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The Biggest Parking Lots In The World Compared To Other Sizable Things
Parking lots. They take up a lot of useful space, can be confusing. Unfortunately, parking lots are just a very necessary evil that take up a lot of space
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Not All Lexus Models Hold Their Value, This One Loses It The Fastest
Lexus is renowned for popular luxury vehicles, but that doesn't mean you'll do well with them when you sell. Here's the worst Lexus in terms of resale value.
Read MoreThis State Has The Highest Percentage Of Pontiac Owners, And It's Not Even Close
If you associate the brand with muscle cars like the GTO cruising California roadways, the state with the most Pontiacs per capita will surprise you.
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These Car Brands Make The Least Reliable Cars, According To Consumer Reports
That shiny new car won't look great sitting by the side of the road, so you want a ride that's reliable. Here are the brands that make the least reliable cars.
Read MoreI Need A Cheap Project That Only Has To Work Half The Time! What Car Should I Buy?
Josh wants something with easy to source parts, but it doesn't need to be operational all the time. What car should he buy?
Read MoreNeed A Car That's Cheap To Insure In 2025? These Might Be Your Best Bets
If you're looking for a new car and want to keep prices down as much as possible, these are the cars for you.
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Culture (5)
Colorado's New Favorite License Plate Isn't Fancy, And Other States Should Take Note
While license plates often serve as elaborate billboards for state tourism, a retro plate that offers no frills has captured Colorado's imagination.
Read MoreStellantis Killed These Engines, And We're Still Sore About It
When Stellantis acquired many well-known car brands, it decided to cut a few impressive engines out of its lineup. These are the ones we wish were still around.
Read MoreThese Are The States With The Highest Car Registration Costs
Once you've bought your car, there's another expense to contend with: registration fees. Here are the states with the highest car registration costs.
Read MoreWhy Some Drivers Hate Royal Purple Oil, But Others Swear By It
Your car engine needs oil. However, are some oils really better than others? Here's why Royal Purple oil has both a good and a bad rap with drivers.
Read MoreMichigan Police Cars Still Rock Old-School Style Lights For A Reason
No one wants police lights flashing behind them, but if you're driving through Michigan, you may be more curious than upset due to the historical bubble light.
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This Was The First Car Ever Powered By A Diesel Engine
Diesel engines have offered a fuel efficient alternative to gasoline powered engines for decades. So what was the first car with a diesel powerplant?
Read MoreThe Hood Designs On These Cars Made Them Instant Icons
Cars become icons for a variety of reasons, but these hoods really made them stand out from the crowd. In fact, many of them can still be seen in new models.
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The 1956 General Motors Firebird II Had An Engine That Reached 35,000 RPM
How often have we heard something described as the car of the future? But in 1956, GM made a concept car that really did have a futuristic feel.
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This Is The Biggest Sign Your Throttle Body Needs Cleaning
You may not think about the throttle body in your engine that often, but if you notice any of these issues then it may be time to get it cleaned.
Read MoreWhy Skipping Your Wheel Alignment Could Cost You More Than Tires
A wheel alignment may feel like a low priority fix, but having one done might have a bigger impact on your car's performance than you expect.
Read MoreSemi-Truck Blind Spots Are Terrifying. Here's How To Stay Out Of Them
When you're sharing the road with huge semi-trucks, you'll be a lot safer if you can avoid their even bigger blind spots. Here's how to do it.
Read MoreHow To Park On An Incline Without Damaging Your Transmission
Your transmission can make thousands of gear changes with no trouble, but park wrong on an incline and you're courting disaster. Here's how to do it right.
Read MoreThese Odd Zigzags On British Roads Might Just Save Your Life
To an American eye, the jagged lines leading up to British intersections might seem just an odd bit of decoration. But they have a serious purpose.
Read MoreGenius Arrested After Attempting To Flat Tow A Saab Backwards
If you ever need to tow a Saab 9-3 convertible, perhaps don't do what these two bozos in Texas did.
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Surely, Nothing Would Go Wrong If You Bought This $23,000 Jaguar Station Wagon In Florida With A Rebuilt Title
It isn't perfect, sure, but just look at this 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake and its $22,900 price tag.
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Jalopnik Explains (17)
Why Racing Fuel Costs So Much More Than Regular Gas
If you want to get into racing, you'll need to fork up money in more areas than just the car and tires. Racing fuel is expensive and only going up in price.
Read MoreThis Is How The World's First Blind Spot Monitor Worked On The 2003 Volvo XC90
Crane your neck really hard. Adjust your mirrors really wide. There were lots of suggestions about how to see in blind spots. Then came the 2003 Volvo XC90.
Read MoreHere's How Keyless Cars Can Start Even With A Dead Fob Battery
The keyless car is a marvel of engineering. But how is it that they can start even when the battery in your key fob goes dead? The answer lies in science.
Read MoreEver Notice Those Colored Lines On New Tires? Here's What They Mean
The colored lines you'll see on new tires at a store have specific meanings that vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Here's what they're about.
Read MoreWhy Ram And Dodge Aren't The Same Brand Anymore
Once upon a time, Ram was part of the Dodge name. Here's why the company decided to split them up and what the future looks like for the successful brands.
Read MoreDoes Driving With The Windows Down Hurt Your MPG More Than AC?
It's an age-old debate: Will you hurt your mileage more by putting on the AC or rolling down the windows? The answer is more complex than you might think.
Read MoreIs Topping Off Your Gas Tank Bad For Your Car?
You know that extra gas you're putting in your car to top it off? Yeah, you may be doing more harm than good for your car's health. Here's why.
Read MoreThese Oil Filters Aren't Made In America Anymore - Did You Even Notice?
Are you ready to be disappointed? Apparently, some of these once solely American-made oil filters now have "Made in Another Country" stamped on their products.
Read MoreThese Cars Weren't BMWs, But They Still Had BMW's Inline-6
Whether you realize it or not, BMW engines are hidden under the hood in several other car brands. Here are just a few that have adopted one of BMW's engines.
Read MoreYes, They Sound Dull, But Hear Us Out On Oil Catch Cans
Catch oil cans may seem like a gimmicky ploy to make you spend your hard-earned paycheck. However, there's a chance it may save you money in the long run.
Read MoreCurb Rash Ruining Your Rims? Your Tire Choice Could Be The Culprit
If curb rash is the bane of your car's existence, it's likely blaming you and your choice of tires. Here's how to know if your vehicle's rubber is the issue.
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Car's Transmission When Towing
When towing a trailer, whether down the road or across the country, it would be wise to consider helping your transmission due to the extra strain. Here's how.
Read MoreThe Easiest Way To Back Up A Trailer, Even If You've Never Done It Before
Fine control of a trailer isn't actually all that difficult to learn, it just takes a little bit of technique and a lot of practice.
Read MoreWhy You Should Seriously Consider Wider Tires For Your Car
Like anything else, wider tires do have some known drawbacks. However, they also come with a few reasons why you may want to consider adding them to your car.
Read MoreWhy DCTs Need Special Fluid, And What Happens If You Don't Use It
A dual-clutch transmission is a complicated piece of equipment, so if you don't use the right oil to save a few bucks, you may end up spending much more.
Read MoreWhy You Should Have A Borescope Even If You're Not An Expert Mechanic
There are many mechanical tools that would come in handy for the average application. For example, a baroscope can look in every nook and cranny in your home.
Read MoreIf Your Engine Oil Smells Like Gas, This Is Probably Why
Whether you're changing your oil or simply checking its level, if you smell gasoline, there's a problem. Here's why it's an issue and what could be causing it.
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Jalopnik Investigates (3)
Why Serpentine Belt Tension Might Matter More Than You Think
You know that belt that spins really fast when your engine is on? It's actually one of the most important components to keep your car moving. Here's why.
Read MoreCan Driving With Low Tire Pressure Actually Hurt Your Transmission?
For off-roading, low tire pressure has its perks. However, should you be worried if it's hurting more than just your gas mileage, like your transmission?
Read MoreWho Owns The Packard Brand Now, And Could It Be Revived?
Packard came out with its version of a car well before the Model T drove off the assembly line. With a new owner of the company, though, a revival is possible.
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What Those Chicken Strips On Your Motorcycle Tires Really Say
Though chicken strips on your motorcycle can tell someone how you ride, they're not necessarily a bad thing. Here's why their existence shouldn't matter to you.
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News (36)
General Motors Patents Electric Motorcycle In Blatant Pandering To Me Specifically
This GM bike will likely end up a cheap, lightweight bike built for bopping around cities and drawing the ire of every cyclist you whip by in the bike lane.
Read MoreWhat Causes The Dodge Death Wobble On Some SUVs And Ram Trucks?
The death wobble is a phenomenon that occurs on some SUVs and trucks after specific components begin to weaken. Here's what you should look for.
Read MoreNissan's Planned Fire Sale Of Its HQ Marks The End Of Carlos Ghosn's Shattered Legacy
Opened by Ghosn himself in 2009, the tower is reportedly worth $670 million, and Nissan hopes to lease office space and continue operating out of the building.
Read MoreVolkswagen Will Now Let You Gobble Its Sausage Any Time You Want
Volkswagen still sells a lot of cars, but it also makes a whole lot of something else that you might not expect — sausage.
Read MoreHere's What Those Ridges On The Bed Of Your Truck Are For
It's clear why there's a cab on a pickup truck, or why there's an open bed in back. But what's the reason for those ridges on the bed of your truck?
Read MoreThe World's Largest Wildlife Crossing Is Almost Ready To Help Animals Cross Ten Lanes Of The 101 Freeway
The wildlife crossing will allow animals to cross over one of the busiest roadways in the world that sees around 300,000 travelers daily.
Read MoreTesla Cybertruck Owners Hate Their Headlights, And Here's Why
The Cybertruck's headlights can be easily blocked by ice and snow, a big problem for a supposedly practical vehicle.
Read MoreTruck Crash Unleashes 250 Million Bees In Northern Washington County [Update]
Now, I'm not saying the sheriff's department did its math wrong, but I'm also not going to pretend that isn't an absolutely unfathomable amount of bees.
Read MoreThe Future Of The 24 Hours Of Le Mans Is Hydrogen-Powered Sports Cars, Apparently
Three new hydrogen racing prototypes will make their public debut during this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and take part in on-track demonstration runs.
Read MoreDriverless Semi Trucks Are Coming To Take Jobs From Meat In The Seat Drivers
Aurora Innovation began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston last month, becoming the first autonomous commercial trucking service.
Read MoreIn Rare Bit Of Good News, BMW M5 Station Wagon Somehow Outselling The Sedan In The U.S.
