I Just Moved To Florida, Now I Need A Convertible! What Car Should I Buy?
Nick moved out of NYC to sunny Florida, and he can finally justify buying a convertible. With a budget up to $30,000 what car should he buy?
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Should You Trust Your Prized Possession To A Costco Car Cover? Here's What Reviews Say
Considering a Costco car cover? Discover how Coverking Stormshield and Hybrid hold up in the real world, with insights on fit, material, and longevity.
Read MoreHere Are All The Car-Related Perks Of Having A Costco Membership
It may not be immediately obvious, but Costco membership actually has a lot more to offer car owners than great tech deals and cheap snacks.
Read MoreI've Had Terrible Luck With Cars! What Should I Buy?
It's road-trip time, but what should replace this mechanically-unlucky Jalopnik reader's current ride?
Read MoreOnly Half Of Vehicle Headlights Tested By IIHS Got A Good Rating — And That's Not Great
Only half of 2025 vehicles tested by IIHS earned a “Good” headlight rating — and some big-name models flunked. See which cars shine and which fall short.
Read MoreHow Reliable Are Jeeps? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Jeep ranked 19th out of the 22 automakers included in Consumer Reports' latest reliability list.
Read MoreNew Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf: By The Numbers
The 2027 Chevy Bolt is here, taking the crown of "cheapest EV on the American market" from the 2026 Nissan Leaf — by a few hundred dollars, at least.
Read MoreThe 5 Best New SUVs You Can Buy In 2025, According To Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports put together a list of its top-rated crossovers and SUVs, factoring in road test scores, owner satisfaction, predicted reliability and safety.
Read MoreI'm Updating My Old Corolla To Something More Modern! What Car Should I Buy?
Ben's saying farewell to his aging Toyota and looking for something newer, safer, and more baby-friendly.
Read MoreThese Are The Best Minivans And 3-Row SUVs, According To Consumer Reports
Buying a new car can be stressful. Fortunately, Consumer Reports' studies can help. Here are the best minivans and SUVs, according to CR.
Read MoreCan A Dealership Sell You A Car With An Open Recall?
So the NHTSA has put out a recall for a car you're looking at. Can the dealer sell it to you anyway? The answer depends on whether it's new or used.
Read More5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Used RV
Since new RVs can cost more than a luxury sports car, buying used is a viable option. However, there's an inspection checklist you should do when looking.
Read MoreThe Most Reliable New Cars And SUVs You Can Buy For Less Than $30,000, According To Consumer Reports
Luxury features and sporty driving dynamics are great, but most people just want something that's reliable, safe, fuel-efficient and affordable.
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Audi (2)
Audi Is About To Take On The G-Wagen And Defender
With the R8 gone, Audi needs a new flagship. Could a true off-roader fit that niche?
Read MoreHow Audi Used Old Tech And New Thinking To Make Its Dakar Champion
Audi didn't invent a new car to take the Dakar Rally. But its creation of a winner from already-existing parts resulted in a milestone for electric vehicles.
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Beyond Cars (4)
Seven Cylinder Engines Exist, Just Not In Cars
Ever seen a seven-cylinder car engine? Neither have we, yet these strange engines rumble through cargo ships, powerful tractors, and vintage planes.
Read MoreDoes Cracker Barrel Still Let You Park Your RV Overnight?
RVers have long known that they can slide into a Cracker Barrel for some Southern hospitality, including parking their RV's overnight. Some say that's changed.
Read More4 Companies That Insist Personal Flying Cars Are Feasible
Some companies are working to overcome major obstacles, including strict regulations, to bring consumers flying cars that aren't just glorified manned drones.
Read MorePortland Plans Naked Bike Ride To Protest Trump Siccing The Troops On Its Residents
Anaked protest for a good cause? You sure won't see us complaining.
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BMW (1)
Who Invented The Inline 6 Engine? (It Wasn't BMW)
Gearheads have a soft spot for inline six engines, and BMW I6 units are among the most beloved. BMW did not invent the inline six, however.
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Boatlopnik (4)
What Makes An Ocean Liner Different From A Cruise Ship?
Both are big passenger ships, but there are key differences between ocean liners and cruise ships. They help explain why true liners have almost disappeared.
Read MoreFrom Tires To Tides: Michelin's Surprising Yacht Division
Michelin is known for two things: rating restaurants and tires, of which it owns several big name brands. Now it can add maritime innovation to its resume.
Read MoreChange The Trajectory Of Your Entire Life With This Old-School Alabama Riverboat
Hear me out, man. I promise, this will be good for you.
Read MoreThe World's Biggest Cruise Ship Is This 250,000-Ton Monster
Royal Caribbean has done it again.
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Brands (22)
Before The Celestiq, These Were The Most Expensive Cadillacs Ever Built
When you think of luxury vehicle brands, Cadillac is close to, if not at the top of the list. The latest flagship model, the Celestiq, boasts a hefty price tag.
Read MoreMazda Held Out Against Touchscreens For Years — Now It's Finally Giving In
Mazda had a touchscreen way back in 1990, but mostly has declined to use them. Now a soon-to-debut model will offer a screen nearly 16 inches big.
Read MoreMazda Owners Complain The Most About These Common Problems
Mazda is generally known for building excellent cars. However, not every Mazda vehicle is free from issues. Here are the top owner-reported Mazda problems.
Read MoreMazda's Famous Red Paint Still Turns Heads: Here's Why It's Special
Mazda's Soul Red Crystal paint is unlike any other, both in its ingredients and how it's applied. The result is a look that dances and shimmers.
Read MoreThe Biggest Problems With GM's 8-Speed Transmission
General Motors' 8-speed automatic transmission is known for presenting a few common issues. Here's what you need to know about these problems.
Read MoreHow Reliable Are Volvos? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Volvo pioneered the three-point seatbelt and some of its cars drove for millions of miles, but are they the most reliable? Consumer Reports' results are in.
Read More10 Classic Dodge Models That Deserve Another Chance
Though it's not as prolific as other car brands these days, Dodge remains a much-loved manufacturer. Should some of its classic models make a comeback?
Read MoreThe Aurus Senat Is The Car Russia Built Out Of Spite
Putin's Aurus Senat was meant to change the face of Russian automobile manufacturing. However, the vehicle is hiding some secrets. Here's what to know.
Read MoreThese Car Brands Died, But Got A Second Chance At Life
Financial realities have caught up to many legendary automakers, but every once in a while a storied brand gets another shot at impressing drivers.
Read MoreThese New Trucks Have The Best MPG
Pickup trucks aren't typically known for excellent fuel economy. However, that's not always the case. Here are the most fuel-efficient pickups available now.
Read MoreDoes Japan Really Make The Most Reliable Cars?
When it comes to reliability, Japanese brands like Toyota, and Subaru come top of mind. However, there are other brands that deserve some credit.
Read MoreAre Mazda's Skyactiv Engines Reliable?
The Mazda Skyactiv engine has been around for over a decade now and is pretty impressive on paper. But is the engine reliable? Here's what to know.
Read MoreAston Martin's V12 Isn't 2 Ford V6s Glued Together, But The FMC DNA Remains
An unfortunate rumor followed the V12 that debuted in the Vantage DB7 for years. Here's how it started and why it was always wrong.
Read MoreHow Reliable Are New Cadillacs? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Cadillac has a long history of producing quality cars, but a brand's reliability can change over time. Here's what Consumer Reports says about new Cadillacs.
Read MoreYes, The Bugatti Veyron Really Has 16 Oil Drain Plugs
Changing the oil in a Bugatti Veyron is likely to cost roughly $21,000, thanks to the vehicle's complex design and its 16 oil drain plugs. Here's how it works.
Read More4 Useful Ways To Use The AUX Switches On Your Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler aux buttons allow you to customize your ride in numerous ways. Here are four of the coolest and handiest uses for these switches.
Read MoreEverything We Know About Mazda's New Skyactiv-Z Engine (So Far)
Mazda is planning to phase out its Skyactiv-G engines and replace them with the new Skyactiv-Z model. Here's what we know about the new motor so far.
Read MoreThis $34,000 Watch Was Also An Aston Martin's Car Key
Aston Martin builds lot of expensive cars, but it's not only the vehicles that are pricey. The automaker once released a watch/key with a crazy price tag, too.
Read MoreHow Reliable Are Nissans? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Nissan isn't the most popular Japanese car brand, but it's still no slouch. Here's what Consumer Reports has to say about Nissan dependability.
Read MoreThese Are The Least Popular Car Brands In America According To Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports ranks car brands by popularity among drivers. According to that list, here are some of the least popular automakers in the United States.
Read MoreHow Reliable Are New Buicks? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Buick is a classic brand that's still producing a solid lineup of cars today. Here's what Consumer Reports says about the reliability of new Buicks.
Read More5 Of The Quickest Dodge Models With Impressive Top Speeds
Dodge is known for building some of the most iconic muscle cars to ever hit the streets. Here are some of the fastest Dodge models with exceptional top speeds.
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Buying (9)
Are Winter Wipers Worth It? Here's How They're Different From Regular Blades
There are tons of winter wipers on the market today, but are they actually necessary for your car? We've got all the details about these seasonal blades here.
Read MoreCan A Dealer Sell You A Car Without A Title?
Transferring the title is a critical part of the car buying experience. Here's how it works with a dealer and whether they can sell you a car without a title.
Read MoreConsumer Reports Says You Should Avoid These Luxury SUVs
Selecting a new vehicle can be difficult. Fortunately, Consumer Reports can help with that. These are the luxury SUVs to avoid, according to CR.
Read MoreWhy Consumer Reports' List Of The Safest Cars List Skips Subaru
When it comes to reliability, Subaru is usually one of the top ranked, but Consumer Reports left it out in its list of safest cars. Here's what did.
Read MoreWhat Features Increase A Car's Resale Value Most?
Sure, premium wheels and a special edition paint color are cool, but do they matter when it comes to resale value? Here's what the data has to say.
Read More11 Budget-Friendly Cars From The Golden Era Of American Muscle
Owning a piece of automotive history from the heyday of American muscle cars doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some options that won't break the bank.
Read MoreRecord Numbers Of Americans Are Falling Behind On Their Auto Loans
Struggling to meet your monthly car payments? You're not alone.
Read MoreThese 1980s Cars Are Exploding In Value
Sometimes it can take years for car models to get the respect they deserve. That's the case with these '80s models, as they are now exploding in value.
Read MoreTwo People Bought Fiat 500Ls In The Year Of Our Lord 2025
The company sold 475 dead cars, including two Fiat 500Ls — cars that Fiat killed off in the U.S. five full years ago.
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Car Design (27)
How To Get Grease Out Of Your Car's Interior Without Ruining It
Keeping your seats clean is simple enough, requiring nothing but a regular vacuuming and wipe down -- but what do you do when you run into tough oil stains?
Read More5 Nearly Indestructible Transmissions (And The Cars That Use Them)
Automotive history is riddled with lackluster gearboxes, but it's also seen its fair share of exlemplary models. Here are the most durable transmissions.
Read MoreWhy Rotary Apex Seals Fail
Rotary engines are extremely interesting, but they're also known for a few persistent issues, including apex seal failure. Here's why it happens.
Read MoreThe Pros & Cons Of 3 Cylinder Engines
Cars with 3-cylinder engines aren't a new phenomenon, but they are relatively new in the U.S. market. Here are the benefits and downsides of this engine style.
Read MoreThe Most Powerful Dodge Engines Ever, Ranked By Horsepower
For decades, Dodge has been a standard bearer of American horsepower, with its biggest engines pushing blistering speed and fire-breathing exhaust notes.
Read MoreEvery Jeep Model With Easter Eggs (And Where To Find Them)
From lizards to hidden animations and messages in Morse code, several Jeep models have included Easter eggs over the years, and we've done the hunting for you.
Read MoreWhat Is Different About A Miller-Cycle Engine And Why Did Mazda Use It?
In the late '90s, Mazda experimented with Miller cycle engines. Here's what separates these machines from normal engines and why Mazda chose to use them.
Read MoreWhy Car Batteries Fail Faster In Hot Climates
Car batteries are designed to be durable and relatively long lasting. However, extreme temps can harm them. Here's how heat can damage 12-volt car batteries.
Read MorePorsche Will Make Your Manual 911 Carrera T A Little More Cringey For Only $340
One of the options I noticed in the Porsche configurator is so mind-numbingly cringeworthy that I had to stop what I was doing and tell you about it
Read MoreWas Extra Range The Only Point Of Pickup Trucks Having Two Gas Tanks?
Some older pickup trucks came with two gas tanks, and automakers took their own approaches to this tactic for boosting a truck's range with varied success.
Read MoreThese Cummins Engines Can Run On Biodiesel
Biodiesel can be an effective way to reduce fuel costs and reuse waste material. However, not every car can use it. Here are the biodiesel-compatible Cummins.
Read MoreThe Strange And Clever Lancia V4 Engine Design
Lancia, a car brand that was a leader in auto innovation in the 20th century, designed a V4 engine that was so unique, people are still talking about it today.
Read MoreSome Car Brands Are Rethinking Touchscreens And Bringing Back Physical Buttons: Here's Why
Touchscreens have only gotten larger and more common, but that may not be the way of the future. Here are the brands that are bringing back buttons.
Read MoreHoneycomb To High-Tech: How Mercedes Grilles Have Evolved Since 1900
The distinguished Mercedes grille is an important marker of the brand's personality, but it took many forms before it became the classic design we know today.
Read MoreThese Are The Coolest Cars That Came Stock With Wire Wheels
Wire wheels have been an option for the discerning driver since the dawn of the automobile, but finding them stock has become rarer and rarer.
Read MoreCadillac's Long History Of Building Funeral Cars
Cadillac is well-known for its luxury SUVs and sedans, but believe it or not, the brand also has a long history of making funeral cars.
Read MoreCamshaft Specs Explained: Duration, Lift, And Lobe Separation
The camshaft is an integral part of an internal combustion engine. However, camshaft specs are extremely confusing. Here's how to make sense of them.
Read MoreInside Amsterdam's Curious World Of Microcars
Amsterdam is the Netherlands city most known for its biking infrastructure, but it's also host to a sizable fleet of super-accessible microcars.
Read MoreWhat Is Active Fuel Management (AFM) And Why Can It Cause Lifter Noise?
General Motors' active fuel management system is an ingenious piece of engineering. Here's what it does, how it works, and why some hate it.
