I Need A Cheap Car With A Bit Of Luxury For Around Town! What Car Should I Buy?
Yes, you can live large on a small budget, but not every old luxury car is a wise buy.
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I'm Almost 40, And I'm Lexus CT 200h F Sport Curious
Fast? No. Handsome? Debatable. But if you want Prius-style efficiency with a more luxurious cabin, Lexus' CT might be the perfect midlife crisis.
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Why MSRP Actually Means You Have Room To Negotiate
Don't pay the sticker price. Learn why the manufacturer's suggested cost is just a starting point and how you can leverage it to lower your final bill.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Lincoln Navigator L Has Depreciated In 5 Years
The Lincoln Navigator L is an expensive luxury SUV with a longer wheelbase than the base Navigator. How has its value fared after five years of depreciation?
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Real-World Owners Drive These Cars The Most And The Least Each Year
Family cars dominate the list of most-driven vehicles, some with upward of 20,000 miles traveled per year on average,
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I Yearn For Something Bigger Than My Yaris! What Car Shoud I Buy?
Ryan won his 2008 Toyota Yaris in a radio contest and it's time for an upgrade into something a bit bigger and more modern.
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Audi (1)
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Here's What Audi's TT Badge Actually Means (And No, It's Not Twin Turbo)
You might expect the "TT" abbreviation in the Audi TT to relate to its turbocharged engine in some way. But that wasn't a factor in the creation of its name.
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Beyond Cars (2)
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Some Municipalities Are Replacing Flock Cameras With Axon, But Is There A Difference?
As cities transition between these two automated camera systems, does the switch actually address concerns about mass surveillance and vehicle tracking?
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Are eBike And Regular Bicycle Tires The Same?
Can you put regular bike tires on an eBike? Learn why weight capacities, and tread wear mean eBikes need specialized, tougher tires.
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Boatlopnik (3)
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Dive, Breach And Do Barrel Rolls Like A Majestic Ocean Beast In This Ridiculous 'Boat'
For those of us who want the chaotic freedom of an airborne 8,000-pound aquatic mammal, a California company has just the thing to make that dream a reality.
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This Adorable Minibot Could Be The Future Of Cleaning Oil Spills More Effectively
The"Electronic Dolphin," is a the minibot created by engineers at RMIT University to help clean up oil spills in a more effective and eco-conscious way.
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118,000 HP To Reach 67 MPH: The HSC Francisco Is The Fastest Passenger Ship In Service
See what happens when engineers pack extreme horsepower into a lightweight catamaran hull to achieve unmatched nautical velocity.
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Brands (2)
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The Last American-Market Lexus With A Manual Transmission Is A Rare Find Today
Lexus is known for smooth automatics, but one rare model offered a stick shift. A look back at the last American-market Lexus with a manual transmission.v
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You Can't Buy Mazda's $10,000 Flair Crossover, And Not Just For The Obvious Reason
Mazda's new tech-packed Flair looks like a bargain at $10,000, but there are several good reasons why you'll probably never see it on American roads.
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Buying (3)
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Slate's $1,450 Destination Charge Brings Actual Base Price To $26,400, Undercutting Maverick By $2,590
Whether the Slate is worth the cost difference to the Ford is up to every buyer's cross-shopping, but destination fees likely won't make or break a deal.
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These Are Some Of The Cheapest New Cars To Lease In July
Finding a cheap car isn't easy these days, but if you're willing to lease, these inexpensive lease deals will help keep your monthly costs relatively low.
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Average New Car Prices Hit Record High Of $51,974, But People Are Still Rushing To Buy Them
The new record high is up $2,421 or 4.9% from the same day last year, and $314 higher than it was a month ago.
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Car Design (18)
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GM Celebrates A Quarter Century Of Big, Yellow Hummers With A Big, Yellow Hummer EV
Officially called the GMC Hummer EV ICON | 25, this limited-run model's yellow paint is also named Icon.
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What Are The Differences Between Pre-Eagle And Eagle Hemi Engines?
The modern Hemi engine can be divided into two categories: Pre-Eagle and Eagle versions. Here's what separates the two engines and the differences between them.