While the global split is reportedly pretty equal, the U.S. has ordered more M5 Tourings, while Europe prefers the sedan.
Read MoreScout Shows A Traveler Decked Out In Off-Road Accessories And Gorgeous Green Paint
Scout didn't say much about the new accessory-laden machine, just that these are "off-road package options" that the company's design team is developing.
Read MoreYour Inner 1990s Yuppie Needs This Convertible Range Rover
It's sad to think that a vehicle built exclusively to enjoy the sunshine and quality roads of Southern California has enjoyed so few of them.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite French Cars
I love French cars, and I love French car designs, and it turns out so does the Jalopnik readership.
Read MoreHyundai Is The Latest Automaker To Say It Might Have To Raise Prices Due To Trump's Tariffs
In this morning's edition, Hyundai is raising prices because of Trump's tariffs and Alfa Romeo kicks a new Stelvio down the road.
Read More2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Might Be The Best Base Model Money Can Buy
I was skeptical that the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera would live up to all the praise the 911 receives, but it really is just as good as everyone says.
Read MoreAt $8,000, Could This 1989 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Make You Dually Noted?
With multiple hitch points and a 460 V8, today's F-350 could likely tow darn near anything. Let's find out if this hard-working truck is worth its asking price.
Read MoreCongress Could Ban NYC Helicopter Tours After Fatal Crash
The bill introduced by Representative Jerrold Nadler would prohibit all non-essential helicopter flights within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty.
Read MoreChevy Put A Fidgit Device In The Traverse By Accident
I'm sure Chevy's implementation of a fidget device on the 2025 Traverse wasn't on purpose, but it works nonetheless.
Read MoreReplacing Curbs With New Sidewalk Chargers Promises To Make EV Ownership Even More Convenient
German company Rheinmetall, known for its armored military vehicles, has elegant Level 2 charging boxes designed to slot into the curb itself.
Read More2026 Jeep Cherokee Could Return The Crossover To Glory
The next-gen Jeep Cherokee looks pretty great, and it'll be offered with hybrid and potentially fully electric powertrains.
Read MoreThe Best Sports Car Japan Ever Built Is One You've Never Heard Of
If you have ever thought a Lotus Elise was too soft and heavy, then you need to check out the incredible Tommy Kaira ZZ.
Read MoreElon Musk Really Wants You To Believe A Tesla Robotaxi Is Launching June 12
It sure looks like the rubber is about to meet the road when it comes to Elon Musk's decades-long Tesla robotaxi promises
Read MoreThe 2025 Honda Transalp Finally Comes In Colors
That's right, prospective buyers, your prayers have finally been answered: For 2025, the North American-spec Transalp comes in colors.
Read MoreCollege Grad Needs A Three Pedal Replacement For A Wrangler! What Car Should She Buy?
Brian is helping his daughter, a soon-to-be college grad, replace an aging Wrangler. The only real must-have? A manual transmission!
Read MoreWe All Deserve Cheap Cars (Especially EVs) But Unfortunately The Auto Industry Can't Afford To Build Them
The biggest disconnect in the auto industry is between consumers desperate for cheap vehicles and automakers that would rather drink motor oil than build them.
Read MoreElon Musk Leaves The Trump Administration Following Months Of Trying To Gut The Government
Elon Musk says goodbye to the feds, Nissan says goodbye to the five-speed Versa, German automakers want to make peace with Trump and Toyota can't stop winning.
Read MoreWhich BMW Inline-6 Is More Reliable, B58 Or M54?
In an age when most automakers opt for the V6 or inline-4, BMW keeps chugging along with its inline-6 engine. Which version is more reliable, B58 or M54?
Read MoreHunter RMV Expedition Trucks Get Way Better Fuel Mileage Than Your House Does
These made-to-order off-road RV adventure rigs are basically unstoppable and a lot nicer than you might expect.
Read MoreTesla Running So-Called 'Full Self-Driving' Software Splatters 'Child' In School Bus Test
Tesla didn't fail to detect the mannequin, the system actually detected the child-size stand-in as a pedestrian but didn't bother to stop or even slow down.
Read MoreAt $15,000, Will This 1977 Jeep Wagoneer Work For Us?
Today's Nice Price or No Dice Wagoneer reads 56,000, but the seller warns that the odo have rolled over, so that number might offer a false sense of security.
Read MoreAlpine's Electric A110 Will Be Lighter Than Its Gas-Powered Rivals
The next-gen A110 EV will use a new dedicated sports car platform.
Read MoreHere's Why Subaru Still Uses Boxer Engines
Subaru is the only mass-market automaker that uses boxer engines (with a few caveats of course.)
Read MoreAmerica's Hopes For Big, Beautiful Battery Factories Will Be Ruined If Congress Passes Spending Bill
Republicans' new bill could be game over for what has been a burgeoning U.S.-based electric battery industry.
Read MoreDeLorean Wants You To Reserve Its Totally Real New Car With The Most Realest Form Of Currency: Crypto
This latest effort from DeLorean looks like a way to stoke enthusiasm for a vehicle that doesn't seem like it's going to show up anytime soon.
Read MoreIt's Far Too Soon To Let Supersonic Flights Rip Across The Country
While Boom Supersonic boasted about there being no audible sonic boom on the ground, its airliner still isn't allowed to break the sound barrier over the U.S.
Read MoreThe Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum's $60M Renovation Puts It Among The Best Car Museums In The Country
This is now maybe the best racing museum in the country, and among the best car museums anywhere.
Read MoreIf You Think EV Incentives Have Made Americans Soft And Weak, Get Ready To Lose Them
If the big, beautiful bill becomes law, we're going to find out if the EV market in the U.S. can survive without government support.
Read MoreSpaceX Starship Suffers 'Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly' While Returning To Earth
Starship's ninth test flight actually made it to space, but the private space company lost control of the massive rocket before it broke up during re-entry.
Read More2026 BMW M2 CS Has More Power, More Wing And Less Weight
The 2026 BMW M2 CS is officially here with more horsepower, a retuned suspension, tweaked looks and lower weight.
Read MoreWe Need To Talk About The Glaring Automotive Omission In 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'
In what may or may not be the last "Mission" film, it seems wrong not to put Tom Cruise on two wheels.
Read MoreDelta Kicks Two Enterprising Young Pigeons Off Flight, Forces Them To Fly To Wisconsin On Their Own
Two pigeons decided to save a little energy and time and fly to Wisconsin to see friends, just not under their own power.
Read MoreFord Just Recalled 1.1 Million Trucks For Busted Rearview Cameras
Ford just cannot get out of its own way when it comes to recalls.
Read MoreStellantis Gets A New CEO
In this morning's edition, we're looking at the new top dog at Stellantis, as well as Nissan's need for an influx of new cash quick.
Read MoreYou Aren't Prepared For How Quick The 2026 Toyota bZ Is
The all-wheel-drive Toyota bZ now has 338 horsepower and will hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.
Read MoreWhat's Your Favorite French Car?
There are so many incredible French cars that you could pick as your favorite.
Read MoreSorry But I Think Alpine's New Tri-Motor A390 Crossover Looks Freakin' Sick
While it might not be as feather-light as the A110 sports car or Alpine's A290 version of the Renault 5, it sounds like it will should be pretty fun to drive.
Read MoreAt $8,500, Will This 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Sell Like Hell?
Massaged by racing royalty, could this little hatchback scratch your itch for a classic Golf GTI?
Read MoreOkay, Hear Me Out: Toyota Sienna Magnolia Edition With Wood-Paneled Sliding 'Barn Doors'
I think I have a way for Toyota to sell more Siennas or at least make the Dallas Target Moms sweat a little before deciding to stick with their Ford Explorers.
Read MoreDoes Anyone Still Make A V10 Engine In 2025?
The short answer is no, with the recent death of an iconic Italian V10.
Read MoreFabio Quartararo's Mechanical Failure Was The Most Heartbreaking Thing I've Ever Seen On Two Wheels
Through no fault of his own, Quartararo did not finish Sunday's race.
Read MoreAn 80-Year-Old Jeep Still Has The Goods
Not fast, not luxurious, but overflowing with retro off-roader appeal.
Read MoreYour Back Could Totally Handle You Buying This 1-Of-800 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series
Your chiropractor might disagree, but what do they know about super-exclusive V8 coupes?
Read MoreCitroën's Hydropneumatic Suspension Made Rides Smoother (With A Catch)
Citroën built a signature suspension that provided a wonderfully smooth ride. Ultimately, though, there was a problem that it couldn't survive.
Read MoreNASCAR Champ And 'Best Driver In The World' Wrecked Himself In Two Different Races On The Same Day
Kyle Larson's self-imposed double race challenge this weekend did not go according to plan.
Read MoreWhat Generally Unloved Car Can You Still Not Help Loving?
Objectively good? Maybe not. Lovable all the same? Absolutely.
Read MoreRefreshed Tesla Model Y Is A Dud In Europe As April Sales Fall 49%
Dwindling sales of Tesla's most important EV, plus job losses and manufacturing shake-ups. It's all happening in today's Morning Shift.
Read MoreYouTubers Are Already Restoring 'Barn-Find' BMW E36 M3s, In Case You Wanted To Feel Ancient Today
The folks at StanceWorks dragged this $8,000 decrepit M3 out of its hiding place to set about putting it right again, and the finished result is truly stunning.
Read MoreNew York Won't Shut Down Congestion Pricing Without Court Order Despite Threats To Defund City
The third deadline from the Trump administration to shut down New York City's congestion pricing zone passed last week, and Governor Kathy Hochul didn't blink.
Read MoreThe Cardo PackTalk Pro Is More Of A Change Than It Seems
Even though much of the tech is available on Cardo's less-expensive comm units, I never want to go back to them from the Pro.
Read MoreWhy Buy A Camper When You Could Build A Stealthier One Out Of Pallets Yourself?
If you want a travel trailer but don't have six figures to throw around, are you out of luck? Nope. Just build your own like our friend Steve Wallis did here.
Read More2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Returned Me To My Childhood
Everyone has a connection to the Chevy Corvette, and driving the latest one brought back wonderful childhood memories.
Read MoreThese Cars Are Going To Age Terribly
Through the annals of automotive history, some cars have undeniably aged worse than others, and our readers predicted what current models will age the worst.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Engine Of All Time?
Cars, bikes, planes, if it moves people from point A to point B then it's up for grabs here.
Read MoreAt $15,500, Could This 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i Be Peak Roadster?
With its low miles and impressive presentation, today's Nice Price or No Dice Z3 looks to be quite a catch for any sun-loving sports car enthusiast.