Read MoreHere's How A Bad PCV Can Ruin Your Engine
The PCV valve is a critical component of modern cars. However, it can cause numerous issues if it goes bad. Here's how a faulty PCV can affect your engine.
Read More2026 BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition Is A Hand-Painted Tribute To The Original 2002 Turbo
BMW isn't saying how many of these will be built, beyond that it will be "produced in extremely limited numbers" starting in January.
Read MoreThe Rear Defroster In Your Car Is Doing More Work Than Meets The Eye
Rear window defrosters are invaluable when it comes to helping you see on a cold morning, but yours may do more than just melt ice. Here's what to know.
Read MoreAbsent Infotainment Screens Grabbing Attention On New Stellantis Crossover
The new Opel Frontera can be had with a phone mount instead of an infotainment screen.
Read MoreWhy Did Car Makers Switch To Water-Based Paint?
Automotive paint has evolved in many ways, including the change from solvent to water-based mixes for the basecoat. Here's why manufacturers made the switch.
Read MoreYou Can Already Buy These Cars Without Rear Windows
There's no law mandating a rear window like there are for side mirrors, after all.
Read MoreThe Problem With Chrome-Capped Lug Nuts
Chrome-capped lug nuts have a horrible reputation in the automotive world. Here's why they're so bad and what you can do to address the issue.
Read MoreTracking Down A Rare Shade Of Porsche Purple Is A Great Excuse For A European Road Trip
Between 1978 and 1980 Porsche offered a pale shade of purple called Moonstone, and a Texas artist has made it his life's mission to track down the full story.
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These Are The Best-Selling Cars Of 2025 (So Far)
There are several makes and models on the market, but some are selling way better than others. Here are the best-selling vehicle so far in 2025.
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Chevrolet (9)
Why The Chevy Camaro Emblem Looks Like A French Flag
Americans don't have a monopoly on red, white, and blue; these colors are used on many flags around the world. So what does the Camaro's emblem really show?
Read MoreWhy Are Chevy Big Block V8's Called Rat Motors?
Is the Chevy big block "rat" engine related to the "Mighty Mouse"? How about the "porcupine" or the "elephant"? We uncover a zoo-full of answers.
Read More9 Discontinued Chevy Models We Want Back
Chevrolet has a deep catalog of iconic nameplates, and while it has seen fit to bring plenty back to life, there area few that still deserve another chance.
Read MoreThe Strange Lawsuit That Put A Chevy Beretta Inside Beretta's Headquarters
General Motors was once tangled in a lawsuit with heritage gun brand Beretta. A Chevy Beretta in the Italian gunmaker's headquarters is a quirky reminder.
Read MoreHere's What Chevy's Powertrain Warranty Actually Covers
Like all major auto brands, Chevy has a powertrain warranty for its vehicles. However, you need to read the fine print, because it doesn't cover everything.
Read More383 Stroker Engine: Why The Chevy Small Block Is Still A Muscle Car Favorite
The 383 wasn't created by Chevy, but the bow tie has adopted it, as have lots of muscle-car owners. The secret is its "just right" Goldilocks appeal.
Read MoreWhy Chevy Trucks Still Use Column Shifters In Some Models
Column shifters aren't extremely common on modern cars. However, Chevrolet still includes them on some pickups. Here's why the company does so.
Read MoreChevy's 302 Small Block Engine Was Meant To Break The Rules
Chevrolet wasn't pulling any punches back in the '60s and its use of the 302 engine proved it. Here's why this little beauty turned heads at the time.
Read MoreCar Museum Airbnb Lets You Share A Home With A '47 DeSoto And '49 Chevy
Vintage car lovers and retro enthusiasts can stay in a car museum Airbnb to experience a survivor '47 DeSoto and a restored '49 Chevy up close.
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Concept Cars (5)
Just When You Thought The Chevy Corvair Couldn't Get Weirder, Here's The Amphibious One
Chevrolet Corvairs came in all sorts of guises, from coupe to pickup. It took a pair of moonlighting Chevy engineers to create a version that could swim.
Read MoreMazda Is Teasing Something Very Coupe-Y Ahead Of The Japan Mobility Show
The so-called Vision Model concept seems like it'll have a B-pillar and four doors.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Concept Is A Breathtaking Art Deco–Inspired Coupe With Solar Paint
The fabulous Vision Iconic has one of the coolest interiors we've ever seen.
Read MoreTiny Dacia Hipster Concept Aims To Reinvent The People's Car
At 9.84 feet long the Hipster is about three feet shorter than a Mini Cooper, yet Dacia claims it can comfortably fit four full-sized adults.
Read MoreThat Time Ford Designed A Nuclear-Powered Car, The Nucleon
If you can run ships on nuclear power, why not cars? In an era of atomic optimism, Ford unveiled its plan for a car that would run on uranium fission.
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Crashes and Safety (16)
Kia's Blind Spot Cameras Go Blind In The Rain – But There's An Easy Fix
Blind-spot cameras are great for safety, but the ones on Kia's EV6 are useless in the rain, and they're not the only ones. Luckily, there's a quick solution.
Read MoreTwo Tennessee Cities Take The Crown For America's Worst Drivers
A new study shows that drivers in two Tennessee cities are the worst in the nation. But there are conflicting studies that show drivers elsewhere as the pits.
Read MoreRefusing A Breathalyzer Test In Florida Could Send You To Jail Under New Law
Drunk driving is bad in any state. However, Florida's new law takes DUI penalties to the next level, including adding consequences for refusing a breath test.
Read MoreFord F-150 Driver Somehow Not Dead After Truck Falls Off 300-Foot Cliff
The driver went off the side of U.S. Highway 550 between mile markers 88 and 89, known as the Million Dollar Highway, falling into the Uncompahgre River Gorge.
Read MoreHow Does Tire Tread Affect Braking Distance?
Tires are critical for numerous reasons, but worn-out tires can cause safety issues. Here's how tire tread can affect stopping distance.
Read MoreUnintended Acceleration Is The Last Thing A Supercharged Ford Mustang Needs
Luckily this recall is for a software bug that will be fixed by a free patch, and no unintended acceleration is likely to happen.
Read MoreThe Dart Can't Help But Be An Issue For Dodge With Massive New Recall
What's the one thing worse than owning a Dodge Dart? How about owning one with a huge recall warning hanging over it?
Read MoreCruising In The The Left Lane Could Get You A Ticket: Here's Why
The left lane isn't there for leisurely Sunday drives, and hanging out in the left lane could even land you in legal trouble. Here's what to know.
Read MoreWoman Sues Volvo, Claims Hands-Free Tailgate Caused Brain Injury
Volvo and an employee of the automaker are both named in the lawsuit, after a dog reportedly activated the car's hands-free power tailgate.
Read MoreSome Jeep Hybrids Bricked After Disastrous Weekend OTA Software Update
A weekend over-the-air update left many Jeep owners frustrated - and some stranded.
Read MoreElephant Attacks Truck After Getting Rear-Ended, Killing Zimbabwe Lawmaker Desire Moyo
Five Zimbabwean members of parliament found out the hard way that hitting an elephant is seriously bad news.
Read MoreThis Simple Road Design Fix Is Proven To Cut Your Commute Times (And Save Lives)
State after state has proved that there's an easy way to speed up traffic while actually making things safer. No, we don't mean roundabouts.
Read MoreGene Simmons Crashed His Lincoln Navigator On PCH, And His Wife Blames His Aversion To Drinking Water
Dehydration is no joke, friends.
Read MoreThis Xiaomi SU7 Owner Did Not Say, 'Hey Siri, Park My Car'
While it seems clear that the car didn't wander off by itself, the question remains of how a false self-park command could have been sent in the first place.
Read MoreWhy Las Vegas Uses Dots Instead Of Lines To Mark Their Lanes
Some cities and counties use raised bumps in place of traditional painted lines to identify road lanes. Here's why Sin City chooses to use dots.
Read MoreKia Recalls Nearly 40,000 Sorentos That May Catch Fire When The Climate Control Fan Speed Is Set To Three
The connection between the blower motor resistor and connector can overheat when using the HVAC system on fan speed three while the ignition is on.
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Crime (7)
Does Anyone Actually Get Ticketed For Honking In New York City?
Yellow cabs and traffic jams — that's what NYC is known for. And also, honking. But what are the odds you actually get ticketed for laying on your horn?
Read MoreHere's How Much You Could Get Fined For Illegal Window Tint
There are plenty of reasons to tint the windows on your car. However, we can tell you which states have the strictest laws so you don't overdo it.
Read MoreNow Europe's Airports Are Being Threatened By Cigarette-Smuggling Balloons
14 weather balloons invaded Lithuania from neighboring Belarus, intent on making a quick buck off of cheap nicotine.
Read MoreMissouri Rep Wesley Bell Spent $35,000 In Campaign Funds To Buy A Friend's Durango, And Things Only Get Sketchier From There
Whether or not Bell used campaign funds to buy the Durango isn't exactly in question here.
Read MoreDiesel Brothers' David Sparks Arrested For Violating Multiple Court Orders, Failing To Pay $844,000 In Fines
There are still occasionally consequences for breaking the law and ignoring court orders, which Diesel Brother David "Heavy D" Sparks found out the hard way.
Read MoreFormer Jets QB Mark Sanchez Stabbed After Reportedly Climbing Into A Random Truck And Harassing The Driver
Sanchez appears to still be recovering from his injuries and is currently facing a Level 5 felony for committing battery that caused serious injury.
Read MoreGuard Your Chips, Because Someone Just Stole A Truck Carrying $35,000 Worth Of Dips And Salsa
Why thieves would steal dips and salsas, in Canada of all places, isn't entirely clear. Nor is it clear exactly which dips and salsas were stolen.
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Culture (19)
DirtHammer Wants To Be Bring A Trailer For Side By Sides
Side by sides are perhaps the most entertaining way to grievously wound yourself offroad.
Read MoreThis Is America's Most Expensive Highway To Drive On, And It's Not Even Close
Driving this road from end to end is at least three times as costly as on any other in the U.S., even ones that are longer. And the tolls will continue to rise.
Read MoreThis 1952 Vespa Sailed Across The English Channel (Yes, Really)
A French motorcycle racing icon took to the high seas in 1952 to cross the English Channel under the power of a modified Vespa — here's how it happened.
Read MoreYou Don't Need An Adventure Motorcycle To Go Motocamping
Sure, you may not have real camping experience, but if you have a motorcycle--any motorcycle--the world is your oyster.
Read MoreDo Cabela's And Bass Pro Shops Let You Park Your RV Overnight?
On your way to or from a campsite, you may need a place to park your RV overnight. Some stores welcome RVers. Are Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's among them?
Read MoreShould You Get Extra Rental Car Insurance? Your Options Explained
Do you reflexively decline the extra insurance when you rent a car? You may be making a smart move, or you could be opening yourself up to lots more costs.
Read MoreThis Modified 821HP Chevy Performance LT4 Crate Engine Sold For More Than A New SUV
What would make a single engine worth more than a whole SUV? The team at Late Model Engines made a ton of changes to a Chevy power plant get that to happen.
Read MoreCan You Modify A Financed Vehicle?
Financing a vehicle does add some guardrails to car ownership, but does it add any restrictions on how you can customize your ride? Let's take a look.
Read MoreHitchhiking Is Legal In More States Than You Might Expect
Hitchhikers have mostly disappeared from the side of the road, but there's no blanket legal prohibition. And there are states where it's completely lawful.
Read MoreThe Most Famous Straight-8 Engines (And The Cars They Powered)
The straight-eight engines were ahead of their time, and some are still recognized today. Here are the most famous ones and the cars they powered.
Read More5 Of The Rarest Antique Engines Ever Built
Antique engines, in general, are hard to come by, but some were produced in such small numbers, it makes them exceptionally rare.
Read More10 Legendary Land Yachts That Weren't Built By Cadillac
The land yacht occupies a special place in the American automotive tradition that is heavily associated with Cadillac. But Caddys weren't the only game in town.
Read MoreThese Are The Most Valuable 1950s American Collector Cars, According To Hagerty
Restored 1950s collector cars are hard to come by, and if you do find one, it will likely cost a pretty penny. Here are the most valuable, according to Hagerty.
Read MoreThese US States Don't Require An Annual Vehicle Inspection
I'm breaking down what states (or certain parts of states) require what inspections, how often they're required and what those inspections entail.
Read MoreThese DIY Scratch Removal Methods Actually Work (And Can Save You Cash)
Removing an unsightly scratch from your car or truck can get expensive quickly — here's what dedicated DIYers can do on their own.
Read MoreThe Universe Gave You Cruise Control, Now Use It
In many driving situations the most logical thing to do is set your cruise control and let it keep you traveling at a consistent pace.
Read MorePolice Used Flock Cameras To Track One Driver Over 500 Times. Now They're Being Sued
The cameras that catch drivers who speed or ignore red lights don't just snap you when you're breaking the law. They can shoot you hundreds of times a month.
Read MoreWas Al Capone's Limo Confiscated And Then Used As The First Armored Presidential Limo?
During World War II, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt needed a secure means of transportation. Was the answer a limo once owned by gangster Al Capone?
Read MoreI Can't Make The Car In Front Of Me Drive Any Faster, But You Can Definitely Stop Tailgating Me Like This Is Somehow My Fault
It's a bunch of cars going slower than you'd prefer, but it's not like I can do anything about it. Just calm down. You'll get there when you get there.
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Entertainment (2)
These Iconic Chevys Were The Real Stars Of The Big Screen
From assassination epics to quirky comedies to outer-space sagas, the movies have shown lots of great Chevys. There's even a Chevy that's still being rebuilt.
Read MoreFast & Furious 11 Reportedly In Danger Because The Last One Cost $340 Million And Barely Turned A Profit
Fast & Furiously trimming down the budget.
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EVs and Hybrids (9)
These EV Charging Stations Have A Secret Feature To Charge Your Car Even Faster
It's not just that they can charge your car faster, they can also be built more quickly and at a significantly lower cost. But there's a catch.
Read MoreThe Best And Worst EV Charging Networks In America (According To Consumer Reports)
Consumer Reports finds that nearly 80% of EV charging events go smoothly, but touchscreen, payment, and hardware issues are still causing disruptions.
Read MoreAptera Still Wants You To Believe It'll Eventually Make A Car After Nearly 20 Years Of Not Making Cars
Aptera's functional prototype is doing the rounds, but is production any closer?
Read MorePrague Is Betting On These Lamp Posts To Fulfill Its Ambitious EV Charger Plan
One big reason people shy away from electric vehicles is fear of not being able to find a charger. But what if chargers were as close as every street light?