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Nature Is Healing: Audi Is Pivoting Back To Better Interior Materials And More Buttons
The new design language that debuted with the Concept C and Nuvolari will spread through the Audi lineup in the next few years.
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How Engineers Design Tires That Can Handle The Heat Of Steel Mills
The tires on your car or truck will burst if they get too hot, so how do the tires of vehicles in steel mills cope with the immense heat of the furnace?
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7 Old And New Cars You Civilians Can Buy That Are Longer Than A Sherman Tank
The Sherman tank is a legendary piece of war machinery. It's also pretty huge. However, here are several vehicles you can buy that are longer than the Sherman.
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Long Before Chrysler's Hot Rod Jeeps, AMC Stuffed V8s In CJs, Wagoneers, And More
V8-powered Jeeps like the Grand Cherokee Limited made a splash starting in 1998, but Jeeps actually were using V8 engines over three decades earlier.
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These Diesel Engines Have Terrible Reputations For Reliability
Diesel engines are generally very reliable and capable of lasting for hundreds of thousands of miles. However, these diesels are some of the least dependable.
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The New Audi Q3's Funky Turn Signal Stalk Is Actually Really Cool And Satisfying To Use
There is zero learning curve involved here. Audi isn't out to trick you or pull a fast one. It clearly just wanted to create a cool piece of design.
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Slate Partners With Crayola On Brightly Colored Truck Wraps, But There's No Burnt Sienna
With so many colors available in Crayola's repertoire, we were hoping for a bit more variety, but these choices certainly add some life to the gray pickup.
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McLaren Brushed The Cobwebs Off An Old Supercar Design By Bruce McLaren Himself And Built A Period-Correct Tribute
Set to debut at Goodwood, the one-off resto build was created using old McLaren molds, and it took MSO over 3,000 hours to put it all together.
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Bizzarrini 5300 Aperta Lusso Is A 60-Year-Old Giugiaro Design Finally Brought To Life
This targa might look like it's from the '60s, but it's almost entirely new with a semi-monocoque bonded chassis and a single-piece carbon-fiber composite body.
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What's The Difference Between Honda's B-Series And D-Series Engines?
Much has been made of Honda's B- and D-Series VTEC engines over the years, but what are the key differences between the two engine families?
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How Ford's 1983 Probe IV Concept Hit A 0.152 Drag Coefficient For Max MPG
With a sci-fi body built in Italy and tested in Lockheed's wind tunnel, the 1983 Ford Probe IV's drag coefficient is still lower than any production car today.
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Unbearably Cute Fiat Topolino Sport (Probably) Has The World's Shortest Racing Stripes
This new special edition amps up the Topolino's already cute retro styling, but doesn't add any actual sportiness.
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11 Cars And Trucks That Kept Old Technology Going Past Its Expiration Date
While the auto industry is always chasing the next new thing, sometimes dependable design endures. Here are 11 cars and trucks that kept old-school tech alive.
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Watching Cars Get Assembled Helps Visualize How Spectacularly Complex They Are
Building cars is a five-step process, but that simple statement masks the intricate nature of actually putting one together. It's 40 hours of controlled chaos.
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The Number Of New Cars Painted A Boring Shade Of Grayscale Has Nearly Doubled Since 1996
I'm all about inclusivity, but all this gray pride is really making me question what type of country the U.S. is becoming.
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You Can Exhibit Famous BMW Art Cars On The New X5's Panoramic Vision Display, Because Why The Hell Not?
Sure, you can have BMW's fancy projected display show all sorts of relevant information, but you really want it to show a bunch of Art Car pictures instead.
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Chevrolet (1)
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How The Two-Door Chevy Tahoe Took The Blazer's Place
The Tahoe became a defining piece of GM’s full-size SUV strategy in the 1990s, shaping how Chevrolet structured its truck-based lineup.
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Convertibles (1)
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5 Pretty Darn Believable Theories Why Convertibles Have Nearly Disappeared In The U.S.
Convertibles used to be a symbol of luxury and adventure. Today, they account for less than 1% of new car sales, and we think we know why no one's buying them.