Read MoreThese New EVs All Depreciate Faster Than A Tesla Model 3
If you're on the fence about the Model 3, here are other EVs that will depreciate more in five years. After all, no one wants to lose money faster than Tesla.
Read MoreDriverless Car Crashes Into Pole Following LA Police Chase, But It Wasn't A Robotaxi
A driverless car crashed into a pole in Los Angeles last Thursday night, following a police chase. It wasn't a Cruise or a Waymo though.
Read MoreWhy Old Diesel Trucks Are Suddenly So Expensive
Here are several convenience reasons that old diesel trucks on Facebook Marketplace are being sold for more than your grandpa thinks they should be.
Read MoreA Word Of Advice For American Automakers Afraid Of A Chinese 'Invasion': Git Gud
76% of auto executives think Chinese cars will come to the U.S., but 70% also think that when Chinese brands arrive they'll chew into those execs' market share.
Read MoreFormula 1 Is Making Everyone Take Pit Stops They Don't Need At Monaco But It Won't Fix The Racing
Instead of actually fixing anything, F1's top brass decided to mandate every driver pit twice instead of just once.
Read MoreTrump Floats Trade War On Euro Car Enthusiasts, 50% Tariffs Starting June 1st
Trump has his sights set on kicking a hornet's nest by suggesting 50% import tariffs on all goods from the European Union.
Read MoreCar Parts Supplier DEI Caught Up In Trump's Culture Wars
Ohio-based Design Engineering, Inc., which mainly focuses on heat and sound insulation, is now finding itself on the front lines of the culture war.
Read MoreDon't Panic, Humans: Auto Plants Are The Last Places Where Robots Will Steal Your Jobs
Before we completely banish humans from the joys of the moving assembly line, let's consider how well the robot takeover plan has worked out in the past.
Read MoreBMW Is Making 70 Of These Gorgeous M8-Based Speedtop Shooting Brakes
The new Speedtop is a two-door wagon version of the Skytop that was shown last year, and it'll likely cost around $500,000.
Read More80% Of Electric Cadillac Buyers Are New To The Brand
8 out of 10 Cadillac EV buyers are new to the brand, and 10% of trade-ins are Teslas — or 25% when it comes to the Lyriq.
Read MoreListen To The Bugatti W16 Mistral Make The Loudest, Best Turbo Noises You've Ever Heard
When it comes to what production car makes the best — and loudest — turbo noises, it's not even close: It's the Bugatti W16 Mistral.
Read MoreLidar Can Permanently Damage Your Phone's Camera
It was the technological equivalent of staring directly into the Sun.
Read MoreWatch A Tornado Spin A Purpose-Built Storm Chasing Truck Completely Around
Watch from the passenger seat as 200 mile per hour winds spin the Dominator 3 around in a full circle.
Read MorePlace Your Bets On How Many Bugs The DoD Will Find In Trump's Qatari 747
The DoD will likely do a full sweep of Trump's new plane for any kind of recording or listening devices, but how many do we think will actually be found?
Read MoreWatch The Inaugural Oscar Mayer Wienie 500 Wienermobile Race Here, Starting At 2 P.M.
Not one but six Wienermobiles will hit the track in Indianapolis and race head-to-head in the inaugural Wienie 500.
Read MoreRivian R2 Prototypes Have Hidden Yetis In Their Camouflage Wraps
Rivian says that the "latest wraps serve as a reminder that even in the most technical phases of development, there's still room to have a little fun."
Read MoreHow The Death Of The Indy 500's Most Dominant Driver Threatened Racing's Very Existence
Vukovich was the greatest driver of his era and arguably the most dominant in Indy 500 history.
Read MoreCalifornia's Emissions Standards Are A Thing Of The Past
In this morning's edition, the Senate revokes California's right to set its own emissions standards, and Chinese cars are enrapturing European buyers.
Read MoreAt $6,800, Is This 2004 Saab 9-5 An Aero Straight To The Heart?
Saab may be long gone, but beloved models like today's Nice Price or No Dice 9-5 Aero are heart-warming reminders of what once was.
Read MoreWatch A Dump Truck Smash Into A House From The Dump Truck's Perspective
Getting smashed into by an out-of-control 73,000-pound dump truck is a bad day for a house, but have you wondered what it's like from the truck's perspective?
Read MoreWhat's The Point Of Negative Camber Wheels?
Past a certain point negative camber is just an aesthetic decision, a matter of taste.
Read MoreThe Fiat Tris Is The Perfect Little Pickup Truck
The Fiat Tris is, in fact, the platonic ideal of what a pickup truck should be.
Read MoreTear Up The Trails, Literally, With The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss
Chevrolet did not say how much the Silverado EV Trail Boss weighs, but with the Extended Range battery, expect it to clock in over the 8,500-pound mark.
Read MoreDodge Adds More Doors To The Charger Daytona EV For 2026
You're looking at what Dodge claims is the world's only four-door muscle car.
Read MorePenske Axes IndyCar Team Leadership In Aftermath Of Indy 500 Cheating Scandal
While rookie Robert Shwartzman's shock pole win should have dominated chatter heading into Sunday, another Penske cheating scandal has overshadowed the occasion
Read MoreFord Sued Over Transit Trail Off-Road Tire Recall Fiasco
The Transit Trail was recalled for tires that rubbed, and addressing the recall defeats the purpose of the $12,500 price premium owners paid for the Trail trim.
Read MoreTesla Cybertrucks Lose 35% Of Their Value In Just 1 Year
Even Tesla doesn't think its own used Cybertrucks are worth all that much.
Read MoreTesla Loses To BYD In Europe
Today, we're looking at European buyers are picking BYD over Tesla, and the UAW says Stellantis' proposed Detroit hub will cut jobs.
Read More2025 Subaru WRX tS Basically Fixed Everything I Didn't Like About The WRX, And All It Took Was Another $10,000
The new WRX tS isn't a perfect car, but at the same time, as long as you can afford the price premium over the base model, it's absolutely the WRX to get.
Read MoreAt $14,000, Does This 1968 Plymouth Represent A Valiant Effort?
Once dubbed America's most reliable car, does this original-spec example of Auto industry downsizing justify a $14,000 price tag?
Read MoreSlantnose Porsche 911 Could Be Making A Comeback
It sure looks like Porsche is gearing up to bring back the iconic design that was a staple of the 1980s.
Read MoreWhy Your Chrome Wheels Are Pitting, And How To Stop It
If you're committed to keeping your chrome, there are a few steps you can take to prolong the finish.
Read MoreNew Nissan Micra EV Is A Restyled Renault 5 With An Adorable Face
While previous Micras were all Nissan creations, this new one is a Renault 5 with different styling.
Read MorePublic Opinion Has Turned On Tesla And SpaceX
Elon Musk's toxic personal brand seems to have dragged down the reputations of his various companies according to a new poll from Axios.
Read MoreLotus Wants To Get Back Into Building Other Companies' Cars
In the grand scheme of car companies, Lotus isn't doing particularly well right now.
Read MoreWaffle House Is Getting 400-kW DC Fast-Chargers So You Can Charge Your EV While You Brawl
BP Pulse, the EV wing of British Petroleum, is cagey about some of the details of its new EV effort at America's favorite unofficial fight club, Waffle House.
Read MoreElon Musk Says Tesla Robotaxi Service Is Starting Next Month, But It'll Be Extremely Limited
Today, we're looking at Elon Musk says robotaxis are starting in Austin, Texas next month, EV charger installation is drastically down thanks to Trump.
Read More2026 Toyota RAV4 Goes Hybrid-Only, Adds PHEV GR Sport Version With 320 HP
The sixth-generation RAV4 has fresh styling, an overhauled interior and trim levels including a rugged Woodland and new GR Sport tuned by the Gazoo Racing team.
Read MoreThe Trump Administration Is Twisting Facts Big Time In Its Latest Attack On EVs
Sean Duffy's DOT and Republicans in Congress have grossly distorted what NHTSA actually did back in 2023 when it proposed new fuel economy standards.
Read MoreThe Can-Am Canyon Has Tons Of Adventure Flavor, But It's Not To My Taste
Can-Am built the adventure-focused Canyon as a way to make the ADV segment a bit more accessible to a wider variety of riders.
Read MoreAt $68,000, Is This 2008 Audi R8 Anything Other Than Great?
A rare six-speed stick and unique paint scheme make today's Nice Price or No Dice R8 Quattro stand out from the crowd.
Read More2025 Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition Celebrates The Naturally Aspirated V8 With The Most Boring Color Ever
Aside from bigger brakes and some small appearance items, the Ultimate Edition isn't too different from a normal IS 500.
Read MoreWatch The First Ever Multi-Car Pileup Crash Test
This crash test simulated a multi-car pileup on a freeway, which in the real world poses a significant challenge for accident investigators.
Read MoreDoes Automatic Start/Stop Actually Improve Fuel Economy?
While some drivers may find automatic start/stop technology annoying in cars, daily drivers in urban settings stand to benefit greatly from the feature.
Read MoreThis Evo-Powered Mirage Is How Mitsubishi Should Have Done It
All of the parts were already in the Mitsubishi parts bin, why not sling them together and see what happens?
Read More2026 Infiniti QX60 Gets A Luxurious Revamp Inside And Out
Tech improvements and interior touch-ups ensure this isn't a skin-deep revamp, but don't expect any changes in the engine bay despite the debut of a Sport trim.
Read MoreUpdated 2026 Lexus RZ Has Fake Gears, NACS Port And More Power
The new RZ 550e F Sport model has 402 horsepower and simulated shifts.
Read MoreThese Are The Cheapest And Safest Vehicles The IIHS Recommends For Teen Drivers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a list of the safest cheap cars for teenage drivers using Consumer Reports data.
Read MoreElon Musk Says He Isn't Leaving Tesla Anytime Soon
The Tesla CEO says he's committed to staying on as the head of the company for at least another five years.
Read MoreRepublicans Work Overtime To Help Boeing Avoid Consequences For Its Deadly Plane
Trump has pushed corporate welfare into a new era of corporatocracy that makes the Gilded Age's trusts look quaint and restrained by comparison.
Read MoreThe Indy 500 Trophy Is Crafted From $80,000 Worth Of Sterling Silver And Just Begging For A Heist
How would you hypothetically steal the Borg-Warner Trophy?
Read MoreFlight From LaGuardia Aborts Takeoff After Nearly Slamming Into Plane Crossing Runway
An air traffic controller mistakenly cleared the takeoff, forgetting that another airliner was still on the runway.
Read MoreIs This The Best Any Truck Has Ever Looked?
Just look at this thing, and tell me it's not the prettiest truck you've ever seen.