Read MoreBefore The Air, Lucid Was Building Formula E Hardware
Lucid is one of the new kids on the EV block, but it's been around awhiole as a supplier of batteries for Formula E race cars. Now it's starting to take off.
Read MoreGM And Ford Don't Really Care That Solid-State Batteries Are Getting Big In China
Some automakers are calling it the future of EV powertrains, so why aren't Ford and GM stepping up to develop solid-state batteries?
Read MoreThe 5 Best EVs You Can Buy In 2025, According To Consumer Reports
These EVs performed the best in Consumer Reports' testing, while also offering the safety and reliability that you want out of a new car.
Read MoreFerrari's First EV Will Be A Quad-Motor 1,000-Plus HP Monster Called The Elettrica
Ferrari once insisted it'd never build an electric car. Happily for EV-loving fans of speed, the plans have changed.
Read MoreLucid Air Sapphire Is The Quickest Car MotorTrend Has Ever Tested
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Is Genuinely Fun To Drive — And Hopefully A Trendsetter
With 324 horsepower, 48 miles of electric range and some meaningful mechanical upgrades, the new RAV4 GR Sport is a unique offering in the automotive world.
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Class-leading fuel economy and PHEV range, vastly improved technology and great design help make up for the new RAV4's disappointing interior.
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Dreaming Of Vanlife? Here's What A Ford Transit Campervan Conversion Could Cost You
The Ford Transit is a great option when it comes to vanlife. However, converting one can be pricey. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreHow Reliable Are Ford Mustangs? Here's What Consumer Reports Says
Sure, the Mustang is a classic muscle car, but can you count on it? Consumer Reports has its view of Ford's pony car, and so does J.D. Power.
Read MoreForget The Ford Focus ST, Buy This NOS-Boosted Saleen Ford Focus Instead
Will it ultimately sell for more than it would cost to buy a regular Focus ST? I couldn't tell you.
Read MoreFord Gives The Mustang Mach-E GT The California Special Treatment For 2026
Overall, there isn't too much of a change from the regular Mach-E GT on the outside, and I think that's okay.
Read MoreWhy Ford Still Puts Keypads On The Door, Even On 2026 Models
A physical keypad on a car door may seem hopelessly retro, but Ford still sees value in it. There are things it can do that key fobs and smartphones can't.
Read MoreWhen Did Ford Switch From The F-100 To The F-150?
Ford's F-series trucks have been best-sellers for decades, but it's been a long time since the F-100 has been part of that lineup. Here's why.
Read MoreWhy Ford Turned To 3D Printing For Faster Nürburgring Times
Nürburgring is a storied proving ground for automakers looking to test their designs, so Ford brought the latest in 3D printing tech to improve its lap times.
Read MoreAt $20,000, Is A Focus RS From Ford's Performance Racing School A Good Deal?
A Ford Focus RS from a racing school has likely led a hard life, but does the professional maintenance it received make up for that? Here's what to consider.
Read More'Fu** RTO' Meeting Room Screens At Ford's Dearborn Office Hacked After Workers Ordered To Come Back To The Office
From the looks of it, this image appears to be on one of those screens that is used to reserve a conference room.
Read MoreThe Unexpected Trade That Returned The First Mustang To Ford
The first Mustang that Ford ever made is an incredible piece of automobile history, but Henry Ford had to work to get it back from the man who bought it.
Read MorePurists Look Away: The Ford Mustang Mach-E Just Outsold The Gas Mustang 2 To 1
There's no other way to put this; the Mach-E just stomped on the gas-powered Mustang.
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You Need This Customized Manta Mirage Can-Am Kit Car With Plymouth Prowler Wheels And Lamborghini Paint
=This Can-Am–style kit car has been heavily modified, even fitted with wheels from a Plymouth Prowler, and you know what? It's kinda awesome.
Read MoreThis 1992 Honda Accord Wagon's Original Owner Drove It 965,000 Miles, And Now You Can Take It To One Million
For sale with no reserve, it even has the original 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, though its four-speed automatic transmission was replaced twice.
Read MoreThis 1,000-Horspower Trans Am That Used To Be A Camaro Is For Sale
These guys have taken Camaros and turned them into modern versions of classic Pontiacs.
Read MoreThis 40-Mile Corvette ZR1 Isn't A Flip, It's Just Too Much Car For The Owner To Handle (Allegedly)
With 24 hours left, bidding is already $82k over the MSRP, so clearly people don't care that it doesn't have the factory warranty anymore.
Read MoreI Need To Move On From My College Car! What Should I Buy?
Adam is an attorney from Michigan, still rocking his 2007 Jeep Liberty with over 200,000 miles.
Read MoreGMC Dealers Are Selling Brand New 2024 Hummer EVs With $40,000+ Discounts
Dealerships across the country are putting massive amounts of cash on the hood of leftover 2024 Hummer EV SUV 3X Omega Editions.
Read MoreFord Is Auctioning A Rare Heritage Edition GT And It Could Be A Bargain
The no-reserve Barrett-Jackson auction will fund Ford's Heritage Fleet.
Read MoreThere's Probably A Normal Reason To Own A Government Surveillance Van, Right?
This is the kind of van that a young Amber would've been overjoyed to see at Washington D.C.'s Spy Museum, but that an adult Amber is kind of concerned about.
Read MoreShowroom-Fresh 1983 Honda City Turbo II Is Up For Auction With A Color-Matched Motocompacto
You know you need this adorable pair of matching Hondas.
Read MoreThis 2002 Honda Civic Three-Wheeler Is An Absolute Nightmare, And You Can (And Should?) Buy It
This build is registered as a custom motorcycle with a North Carolina title, so it is street legal, if you dare.
Read MoreHappy Wednesday, Now Please Enjoy These Sweet Autozam AZ-1 Photos
It doesn't hurt that this particular AZ-1 looks outstanding, and you can buy it now on Cars & Bids.
Read MoreThis 2,500-Mile Harley-Davidson Is One Bad Dragon You'll Want To Ride
This 1994 FLHTC Electra Glide Classic is Bad in the most complimentary, Michael Jacksonian way, and it's more Dragon than maybe any other motorcycle on Earth.
Read MoreThis Hearing Aid-Colored 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette Is So Bad It's Good
Whoever ends up winning this no reserve auction is a hero.
Read MoreThis GM Muscle Car Bazaar With Over 1,500 Firebirds, Trans Ams And Camaros Is For Sale
It claims to have several Camaros and Firebirds in operational condition, and many more that are for parting out.
Read MoreThe Perfect Jeep Wrangler Is Just $3,900
I found a listing too perfect not to share: The platonic ideal of a Jeep.
Read MoreIs This Pulse Autocycle A Car, A Motorcycle, Or A Jet Fighter?
It's almost like a Messerschmitt KR200 for the jet age. It looks strange, quirky, and cool, but what exactly is it?
Read MoreThis Practically New 1994 Ford Escort On Bring A Trailer Is A Blast To My Past
I think, as the great Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr. would say, "It belongs in a museum."
Read MoreUsed Aston Martin DBXs Are So Cheap, You Can Buy This One For $72,000
You can buy a used DBX with a 542-hp V8 for less than the starting price of a brand new Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Coupe with a six-cylinder engine.
Read MoreI Regret Selling My Lincoln, But Now I Need To Replace It! What Car Should I Buy?
Luke lives in Spokane, and he needs to replace his Lincoln MKZ. That car had AWD traction, plenty of power, and lots of comfort, but it had to go.
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Please, Honda, Let Me Hoon The Civic Type R HRC Rally XP
Honda even says the car is still street legal, despite all the mods, and is built to meet the specs of ARA rally.
Read MoreDo You Actually Need To Do Anything Special To Maintain A VTEC Engine?
Honda's VTEC technology has developed quite a reputation over the years. But does this engine tech require any special maintenance? Here's what to know.
Read MoreWhy You Should Think Twice Before Letting A Quick Lube Touch Your Honda's Transmission
Honda transmissions are built differently than those of other brands, so a speedy power flush can actually end up ruining sensitive parts of your car.
Read MoreWhat Your Honda's Maintenance Minder Codes Actually Mean
Your Honda's Maintenance Minder system shows which services are due next, from oil changes to brake checks, tire rotations, and filter replacements
Read MoreThat Awful Grinding Rattle Your Honda Makes On A Cold Start? Here's The Likely Culprit
If your Honda sounds awful when you start it, chances are there's one part to blame. The good news: If you're handy with a wrench, you can fix it yourself.
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Hyundai Drops Ioniq 5 Prices Nearly $10,000, Extends $7,500 Incentives Through October
The Korean automaker says the moves reflect Hyundai's commitment to affordability and its long-term EV strategy.
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How To Stop Dust From Clinging To Your Car's Dashboard
You can rub the dash the dash with a towel to get the dust, but this creates static electricity that attracts more dust. There's an answer to this problem, too.
Read MoreWindshield Replacement Costs A Fortune For These Cars
Windshield replacements aren't typically thought of as bank-breaking expenses. However, that's not the case when it comes to these vehicles.
Read MoreDo Automatic Car Washes Actually Destroy Your Car's Paint?
You may want to think twice about cruising through that automatic car wash on the way home. Here's how an automatic wash can harm your ride.
Read MorePros And Cons Of A DIY Oil Change (Can It Really Save You Money?)
Changing your own oil can save a few bucks and teach you about your car, but it can get messy and time-consuming. Here are the pros and cons.
Read MoreHere's Why Semi Trucks Still Use Drum Brakes
Modern cars may not use drum brakes, but they’re more than tradition on semis — and the trucking industry’s current climate has a lot to do with it.
Read MoreIs It Really Illegal To Back Into Your Own Driveway In Some Towns?
Backing into your driveway is safer than driving head-in, some say. But others feel the practice can make it hard to tell when a car is unregistered.
Read MoreCostco Doesn't Price Match Tires, But You Can Ask For A Price Adjustment
While Costco won't price match its competitors, it may adjust your purchase cost in some situations. Here's what to know and how to initiate the process.
Read MoreDoes Top Tier Fuel Actually Clean Your Engine? AAA Thinks It Has The Answer
Top Tier gas is formulated to keep your engine cleaner and costs just a little more. But is it worth looking for? AAA conducted tests to find out.
Read MoreWhy Do LS Engines Have Steam Tubes?
Steam tubes in LS engines vent trapped air from the cooling system, prevent hot spots, manage coolant flow, and maintain optimal engine performance.
Read MoreThe Evolution Of The Roundabout And How It Came To America
Roundabouts are a controversial type of road design. However, they can offer numerous benefits. Here's how they were born and popularized in the States.
Read MoreHow Does A Semi-Automatic Transmission Work?
A semi-automatic transmission combines the best features of both modern automatic and old-school manual gearboxes. Here's how they work.
Read MoreWhy Malaysia's Glow In The Dark Roads Were Doomed To Fail
They were pretty and aimed to cut Malaysia's electricity bill. But the country's glow-in-the-dark roads ran afoul of some real-world problems.
Read MoreHere's What You Should Know About Topping Off Your Engine Oil
Every driver should know how to check and top off engine oil. Here’s how to read the dipstick, add oil the right way, and keep your car running smoothly.
Read MoreHow Often Should You Change Your Coolant? It's Not Always Every 30,000 Miles
From IAT to HOAT, different coolant types directly affect your car’s maintenance schedule. Learn how often you really need to change your coolant.
Read MoreIs Driving With A Broken Windshield Illegal?
Uh-oh, you've got a crack in your windshield. Or a star. Or a chip. Can you drive with a less-than-perfect windshield? How about with no windshield at all?
Read More4 Signs It's Time For New Spark Plugs
Worn spark plugs can really hurt performance and fuel economy. Here's how to tell if it’s time to replace them to keep your engine running smooth.
Read MoreDoes Insurance Cover The Aftermarket Or Custom Parts On A Modified Car?
Getting your insurance company to cover your aftermarket parts is possible, but it may require additional coverage or a specialty provider. Here's what to know.
Read MoreHome Depot Will Let You Park Overnight In Your RV, But You Better Not Make A Mess
If you want to park your RV at Home Depot, the rules are simple: be kind, be courteous and call ahead.
Read MoreWhat's The Difference Between Detonation And Pre-Ignition?
Find out what triggers detonation and pre-ignition, why ignition timing really matters, and how these problems can seriously damage your engine.
Read MoreIs The Front Splitter On Your Car Increasing Drag? Here's How The Physics Work
Your car’s splitter works like an upside-down wing, using air pressure and vacuum to keep your vehicle glued to the road. It's simple physics, really.
Read MoreHow Long Does A Bottle Of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Last Once Opened?
Diesel Exhaust Fluid helps reduce your vehicle's pollution, and it has to be refilled. If you only need a little at a time, here's how long to keep the rest.
Read MoreWhat Makes AMT Transmissions Different From Manual Transmissions?
Americans may not be too familiar with AMT transmissions, but they are becoming more popular. You may soon find yourself driving a vehicle equipped with one.
Read MoreAre You Ruining Your Car By Washing It Too Often?
Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say. But can you actually damage your car by washing it too frequently? And are there products to choose or avoid?
Read MoreIs Costco Premium Gas 91 Or 93 Octane? (And Does It Even Matter?)
What's meant by "premium" isn't the same from gas station to gas station or even from state to state. So what will you find when you pull up to a Costco pump?
Read MoreDoes Walmart Allow Overnight RV Stays In Its Parking Lots?
Those giant Walmart lots sure are tempting if you're looking for a place to camp in your RV. But staying there isn't quite as simple as pulling up and parking.
Read MoreRental Car Liability — You May Be Surprised What You Are On The Hook For
You're a careful driver, and you'd rather not get insurance on your rental car. But before you turn it down, take a look at what you can be charged for.
Read MoreRat Running: Avoiding A Traffic Light Is Illegal In These US States
Maneuvering your way through the corner gas station lot to make a right turn might save you time, but it's actually illegal in some states.
Read MoreAll-Season Vs. All-Weather Tires: Stop Confusing The Two
Tires have a confusing way of categorizing themselves. All-season and all-weather tires sound like they'd do the same thing, but you'd be wrong.
Read MoreDo Modern Cars Backfire? (And What Causes Backfiring Anyway?)
Automotive backfires are largely a problem experienced by older vehicles. Here's what causes the issue and what you need to know about backfires in new cars.
