trucks, and their tailgates fetch a nice price on places like eBay. But that's not why it's so easy to steal the tailgates.

    By Marko Mikulic 4 months ago Read More
  • A red 1939 Crocker motorcycle on display
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    Motorcycles
    Motorcycles By Frankie Cruz 4 months ago

    7 Of The Most Expensive Motorcycles Ever Sold

    These classic Harley-Davidsons, Cyclones, Crockers, and Vincent Black motorcycles have triggered fierce bidding wars into six and even seven figures.

    By Frankie Cruz 4 months ago Read More
  • A front three quarters shot of the Beastmode XO with its front passenger side wheel propped up on a rock in front of more rocks and trees
    Reviews
    Reviews By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago

    Storyteller Overland Beast Mode XO Is An Adventure-Ready Conversion Van With Spectacular Suspension

    The $245,000 Beast Mode XO is a great option for those with the itch to explore far beyond the reach of civilization and stay there for long stints of time.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 months ago Read More
  • Ford logo on a dealership
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    Ford
    Ford By Nishant Jayaram 4 months ago

    When Did Ford Start Selling Off Its Stake In Mazda?

    Ford once had a large stake in Mazda, but that is no longer the case. When did it sell its stake in the Japanese automaker and end the decades-long partnership?

    By Nishant Jayaram 4 months ago Read More
  • Jeremy Fielding demonstrating on his YouTube channel how regenerative braking works, with a machine of his own design.
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Eugene Buono 4 months ago

    This DIY Rig Is Maybe The Best Explanation Of Regenerative Braking We've Seen

    A treadmill motor, a homemade flywheel, and some light bulbs work together to help this talented YouTuber explain the complex topic of regenerative braking.

    By Eugene Buono 4 months ago Read More
  • A horizontal traffic light with a
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    Jalopnik Explains
    Jalopnik Explains By Chad Kirchner 4 months ago

    Why Do Some States Mount Traffic Lights Horizontally?

    Some places mount their traffic lights straight up and down, while others lay them on their sides. There are several reasons for the choices they make.

    By Chad Kirchner 4 months ago Read More
  • A person swinging a Tesla Plaid Paddle at a pickleball
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    News
    News By Ryan Erik King 4 months ago

    Tesla's Latest Product No One Asked For Is A $350 Pickleball Paddle

    Selkirk claims that the Tesla Plaid Paddle isn't just a branding exercise, but an engineering collaboration with the electric automaker.

    By Ryan Erik King 4 months ago Read More
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