Read MoreWatch Ford's Video Game–Style Telemetry To See Exactly Where The Mustang GTD Cut Five Seconds Off At The Nürburgring
When Ford took its over-the-top Mustang GTD to the Nürburgring and set an impressive sub-seven-minute lap time, the Blue Oval knew they could cut that down.
Read MoreNYC Man Sets Tesla Cybertruck On Fire With Molotov Cocktails
Tesla Cybertrucks may be "bulletproof," but they're certainly not Molotov cocktail-proof.
Read MorePenske Racing Caught Cheating Again, Raising Doubts About Josef Newgarden's 2024 Indy 500 Win
It's very cut and dry in the rulebook that the Penske team cheated over the weekend, but it's becoming obvious that this was not a one-time cheat.
Read MoreIt Sure Looks Like Bajaj Could Buy Out KTM
Bajaj has long been a shareholder in KTM, but a $632 million loan popped up on the company's books for "investments" that might just be KTM's saving grace.
Read MoreSlate Auto Already Has 100,000 Reservations For Its Truck
We're checking out the lightning-fast fundraising start Slate Auto is experiencing and how Subaru is raising some prices because of President Trump's tariffs.
Read More2026 Cadillac Vistiq Is No Escalade IQ, But It's Still An Excellent Consolation Prize
Does the Vistiq really deliver on Cadillac's "Baby Escalade" nickname, or will buyers wish they had enough cash for an Escalade IQ? We drove it to find out.
Read MoreAll The Ways Tesla's Semi Falls Short, And What Others Got Right
Despite its launch in 2022, this Holy Grail of trucking has yet to make its touted seismic shift because of production delays and other significant issues.
Read MoreBuying A Dodge Viper Will Never Be A Great Investment, But Do It Anyway
The Viper is equal parts awful and awe-inspiring, built to bully roads into submission more than navigate their mysterious curves with finesse.
Read MoreNow That The R35 GT-R Is Dead, A Japanese Tuner Has Figured Out How To Manual-Swap It
Wrewch has found a way to keep the R35 all-wheel drive while still allowing drivers to shift it themselves.
Read MoreHyundai Drops Ioniq 5 N Lease Price By $200 Per Month
If you want put one of the coolest new cars in your driveway then gird your loins; Hyundai dropped the lease price of the 2025 Ioniq 5 N by $200 per month.
Read MoreThe Next Generation Of America's Best-Selling New Vehicle Debuts Tomorrow
If you separate the different Ford trucks from each other, America's best-selling new car isn't a pickup truck at all — it's the Toyota RAV4.
Read MoreToyota Might Be Nissan's Savior Following Collapsed Merger Talks With Honda
Nissan's salvation could be found in Toyota.
Read MoreRichard Hammond And James May Lap The 'Top Gear' Test Track For A Final Time
Hammond and May drove a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT around the "Top Gear" track while reminiscing on past adventures they shared.
Read MoreA Rookie Who Had Never Driven An Oval Before Is On Pole For The Indianapolis 500
Robert Shwartzman was chewed up and spit out by Formula 1 grinder. Now he is the first rookie driver to win pole position for the Indianapolis 500 in 42 years.
Read MoreAn All-American Made Car Would Likely Cost Around $400,000
When you drill down into the details, it's effectively impossible to build a car entirely within U.S. borders.
Read MoreDodge Is Postponing The Cheapest Charger EV Trim For 2026
Only more powerful Scat Pack Charger EVs are planned for 2026, with Dodge blaming Trump's tariffs for the pause of the cheaper R/T models.
Read MoreHow Much Are Cybertruck Owners Paying For Insurance?
Despite its less-than-flawless record, the Cybetruck is anything but cheap to buy. So how much does it cost to insure one of these metallic beasts?
Read MoreNissan's Future Might Be Looking Dimmer
Today, we're looking at Nissan's future plans, as well as the waning grasp of foreign automakers on China's luxury market.
Read More2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Is The Best New VW In A Long Time, Especially For Under $35,000
Goldilocks would agree that Volkswagen has found the sweet spot for the Tiguan's affordable new third generation, with refined dynamics and an upscale interior.
Read MoreAt $8,500, Would You Tear Up Over This Restored 1984 Toyota Tercel 4WD?
Imagine, for a moment, being on the receiving end of the question, "How are you coming with the restoration of your '80s Toyota Tercel?"
Read MoreConcept Car Studio's Rad Giugiaro-Inspired Wheels Were Designed By Queer Artists For A Wide Enthusiast Audience
The Vector wheels will be custom-made in basically whatever size, configuration or finish you want, and despite being '80s-inspired would work on lots of cars.
Read MoreVolkswagen's Decision To Keep The Electric GTI Front-Wheel Drive Is A Mistake
From where I'm standing, it makes far more sense to make the next-generation GTI rear-wheel drive, and failing to do so will eventually be viewed as a mistake.
Read MoreLet This Fire-Spitting Ford Escort Add Some Excitement To Your Weekend
With a seriously built 2.3-liter stroker carrying an HKS turbocharger, hillclimber Yves Hängärtner claims his Escort is pushing 600 horsepower to the ground.
Read MoreTelo Drift Truck, I Repeat, Telo Drift Truck!
Rear-wheel-drive Telo MT1s will have 350 horsepower, but all-wheel-drive ones get 500 hp and a drift mode.
Read MoreThe Fiat 500 Abarth Understood One Thing The Ford Fiesta ST Never Did
Despite being worse in almost every way, the little Abarth remains strong because it offers one thing the Fiesta ST never could — non-stop driving enjoyment.
Read MoreTrump Is Just Jealous Mayor Pete Knows How To Ride A Bike
The President of the United States is obessing over and talking about the presumably now-unemployed Mayor Pete. Why?
Read MoreVolkswagen's New Small EVs Will Get Real Names
Apparently Volkswagen found that the ID names were confusing to consumers, who were used to the typical VW nomenclature.
Read MoreAir Traffic Controllers Are Barely Holding It Together
It's only through air traffic controllers' diligence in the face of ever-worsening work conditions that things haven't all gone to hell.
Read MoreConnecticut Towing Companies Can Hold Personal Property For Ransom Just Because It Was Inside A Car
Towing companies in Connecticut are using the personal belongings inside towed cars to squeeze fees out from drivers who can't cover the costs.
Read MoreYou Should Buy This 224,000 Mile BMW M3, Surely You Will Not Encounter Any Problems With A 224,000 Mile BMW M3
You should buy a 224,000 mile BMW M3. You will certainly not regret buying a 224,000 mile BMW M3. In fact, you should make it your daily.
Read MoreYou Need To Be Following The Guy Who Quit His Job And Is Sailing To Hawaii With His Cat
29-year-old Oliver Wagner left his corporate job at Discount Tire, bought a boat, and is now on day 14 of his voyage sailing from Oregon to Hawaii.
Read MoreFord F-150 Lighting Is Back To Beating Tesla Cybertruck In Electric Pickup Sales
The F-150 Lightning racked up more registrations than the Cybertruck in the first quarter of 2025: 7,913 for the Ford against 7,126 for the Tesla.
Read MoreI Can't Believe Toyota's New TRD Pro Color Is Actually Worth Writing About, But This Light Blue Is Fantastic
New TRD Pro versions of the Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra finally come in a bright, real color.
Read MoreDoes Hitting The Redline Help Or Hurt Your Engine's Health?
The idea of an "Italian tune-up" has been around for ages at this point, but does it actually work?
Read MoreChina Handing Out Moon Rocks To Everyone But NASA
This era of non-cooperation between the two space agencies stems from a law passed by Congress in 2011.
Read MoreWith Its New Touchscreen The Lexus LC 500 Convertible Is Finally The Best Car On Sale
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible is a gorgeous grand tourer that happens to use one of the greatest engines of the past few decades.
Read MoreYou Can Buy This Camel-Liveried 1990 Citroën ZX Rallye Raid, One Of The Coolest Dakar Racers You Might Not Know About
In my opinion rallying — and, by extension, other types of off-road racing like the Dakar Rally — has produced the coolest race cars of all time.
Read MoreNew Fiat 500 Hybrid Will Have A Manual (In Europe, At Least)
The recently announced hybridized version of the new 500, which is available, in Europe at least, with a manual transmission.
Read MoreYou're Going To Want To Watch This 5,000 Pound Rolls Royce Get Hucked Around The Nürburgring
Okay, so the Rolls isn't exactly keeping up with standard Porsche Caymans or BMW M3s, but Misha manages to hang with some eurotrash hatchbacks for a while.
Read MoreAston Martin Gives The People What They Want: Apple CarPlay On Steroids
Aston Martin is the first automaker to get Apple CarPlay Ultra, which can take over all of your car's screens and adjust vehicle functions like climate control.
Read MoreTrump's '$200 Billion' Boeing-Qatar Deal Worth Less Than Half What He Claims
Boeing secured its largest-ever order with Qatar Airways buying 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 soon-to-be-launched 777X planes, and the actual value is $96 billion.
Read MoreI Want A Sports Car, But I'm Too Big For A Miata! What Should I Buy?
It's finally time for Rob to get that weekend sports car, the problem is that the obvious choice is fits a bit too tight so he is looking for alternatives.
Read More2026 GMC Hummer EV Gets 'King Crab' Off-Road Mode, Even Quicker 0-60
The new Carbon Fiber Edition of the Hummer EV will rocket to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds.
Read MoreThis Dodge Viper's Leopard Print V10 Is The Best Way To Make It Go Faster
Everybody knows that putting a nice leopard-print pattern on your engine will make your car go faster.
Read More2026 bZ Woodland Adds Off-Road Capability And More Space To Toyota's Electric Crossover
The new bZ Woodland is Toyota's version of the wagon-like Subaru Trailseeker EV.
Read MoreTesla Sells Off-Lease Cars That Were Supposed To Be Robotaxis
Today, we're looking at another crappy scheme by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and how much tariffs are going to cost Japanese automakers.
Read MoreWhat's Your Current Daily Driver?
The term daily driver has a somewhat negative connotation.
Read MoreAt $3,500, Could This 2003 Lincoln Town Car Make You Large And In Charge?
Today's Nice Price or No Dice still allows us to experience a bygone era of gargantuan proportions and marshmallow handling.
Read MoreMets Players Drive Way Better Cars Than The Yankees
Current Yankees players own surprisingly boring cars, and now we've got footage of Mets players leaving Citi Field to prove which is the superior New York team.
Read MoreMusk's AI Data Centers, Allegedly Needed To Power Tesla's Alleged Robotaxis, Are A Polluting Mess
It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that Musk's artificial intelligence company is also a polluting mess.