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Crashes and Safety (11)
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Following The 3-Second Buffer Driving Rule Could Save Your Life
Even for the most talented drivers, roads can be dangerous, but the three-second buffer is a simple safety suggestion that might just save your life.
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Car 'Kill Switches' Aren't Coming In 2027 (It's Far More Complicated Than That)
Despite what your uncle's frantic Facebook reshares might suggest, no, the government isn't going to remotely turn off your car next year.
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Vandalism Clause In Flock Camera Contract Causes Major Headache For Local Governments That Only Want To Track Everyone Everywhere At All Times
Guess who ends up paying the bill for sabotaged Flock cameras?
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Kia Recalls 462,869 Tellurides For Potential Fire Risk, Again
The first recall didn't properly address an issue with over 460,000 Kia Tellurides, so the automaker needs to bring the same SUVs back in for an all-new fix.
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NHTSA Is Sick Of Self-Driving Cars Getting In The Way Of Emergency Responders
Can we really rely on autonomous vehicle developers to do the right thing, in situations where every second counts?
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The 4 Top Causes Of Fatal Semi-Truck Crashes
Semi-trucks get involved in some harrowing collisions with other vehicles. But these crashes are caused by more than unsafe, uncaring drivers.
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Why Wearing Headphones While Driving Is Illegal In Some States
While driving with headphones is still completely legal in most U.S. states, several states have strict laws and guidelines around distracted driving.
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Tesla FSD Foiled By Sunglasses On Driver Asleep At The Wheel On Canadian Mountain Pass
Luckily this is not yet another story about a Tesla with its "Full Self-Driving" system turned on leading to a fatal crash.
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Cadillac Recalls Every Vistiq After Internal Investigation Spurred By Deadly Hyundai Palisade Power-Folding Seat Incident Reveals Similar Fault
So far, the automaker hasn't been able to cook up a final remedy, so until they do, dealers will disable the power-folding mechanism.
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Are You More Likely To Get Into A Car Accident In The City Or The Country?
Accidents are part of driving, but not every kind of drive is the same. So are you safer on the city streets, or in a more rural environment?
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That Top-Tier Safety Rating On Your 10-Year-Old Car Might Not Equal Modern Standards
Older cars might have received impressive safety scores when they were new, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're as safe as something new today.
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Crime (6)
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EV Theft Is Virtually Non-Existent Compared To Gas And Diesel-Powered Vehicles
Data shows that EVs are far less likely to be stolen than traditional gas or diesel vehicles. While there is no hard data as to why, there are several theories.
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EU Wants To Slow Down Fast Drivers Using Satellites In Orbit
Around the world, there's a continued push for speed-limiting devices in vehicles, and the EU could implement GPS-controlled limits as early as 2030.
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A Flock Camera Error Ended With An Auto Journalist Detained By Police Over A 'Stolen' Range Rover
Plymouth police told the couple that if they had been pulled over in Minneapolis, the cops "definitely would've come at you with guns drawn."
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A Bomb Exploded Inside LaGuardia Airport In 1975, Killing 11 People, And America Mostly Just Forgot About It
Over 50 years after it occurred, the bombing that rocked one of New York's largest airports remains an unsolved case.
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President Trump Pardons 9 More Diesel Tuners Convicted Of Violating The Clean Air Act
Most of these investigations and convictions took place, at least in part, during Trump's first or second term, not exclusively under Biden as Trump claims.
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Ford Fired Diabetic Electrician Over Stolen $1.95 Cookie Allegations
After over a decade at Ford's Louisville plant, the worker was fired for stealing a single cookie, but his bank transactions prove he paid for it.
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Culture (7)
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I Had A Weird Little Nissan For A Year And It Wasn't As Cool As I Had Hoped
With a unique design, a simple layout, and an affordable price, this Figaro seemed like an excellent summer runabout, but it didn't live up to expectations.
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What The '70s Oil Crisis Can Teach Us About Living Through Fuel Shortages
We may be facing another huge oil crisis, and looking at the consequences of the 1973 OPEC embargo under Nixon can teach us a lot on how to navigate it today.