Read MoreHere's What Running Out Of Gas Does To Your Engine
Making an expensive trip to the gas station is never fun. However, allowing your car to run out of fuel can be dangerous. Here's what it does to your engine.
Read MoreDo You Really Need To Put Premium Gas In A Rental Car?
Renting a car isn't exactly cheap, and adding premium gas adds to the overall cost, but is it necessary? Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreHow To Get Old, Nasty Stains Out Of Your Car's Headliner
Everyone had a friend in high school with a saggy, stained headliner on their ancient Oldsmobile. Here's how to make sure you never become that person.
Read MoreThe Pros & Cons Of Octane Boosters
Before putting any additive in your vehicle, you should do research, and octane boosters are no different. Here are the pros and cons of using it.
Read MoreAmerican Vs. European Semi-Trucks: The Biggest Differences Explained
U.S. big rigs and their cousins in Europe aren't different because of cultural aesthetic preferences; it all comes down to regulations & the roads they travel.
Read MoreWhy Do Some Speed Limit Signs In Texas Have A Red Border?
It's basically the sign version of your mom counting to three.
Read MoreWhat Can Cause Sudden Oil Consumption?
Excessive oil consumption is not something you should ignore. It can occur due to many issues, but here's what can cause it to happen suddenly.
Read MoreWhen The DPF Light Comes On, What Should You Try First?
The DPF is a critical emissions control component in modern diesel vehicles, but it can wear out over time. Here's what to do when the DPF light appears.
Read MoreHow Radar Detectors Find Them Before They Find You
Radar detectors are actually pretty simple.
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Car's Windows Fog Free
When you're behind the wheel, it's essential to see the road in front of you at all times. Here are a few ways to keep condensation from blocking your view.
Read MoreHow Automatic Tire Inflation Systems Keep Semi Trucks Rolling Safely
Proper tire inflation is critical for semi trucks. Fortunately, many systems are available that automatically adjust tire pressure. Here's how they work.
Read MoreCan You Modify A Leased Vehicle?
Leasing a vehicle comes with several advantages, but it also comes with downsides regarding mods. Here's what you need to know about modifying a leased car.
Read MoreHow Long Does A Bottle Of Power Steering Fluid Last Once Opened?
Power steering fluid is essential for many cars. However, the fluid has a shelf life and won't last forever. Here's how long an open bottle will remain fresh.
Read MoreHow The World's Highest Bridge Slashed A 2-Hour Commute To Just 2 Minutes
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge doesn't just link two parts of China. It's also a tourist attraction, and part of a big program of bridge and road building.
Read MoreDo Automatic High Beam Systems Recognize When It's Foggy?
You were probably taught not to use your high beams in the fog. Do automatic high beam systems know this, too? And how do they work in the first place?
Read MoreCan You Really Clean A Car Air Filter, Or Should You Always Replace It?
Engine air filters are essential components for most vehicles. However, they don't last forever. Here's how to know if you should clean or replace yours.
Read MoreHow Long Does A Bottle Of Coolant Last Once Opened?
Coolant is an essential liquid for internal combustion engines, but it doesn't last forever. Here's how long an open bottle will remain fresh.
Read MoreIs AWD Or 4WD Better For Winter Driving?
While both are useful when road conditions aren't the best, there are differences when it comes to AWD and 4WD. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreCellulose Vs. Synthetic Oil Filters: What's The Difference?
Oil filters are essential for smooth engine performance, but they're not all the same. Here's the difference between paper and synthetic oil filters.
Read MoreHere's What Happens If You Put The Wrong Oil In Your Engine
Oil is essential for your engine's smooth performance, but not all oil is the same. Here's what can happen if you use the incorrect oil in your vehicle.
Read MoreThe U.S. States With The Strictest Underglow Light Laws
Automotive underglow lights may look cool, but they're not legal everywhere. Here's what you need to know about the states that prohibit this lighting mod.
Read MoreWhat Are The Downsides Of All-Terrain Tires For Highway Driving?
All-terrain (A/T) tires provide numerous benefits. However, they also come with some negatives. Here's what you need to know about A/T tires on the highway.
Read MoreThe Meaning Behind Lamborghini's SV Badge
The SV badge denotes special Lamborghinis. But though you may think you know what it stands for, there are actually multiple meanings across different models.
Read MoreWhy Don't Most Gas Stations Have The Extra Long Hoses Like Costco?
Costco has such long hoses at its gas stations that you can fill up no matter which side of your vehicle your filler door is on. Why aren't they more common?
Read MoreWhat Does Side Gapping A Spark Plug Do?
Side gapping your car's spark plugs could result in some modest performance gains. Here's what it means, how to do it, and why it works.
Read MoreHere's How Tire Tread Affects Gas Mileage
The types of tires installed on your vehicle can affect its fuel economy in numerous ways. Here's what to know about how tires affect your car's mpg.
Read MoreWhat Can Happen If You Get A Traffic Ticket In A Foreign Country?
There's more to driving in a different country than which side of the road you're on. And if you get a ticket there, consequences can be tiny or huge.
Read More10 States Where Drivers Can Hit The Highest Speeds
Most states' top speed limits don't go higher than 65 or 70 mph. While those 10 states allow you to go faster, they're not without their limitations.
Read MoreAll-Season Vs. All-Terrain Tires: The Differences Explained
All-season and all-terrain tires each offer benefits and downsides. Here's what you need to know about both tire types and how to choose between them.
Read MoreHow Automotive Painters Color Match Your Car's Paint
Just get the number of your car's paint and you're all set, right? No, picking the right color to repaint your car is a mix of high tech and artistic eye.
Read MoreHow To Recycle Used Motor Oil
It's vital that you discard used motor oil properly to avoid environmental contamination and legal consequences. Here's how to recycle old engine oil.
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How Does Grille Shape Affect Engine Performance And Why Are They All Different?
A grille is part of a vehicle's identity, but how much does it affect the engine performance? Here's a closer look at how much the design matters.
Read MoreShould You Trust Your Paint With Costco's Microfiber Towels? Here's What Detailers Say
Costco's Kirkland Signature microfiber towels are inexpensive and soft. But are they right for your car's paint? Detailers have lots of opinions about that.
Read MoreIs Costco's Car Rental Really Any Cheaper? We Compared It To The Big Brands
Costco is the go-to shopping place for families, but did you know you can also rent a car? Here's how its prices compare to other rental companies.
Read MoreThe Cheapest And Most Expensive Countries To Buy Gas
Gas prices always seem to be a hot topic in the United States, but costs vary widely across the world. Here are the cheapest and most expensive countries.
Read MoreThese Are The Hardest (And Easiest) Countries To Get A Driver's License
Passing a driver's license test is a big milestone, but depending on where you live can change how easy it is. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreThese Are The Most And Least Expensive States To Insure A Car
There are several factors that will determine your car insurance premium, including the state you live in. Here are the most and least expensive states.
Read MoreDoes Costco Allow Overnight RV Stays In Their Parking Lots?
Finding overnight parking for your RV can be difficult. Fortunately, there are options. Here's what to know about parking your motorhome at Costco overnight.
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This 2027 Kia Telluride's Camouflage Wrap Is Made Of Sketches From Its Design Process
Kia still believes that American auto shows matter, so it's going to debut the second-generation Telluride at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20.
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KTM's New Owners Expect To Halve Expenses By Slashing White-Collar Jobs
Rajiv Bajaj, the managing director of Bajaj Auto, didn't mince words when it came to criticizing previous mismanagement at KTM.
Read More2026 Triumph Trident 800 Could Take The Middleweight Naked Throne
The middleweight naked motorcycle segment is so hot right now.
Read MoreDo Harley-Davidsons Need To Be Warmed Up?
Motorcylists usually love the roar of their engines, though their neighbors may not. How long Harleys need to be warned up depends on several factors.
Read MoreRivian's Getting Into E-Bikes And Quads With A Spinoff Company Called Also
Also's modular e-bike offers a range of around 100 miles, and it'll be on sale in the spring.
Read More5 Iconic Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Made Famous After Appearing On The Big Screen
Harley-Davidson has an iconic history, but did you know the company's bikes also feature in many movies? Here are five of the most legendary examples.
Read MoreTriumph Updates Bonneville Line For 2026 With Cruise Control And Weight Reduction
The updated Bonnevilles and Scramblers keep their vintage lines, but tuck some helpful new tech behind that retro metalwork.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson's Trippy New Color-Shifting Paint Reminds Us When Paint Used To Be Special
In an era when black, white, gray, and beige are most folks' vehicle colors, Harley-Davidson is offering a bold new back-to-the-future choice.
Read MoreShould You Use Premium Gas In A Harley-Davidson?
Premium gas costs more, but for some high-performance and luxury vehicles it's a necessity. What about motorcycles? Do you need to use premium in your hog?
Read MoreHonda Rebel 300 Adds E-Clutch, Making The Best Beginner Bike Even More Beginner-Friendly
A clutch-optional entry-level bike has the possibility to massively expand the reach of motorcycling in the United States.
Read MoreWho Owns CFMoto, And Where Are Their Motorcycles Built?
CFMoto is a Chinese motorcycle and ATV manufacturer that's growing in popularity worldwide. Here's who owns the company and where it builds its bikes.
Read MoreThe Pros & Cons Of Motorcycle Pod Filters
Modifying a motorcycle can boost performance and aesthetics. However, mods can also come with benefits and downsides. Here's what to know about pod filters.
Read MoreThis Yamaha Three-Wheeled Prototype Might Actually Go Into Production
Yamaha has revamped its three-wheeler concept, and it's looking even more appealing. But this would be no ordinary trike.
Read MoreThe 10 Most Memorable Harley-Davidsons From Movies & TV
Harley Davidson has been an American brand for more than a century, and that includes multiple turns in some of our favorite silver screen scenes.
Read MoreCan-Am Spyder F3/RT Vs Ryker: How Do These 3-Wheeled Motorcycles Compare?
Can-Am builds a handful of reverse-trikes, meaning the bikes have two wheels in the front. Here's the differences between the brand's most popular models.
Read MoreThe Evolution Of Harley-Davidson's Legendary Orange-And-Black Logo
Harley-Davidson's logo wasn't always orange and black, and not every Harley logo today carries that color scheme. Here's how the logo has changed since 1910.
Read MoreHonda Super Cub: All About The History-Making Motorcycle
The Honda Super Cub changed the game when it comes to motorcycles. Here's what you need to know about this little bike's incredible history.
Read MoreHow Does Harley-Davidson's Riding Gear Stack Up, According To User Reviews?
It's no surprise that an iconic motorcycle brand like Harley-Davidson has its own line of riding gear. Before you buy, this is what users have to say about it.
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License Plate Flippers Let Drivers Get Past Cops And Tolls – And States Are Cracking Down
Skipping out on paying to drive on toll roads may seem akin to the story of Robin Hood, but hardened criminals use flippers to hide their identities.
Read MoreRally Champion Sets Distance Record For 1,759 Miles On A Single Fill-Up In A Diesel Skoda
The current European Rally Champion, Miko Marczyk, has set a new world record for driving 1,759 miles on a single tank of fuel.
Read MoreToyo And Nitto Recall Nearly 37,000 Truck And SUV Tires For Potentially Dangerous Tread Separation
Though the recall includes 36,919 tires, Toyo estimates that only 1% of those tires are affected by the defect.
Read MoreTesla Is Maybe, Finally Getting Its Act Together To Build The New Roadster
The company has posted a job listing for at least one engineer to help out with battery manufacturing.
Read MoreLucid Wants To Be First Brand Offering Level 4 Autonomy To Consumers, Teases Upcoming Cheaper Crossover
Lucid announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use its Drive AV platform to hopefully offer Level 4 autonomy soon.
Read MoreConnecticut Drivers Have No Idea How To Use Roundabouts
Connecticut drivers are hopping curbs, driving the wrong way, and generally just becoming absolute menaces.
Read More2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets New Hurricane Turbo-Four Engine With 324 HP, But Don't Worry, The Pentastar V6 Lives On
Other than the new optional engine, the major changes amount to a redesigned front bumper, new colors and a bigger screen.
Read MoreNo More Canadian Tariffs On Chinese Cars? PM Carney's Meeting With Xi Jinping May Be The Start
If Canada decides to drop its tariffs on Chinese-built cars, that would be even worse for our auto industry.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz BOuLDER Sculpture Previews Next-Gen Sprinter, Celebrating 130 Years Of Vans
Mercedes owns the oldest roadworthy example in existence, which was built in 1899, and it has been restored for the anniversary.
Read MoreNational Guard Aircraft Buzzes Tesla Before Crashing In A Field
Most people wouldn't have believed it if his Tesla hadn't captured the near-miss on its dash cam.
Read MoreNBC Chicago Fooled By AI Racing Video Posted By The Same People Who Gave Us Piss Jugman
The account we're talking about here is Weaber Valley Speedway, a satirical account that's known for its terrible spelling and worse humor.
Read MoreSubprime Auto Loan Experts Are Brushing Off Bankruptcy And Alleged Fraud At Failed Used Car Dealer
You might ask yourself: Is it really a good idea to get back into a subprime loan situation? I'm here to tell you, it's not as bad as you might think.
Read MoreCalifornia Bans 'Defeat Devices' Because Privately Owned Self-Driving Cars Are Still Not A Thing
In a move that should surprise no one who has ever driven on a California freeway, the state has once again been forced to, well, enforce common sense.
Read MoreNew Study Says Plug-In Hybrids Are Almost As Dirty As Gas Cars
Once again, plug-in hybrids may not be a great step towards EV adoption after all.
Read MoreKia EV6 Owners Are Fixing Its Lousy Bass With A Simple Rewiring
Somewhere between design and execution, some wires got crossed, resulting in an out-of-phase rear subwoofer.
Read MoreLamborghini Now Offers 10-Year Warranty Extension On Certain Models To Help All Those Poor Rich People
Few details are available, so there's no mention of how much money the Selezione Warranty Extension program costs, but if you have to ask you can't afford it.
Read MoreMichigan Re-Embraces Gas Power By Charging EV Owners One Of The Highest Registration Fees In The Nation
Critics say that raising fees for PHEV and EV registrations discourages EV adoption.
Read MoreHonda's Latest GB350 Special Edition Looks Even More Vintage
The Honda GB350 is one of the coolest little bikes in the company's global lineup.
Read MoreCalifornia's CARS Act Protects Used Car Buyers From Hidden Dealer Fees, Institutes Three-Day Return Policy
The law goes into effect on Oct 1, 2026, and prevents sheisty car dealers from charging unsuspecting used car buyers useless charges.