Read MoreF1 Swearing Ban Is Off, But The FIA President Has A New, Strange Request
F1 teams can take the dish soap out of their drivers' onboard drink bottles because swearing is back on the menu.
Read MoreWhy Aren't Any Of You Cowards Driving Your Miatas?
Based on publicly available car sales data, Mazda's glorious MX-5 is the least-driven car in America. Which begs the question, what is wrong with you people?
Read More2026 Toyota C-HR Returns As An EV With Attractive Styling And More Power Than The GR Corolla
It's built on Toyota's e-TNGA platform, which also underpins the bZ and its Subaru Solterra and Lexus RZ siblings.
Read MoreTrump's So-Called 'Free' $400 Million Plane Would Actually Cost Taxpayers Nearly $1 Billion
Turning a plane into Air Force One requires a lot more than a tacky gold livery and would, in fact, likely cost taxpayers close to $1 billion.
Read MoreTexas House Bill Could Accidentally Allow All Women To Use The HOV Lane Solo
Texas House HB2462 grants all mothers—including expecting mothers—use of high occupancy vehicle lanes even if they are the only person in the vehicle.
Read MoreA Single Person Managed All Of Newark Airport's Flights For 3 Hours
One air traffic controller managed all the flights in Newark for three hours on Monday night, while tech outages have delayed or canceled hundreds of flights.
Read MoreThese Are The Best Car Movies, According To You
Who doesn't love a car movie? Even if a movie isn't about cars, we always pick up on whatever automotive bits we can.
Read MoreHow Trump's China Tariff Deal Benefits Tesla
Today, we're looking at how Trump's trade deals help Tesla, as well as how they're hurting Subaru.
Read MoreWhat Car Has The Best-Looking Engine Bay?
What car do you think has the best-looking engine bay?
Read MoreWhat Happened To You, Cadillac? You Used To Be Cool, Man
Mark Reuss's response to the rumor mill: Nope, no way, uh-huh, not happening. The Cadillac XLR is dead, and it'll stay dead.
Read MoreWhat Happened To You, Cadillac? You Used To Be Cool, Man
Mark Reuss's response to the rumor mill: Nope, no way, uh-huh, not happening. The Cadillac XLR is dead, and it'll stay dead.
Read MoreWhat Happened To You, Cadillac? You Used To Be Cool, Man
Mark Reuss's response to the rumor mill: Nope, no way, uh-huh, not happening. The Cadillac XLR is dead, and it'll stay dead.
Read More2026 Toyota bZ Has Longer Range, Better Looks And A Slightly Less Silly But Actually More Confusing Name Than bZ4X
Toyota is simplifying the EV's name in the U.S., now just calling it the bZ for 2026.
Read MoreWe Really Should Be Better At Roundabouts By Now
A Dallas driver launched their car off a roundabout last Thursday, sending the crashing car rolling before it, burst into flames and smashed into a condo.
Read MoreElon Musk Uses U.S. Arms Deal With Saudi Arabia To Hawk Teslas, Satellites And Tunnels
Musk confirmed major deals with Saudi for all of his companies, including approval for SpaceX's Starlink to provide air and sea monitoring systems.
Read More2026 BMW iX Will Make Your Life A Bit Better
If you're a fan of cutting-edge technology, high efficiency and a lovely driving experience, then you should be able to look past the updated BMW iX's exterior.
Read MoreModern Formula 1 Fans Would Have Hated The Sport's First Season 75 Years Ago
Every championship race (bar Indy, which drew no European entrants) run in 1950 was won by the Alfa Romeo team.
Read MoreAgainst All Odds, This Fiat Is Ridiculously Fast
Racer Cesare Bassanini gave this diminutive machine an injection of gamma radiation and turned it into the incredible Hulk.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson's New MotoGP Series Won't Fix The Brand's European Problems
Despite bikes overall selling better in Europe than the U.S., Harley sells less than a third as many bikes across the pond as it does right here.
Read MoreVolkswagen ID Buzz Recalled For Third-Row Seats That Are Too Roomy
Volkswagen is recalling 5,637 ID Buzzes because their third row of seats is too wide to only have two seatbelts.
Read MoreThese Are The Cars The New American Pope Should Use As His Popemobile
The Pope has had Popemobiles made from American cars in the past, but I think there's opportunity here to make an even funnier choice.
Read MoreTesla Is Desperate To Unload New Model Ys
Today we're looking at Tesla's desperate attempts to get people to buy the refreshed Model Y, as well as the trade war-induced rise in car prices.
Read MoreWhat's The Worst Traffic Jam You've Ever Been In?
You probably have a picture in your mind of what an ideal drive looks like and I'd be willing to bet it doesn't involve much traffic.
Read More2025 Ford Expedition Wants To Be Your Everything — And It Succeeds
The fifth-gen Expedition is a good-looking truck packed with some of the latest tech, a biblical amount of space and thoughtful touches like a split tailgate.
Read More2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL680 Monogram Series Is For The Driver Who Thinks Subtlety Is Overrated
If the normal AMG SL is simply too pedestrian for you, or you prefer smoothness and comfort over sportiness, the Maybach SL is finally here to save the day.
Read MoreThese Cars Won't Be Worth Buying If The EV Tax Credit Goes Away
Here are some of the EVs that we think won't be worth buying new if the tax credit goes away.
Read MoreThe Longest-Range Tesla Will Do 402 Miles, But These EVs Have It Beat
Launched in 2012, the Model S remains the longest-range Tesla vehicle despite being the oldest still in production, but other EVs will go farther.
Read MoreTrump EPA Head Says He Is 'Fixing' Auto Start/Stop
Zeldin, as head of the EPA, is looking to hand a big win to the fossil fuels, which has donated millions of dollars to campaigns across his political career.
Read MoreNew GPS-Like System For The Moon Could Be An Astronaut Version Of Waze
Spanish tech conglomerate GMV unveiled a GPS-like system for the Moon last week called LUPIN.
Read MoreThese Are The Best Car Batteries, According To Consumer Reports
There are seven sizes of car batteries, and in each size there's a best one, according to Consumer Reports' testing. Here are the tops in each category.
Read MoreYou Can Get From Los Angeles To San Francisco For Less Than $20, But It Won't Be Fun Or Easy
Whether it's gasoline or electric propulsion, is it possible to go 500 miles for under, say, $20?
Read MoreTesla Sends Cybertruck Workers Home
Today, we're looking at Tesla idling the Cybertruck and Model Y lines, as well as the 90-day U.S.-China trade war armistice.
Read MoreAt $5,900, Is This 2011 Honda CR-Z A Hybrid You Could Get Behind?
This electrified coupe is a rare hybrid with a stick shift, but is that enough to justify the price?
Read MoreAre Costco Tires Actually A Good Deal Anymore?
Costco is known for its deals, but does that reputation extend to its tire center? Here's what you need to know about what comes with a Costco tire purchase.
Read MoreThese Engineering Techniques Make The $350,000 Celestiq Unlike Any Other Cadillac
Engineering Explained's latest video outlines six engineering techniques Cadillac used to justify the Celestiq's eye-watering price tag.
Read MoreI'm Starting To Think Jaguar's Controversial Rebrand Is Actually Working
Regular people reading the news about the UK trade "deal" are going to see Jaguar associated with true ultra-luxury brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
Read MoreYour Flying Car Will Never Come, But A Flying Motorcycle Might
Volonaut claims this its Airbike is a fully-functional jet-powered flying motorcycle capable of speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour.
Read MoreThese Are The SUVs With The Best Resale Value In 2025, According To KBB
When you buy a vehicle, the last thing you want is for the value to tank within the first few years of buying it. These SUVs, though, should hold theirs well.
Read MoreWhy The Cybertruck's Stainless Steel Body Is A Nightmare To Maintain
If you thought washing your vehicle was a headache, just be glad you don't have to clean a Cybertruck. Here's why it's what nightmares are made of.
Read MoreRed Sox Players Have Some Solid Cars, But This One's A Standout
Jarren Duran not only impresses on the field, but on the streets as well. Here's why his modified vehicle stands out compared to his teammates' cars.
Read MoreAlfa Romeo Threatens To Sue Italian Police Union For Alleging The Tonale's Handling Is Dangerously Bad
The Carabinieri Trade Union Association alleges that the Alfa Romeo Tonales they've been issued are inadequate for their mobile radio response units.
Read MoreThe C2 Corvette Designer Created A Shockingly Quick, Wind Tunnel-Tested RV That Used Its Exhaust System To Incinerate Your Poop
If there's one thing we love here at Jalopnik, it's weird vehicles, and the Rectrans Discoverer RV is weird as hell.
Read More'Mission: Impossible 2' Has The Funnest Motorcycle Scene In Film
The Triumph bikes in "M:I-2" change tires during the climactic chase scene, and it's extremely noticeable and incredibly funny.
Read MoreDelta Forced Man And His Teenage Son To Sit In Vomit-Covered Seats For 2-Hour Flight
Please fasten your safety belt low and tight across your lap, and ignore the chunks.
Read More2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Gets A Beefier, Angrier Design
Toyota's small crossover gets a big upgrade, and still offers a choice of ICE or hybrid drivetrains.
Read MoreBeyoncé Sings On A Dekotora Semi Truck And A Flying Lowrider At The Cowboy Carter Rodeo Tour
Nobody does it like Beyoncé. Period.
Read MoreTrump's $6 Billion NASA Funding Cut Jeopardizes Race To Moon Against China
Any crewed lunar exploration program is a protracted and expensive effort that requires steadfast leadership, the antithesis of the Trump White House.
Read MoreWhat Car Would You Buy If You Had The $160,000 Someone Just Spent On This LS3-Swapped C2 Corvette?
Not only did this restomodded Corvette meet its reserve on Cars & Bids, it went for real money.
Read MoreHere Are The Transportation-Related Executive Orders You Would Sign If You Were President For A Day
We asked how you'd change American policy if you had the power, and - from the sensible to the silly - you delivered.
Read MoreRepublicans Want The EV Tax Credit Dead
It's no to EV incentives, yes to British luxury, and "wait, what about us?" from the Detroit Three. Everything's getting confusing in The Morning Shift.
Read MoreWhat Car Should The New American Pope Use As His Popemobile?
Whatever it is, it's going to need plenty of headroom.
Read MoreAt $7,499, Would You Rally Around This 1998 Peugeot 106 Rallye?
Well-traveled and apparently well-raced, too, does this French rarity make you say "oui!" or "no way"?
Read MoreThese Are The Longest Lasting All-Season SUV Tires According To Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports put tires to the test by driving 1,000 miles per day for 16 days, and analyzing the wear from those 16,000 miles to determine service life.
