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Oil Prices Fall As Trump Appears To Lose Will To Keep Fighting Iran War After Republicans Got Their Butts Kicked

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:39:39 +0000

We've seen wishful thinking drop oil prices before, so don't assume the traders know anything we don't.

Elon Musk Insists Tesla Cybertruck Demand Is So Strong It Actually Has To Refund Deposits Before Production Shuts Down

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:15:48 +0000

Elon Musk says there are tons of orders for the Tesla Cybertruck, which of course is true. Strongly selling cars are always canceled, aren't they?

These Are The Worst Road Trips You've Ever Taken

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:25:00 +0000

I love driving, but have road trips been a secret form of torture all along?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Cheated On His Marriage With An Alleged Spy

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:21:43 +0000

Plus rough times over at Tesla and SpaceX, dealerships are sharing your most sensitive conversations with AI and Toyota is trying to get a break on tariffs.

São Paulo Grand Prix Proves F1 Can Still Thrill In The Rain

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:41:27 +0000

The São Paulo Grand Prix was undeterred by the wet weather, and Formula 1 is all the better for an exciting race that crowned this year's constructor champ.

At $8,000, Could This 1977 Cadillac Seville Milan Get You To Go Short?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Coach built in the 1970s, this shortened version of a Cadillac Seville was already rare, but then there's the matter of the 6.2-liter V8 under the hood.

Which Generation Of Hyundai Tucson Is Safest According To The IIHS

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Hyundai's most popular SUV has been on the market for over 20 years now, but one generation stands out as the safest according to IIHS' rigorous testing.

Here Are 5 Of Today's Best Gas Sport Compacts, Ranked By Horsepower

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:25:00 +0000

The sport compact class is still alive and well, with lots of options for enthusiasts with around 300 horsepower. As the power climbs, though, so do the prices.

Why 17th-Century Parisian Streetlights Were The OG Flock Cameras

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Flock cameras are pretty controversial right now, but it's nothing new. More than 300 years ago, Parisians were involved in much the same argument over lights.

Chevy Blazer EV Police Cars Have Almost 500 HP And Are Used Performance Bargains

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:50:00 +0000

Chevy has been selling Blazer SS-based PPVs to Police departments for a few years, and used examples are now popping up for sale for surprisingly cheap.

The 500e Isn't Fiat's Smallest Car, But It Is The Only One You Can Drive On US Highways

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Fiat is known for its small cars, and the 500e is certainly tiny. However, it's still highway capable, unlike the Italian brand's true smallest vehicle.

2027 Chevy Trax's $2,000 Price Increase Makes Sense

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Chevrolet dropped the base trim level of the Trax, which accounts for most of that price increase.

1968 Chevy Camaro Convertible For Sale With 83,414 Miles Shown Brings Supercharged V8 To Play

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:15:00 +0000

The last time it was up for auction, the sale on this Camaro didn't go through, but the owner has made a few fixes, and it's back up for grabs.

Here's Why The Electric Dirt Bikes From Tractor Supply Aren't Street Legal

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:05:00 +0000

Those electric dirt bikes from Tractor Supply and lots of other manufacturers may be fun to ride, but they're not legal to ride on the street. Here's why.

7 Sleek Sports Cars Ranked Worst To Best By Drag Coefficient

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:05:00 +0000

Aerodynamics matter a lot for high-performance sports cars, and those with the best drag coefficients have striking designs and smart engineering.

5 Classic Pony Cars And Their Modern Equivalents

staff@jalopnik.com (Aidan Eckhardt) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Pony cars achieved icon status in the late '60s and '70s, but they continued to live on. Here are several legendary classic models and their modern descendants.

Here's How Much AAA Says It Costs To Own A Car In 2026

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:05:00 +0000

It's no secret that owning and driving a car is getting more expensive. Just how expensive has car ownership become? Here's what AAA says it costs in 2026.

Watch The 2027 Hyundai Tucson Get Hurled Around The Nürburgring Like A Huge Miata

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:50:00 +0000

Compact SUVs do not naturally inhabit race circuits, but Hyundai has been caught testing its new Tucson at the Nordschleife, and the footage is remarkable.

So You've Hit A Deer With Your Car. Now What?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ted Ladue) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:25:00 +0000

No one wants to hit a deer with their car, but, unfortunately, sometimes the unavoidable happens. Here's what to do if you hit a deer while driving.

AI Comes For Drag Racers' Jobs As GM Patents Automated Launch Control

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Pairing onboard cameras with existing launch control systems, this system could change the way you race at your local drag strip.