Read MoreMaybe 'Race Master' Isn't The Best Name For A Racing-Themed Watch
Ferro & Company says "the name refers to mastering the race track, not anything ideological," but still, how did this make it past the drawing board?
Read MoreFormer Stellantis CEO Says A Massive Corporate Divorce Could Be Coming
The big takeaway here is that the era of automotive Caesars, at least in the West, is completely over.
Read MoreTruck Driver Almost Accidentally Becomes The First Person To Drive Across The Gordie Howe Bridge
The transport truck driver got turned around looking for the currently open Ambassador Bridge, and almost went across the still-under-construction Gordie Howe.
Read MoreNo, California Is Not Making All 13-Year-Olds Ride In Booster Seats
The version of the bill that passed maintains California's current booster seat requirement until age eight or a height of four feet, nine inches.
Read MoreThe Trade War With Canada Is Back On
We're looking at the end of trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada, as well as a fire at a Ford aluminum supplier.
Read MoreBurning Concept Car Sets Off Four-Alarm Fire At GM's Pasadena Design Center [Update]
General Motors' Pasadena Design Advanced Design Center caught fire in Pasadena, California, on Wednesday night.
Read MoreMiami's Autonomous Cop Cars Forgot The Cops
Miami-Dade, Florida are the first police force to pilot an autonomous police vehicle.
Read MoreGM Will Eventually Drop Apple CarPlay And Android Auto From Every Model, Not Just EVs
The General says it plans to drop support for phone projection on all new vehicles in the near future.
Read MoreCalifornia Cop Pulls Over Woman For DIY License Plate, But Gives Her Points For Creativity
While it might seem like police don't care about your license plate as long as they can see the number, that is far from the truth.
Read MoreKia Teases New Telluride That Looks To Be Far Boxier Than Before
There's a lot that is left to the imagination, but we're still able to get the idea that the new 'Ride is a bit boxier than it was before.
Read More2026 Porsche Macan GTS Is A Driver-Focused 563 HP Electric Crossover
Porsche isn't emphasizing its all-electric lineup nearly as much as it once was, but it's clearly still innovating in the space.
Read MoreGM Drops BrightDrop Electric Van Due To 'Market Demand'
A classic case of wrong place, wrong time.
Read MoreAmericans Are Bailing On Houses And Moving Into RVs, And It's Not By Choice
It's a worrying trend that shows just how much wealth inequality has grown in this country.
Read MoreShrapnel From Live Munitions Fired Over California Highway Hits Two Cars In Vice President's Security Detail
Thankfully, no one was killed or even injured in the mishap.
Read MoreMario Kart Made You The Driver You Are Today, And Researchers Think It Could Do The Same For Self-Driving Cars
While the winner in Mario Kart isn't always the safest driver, this simulation has no access to turtle shells or banana peels
Read MoreNew Toyota Land Cruiser FJ Is A Smaller And Way More Adorable SUV
Sadly the U.S. will be missing out on Toyota's smallest off-roader.
Read MoreGM's President Says Killing The Cadillac CT6 Was A Mistake
At the time, it sort of made sense, but now, half a decade later, General Motor's top brass isn't so sure it was the right decision.
Read MoreWe Are About To Have Another Year Of Not-Great U.S. Auto Sales
Stalling at the replacement rate is moderately alarming because Americans are supposed to love cars above all else.
Read MoreRivian's Sweet Kick-Turn Feature Delayed Until The End Of The Year
While Kick Turn and the RAD Tuner were supposed to arrive as part of an update in September, that rollout has been pushed back.
Read MoreTrump Administration Wants To Spend $500 Million On Anti-Drone Warfare (For The World Cup)
Anti-drone actions are moving from a primarily military concern to a standard policing activity.
Read MoreFresno Spent $2.4 Million To Activate A Single Traffic Signal
Inoperable traffic lights sat taunting frustrated commuters for 10 months at a busy four-way intersection leading onto Highway 180.
Read More2026 Ford Mustang RTR Is A 'Ready To Rock' Drift Car For The Masses
Unlike previous RTR Mustangs, this one won't be an expensive limited edition, instead being aimed at young buyers looking for attainable performance cars.
Read MoreCadillac Is Killing The CT4 And CT5 After 2026, But A Gas-Powered CT5 Replacement Is Coming
It's bad news for Cadillac's current sedan line-up, but with a mysterious silver lining waiting down the line.
Read MoreThese Would Be The Most Heartbreaking Car Brands To See Taken Over By Private Equity, According To Our Readers
On some level, the answer is "all of them," but it never hurts to get a little more specific.
Read MoreVolkswagen Tiguan Prices Keep Going Up, And It Sure Sounds Like Tariffs Are To Blame
The new Tiguan is 4.4% more expensive than it was in March
Read MoreRefreshed 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Drops Hybrid, Adds Sick-Ass Tri-Spoke Wheels
The only powertrain option is now the 268-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, and aside from the awesome wheels and updated front end, not much has changed.
Read MoreFord And GM Are Crushing Rivian On Electric Pickup Sales
Only the R1T and the Tesla Cybertruck have shown big YTD sales declines in 2025.
Read MorePortland's Trump-Protesting Emergency World Naked Bike Ride Had More Than 1,000 Participants, But Sadly Not Everyone Was Actually Naked
In defense of the people who didn't go completely nude, the weather on Sunday wasn't exactly warm and balmy.
Read MoreEV Chargers Are Being Installed At A Record Pace Despite Cuts To Vehicle Incentives
In the first nine months of the year alone, the U.S.'s charging infrastructure has expanded by a whopping 19%. You love to see it.
Read MoreBoeing Is Now Absurdly Late In Getting Planes To Airlines And The Government Shutdown Isn't Helping
The shutdown has delayed aircraft inspections and, in Lufthansa's case, prevented a new seat on the airline's Boeing 787s from being approved.
Read MoreAverage Price For A New Car Hits $50,000 For First Time Ever
The record highlights how lower-income buyers are being pushed out of the new car market.
Read MoreFive Automakers Are Facing Their Own Dieselgate Trial In The UK
It's been a decade since VW's Dieselgate scandal over cheating on emissions tests. Now five other automakers face their own trial, with nine more on deck.
Read MoreLayoffs Come For NASA As The Jet Propulsion Laboratory Sheds 10% Of Its Workforce
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory oversees 40 missions to every planet in the solar system, plus the Sun. That won't save its employees from "restructuring."
Read MoreConnecticut Says It's Now Illegal To Ride An E-Bike Without A Helmet But Not A Motorcycle
In what world does this make sense? You can ride a motorcycle without a helmet in the Nutmeg State if you're the right age, but never an e-bike.
Read More2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Refreshed With A Cleaner Nose And 647-HP Range-Extender Powertrain Using Pentastar V6
The updated Grand Wagoneer's naming and trim structure is less confusing, and its base price is as low as the old Wagoneer.
Read MoreJeep Knows It Messed Up The Wagoneer Names, So Now There's Only The Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer's lineup is much less confusing than it used to be.
Read MoreBentley Recalls Four Flying Spurs, Six Continental GTCs, Seven Continental GTs For Potential Fire Risk
Luckily Bentley is not aware of any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with the defect.
Read MoreToyota Teases 'One Of One' Century Coupe That Would Knock A Millionaire's Silk Socks Off
This truly unique Century model will be unveiled at the biennial Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo at the end of October.
Read MoreNine Of The Top 10 Cars Most Likely To Reach 250,000 Miles Are Toyota Products
Next time you're looking for a car you can depend on for years to come, you might want to listen to the people telling you to buy a Toyota or Honda.
Read MoreToyota Makes Your TRD Pro Control Arms Alongside NASCAR Parts In California
The first Toyota Racing Development U.S.A. facility was opened in Costa Mesa, California in the early 1980s, and it's still in operation today.
Read MoreResurrected 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Is The Cheapest EV You Can Buy At $29,990, But It May Not Be Worth It
The new Bolt has 255 miles of range, much faster charging with an NACS port, and available Super Cruise.
Read MoreGM Abruptly Cancels $7,500 EV Lease Credit Extension After Republican Senator Complains
General Motors created the program just over a week ago to help customers who wanted to benefit from the now-dead $7,500 federal tax credit on EVs.
Read MoreIneos CEO Says The Company Needs To Build In The U.S., And Fast
Ineos is building its vehicles in Europe, and that means a tariff hit on imports to the vital U.S. market.
Read MoreAfter Five Weeks And $2 Billion In Lost Revenue, Jaguar-Land Rover Finally Restarts Production
JLR's factories are coming back online, but recovery won't be straightforward.
Read MoreArmchair Enthusiasts Despair, Actual Buyers Want The New Honda Prelude
Since September 5, when preorders opened, Honda has sold 2,400 cars — eight times the 300 the company had planned.
Read MoreFox Factory Vehicles' Ram 1500 Lowered Has 650 Supercharged Horsepower And, Obviously, Lower Suspension
This truck's most significant upgrade is a Whipple supercharger that increases the Hemi V8's output to 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque.
Read MoreElectric School Buses Could Lower Your Utility Bill
School buses are a perfect candidate for mass electrification.
Read MoreMobile EV Chargers Are The Gas Cans Of The Future
Think of it as jumper cables for the electric age — except it's about the size of a refrigerator and costs around $21,000.
Read MoreRIP To The Kia Soul, An Affordable Car With Character
After three generations across sixteen years, the Kia Soul is dead.
Read More2,977-HP YangWang U9 Could Theoretically Hit 400 MPH (With A Whole Lot Of Asterisks), Engineer Claims
With 2,977 horsepower, the U9 Xtreme is the most powerful production car ever, and with the fastest-spinning motors ever used in a production car.
Read MoreThis Catalytic Converter Deep Dive Explains That Expensive Black Box Under Your Car
After watching this, I understand how catalytic converters work better than ever.
Read MoreRivian Will Redesign Its Interior Door Handles After Safety Concerns Plague Tesla
Rivian has apparently seen the mess Tesla has landed itself in due to its interior door handle design and decided to change course.
Read MoreChevron Oil Refinery Near LAX Has Massive Explosion And Jet Fuel Unit Fire
A massive fire erupted at a Chevron oil refinery three miles south of Los Angeles International Airport Thursday night just after 9:30 p.m.
Read MoreNearly 1-In-5 New Car Buyers Have $1,000 Monthly Payments Because We Live In Hell
For reference, that number was just 2.4% back in 2015.
Read MoreStellantis Gives Up On The Future, Kills Electric Charger Daytona SRT Banshee: Report
It points to a new priority at Stellantis: ICE power over an electric future.
Read MoreLamborghini Has 'Crazy' Plans For Special Models To Follow The Off-Road Huracán Sterrato
Lambo now understands that "the sky is the limit" for what it can do with its existing vehicles.
Read MoreSouth Korean Workers Begin Returning To U.S. After ICE Raid
We're looking at the return of LG's South Korean workers to the U.S., as well as GM's latest worker furlough, and more.
Read MoreThis Private Jet Has Massive Screens Instead Of Windows
Losing the windows improves the jet's aerodynamics and allows it to shed weight. This enables it to consume less fuel and, obviously, save money.
Read More2026 Polestar 3 Is Quicker, Smarter And Faster To Charge, And Existing Customers Get The New Computer Upgrade, At Least
The 2026 Polestar 3 is getting major upgrades in the form of more power, faster charging, and a much more powerful computer.
Read MoreExplosion At Faraday Future's LA HQ Building Caused By Burning Faraday Future EV
The good news is, no one died in the explosion, and no injuries have been reported so far.
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Nice Price or No Dice (23)
At $819,980, Is This 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom Mansory A Trick Or A Treat?
Striking terror into the hearts of the tasteful, is this customized behemoth a fitting scare for October 31st?
Read MoreAt $21,500, Could This 2005 Cadillac CTS-V Give You An Edge?
What do we think about this Caddy at that asking? Does that seem fair for a completely stock and seemingly well-cared-for example of a CTS-V?
Read MoreAt $5,600, Could This 1979 GMC Caballero Corral Your Interest?
What's your take on this car/truck at that $5,600 asking? Does that feel like a deal for this Caballero as it's presented in its ad?
Read MoreAt $75,000, Is This 1990 Ferrari 348TS Just A Tease?
What's your take on this 348 and that $75K asking? Does that feel right, or does that price tag turn your interest in this Trasversale Spider fully sideways?
Read MoreAt $6,800, Does This 1978 Datsun Still Have 200SX Appeal?
Today's Datsun has its original upholstery, which is in a pattern that might make you dizzy. Let's see if this well-kept coupe's price is just as off-kilter.
Read MoreAt $250,000, Does This 2010 WaterCar Python Float Your Boat?
Claimed to be one of only two prototypes in the world, today's Python commands both the land and the sea. Does its price tag also commands our attention?
Read MoreAt $6,700, Is This 2001 BMW 330xi A Blast-From-The-Past Bargain?
Refreshingly free of huge dashboard screens, and surefooted on its all-wheel drive, is this a must-have sedan from BMW's halcyon days?
Read MoreAt $8,900, Will This 2004 Acura RSX Score A Coupe Coup?
A little coupe with a big following, and in seemingly great condition despite the age. What's not to like?
Read MoreAt $8,700, Would You Go Full Hooligan In This 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4?
Finally, a Neon SRT-4 almost completely free of the amateur tuner's curse.
Read MoreAt $14,500, Does This 1971 Chevy C20 Long Bed Work For You?
Classic looks with a brand new cabin. Is this Chevy truck the perfect mix of retro and modern?
Read MoreAt $5,995, Is This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Kind Of A Big Deal?
This big diesel 'Benz provoked controversy with its equally-big price when it launched in the 90s, but has it aged gracefully?
Read MoreAt $23,980, Would You Blast From The Past In This Amazing 1985 Chrysler LeBaron?
From the wood trim to the digital dashboard, you'd swear this '85 LeBaron was fresh from the factory. Does that justify the price tag?
Read MoreAt $15,000, Is This 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider A Belissima Bargain?
Rebooting an icon can be a terrible idea, but reviews of Alfa Romeo's Spider pegged it as a 90s classic. Does it still command respect today?
Read MoreAt $8,995, Is This 1970 VW Beetle Wizard Speedster A Magically-Good Deal?
More than just a chopped-top bug, this rare Beetle aims to bring some magic to your life (though only on sunny days)
Read MoreAt $35,000, Does This 1984 Hurst/Olds Turn Loose The Lightning?