Read MoreMercedes-AMG's First Bespoke EV Looks Almost Ready To Activate Its 1,000-HP Rocket Thrusters (Okay, They're Just Taillights)
Even in camouflage, AMG's newest performance EV looks like something special.
Read MoreNew XC70 SUV Will Be Volvo's First Extended-Range Plug-In Hybrid, With 124 Miles Of EV Range In China
The XC70 has a bit of a radical (for Volvo) design, and a new PHEV platform that will offer a super long overall range.
Read MoreThe BYD EV That Charges In Only 5 Minutes Is Actually Real, But There's Just One Problem
BYD's Megawatt chargers really can add 250 miles of range in 5 minutes — all it takes is a 1,000-kW charger and a system designed to safely charge that quickly.
Read MoreI Want Something Fun, Fast And Electric For Under $60,000! What Car Should I Buy?
The budget's not the bugbear with this week's WCSYB, it's the seating height.
Read MoreWaymos Get In Way Fewer Serious Crashes With Cyclists And Pedestrians Than Human Drivers
While you may be skeptical about self-driving car safety, the data seems to disagree.
Read MoreTesla's 'Robotaxi' And 'Cybercab' Trademarks Denied, So RIP USPTO, It Was Nice Knowing You
Have the brave souls at the United States Patent and Trademark Office just put themselves in DOGE's crosshairs?
Read MoreThe States Want Their EV Funding Back
More lawsuits, more dire predictions of automaker losses, and more uncertainty. It's everything you could hope for, from a Thursday.
Read More2025 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe Is A Time Capsule Of Life Five Years Ago
The BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe is by no means a perfect car, but it's communicative and sometimes imprecise in ways that cars really aren't anymore.
Read MoreAt $13,000, Will This 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo Get Its Due?
Controversial at launch, is this under-appreciated Porsche now a secret classic?
Read MoreThe Best All-Season Tires For 2025, According To Tyre Reviews
All-season tires continue to improve every year, and you may be surprised how well they perform in a variety of conditions if you aren't a tire nerd.
Read MoreRoad Raging Minivan Driver Accused Of Almost Killing Motorcyclist Finally Arrested
A video showing a Kia Carnival swerving to hit a motorcyclist in Oregon went viral this week, and the suspect was arrested and charged with a litany of crimes.
Read MoreToyota Corolla Hatchback FX Edition Adds Perfect, Beautiful White Wheels
We enthusiasts are constantly clamoring for better colors on our cars, and Toyota delivered with a new Corolla special edition.
Read MoreEuropeans Are Refusing To Buy Teslas As Sales Crater
Tesla sold just 885 vehicles in Germany in April, and things were even worse in the UK where sales dropped to just 512 units.
Read MoreI Would Die For The Adorable 500-HP Electric Telo Minitruck That Will Almost Definitely Never Get Built
I mean, it's a tiny, cab-over pickup truck with 500 horsepower. What's not to love?
Read MoreYou Can't Buy Anything From Ford For $30,000 Anymore Because Of Tariffs
A Ford dealer memo shows Maverick base prices jumping an additional $1,150 after the truck had already received a $3,075 price hike for the 2025 model year.
Read MoreFord Is Raising Prices On These Popular Mexican-Made Vehicles Because Of Trump's Tariffs
For all the talk of tariff relief, there's bad news if you were planning to pick up a new Ford this year.
Read MoreNewark Airport Chaos Caused By Failing 1980s Technology
It can't be overstated how dangerous it is for air traffic control to go down for any period of time at a major international airport.
Read MoreThis 1998 Renault Sport Spider Thinks Your Lotus Elise Is Too Common And Too Boring
While an Elise should still get some attention at Cars & Coffee, between its more exotic styling and relative rarity, this Renault will draw an actual crowd.
Read MoreOnce Again, We're Begging You Not To Shoot Lost Drivers Simply Turning Around Or Asking For Directions
State Police arrested New York highway superintendent John J. Reilly for allegedly shooting a lost DoorDash driver who had simply been looking for directions.
Read MoreStop Feeding F/A-18 Hornets To The Red Sea No Matter How Hungry It Claims To Be
No, what you're feeling is not deja-vu (it's probably "oh no, my taxes paid for that").
Read MoreThe Latest Cost Of Tariffs: American Auto Jobs
Automaker fortunes cut, jobs cut, EV sales cut... What a time for BMW to be unexpectedly upbeat about tariffs.
Read More2026 Chevrolet Corvette's Redesigned Interior Is Way More User-Friendly But Thankfully Still Strange
The C8 Corvette's most controversial feature has been reworked for 2026, but that's just the start of a big improvement in the cabin.
Read MoreIf You Were President For A Day, What Transportation-Related Executive Order Would You Sign?
What sweeping changes to transportation would you make, if you could tear up the rule book?
Read MoreAt $20,991, Is This 2017 Ford Focus RS Clearly A Deal?
Ford's Focus RS was short-lived in the U.S., but that said more about the tastes of American drivers than about how this hot hatch drives.
Read MoreRedesigned 2026 Jeep Compass Is Now A Hybrid Or EV With Up To 375 HP
The new Jeep Compass looks pretty good and is available as with hybrid, plug-in hybrid or fully electric powertrains, but it might not be sold in the U.S.
Read MoreSilverado EV Beats Lucid Air In Long-Range Electric Title Fight
Chevrolet's Silverado EV may not have been the first electric pickup on the market, but it turns out to be a real-world range beast.
Read MoreLewis Hamilton Raced On Sunday, Co-Chaired The Met Gala On Monday
Arguably the best-dressed man in F1, Lewis Hamilton brought more than just impeccable style to the Met Gala this week.
Read MoreNew Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Promises Exploding Cars, Cool Old Trucks, And 'Fast And Furious' Shoutouts
Rockstar delayed "Grand Theft Auto VI" to "mid-2026" last week, but today we got a consolation prize: A new trailer, showing off lots of the game's vehicles.
Read MoreNothing Radicalizes You Against Dirty Diesels Like Riding A Motorcycle
The more I ride my electric Zero motorcycle, the angrier I get about all the dirty, deleted diesel trucks I'm forced to share the road with.
Read MoreRam Introduces $44,495 Express Model, Hoping A Cheaper Truck Will Combat Sales Slump
To fight less-expensive offerings from Ford and GM, Ram is bringing back the Ram 1500 Express, a truck with just enough standard equipment for bargain buyers.
Read MoreAfter 2 Aborted Jet Landings In DC, Army Pauses Helicopter Training Flights Around Pentagon
Safety in the skies above D.C. is once again under the spotlight, as legislators and the U.S. Army argue over helicopter flights.
Read More2026 Genesis GV70 Keeps The Good Times Rolling
Though there aren't many dramatic changes for the updated GV70, Genesis' tweaks inside, outside and underneath make a very good compact crossover even better.
Read MoreThis Manual Pontiac G8 GXP Says It's Time To Put Your Enthusiast Money Where Your Enthusiast Mouth Is
Nothing says patriotic - or rare - like a Pontiac G8 GXP.
Read MoreThese Are The Car Companies With The Best 1980s Lineups
The 1980s ended 12,909 days ago as of this writing, but the legend of the era lives on in all the great machines that are still on the road today.
Read MoreNo One Wants To Buy Tesla Any More
Tesla's international sales slump continues, and Ford warns that tariffs are going to cost it bigly. Numbers large and small, in today's Morning Shift.
Read MoreAt $3,400, Is This 1998 Toyota Camry LE An Exciting Deal?
The good news is the rare manual transmission. The bad news is the puddle of oil.
Read MoreAre You Using Too Many Fingers On Your Motorcycle's Clutch And Brake?
Any number of fingers can be the right number to squeeze your clutch or brake with, it's just a matter of adjusting for the situation you're in.
Read MoreJaguar Land Rover Is Shipping Cars To The U.S. Again, Not That You Were Going To Buy One Anyway
JLR has started shipping cars to America again after a brief pause that was instituted following Trump's tariff announcement against imported cars.
Read MoreStarbase, Texas Now Officially Company Town For Elon Musk's SpaceX
It's now within the realm of possibility that SpaceX could be paid in crypto company scrip because Elon Musk is now in control of a company town.
Read MoreLooming Tariffs Caused An April 'Bank Run' On Car Dealers
Spiking new car sales in April may have been welcome at dealerships, but time could be running out to find yourself a bargain.
Read MoreHyundai Ioniq 5 Once Again Eligible For $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, At Least Until Republicans Kill It
Now that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its batteries are made in Georgia, the excellent EV is available with the full federal tax credit again.
Read MoreFormula E Raced In Monaco This Weekend And It Wasn't A Boring Parade, So What Is Formula 1 Doing Wrong?
Two events, same city, but only one was a nail-biter to the finish line. How does Formula E keep delivering racing magic, where F1 struggles?
Read MoreOpen Up, It's Time To Ingest More Volkswagen Phaeton Trivia Through Your Ear And Eye Holes
For the latest entry in this mini-series, we're going to focus on the Phaeton's lights.
Read MoreAudi Says Everything's Fine If You Ignore The Tariffs
Audi may be taking the "if you ignore them, they can't hurt you" approach to tariffs, but the pinch is already here if you're looking for car parts.
Read MoreAt $32,500, Is This 1969 Jaguar E-Type Your Type Of Deal?
Hailed by some as the most beautiful car ever made, the E-Type usually commands a sky-high price. So what makes this Jaguar so (relatively) affordable?
Read MoreCan You Use A Tesla To Jumpstart A Gas Car?
We've all seen a gas vehicle help jump someone's stranded car in a parking lot, but what about a Tesla? Can these EVs help out your fellow strangers?
Read MoreMotorcycle Rental Sites Make Travel So Much More Fun
Why rent a car, when a motorcycle can be easier? If you're looking for the Turo of bikes, we've been testing out some of the best.
Read MoreYou Might Not Know What A Deleted Truck Is, But You've Probably Seen One
A deleted truck isn't a glitch on the road, but it's definitely something you don't want to be caught having. Here's what it means to have a deleted truck.
Read MoreStellantis Promised It Would Be All-In On EVs By Now, So What Happened?
Stellantis promised to spend over €30 billion between its 2021 EV day and the start of the 2025 calendar year. We dug into where the company stands now.
Read MoreYour Cheap Exhaust Sounds Like Garbage
Please, I'm begging you all, invest in exhausts from companies that actually take the time to consider the sound their pipes will produce.
Read MoreLiveWire Lost $20 Million To Sell 33 Electric Motorcycles In Q1
A few years ago LiveWire said it was aiming to sell 100,000 bikes per year by 2026. It seemed optimistic back then, and downright impossible today.