If you've ever looked down and thought "this car would be better if there were three times as many transmission shifters" then have we got the classic for you.
Read MoreAt $175,000, Is This 1985 Renault R5 Turbo 2 A Beast Of A Bargain?
Rare, rapid, and really, really expensive. Does this tiny French hot hatch justify its massive price tag?
Read MoreAt $14,500, Is This 2004 BMW M3 Convertible A Six-Speed Steal?
Ignore the paddles, this eye-catching cabrio was given a row-your-own upgrade.
Read MoreAt $8,500, Canadian, Is This 1994 Mazda MX-3 GS A Good Deal, Eh?
Small coupes don't generally get V6 engines, but the MX-3 was no ordinary 2+2.
Read MoreAt $4,500, Could This 2003 Lincoln LS V8 Finally Get Some Respect?
Is this LS V8 desirable? And more importantly, does that $4,500 asking price make it all the more so? Or, is it only worth a stifled yawn and a move on?
Read MoreAt $19,000, Is This 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon A Bucking Good Deal?
What's your take on this Pinto? Do you think $19k is the going rate for something so rare? Or is that way much for what's essentially a tape and decal package?
Read MoreAt $6,500, Is This 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S The Hot Hatch To Have?
Does that feel like a fair deal on an almost forgotten hot hatch? Or do the questions and the fuel pump make you think the seller needs to find a new bottom?
Read MoreAt $8,450, Is Buying This 2006 Pontiac Solstice A Bright Idea?
What do you think? Is this Solstice the right choice? And is that $8,450 the right price? Or does the car and the asking indicate dark days ahead?
Read MoreAt $6,500, Is This 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Marilyn Monroe Tribute A Bombshell Of A Deal?
While generally vilified these days, Chrysler's PT Cruiser was, in fact, a roaring success when it was new.
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Nostalgia You Can Taste (5)
This One-Off Pontiac Supercar Had A Ferrari Engine Under The Hood
Enzo Ferrari himself provided the V12 engine for this car conceived by GM design chief Bill Mitchell. The result combined muscle-car flair with Ferrari power.
Read MorePontiac Made A Straight-6 Decades Before It Was Popular
Pontiac’s 1926 inline-6 combined solid performance with comfort, redefining affordability and setting new standards in early automotive design.
Read MoreWatch Motorvision Catch Air And Drive The Snot Out Of Normal Cars In These Retro Track Test Reviews
Motorvision TV is a German automotive media company that has some of the coolest retro car reviews on YouTube, and their track test portion is unparalleled.
Read More1,300-Car Collection Owned By One Charitable Alabama Man Is Going Up For No-Reserve Auction, With The First Batch Of Cars Now Live
It was called the Generous Collection for a very good reason. Now, the whole thing is being auctioned off.
Read More35 Years Ago, The Lamborghini Diablo Was The Fastest Car In The World
The Diablo was the first Lamborghini to cross the 200-mph top-speed barrier.
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Other Trucks (1)
This Mercedes Pickup Conversion Is Perfect For Everything From The Barn To The 'Bahn
Forget the King Ranch, for true truck class you need a two-door 'Benz.
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Planelopnik (36)
Flight Attendant Fight Delays United Flight By 4 Hours
There wasn't a blow-by-blow report, so it's not clear what happened before the passengers were deplaned.
Read MoreDelays To Boeing's 777X Airliner Just Cost The Company A Staggering $5 Billion
The 777X delays and cost overruns are embarrassing for Boeing, but the news isn't all bad.
Read MoreJet Engines Are So Valuable, Nearly New Airbus Planes Are Being Scrapped To Get Them
When are the parts more valuable than what they make up? When the price of jet engines soars so much, they're worth more than the full aircraft. Here's why.
Read MoreWhy The Air Force Had To Invent A New Kind Of Fuel For The SR-71 Blackbird
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is unlike virtually any plane that came before it, and virtually no planes like it have been made since.
Read MoreThe F-22 Raptor's Gold-Tinted Canopy Is A Stealthy Secret Weapon
The F-22 Raptor’s gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it’s pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection.
Read MoreAre 22 Air Traffic Control Shortages In One Day Bad?
So, how exactly are air traffic controllers, who were barely holding it together already, faring during the government shutdown? Turns out, not great!
Read MorePan Am Could Fly Again
The current owner, appropriately called Pan Am Global Holdings, believes it can break the curse and return the white and blue livery to glory.
Read MoreWhy Older Boeing Planes Had Eyebrow Windows (But Newer Ones Don't)
The little windows above the cockpit's main panes weren't there just for aesthetics. They served several practical purposes ... and then they didn't.
Read MoreWhy The Boeing 787 Has Four Cockpit Windows Instead Of Six
The Boeing 787 Dreamcatcher has several features that are different than previous models. One important design change was the number of windows included.
Read MoreHere's Why Some Fighter Jets Have Wavy Lines On The Canopy
Those wavy lines on some fighters' canopies aren't a fashion statement. In a pinch, they could mean the difference between life and death for the pilot.
Read MoreWhy Boeing's Legendary B-52 Bomber Has Those Weird Skin 'Wrinkles'
Visible 'wrinkles' on the fuselage of a B-52 bomber are nothing new, and while it might look worrying, this phenomenon forms as a result of aircraft design.
Read MoreAttempted Shooting In Atlanta Airport Stopped After Shooter's Family Turns Him In
Atlanta police arrested Billy Joe Cagle, of Cartersville, Georgia, before he was able to go through with it, likely saving several lives in the process.
Read MoreSure, Kristi Noem Spending $200 Million On Private Jets Sounds Like A Lot, But You Can't Seriously Expect Her To Make Do With A Mere $50 Million Plane Budget
Somebody who is good at the economy please help me budget this.
Read MoreBoeing 747 Freighter Skids Off Runway Into The Sea, Killing Two
All four crew members on board were able to escape the partially submerged and broken up 747.
Read MoreWhy NASA Picked A Boeing 747 To Piggyback The Space Shuttle
NASA's fleet of Space Shuttles could survive challenging solar conditions, but needed a boost to get around on Earth. Here's how a pair of 747s helped.
Read MoreThe U.S. May Ban Chinese Airlines That Fly Through Russia So American Planes Can Compete
The Kremlin closed off its skies to Western aircraft after sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, now flights from the U.S. take a longer route to reach China.
Read MoreThe Reason Boeing Windows Almost Never Line Up With The Seats
Before you cuss at the airplane maker for your windowless "window seat," know this: it's not Boeing's fault that the windows and the rows are out of alignment.
Read MoreHow Boeing Tests Aircraft Structural Fatigue
Boeing airplanes undergo extreme testing before being approved to carry passengers. Here's what the Boeing fatigue testing process looks like.
Read MoreThe Boeing 787's Wings Can Bend A Lot Further Than You Might Think
How is it that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's wings can bend so far, they seem to be made of rubber? The secret is in the material they're made of.
Read MoreAirports Refuse To Show Kristi Noem's Blatantly Partisan Government Shutdown Video Because The Hatch Act Still Exists
The Homeland Security Secretary is doing her part to make everything worse with a video she wants airports to play that blames the Democrats for the shutdown.
Read More5 Injured In Helicopter Crash Before Cars 'N Copters Event In Huntington Beach
Among those injured were two people who were inside the helicopter, as well as three pedestrians.
Read MoreAirbus A320 Finally Soars Past Boeing 737 As The Most Popular Plane Of All Time
With the delivery of the 12,260th A320 (specifically, an A320neo to Flynas of Saudi Arabia), the 737 has lost its dominant position in the industry.
Read MoreWhat Is The Average Lifespan Of A Boeing Passenger Plane?
How long can the typical Boeing plane stay in the sky, what kind of maintenance is needed to keep it operating safely, and what happens when it's retired?
Read MoreWhat Is The B-21, America's Next Stealth Bomber?
In principle, it will be the most advanced plane in the world when it starts being deployed, though that's still a ways off.
Read MoreIn 1955, The First Boeing 707 Did A Barrel Roll Over Lake Washington
In 1955, spectators of a hydroplane race on Lake Washington in Seattle were treated to an unexpected thrill when Boeing's prototype 707 went inverted.
Read MoreThe New World's Longest Nonstop Flight Is A 19-Hour, 20-Minute Ordeal From JFK To China
Xiamen Air's new record holder is only ten minutes longer than the previous mark, Singapore Airlines' service from Newark to Singapore.
Read MoreSpirit Is Trying To Get Rid Of Half Its Planes In Second Bankruptcy
Spirit might never again operate at the scale it did in its heyday.
Read MoreAirline Removing Reclining Seats From Its Economy Class
WestJet announced last month that all seats in its Economy class will be fixed recline as part of a major cabin reconfiguration, meaning they can't lean back.
Read MoreEven With Inflation, $20,000 To Park At The Airport For 27 Minutes Is Too Dang High
Luckily this man got his money back, as it was found to be a system error.
Read MoreUnpaid Air Traffic Controllers Consider Calling In Sick, Driving For Uber As Flight Delays Increase
By their own admission, air traffic controllers are barely holding it together as it is, without a government shutdown taking away their paychecks indefinitely.
Read MoreYour Tax Dollars Pay For People To Fly On These Tiny, Weird Planes
U.S. tax dollars pay for various services, including one program that uses tiny airplanes to help keep the country connected. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreIceland Is No Longer The Low-Cost Pit Stop To Europe Thanks To Volcanoes, Airline Going Out Of Business
Exceptionally cheap flights to Europe with a stop in Iceland are suddenly a thing of the past.
Read MoreWhy The SR-71 Blackbird's Windshield Made It Unique Among Airplanes
How do you fight the heat generated when a plane can go three times the speed of sound? Lockheed's engineers found a one-of-a-kind solution to the problem.
Read MoreBoeing Is Reportedly Moving On From The 737 With A Brand New Plane
The upshot is that we have good reason to get excited as a new, clean-sheet Boeing plane is, quite simply, a thrilling prospect.
Read MoreDelta Commuter Jets Crash Into Each Other On LaGuardia Taxiway
A pair of Delta commuter planes collided on a taxiway at New York's LaGuardia Airport Wednesday night.
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QOTD (45)
These Are The Most Recognizable Exhaust Notes, According To Our Readers
As some of you rightfully pointed out, an exhaust sound doesn't actually have to be good or appealing to be recognizable and iconic.
Read MoreWhat's The Greatest Japanese Car Ever Built?
There have been a lot of incredible Japanese cars over the years, but which one is best?
Read MoreThese Are Actually The Best Cars To Have Sex In, According To Our Readers
We're not like other car blogs; we're a cool car blog.
Read MoreWhat State Or City Deserves A Special Edition Car?
The world we live in is full of beautiful things to recognize and celebrate, and yet so few cars have special editions that honor specific places.
Read MoreThese Are The Unlikely Cars You Want To Race
You responded with a wealth of options, ranging from unusual to unexpected to things I was fully unprepared for.
Read MoreWhat's The Most Recognizable Exhaust Note?
What sound can you hear coming from miles away and know exactly what car is making it?
Read MoreThese Are The Scariest Cars You've Seen Out On The Road
It's spooky season, and that means a time for thrills, chills, and visions of death.
Read MoreWhat's Actually The Best Car To Have Sex In?
I don't know if you know this, but Jalopnik is officially a real website.
Read MoreThese Companies Will Be The First To Crack Personal Autonomy, According To You
Whether you like it or not, autonomy is coming to a vehicle near you... probably.
Read MoreWhat Unlikely Car Would Be Fun To Race?
We're not asking what would be the most effective, or what would set the best lap times, but simply what would put the biggest grin on your face.
Read MoreThese Are The Pieces Of Car Advice You'd Give To Younger Drivers
We asked you to share your most sage advice for younger drivers, and you did not let us down.
Read MoreWhat's The Scariest Car You've Seen Out On The Road?
We're talking about the vehicles that make you switch lanes or take a detour in some cases.
Read MoreThese Are The Vehicles You'd Use To Escape Your Epic Art Heist
Is it better to blend in like a local, aim for high speed escape, or waft away from the crime scene like a boss?
Read MoreWhat Company Is Going To Crack Personal Autonomy First?
Of course, there's always the chance none of this will ever catch on, and we'll all be stuck in traffic jams forever.
Read MoreThese Are The Features You Use In Your Car The Most
You could drive another car without these creature comforts, but it just wouldn't feel the same.
Read MoreWhat's One Piece Of Car Advice You'd Give To Younger Drivers?
One of the unfortunate things about driving is that you're kind of an idiot when you start out.
Read MoreThese Are The Features You Never Use In Your Car
I was not prepared for how deeply entrenched some of you people are when it comes to avoiding technology.
Read MoreWhat Car Is Your Art Heist Get Away Car?
If the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Intérieure is reading this, we're asking on a purely theoretical basis...
Read MoreThese Cars Are Only Worth It When They're Fully Loaded
Surprisingly enough, there wasn't much consensus among our readers.
Read MoreWhat Feature In Your Car Do You Use The Most?
Some of us are happy with any fully functional car that we can get our hands on, but there's clearly an appetite for all the options offered by automakers.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite Big Luxury Coupes
We asked for your favorites, and you rose to the challenge - though not without some controversy along the way.
Read MoreWhat Feature In Your Car Do You Never Use?
Modern cars have more features than ever before — so many, in fact, that the vast majority of car owners almost certainly aren't using all of them.
Read MoreWhat Car Is Only Worth It When It's Fully Loaded?
Features that were once reserved for the 1% are now accessible well below the $50,000 average new car transaction price. So why settle for less?
Read MoreThese Are The Best Winter Beaters, According To Our Readers
Of course, there's your usual smattering of all-wheel-drive wagons and SUVs, but some of you got a bit silly with it, and that's where the magic lies.
Read MoreWhat's Your Favorite Big Luxury Coupe?
They may be increasingly rare now, but some of the most appealing cars in modern history have been vast, lavish, and blessed with only two doors.
Read MoreThese Are The Rarest Cars You've Ever Seen On A School Run
The comments section featured trips down memory lane or recent carspotting outings while waiting in the pickup line for their own child.
Read MoreWhich Brand Would Break Your Heart The Most To See Taken Over By Private Equity?
Personally, I'd much rather see Mazda die than stick around long enough to get ruined by private equity, because you know driving dynamics would be first to go.
Read MoreThese Were The First 'Modern' Cars, According To Our Readers
There are so many different factors you've got to take into consideration when defining what "modern" means in an automotive context.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Winter Beater?
We're here to find out, empirically and scientifically and conclusively, what car makes the best winter beater.
Read MoreThese Are The Cars You Were Most Surprised To See Make It To Production
It seems like the cars that surprised you the most are the ones that are the most exciting, interesting, and memorable models, which we appreciate.
Read MoreWhat's The Rarest School Run Car You've Ever Seen?
We'll take any story you have, even if you were the one dropping off a child.
Read MoreHere's What Our Readers Would Do If They Were Ford CEO For One Day
Our readers had lots of different ideas for what they would do with complete control over Ford.
Read MoreWhat Was The First 'Modern' Car?
This is sort of a nebulous idea since there's no 100% right answer, but that's sort of the fun part, isn't it?
Read MoreThese Vintage Cars Deserve A Modern Model, According To Our Readers
We ended up with way more responses than we could possibly include here.
Read MoreWhat Car Were You Most Surprised To See Make It To Production?
Sometimes you just can't believe what an automaker is actually selling to the public.
Read MoreThese Are The Coolest Shifters Of All Time
A good shifter can transform a ho-hum car into something that is genuinely a blast to drive.
Read MoreIf You Were Ford CEO For One Day, What Would You Do?
What would you do if you were Ford's chief executive for a day?
Read MoreThese Are The Weirdest Cars You've Seen Customized
There were lots of bizarre cars that folks have customized, but these are some of my favorite answers.
Read MoreThese Offbeat Races And Driving Competitions Deserve More Attention Than Sperm Racing, According To Our Readers
If it can be raced, it will be raced. That's just how humans work.
Read MoreWhat Car Has The Coolest Shifter Ever?
Whether you drive an automatic or a manual, it's one of the most crucial touchpoints of any car.
Read MoreThese Are Your Favorite Performance SUVs
Without further ado, these are the Jalopnik audience's favorite performance SUVs.
Read MoreWhat's The Weirdest Car You've Seen Customized?
I fear that I am in the minority when I say that I do respect all builds, even the ones that confuse me to my core.
Read MoreThese Cars Look More Fun To Drive Than They Are
They may look the part, but you don't like the experience of these cars from behind the wheel.
Read MoreWhat Offbeat Racing Series Or Driving Competition Deserves More Attention Than Sperm Racing?
There are all sorts of other races and competitions that are far more worthy of our time.
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Racing (15)
2009 F1 Champion Jenson Button Will Call It A Career After WEC Finale In Bahrain
Jenson Button confirmed on Wednesday that he will end his professional racing career after the 8 Hours of Bahrain in November.
Read MoreMarco Andretti Retires From Racing After 20-Year IndyCar Career
With his notoriety and connections with the series, Marco could have continued racing at Indianapolis every May but he has stepped away to focus on his family.
Read MoreWhy NASCAR Cars Have A Tear-Off Windshield
Ever wondered why NASCAR pit crews peel layers off racecar windshields? This practice began in the '90s and is all about keeping vision clear.
Read MoreAston Martin's Worst Prototype Only Raced Twice And Never Finished Once
Aston Martin had ambitious plans to develop a car that could be competitive at the highest echelons of racing. Things didn't go quite as planned.
Read MoreMax Verstappen Back In F1 Title Fight After McLaren's Poor Weekend In Austin
If you assumed that Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris would have a stage-managed tussle for the 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship, you'd be wrong.
Read MoreBalance Of Performance Explained: Why Endurance Racing Is Harder Than Ever
One way to keep auto racing competitive is to penalize faster cars and help slower ones. Enter Balance of Performance. Not everyone is a fan.
Read MoreThese Are The Worst F1 Tracks (According To Fans)
A Formula One circuit needs to accommodate some of the intense racing on the planet — not to mention intense scrutiny from dedicated fans.
Read MoreApple Signs Exclusive 5-Year Deal To Broadcast Formula 1 In The U.S.
F1 TV, the championship's in-house streaming service, will no longer be available in the U.S. as a result, with its content moved to the Apple TV app.
Read MoreJimmie Johnson Is The 8th Worst Driver In The NASCAR Cup Series, According To iRacing Studios
NASCAR 25 centers on a robust single-player experience where the competitors are AI representations of real-life drivers.
Read MoreWhy Drag Races Were Always A Quarter Mile (And When That Changed)
Drag racers have been zipping down quarter-mile tracks since the sport was born. Here's how they decided on that distance and why it was changed.
Read MoreHow Jackie Stewart Taping A Wrench On The Steering Wheel Made F1 Safer
One terrifying moment pushed Jackie Stewart to rethink Formula 1’s limits and his response helped turn one of the deadliest sports into one of the safest.
Read MoreEvery F1 Car Has A High-Speed Camera That Is Never Used For Broadcasts
Formula 1 cars use a lot of cameras to give the audience a comprehensive view of the race. However, one more camera exists, and you'll never see its footage.
Read MorePorsche Will Withdraw From World Endurance Championship After This Season
Porsche stated the end of factory WEC participation is just part of a "comprehensive realignment," and it's focusing on the next-generation Formula E ruleset.
Read MoreWhat Do They Lay Down On Drag Tracks To Make The Surface So Sticky?
Lots of factors go into determining how sticky a drag-racing track will be. But high on the list is a compound meant to improve each racer's traction.
Read MoreHow Are Racing Oil Filters Different From Standard Oil Filters
Despite performing the same basic task, racing oil filters are not the same as everyday street car oil filters. Here's the difference between the two.
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Reviews (1)
Anyone Can Drive Volvo's New VNL Semi Truck, But That Won't Make You A Trucker
The only gig tougher than driving these trucks might be selling these made-in-the-USA trucks in Trump's America.
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SEMA (2)
Ram Brings Back The Dude Package From The 1970s Because It Knows Exactly Who Buys Its Trucks
This SEMA concept is inspired by a package that was originally marketed with the help of Don Knotts, who voiced Mayor Turkey Lurkey in "Chicken Little."
Read MoreInfiniti Just Put A GT-R Nismo Engine In A QX80, Can I Get A Hell Yeah?
The QX80 R-Spec show car was built for SEMA with a twin-turbo V6 capable of 1,000 horsepower.
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Spacelopnik (14)
NASA Will Re-Open Contract For Moon Lander As Starship Falls Behind Schedule
The Artemis III mission is scheduled for a 2027 launch. Starship currently seems unlikely to meet that timeframe.
Read MoreSpaceX Has Now Sent 10,000 Starlink Satellites Into Space
The Starlink constellation now accounts for two-thirds of all working satellites.
Read MoreUFO Obsessives Will Be Disappointed By New Theory That Says Aliens Probably Don't Have Wildly Advanced Technology
Close Encounters Of The Meh Kind.
Read MoreUnited Airlines Pilot Thinks Space Debris Smashed His Plane's Windshield At 36,000 Feet
A mysterious object struck the windshield of the airline's Boeing 737 Max over Utah, showering the cockpit with bits of glass.
Read MoreStarlink's Military Twin Is Stepping On Civilian Satellite Control
This was all discovered quite by accident by an amateur satellite tracker.
Read MoreSpaceX Settles Lawsuit From Cards Against Humanity Over Dumping Space Garbage On Its Land That You Paid For
SpaceX "did the legal equivalent of throwing dust in our eyes and kicking us in the balls." That must have been some discovery session.
Read MoreFifth Time's The Charm For SpaceX Starship With Last Second-Gen Test Success
For a while, it looked like the only thing SpaceX's second-gen Starship could be counted on to do was explode, pointlessly.
Read MoreCrashes From Space Are Getting More Common, And No One's Sure What To Do About It
Hopefully, this new space age we're in will incentivize governments to preemptively work out some new treaties or agreements.
Read MoreInversion Space Promises Worldwide Delivery Within An Hour
Naturally, its first intended customer is the military, but Inversion eventually hopes to apply its technology to the commercial sector as well.
Read MoreThe Government Shutdown Is Fueling More Wild Theories About Mysterious Object In Solar System
When the scientists are away, the conspiracy theorists will play.
Read MoreRussia's Space Zoo With 75 Mice And 1,500 Flies Is Back On Earth
When humanity ventures out into the final frontier, we won't be alone -- there will be critters involved.
Read MoreMysterious Interstellar Object Hurtling Through Solar System Could Be As Big As Manhattan
It's probably a comet, but it might be some sort of ancient alien spacecraft or probe.
Read MoreNASA Wants Your Help Tracking Its Spaceships
NASA has big (and extremely complicated) plans to return Americans to the Moon in the next few years -- and it would like your help.
Read MoreChinese Investment In SpaceX Raises Questions About Foreign Influence Inside The Major Government Contractor
That feels like a pretty serious national security concern.
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Sports Cars (7)
Ferrari Just Filed A Patent For Side-Dump Exhausts, Because Hell Yeah
Side exhausts haven't been seen on a production sports car since the Viper. Is Ferrari preparing to bring them back?
Read MoreSpyker Will Attempt To Return From The Dead, Now With The Original Founder Back In Control
Spyker is coming back, and we're hoping it brings some glorious knobs with it.
Read MoreWhy Does The Lamborghini Huracan Need 8 Oil Drain Plugs?
Changing the oil in your car is an important part of maintenance. Some, like the Lamborghini Huracan, require extra work, but there's an important reason why.
Read MoreWhat's The Difference Between The Pontiac 400 And The Chevrolet 400?
You might think that the Pontiac 400 and the Chevrolet 400 were basically copies of each other, but the similarities are less than you might think.
Read More2026 Aston Martin DB12 S Is Even Sportier And More Stylish
It may be quicker to accelerate, and to slow down, but the big news here could be the DB12 S' soundtrack.
Read MoreStellantis' New $10 Billion Investment Plan Hints At A V8 Dodge Muscle Car
Reports of the death of V8 Dodge muscle may have been premature.
Read MoreThis Shipping Container Turned Out To Be A 1968 Firebird Time Capsule
What happens when you put a classic muscle car in a shipping container for eight years? You can find out firsthand if you scoop up this Craigslist offering.
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Subaru (4)
Some Subarus Still Come With Spare Tires – But Only These Models
Subaru has built their brand name on the quality of their vehicles. However, fewer and fewer of their models are coming with full spare tires included.
Read MoreOne Of The World's Only Twin-Turbo Flat-Four Engines Was Built By Subaru – And It Didn't Go As Planned
This version of Subaru's iconic EJ20 boxer engine had an inherent weakness when it came to power. And it wasn't so hot in terms of emissions, either.
Read MoreSubaru Wants To Sell Merch At Its New Dealership Cafes – Cars Are Optional
Subaru's dealership redesign includes the introduction of cafes and community-focused stores. Here's what you need to know about the dealer makeover.
Read MoreWhat Are The Best Subaru Models For Off-Roading?
Subaru's idiosyncratic all-wheel-drive, flat-engine ethos make it a standout in the world of off-roading. Here are the best Subies to take to the mud.
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SUVs and Crossovers (3)
Here's How Much A 2020 Mazda CX-5 Has Depreciated After 5 Years
The CX-5 has been a Mazda best-seller for a decade. Here's how well (or not) it holds its value in the long term, compared to other crossover SUVs.
Read MoreNext-Generation Dodge Durango Will Debut In 2029 Following Current Car's 19-Year Production Run
Fans of Dodge's venerable SUV finally get some good news.
Read MoreThese Are The Least Reliable New SUVs, According To Consumer Reports
There are several SUVs to choose from on the market, but some are more reliable than others. In fact, Consumer Reports says these are the worst.
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Technology (14)
In Rare Show Of Whimsy, Porsche Patents Tunnel Mode That Will Automatically Make The Exhaust Louder And Open Windows
The feature could also activate sport mode, open the windows, crank the heater if it's cold out, downshift by at least one gear, and drop the convertible top.
Read MoreBefore The Light Bulb, Cars Still Had Headlights. Here's How They Worked
People needed to drive in the dark prior to light bulbs being standard vehicle equipment, so automakers installed headlights on cars the old-fashioned way.
Read MoreBefore Automakers Took Hydrogen Cars Seriously, GM Built The Electrovan
General Motors has been dabbling in hydrogen power for decades. It began with the company's involvement in the U.S. space program and continues today.
Read MoreThe TOPDON TC002C Duo Transforms Your Smartphone Into A Professional-Grade Thermal Camera
Experts and DIYers alike will appreciate the this thermal imaging camera's plug-and-play capability with USB-C compatible smartphones and tablets.
Read MoreWhy Boeing Is Building The F-47 Stealth Fighter Instead Of Lockheed Martin
When the U.S. Air Force chose Boeing over Lockheed Martin in its next-generation stealth fighter program, some people were left scratching their heads.
Read MoreWhat Seam Sealer Does And Why Every Car Needs It
No vehicle is complete without seam sealer. Many drivers don't know what this substance is, but there's a very important reason why it's on your car.
Read MoreFord Built The Mustang GTD With Aero Tech Race Cars Can't Even Use
The Mustang GTD's F1-style DRS system isn't allowed on race cars like the Mustang GT3 that inspired it.
Read MoreThe Science Behind Rain-Repelling Coatings
Rain-repelling coatings come in two varieties: ceramic coatings and spray-on hydrophobic coatings. But how do they work, and which one is best for your car?
Read MoreToyota Wants To Take Companion Drones Out Of Concept Cars And Onto The Trails
While the idea is technologically possible right now, there are some regulatory hurdles to figure out first, and not just flying beyond line-of-sight.
Read MoreVolvo May Get Rid Of Its New Key Cards That Nobody Seems To Like
According to Volvo, the real issue is that the card is only intended as a backup for your phone, which isn't really any better.
Read MoreThe Baseus PrimeTrip VD1 Dashcam Watches Your Car At All Times
If you're looking for a reliable dashcam that comes with the ability to watch your car even while parked, check out the Baseus PrimeTrip VD1.
Read MoreCievie Is Offering Its Lowest Prices Of The Year On Dash Cams For Jalopnik Readers
Stay safe on the road without breaking the bank, with holiday deals on Cievie dash cams.
Read MoreThe Napier Deltic Remains One Of The Strangest Engines Ever Built
A triangular engine with 18 cylinders? Surely that's an entry for the Odd Machines Hall of Fame. But it worked ... though it never found a place in cars.
Read MorePolice Can't Ticket Driverless Waymo For Illegal U-Turn
"Our citation books don't have a box for 'robot,'" the San Bruno Police Department posted on Facebook.