Read MoreIowa Passes Law Giving Race Tracks Protected Status Against Noise Complaints
It's rare to see this level of support for racing, especially when it's not an F1 race projected to bring a gazillion dollars in economic activity to a region.
Read MoreAmerica Is Getting Too Woke For Big Pickup Trucks And SUVs
The latest analysis from automotive consulting firm Dave Cantin Group suggests we may have actually reached "Peak Truck."
Read MoreDid You Just Buy A Stolen Car? Here's How To Check
Though your used car may be a shiny new treasure for you, there's always the chance it has a tarnished history of theft. Here's how to check on its past.
Read MoreRFK Jr. Doesn't Actually Believe Germ Theory Is Real, Which Seems Like Terrible News For Everyone Going On A Cruise This Year
A chapter in JFK Jr.'s book about germ theory has shed new light on just why U.S. health policy is being changed.
Read MoreA Slender Build Is No Guarantee You'll Fit Comfortably In The BMW M3 Competition's Carbon-Fiber Bucket Seats
The BMW M3 now comes with a massive grille that doesn't exactly match the rest of the car, but it's also become infamous for optional carbon-fiber bucket seats.
Read MoreThe New Toyota Land Cruiser Costs $56,700: Here's 5 Alternatives Almost As Good
Toyota's new Land Cruisers look good, but the base trim price might shock you. Here are a few alternatives, so you're not missing out on the off-road fun.
Read MoreRenting A Car Always Sucks, But Here's How We'd Avoid The Common Tourist Scams
Driving a rental car seems like, forgive the pun, the perfect vehicle to be unexpectedly separated from your hard-earned dollars.
Read MoreHyundai Elantra N Continues To Punch Above Its Weight, Beating Toyota GR Corolla In Edmunds' U-Drag Race
Complain about the styling all you want, but the Hyundai Elantra N really is better than it has any right to be.
Read MoreSubaru Canada To Start Importing Most Foresters From Japan Instead Of Just The U.S. Due To Trump Tariffs
Subaru Canada aims to reduce the number of vehicles imported from the U.S. to just 10% of its annual sales, down from 26% last year.
Read MoreSinger's Naturally Aspirated Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Will Really Blaze It With 420 HP And 1980s Style
The latest Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer takes inspiration from the widebody Carrera with Super Sport Equipment of the 1980s.
Read MoreThe Made-In-America Ioniq 9 Is The Most Expensive Hyundai Ever
Though it starts at a reasonable $60,555 and is eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, the three-row Ioniq 9 EV tops out at nearly $80,000.
Read MoreCalifornia And Utah Are Finally Cracking Down On Their Rich Residents Who Register Supercars In Montana To Avoid Paying Taxes
The California DMV is using surveillance systems and plate readers to search for vehicles with Montana plates and find registration violators and tax evaders.
Read MoreAston Martin Is Jacking Up Prices And Cutting U.S. Exports Because Of Trump's Tariffs
Aston is going to split tariff costs between the company and customers, and sell down its current U.S. inventory while limiting how many cars are shipped here.
Read MoreNASA Is Ditching The Military To Privatize Astronaut Rescue
Is saving money on splashdown safety the right priority for NASA?
Read MoreCadillac Signing Sergio Perez Would Be Admitting Defeat Before They Even Start
All eyes are on who'll take the driver's seat in Caddy's new F1 car, but the obvious choice wouldn't necessarily be the right one.
Read MoreThese Are The Cars That People Are Surprised You Hate
We asked you for your unexpected car dislikes, and you sure delivered.
Read MoreNew Tariffs Could Add Up To $15,000 Per Vehicle
The arguments over just how expensive new cars are going to get continue.
Read MoreWhich Automaker Had The Best Lineup In The 1980s?
Forget shoulder pads, think fuel injection. The 80s had no shortage of memorable cars, but which automaker had the best overall range?
Read MoreAt $16,000, Does This 1991 VW Doka Do The Deed?
Showing the rich patina of a truck that hasn't been coddled, this '91 Doka also has the price tag to match.
Read MoreDoes A Roof Box Hurt Your Car's Performance?
Nobody likes taking the roof box off their car, but laziness could be costing you more than you'd expect.
Read MoreI Rode A Four-Cylinder Motorcycle And Now I'm Ruined For Twins
Loud, uncomfortable, and yet somehow impossible to forget.
Read MoreThe Only Pininfarina-Designed Long-Wheelbase 1969 Porsche 911 In The World Is For Sale
The 1969 B17 concept was designed by Pininfarina as a more spacious four-seat 911, and this is the only one ever built.
Read More'God Speed You! Black Emperor' Is A Fascinating Look At A Real Japanese Biker Gang
This 1976 documentary is an anthropological study of the bosozoku.
Read MoreHow Much Power Does A V10-Swapped Lincoln Continental Make? Builders Hit The Dyno To Find Out
When you toss a build onto a dyno for the first time, especially one as complicated as this one, it's a win if everything goes right and nothing blows up.
Read MoreBuy This Integra Type R-Swapped, Left-Hand-Drive Series 1 Lotus Elise If You Aren't A Coward
This Honda-swapped first-gen Lotus Elise could fix all of your problems.
Read MoreIn Defense Of The Fiat 500L
The Fiat 500L offers a rare combination of fun, whimsy, and practicality, and I'll stand up for it, even if I'm the only one standing.
Read MoreI Need A Cheap Droptop For California Cruising! What Car Should I Buy?
The sun is shining and the vibes are immaculate, but can you enjoy the wind in your hair on a tight budget?
Read MoreFord Mustang GTD Just Smashed Its Own Nürburgring Lap Record
Ford already demonstrated the Mustang GTD was fast, but trimming its Nürburgring record by this much is seriously impressive.
Read MoreRivian Stocked Up On Batteries Before Republican Tariffs Jacked Up The Prices, Just Like Me And All That Toilet Paper
As automakers face spiraling prices in the U.S., Rivian is looking pretty savvy right about now.
Read MoreDon't Let The 'Whispering Death' Nickname Stop You From Riding The Most Dangerous Motorcycle Ever Sold, You'll Probably Be Fine
Back in my day, if someone told you that you could go out and buy an actual road-legal version of a MotoGP race bike, the response was, "Hell yeah, brother."
Read MoreElon Musk Isn't Leaving Tesla Anytime Soon
Rumors of a Tesla CEO shakeup, struggles at American automakers, and the tariff fallout continues.
Read MoreConcussion Blood Testing Is Coming To Motorcycle Racing, A First For Any Sport
MotoAmerica and healthcare giant Abbott will start using blood tests to help assess riders for suspected concussions during race weekends.
Read MoreAt $4,500, Would You Sink Your Claws Into This 1992 Eagle Talon?
Spawn of one of the stranger collaborations in American motoring history, does this affordable 90s coupe soar?
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Nice Price or No Dice (5)
At $2,450, Is This 1967 Ford Cortina GT A Restorative Deal?
According to its seller, today's Nice Price or No Dice Cortina GT is "mostly there." As an obvious project car, we'll need to decide if it's worth saving and, if so, at what cost.
Read MoreAt $9,995, Does This 2004 Subaru WRX STi Have A Few Tricks Up Its Sleeve?
Today's 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi was built to go head to head on the rally circuit and the street against the likes of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Read MoreAt $15,000, Is This 1953 GMC Pickup A Rat Rod Riot?
A lot of cars may have "bells and whistles," but today's Nice Price or No Dice GMC has wings and horns and lights and stripes
Read MoreAt $9,000, Is This 2007 BMW 650i The Coupe Du Jour?
The BMW E64 is somewhat better looking, with a low nose and proper BMW twin-kidney grille nose. In convertible form, it has some better angles.
Read MoreAt $15,000, Is This 1966 Chevy Corvair Monza A Safe Bet?
Arguably the prettiest car in Chevy's '60s fleet, today's Corvair still holds up. Let's decide if there's any hold-up with its asking price.
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Planelopnik (6)
What Happens To The Air Force's Strangest Plane Now That It's Being Replaced?
That's not a tumor on the back of the AWACS plane; it's a piece of equipment vital to U.S. defense. Here's what's happening to the AWACS as they're phased out.
Read MoreWhy The Boeing 777X Won't Have Engine Chevrons
Many commercial jets on an airport's runway have chevrons on their engines. However, whenever Boeing's 777X is ready to fly, don't expect to see the design.
Read MoreWhatever Happened To The Boeing 777X?
The rumors are true. You're going to have to wait just a bit longer before you can take a ride on the world's largest commercial aircraft, but for good reason.
Read MoreWhy The 737 MAX Has Been Such A Headache For Boeing
Boeing's 737 was great until the Max model started falling in sales, safety regulations, and out of the sky, literally. Here's why it's so troublesome.
Read MoreWhy The Obvious Choice For A Boeing 757 Replacement Isn't So Obvious
It may seem clear what plane should replace Boeing's 757 as it nears the end of its working life, but there's a jumble of events that may muddy the water.
Read More747s Are Nearly Gone, But These Airlines Still Fly Them
Boeing 747s have been out of production for some time now due to better jets on the market. However, there are still a few airlines that use them.
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QOTD (29)
What's The Story Behind Your First Crash?
Were you the dumb idiot, or did someone else ruin your day? Did your car end up totaled, or were you able to repair it?
Read MoreOur Readers Can't Help But Love These Generally Unloved Cars
If you love cars like the Pontiac Aztek, not only is that totally OK, but thanks to the magic of the internet, you can find others who share your enthusiasm.
Read MoreWhat's The Weirdest Car You've Seen Used By Local Government?
Sometimes your local government uses a specific make and model that leaves you scratching your head.
Read MoreThese Are The Best Engines Of All Time, According To You
Engines. Most cars have them, and they're in plenty of things that aren't cars.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite Summer Car Pastimes
Your favorite automotive things to do in the summer include hanging out at Denny's, taking trips to nude beaches and heading out on night drives.
Read MoreHere Are Your Nominations For The Indy 500 GOAT
As we close in on this weekend's 109th running of the Indy 500 we're taking a look back at all the greats and attempting to figure out which of them did it best
Read MoreWhat's Your Favorite Summer Car Pastime?
It's nearly Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, and we want to know what your favorite car-related things to do are.
Read MoreThis Is The Stuff You Have Rolling Around In Your Car
Not all of us can be pure beings whose cars are pristine spaces of wellness and harmony.
Read MoreWhat Current Car Design Is Going To Age Horribly?
What car will have people saying "what the hell were they thinking" when they see it driving down the road in a few years time?