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Tesla (17)
Former Stellantis CEO Says Elon Musk Might Ditch Car Business To Focus On Robots And Spaceships
"I'm not sure that Tesla will still exist in 10 years," he reportedly said. "It's an innovative group, but they'll be beaten by BYD's efficiency."
Read MoreTesla Deploys 'Mad Max' Mode, Immediately Triggers NHTSA Investigation
Mad Max mode first appeared in beta testing in 2018 before being removed due to public outcry against it.
Read MoreSleeping Driver Crashes Tesla Into Cop Car, Blames Autopilot Because Of Course
If you actually could buy a true self-driving Tesla, the company wouldn't have to stick a human in the driver's seat of its so-called robotaxis.
Read MoreTesla Recalls 63,000 Cybertrucks For Potentially Blinding Oncoming Drivers
Blinding LED lights are a scourge of roads the world over, and now an unexpected automaker is finally taking a stand against them.
Read MoreElon Musk Begged For His $1 Trillion Pay Package During Tesla's Q3 Earnings Call
Elon Musk, hijacked Tesla's mixed third-quarter earnings report to beg for his $1 trillion pay package and Volvo's drastic cost-cutting seems to have worked.
Read MoreTesla Recalls Nearly 13,000 Vehicles As Battery Pack Defect Could Cause Loss Of Drive
In 2024, the EV manufacturer recalled more vehicles than any other automaker.
Read MoreTesla May Drop Its Physical Key That Was Barely A Key To Begin With
If you are the type of Tesla buyer who doesn't put your full faith in the phone-as-a-key system, you should still be able to purchase a key card for $40.
Read MoreNew Tesla Roadster Is Definitely For Sure 100% Guaranteed Still Happening, And We'll See It This Year, Tesla Designer Claims
If Tesla does reveal a "production" Roadster before the end of the year, I really wouldn't be surprised. Just don't expect actual production.
Read MoreAfter Taking Away Turn Signal Stalks, Tesla Will Sell You One For $595
This isn't the first time Tesla has made a change that nobody asked for or wanted, then charged us to change it back.
Read MoreTesla Insurance Under Threat In CA Over 'Repeated Failures To Comply With Long-Standing Claims Handling Laws'
Tesla promised its in-house insurance would save drivers time and money. California isn't convinced.
Read MoreTesla Model Y Standard Has A Glass Roof You're Not Allowed To See Out Of
Does this really save Tesla money?
Read MoreNew Tesla Model 3 Standard Costs $38,380 And Doesn't Even Have A Radio
So, the $25,000 Tesla is finally here — a few years after it was promised, $13,380 more expensive, and also not a new model.
Read MoreTesla's New 'Cheap' Car Is Just A Decontented Model Y That Still Costs $41,630
Add this to the list of Elon Musk's broken promises.
Read MoreTesla Teases New Vehicle Launching This Week That Is Sure To Underwhelm
Tesla seems to be on the precipice of something thoroughly unremarkable.
Read MoreU.S. Army Members Want To Import Tesla Cybertrucks To Germany, But Germany Says Nein
One does wonder just how many U.S. service members might have actually wanted to import a Cybertruck to Germany.
Read MoreTesla Sued Over 'Death Trap' Cybertruck Door Design That Allegedly Led To Three Deaths In Fiery Crash
This could get very messy for Tesla.
Read MoreTesla Raises Lease Prices On Most Popular Models After The Death Of The $7,500 EV Tax Credit
Tesla is in a tough spot right now.
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The Morning Shift (20)
The New Chip Shortage Is Already Hitting Suppliers
We're looking at the new chip shortage, as well as Audi adjusting its earnings estimates in the face of economic headwinds.
Read MoreGM Pauses Factory Zero, Indefinitely Laying Off Workers
We're looking at GM's Factory Zero pause, as well as BYD's less-than-stellar third quarter, and more.
Read MoreChina Could Ditch EV Subsidies
We're looking at the possibility of China abandoning its EV subsidies, as well as the general distaste for Elon Musk's proposed trillion-dollar payday.
Read MoreElon Musk's Far-Right Politics Have Cost Tesla Millions
In this morning's edition, we're looking at the effects of Elon Musk's far-right politics on Tesla sales, as well as the F-150 as a symbol of American trade.
Read MoreTariff Costs Are Hitting Automaker Destination Fees
We're looking at how tariffs are showing up in automaker destination fees, as well as the looming threat of our latest chip shortage.
Read MoreThere's Another Chip Shortage Coming To Screw Up Vehicle Production
The auto industry is gearing up for another semiconductor chip shortage, and Jaguar-Land Rover's cyberattack cost the UK economy over $2.5 billion.
Read MoreVW ID Buzz Production Paused Due To Weak Demand
Volkswagen pauses ID Buzz production in Germany because not enough people want one, and the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Standard may hurt Tesla's bottom line.
Read MoreNHTSA Investigates Waymo For School Bus Safety
We're looking at NHTSA's new investigation into Waymo robotaxi behavior near school buses, as well as the latest shortages to hit American auto factories.
Read MoreTrump's Tariffs Have Cost Automakers $10 Billion On Cars Imported From Canada And Mexico So Far
So far, automakers have been eating most of the tariff-related costs in the U.S. but those days are coming to an end.
Read MoreTesla Is Still Fighting For Elon Musk's $56 Billion Payday
Tesla sales are slumping, the Cybertruck's a flop, and Elon Musk desperately deserves fifty-six billion American dollars.
Read MoreStellantis Is Making A $13 Billion Bet On Itself And The U.S.
You could have your choice of men, but I could never love again.
Read MoreTesla Cybertruck Sales Are In The Toilet
Remember Elon Musk's ambitious sales promise for the Cybertruck? Yeah, that didn't happen.
Read MoreGet Ready For Car Prices To Climb
The days of automakers absorbing tariff-related price increases may be ending, and that's bad news if you're buying a new car.
Read MoreFord Cancels $7,500 EV Lease Credit Extension Following Pressure From Republican Senators
Ford's plan to prolong the EV incentive seemed clever, but not everyone approved.
Read MoreElon Musk's Record Tesla Pay Package Could Net Him Tens Of Billions Even If He Does A Bad Job
What does it take for the richest man in the world to get even richer? Turns out, not as much as we thought.
Read MoreInvestors Didn't Like Tesla's Cheaper Model 3 And Model Y
A pair of decontented EVs have left investors discontented.
Read MoreTrump Throws 25% Tariff On Medium- And Heavy-Duty Trucks Because Of 'Unfair Outside Competition'
More noise from the White House, and not enough from Chevy's EV.
Read MoreTesla Takes Another Sales Hit In Europe
In this morning's edition, we're looking at another Tesla's latest sales flop, as well as Stellantis' big new investment in the United States.
Read MoreTesla Had A Monstrous Sales Quarter Right As The $7,500 EV Tax Credit Died
Tesla's deliveries surged to nearly 500,00 vehicles in the third quarter as buyers looked to get a deal before the $7,500 EV tax credit expired, and more.
Read MoreThe $7,500 EV Tax Credit Is Dead, And Ford Thinks Half Of EV Sales Will Go With It
You didn't want cheap electric cars and breathable air, right?
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Tokyo Auto Show (9)
Lexus Sport Concept's Interior Is A Modern Take On The Toyota Supra
There's an extremely Supra-style look to the design of the driver's area of the Sport Concept, and I'm sure that's very much on purpose.
Read MoreToyota Corolla Concept Takes The Simple Economy Car To The Next Level
While much is still unknown about the car, one thing is for certain: it's the most striking Corolla the Japanese automaker has ever produced.
Read MoreToyota's Century Coupe Concept Is Long, Gorgeous And Aimed Directly At Rolls-Royce
Some big changes are coming to the Toyota Century—namely, "Century" is being spun off into its own brand, meant to compete with other big dogs in the industry.
Read MoreLexus LS Moves Into The Unknown With Wild Six-Wheel And Coupe-SUV Concepts
Lexus unveiled a trio of LS concepts at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show that are meant to represent where the company could take the LS next.
Read MoreSubaru, I Dare You To Build These STI Concepts
What we've got here are two concept cars. One gas. One electric. Both STIs. Both sick as hell.
Read MoreMazda Vision X-Compact Is A Diminutive Infotainment-Free Hatchback With AI That Suggests Fun Driving Roads
The Vision X-Compact is just a concept car for now, but it could preview a next-generation Mazda 2.
Read MoreFour-Door Mazda Vision X-Coupe Concept Is A Rotary-Powered Hybrid Making 503 HP
Mazda says the Vision X-Coupe's turbocharged two-rotor PHEV powertrain could travel nearly 100 miles on just electricity.
Read MoreHonda 0 α Prototype Is A Smaller Electric Crossover For The 0 Series Family
While it might look mighty similar to the 0 SUV, Honda tells us this is a completely new, smaller vehicle.
Read MoreHonda Super-One Prototype Is A Pint-Sized Electric Hot Hatch That Will Actually Go Into Production
The Super-One is all about the "joy of driving," according to Honda.
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Toyota (11)
Toyota Put The New Tundra's Troubled Twin-Turbo V6 Into A 1985 Land Cruiser For SEMA
Despite the questionable reliability of the new engine, the Turbo Trail Cruiser is an exceptionally well-done restomod.
Read More6 Of The Top 10 Slowest-Depreciating Cars In 2025 Are Toyotas
Toyota's reputation for building long-lasting vehicles helps its cars retain strong resale values. Here are the models with the lowest depreciation.
Read MoreToyota's Camry GT-S Concept Is Basically A Body Kit And Handling Package, But It Needs To Offer That Paint Immediately
Oh, and it also has a sports exhaust. Can't forget the sports exhaust. That's very important, even if it's hard to see in the press photos provided.
Read MoreKentucky Is Home To The World's Largest Toyota Factory And You Can Get A Free Tour
Toyota is based in Japan, but its biggest factory is in the U.S. You can see it for free, but if you can't make it to Kentucky, there's a virtual tour online.
Read MoreToyota Made A HEMI Engine Six Decades Ago, And Nobody Noticed
Dodge may be most famous for its hemi engines, but from the 1960s to the '90s, Toyota made hemis, too. They still hold up well, though there are costs involved.
Read More4 Unexpected Cars That Came With Toyota's 2JZ Engine
The 2JZ engine is known to be a rugged engine that has the potential to produce high-horsepower. Here are four cars you wouldn't expect to have it.
Read MoreThe Reason You Can't Buy Toyota's HiAce Cargo Van In America
Toyota's HiAce cargo van is one of the best selling vans in the world, but you'd be hard pressed to find one in the US, so what gives anyway?
Read MoreWhat Does Toyota's TRD Acronym Stand For?
There's a lot of history behind Toyota's TRD badge. Here's how the letters are linked to success on the track and what they mean for a vehicle's performance.
Read MoreThis Is The Only New Manual Transmission Pickup Truck You Can Buy In The U.S.
Manual transmissions are pretty rare these days. In fact, there's currently only one new pickup truck available with a manual gearbox. Here's what to know.
Read MoreNew Toyota GR Supercar Might Debut Next Week, So The Lexus LFR Shouldn't Be Far Off
Years of teasing may finally be coming to an end.
Read MoreWhy Some '90s Toyotas Had Gold Badges
All that glitters isn't gold, but some 1990s Toyotas had badges plated in the genuine metal. The look has faded, but it hasn't gone completely out of style.
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Transportation (2)
These Are The Oldest Highways In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
A road trip is a great way to see the country and rediscover your freedom, especially when that trip leads you down one of the oldest highways in the U.S.
Read MoreThese Are The Oldest Roads In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
The United States has a fascinating history, and that even includes its roads. Here are some of the oldest roads in the States that are still in use today.
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Trucks (3)
These Are The Best Pickup Trucks For Tailgating
Some features make certain pickup trucks better for tailgating than others. With the right model, make your next football game a tailgate party to remember.
Read More5 Trucks That Are Notoriously Prone To Rust
While every vehicle can develop rust, some models are more prone to corrosion than others. Here are some of the pickups that frequently face rust issues.
Read MoreThe Biggest Pros And Cons Of Driving A Dually Truck
Dual-rear-wheel trucks come with numerous benefits and negatives. Here's what you need to know about how duallys stack up against regular pickups.
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Unpaved (2)
Ford Brings The TransAmerica Trail To Google Street View
The TransAmerica Trail stretches more than 5,900 miles long from Port Orford, Oregon, to Nags Head, North Carolina, avoiding pavement wherever possible.
Read MoreThe Chevy BrightDrop-Based Coachmen RVEX Electric RV Actually Makes Sense In The Real World
The Coachmen RVEX addresses the shortcomings of electric RVs better than anything we've seen so far.
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Volkswagen (2)
This Manual 2003 Passat W8 Wagon Would Be A Perfect Way To Burn Through All That Extra Money You Have Sitting Around
Who wouldn't trade financial security for the chance to (occasionally) drive a rare, high-mileage VW wagon?
Read MoreWhen VW Beetle Owners Turned To Swamp Coolers To Survive The Summer
Their nickname stemmed from the unhealthy way some owners maintained them, but the "swamp coolers" Volkswagen owners used did the job in summer.
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Wrenching (8)
What Is Spark Plug Indexing?
Spark plug indexing won't make much of a difference in your average stock car, but it can have a noticeable impact in high-rpm performance builds.
Read MoreHow To Remove Seized Spark Plugs
Spark plugs are essential for cars with internal combustion engines. However, they can seize up and get stuck. Here's how to remove them when that happens.
Read MoreThese Driving Habits Could Cause More Transmission Damage Than You Think
If you want your transmission to last as long as possible, don't do these five things.
Read More6 Car Mods That Hurt Resale Value (And 5 That Improve It)
Spending money on mods often impacts the resale price of a car down the road — but not always in the direction you might expect.
Read MoreThe Pros & Cons Of Hotter Vs. Colder Spark Plugs
You might not think about spark plug heat ratings often, so here's a rundown on what that means and how it affects your engine's performance and longevity.
Read MoreA Costco Membership Could Be A Secret Weapon For Cheaper Car Repairs
Yes, you can save on parts and service via a Costco membership. But there are lots of things to be aware of before you decide whether to join.
Read MoreThese Guys Turned A Crate Demon Hemi Into A 1,400-HP Supercharged Monster
After this engine got brought in with some issues, this team decided to flood the system with some serious machinery to boost horsepower by half.
Read MoreAftermarket Parts May Be Harder To Find After Major Supplier Goes Bankrupt
First Brands' bankruptcy isn't the end, but it may be alerting us to even bigger problems to come.
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