Read MoreThese Are The Manufacturers You Want To Build New Supercars
Supercars have the ability to capture the imaginations of enthusiasts both young and old, but these high-performance rides aren't as common as they once were.
Read MoreWho Would You Call The GOAT Of The Indy 500?
The single greatest sporting event in the world happens this Sunday, and we want to know who you think the best driver is.
Read MoreThese Are Your Most Jalopniky Cars
It might be hard for normal people to define how "Jalopnik" their car is, but this site is not for normal people with a casual relationship to their vehicle.
Read MoreWhat's In Your Car?
We want to know about all of the random crap you've got inside your car.
Read MoreIt'll Cost About $31 Billion To Fix America's Airports And It All Might Go To Elon Musk
In three years, air traffic controllers will move from tracking planes with handwriting on paper strips to computer terminals.
Read MoreThese Are The Jalopnik Audience's Daily Drivers
Last week we asked the Jalopnik audience to share their daily drivers with the class, and the results were pleasantly impressive.
Read MoreWhich Manufacturer Should Build A New Supercar?
We want to know what automaker you think should get back into the supercar game, or join it for the first time.
Read MoreThese Cars Have The Best-Looking Engine Bays
These are the cars that our readers think have the best-looking engine bays.
Read MoreHow Jalopnik Is Your Car?
It's hard to define what makes a Jalopnik car, and we want to know where you think your car lands on the Jalopnik-y scale.
Read MoreThese Are The Worst Traffic Jams Our Readers Have Ever Been In
Our readers told us about the traffic jams they still remember because they were just that traumatic.
Read MoreThese Cars Are All Show And No Go
Despite the fact they look like they'd be fast, performance-oriented machines, these cars are held back by their anemic engine or less-than-inspiring handling.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Car Movie?
The "Fast and Furious" series, even otherwise garbage films like "Bullitt" are elevated within automotive spheres by virtue of having great cars or car scenes.
Read MoreThese Are Your Dream Summer Convertibles
While lots of our readers picked fantasy convertible choices if money were no object, others were delighted to share what's currently parked in their driveway.
Read MoreWhat Car Is All Show And No Go?
Who among us doesn't like a sleeper — a car that hides its sporty pretensions under an unassuming body. What about the other end of the spectrum, though?
Read MoreThese Are Your Ultimate Automotive Benchmarks
Very few topics stir the souls of car enthusiasts like questioning what objectively makes a car great.
Read MoreWhat's Your Dream Summer Convertible?
Convertibles are the ultimate vehicular expression for a sun-soaked drive, letting you sit behind the wheel and feel the wind rush by as you push the throttle.
Read MoreThese Cars Look A Lot Cooler Than They Actually Are
If you're going to sell a car with gullwing or butterfly doors, you better make sure the car is mighty special, otherwise it'll end up on a list like this.
Read MoreWhat Should Be The Ultimate Automotive Benchmark?
Like advanced statistics taking sports by storm, people have tried to quantify a fun driving experience using a car's specifications.
Read MoreThese Cars Were So Much More Fun To Drive Than Our Readers Expected
You told us about the hidden gems, the cars that defied expectations.
Read MoreWhat Car Looks Cooler Than It Actually Is?
Oftentimes designers write checks that the engineering teams can't live up to, or the finance department stepped in and put the kibosh on all the fun.
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Racing (1)
Toyota Knows How To Do Throwback Liveries Better Than Anyone
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its efforts at La Sarthe, Toyota rolled out a throwback livery for this year's no. 7 Gazoo Racing GR010 Hybrid entrant.
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Spacelopnik (1)
What Exactly Does The U.S. Space Force Do?
It's the newest branch of the U.S. armed forces, and it's not like outer-space aliens are invading (at least, that we know of). So what does the Space Force do?
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Tesla (4)
Has Tesla Gotten Better At Building Cars, Or Do They Still Have Panel Gaps?
Teslas have been plagued by fit-and-finish issues like big gaps between their body panels. Is this improving, or do Teslas still have panel gaps?
Read MoreThe Steps You Need To Follow To Not Brick Your Tesla When Washing It
If you've heard the horror story about a Tesla going fully inert simply because it was washed, you may be wondering how to avoid that sad fate. Here's how.
Read MoreHere's How Much Cybertrucks Have Depreciated Since They Were New
Cybertrucks are not known for being cheap. However, since they've started getting delivered to buyers' driveways, their value hasn't been the most sustainable.
Read MoreJust How American Actually Is A Tesla? Here's Where The Key Components Come From
With tariffs in effect, many are curious about where our vehicles come from. According to Tesla, its cars are the most American, but how true is that statement?
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The Morning Shift (1)
Nissan Needs A Tariff Deal
Today,, we're looking at Nissan's hopes for a U.S.-Japan trade deal, as well as the effects tariffs have had on American auto manufacturing.
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Trucks (2)
The Reason Why Diesel Trucks Have Two Batteries
The Doctor from "Doctor Who" has two hearts because he's from the planet Gallifrey. But why in the world do diesel trucks have two batteries?
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Volkswagen (1)
Here's Every Car Company Volkswagen Owns Right Now
Volkswagen is more than just a Beetle or Jetta being driven down the road. In fact, the company owns a few popular car brands that you have definitely heard of.
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Wrenching (28)
Is Rustproofing Still Worth It For Modern Cars?
Rustproofing cars used to be big business, but automakers upped their games and the rustproofing industry dwindled. Is rustproofing still worth it today?
Read MoreHow To Remove Moisture From Your Car's Headlights
Uh-oh. There's moisture inside your car's headlights, where no moisture ought to be. How you remove it may depend on the underlying problem.
Read MoreTire Noise Vs. Wheel Bearing Noise: How To Tell The Difference
Whuh-whuh-whuh-whuh-what is that noise?
Read MoreJump-Starting A Hybrid Can Be Risky. Here's The Right Way To Do It
It's easy to make mistakes when you're under pressure, and jump-starting a hybrid the wrong way definitely counts as a mistake. Just how bad is it?
Read MoreShould You Swap To A Lightweight Flywheel? Here's When It Makes Sense
Changing your steel flywheel to an aluminum one can affect the weight and the power of the vehicle. However, there are times when it isn't worth the job.
Read MoreThis Is What Money Shifting Actually Does To Your Car
They call it a money shift because making this mistake with your manual transmission can cost you big bucks. But what does it actually do to your car?
Read MoreThese Are Our Favorite NA Miata Pop-Up Headlight Mods
If you love your Mazda NA Miata, but you don't love its '90s-style pop-up headlights, you may want to make a change. Here are our favorite Miata headlight mods.
Read MoreThese Mods May Look Good, But They'll Just Make Your Car Slower
Most gearheads have considered at least one modification to make their cars quicker. However, don't waste your money on the ones that will only do the opposite.
Read MoreWhy Do Truck Owners Install Bypass Oil Filters, And Is It Worth You Doing?
Every gas-powered vehicle comes with an oil filter, right? So why do some truck owners install second "bypass" oil filters? And should you do it, too?
Read MoreEverything You'll Need To Remove And Replace A Windshield Yourself
Replacing a car's windshield has gotten more difficult over the years with more and more safety technology, but the basic repair principles still apply.
Read MoreNew Cars Don't All Come With Dipsticks Anymore, Here's Why
If you've gone under the hood of a lot of late-model cars, you may have noticed something missing: the dipstick. Why do so many new cars lack them?
Read MoreIs Warming Up Your Engine Still A Smart Habit Or Just A Thing Of The Past?
It seems like every winter, there's a debate about whether you should still warm up your engine before starting out for a drive. Well, should you?
Read MoreIs It Better To Fix That Small Windshield Chip Or Wait Until It Spreads?
You've just noticed a problem: a small chip in your windshield. Should you hustle to fix the glass, or is it okay to leave it alone unless the issue spreads?
Read MoreHere's Why Some Trucks Still Use Solid Front Axles
Independent front suspension has been the trend now for many years in all sorts of vehicles. So why do some trucks still use solid front axles?
Read MoreDo Tires Expire Before They Wear Out?
If you're the sort who doesn't drive very much, are you likely to find that your tires are actually expiring before they can wear out? How would you even tell?
Read MoreHere's How Much Tesla Cybertruck Tires Cost To Replace
With the Cybertruck's tires, it's not just a question of how much they cost to replace, but also how often you'll have to do it. Here's the lowdown.
Read MoreWhy Engine Temperature Matters During An Oil Change
You can change your car's oil right after a long drive, or before moving it anywhere, or do something in between. What's the best temperature for an oil change?
Read MoreHow To Get The Most Miles Out Of Your Tires
Nobody wants to spend money on new tires because the old ones wore out prematurely. Here are some easy ways you can help your tires last longer.
Read MoreDead Car Battery? Here's What You Can Do Without A Charger
If you need to charge your car's battery and you don't have a charger, don't panic. There are several ways to charge it that don't involve one.
Read MoreThese Are The Car Parts Thieves Love To Steal
There's little that can make your stomach drop like walking outside to find that a key part of your car is gone. Here are the car parts thieves love to steal.
Read MoreThese Are The Worst Tire Recalls In Recent History
Some products are so defective that they never should have reached consumers. That includes these tires that ended up with big, embarrassing recalls.
Read MoreThinking About A Coyote Swap? Here's How Each Generation Compares
Contemplating switching out your car's engine for a powerful Coyote 5.0? There are differences among the generations you should be aware of.
Read MoreCan You Mix Multiple Brands Of Oil?
The dipstick shows that your vehicle's oil is a little down, but it's way too early for an oil change. Is it okay to mix one brand of motor oil with another?
Read MoreHow To Tell If Your Motor Oil Has Gone Bad, And What Happens If You Use It
Motor oil is a key to your car, lubricating parts that mustn't grind together. And there are lots of potential signals to tell you if it has gone bad.
Read MoreCommon Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Engine
Nobody wants to ruin their car's engine, but you may be wrecking yours inadvertently. Here are the common mistakes that are destroying your engine.
Read MoreIs Pre-Filling Your Oil Filter Outdated Advice Or Still A Must?
If you're changing your own oil flter, standard advice has been to pre-fill it with new oil. But is pre-filling your oil filter now outdated advice?
Read MoreAre Quick Drain Oil Plugs A Great Idea, Or A Disaster Waiting To Happen?
Modern mechanical innovations tend to make things better or worse regarding automotive advancements. How does the quick drain oil plug stack up?
Read MoreTurbocharging A Carburetor Isn't As Ridiculous As It Sounds
Though it’s a tricky process, the idea of turbocharging a carbureted engine isn’t impossible. You only need to add a few modifications to get it boosted.
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