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Watching Grown Men Throwing Cars Down A Hill For Studebaker's Arduous 1932 Vehicle Testing Is A Special Kind Of Delight
This safety video shared by the Studebaker National Museum is natural catnip to fervent watchers of such carnal metal demise.
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The Tallest Highways In America Aren't For The Faint Of Heart
The U.S. has some beautiful highways. However, If you're looking for a new road trip challenge, the tallest roads in the country should be on your bucket list.
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Here's What It Means If You See A Pink Road Sign
Officially designated by the MUTCD, fluorescent pink road signs are some of the rarest and most elusive signs on American roads. And that's a good thing.
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Porsche Dauer 962: How A Race Car, Turned Street Car, Turned Winning Le Mans Car Earned An Impossible Shot At Glory
Porsche's 962 prototype is likely one of the most recognized Porsche racing machines, outside of course, the 911.
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Dueling Popemobiles One Step Closer To Reality Thanks To Latest Catholic Schism
It's hard to imagine an Italian automaker defying the Vatican to build an Antipopemobile for the heretics.
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Entertainment (1)
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Aston Martin Designed Its Wildest SUV Just For Call Of Duty
Called the Dreadnought, this V12-powered military-spec SUV will only be drivable in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4."
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Events (1)
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Bonneville Speed Week Is Where Some Of The Weirdest And Rarest Records Are Set
Bonneville Speed Week is an iconic event known for some of the wildest records on land. Here are some of the most remarkable records set at Bonneville.
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EVs and Hybrids (9)
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Why The Slate Truck Switched Battery Types Before Going On Sale
With the Slate Truck set to go on sale soon, you might notice that the battery type is different from the one used in the prototype. Here's why.
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Here's How Much (Or Little) You Can Expect EV Batteries To Degrade During Ownership
Battery degradation in EVs is more complicated than we might like it to be, but it's not all bad news when it comes to battery life over the vehicle's lifespan.
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Sure, Slate Trucks Are Cheap, But What If You Just Keep Adding Options And Don't Stop?
The Slate Truck starts as one of America's cheapest EVs, but a few ambitious trips through the configurator can transform that bargain into something else.
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What EV Owners Need To Know About Electric Car Maintenance
You might think electric vehicles don't have as many maintenance requirements as gas-powered alternatives, but they actually have some important differences.
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What Does MPG-E Mean And How Is It Calculated?
While it does measure the efficiency of electric cars, the letter "e" in MPG-e has nothing to do with electricity. Here's what it really means.
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First Month Of EV Ownership: Here's Everything New EV Owners Need To Know
Buying and owning your first EV can be a bit intimidating at first, but if you're properly prepared for the experience, things will go a lot smoother.
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When Does Buying An EV Actually Start Saving You Money Over Gas?
As gas prices soar, then dip, you may be wondering if buying a new EV would save you money in the long run. The answer depends on this formula.
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Rivian's Little Electric Sports Car Prototype Probably Would Have Killed The Company
Before deciding to sell an electric truck, Rivian was working on a hybrid sports car. Then its founder had second thoughts about the project.
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The Slate Truck Could Still Fall Under $20,000 With These Little-Known Credits
The federal government has killed its $7,500 EV tax credit, but several states offer credits or rebates that could drop the Slate's cost below 20 grand.
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First Drive (1)
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2027 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Is An Upgraded Ultra-Luxury Sedan Thriving In An Ultra-SUV World
Though not a ground-up redesign, Maybach did a lot to keep the big S-Class relevant as its SUV (and sedan) competition continues to pound at the door.
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Ford (1)
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What's More American Than A Fox Body Mustang Painted Like A Flag Doing Burnouts
To celebrate the Fourth of July, here's a cheap, V8-powered Ford Mustang doing burnouts. Thanks for 250 years, America.
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Found For Sale (5)
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If A Jalopnik Reader Doesn't Buy This Incredible 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 Touring Wagon, We Might As Well Give Up On The Manual Transmission Forever
You deserve to own an Alpina wagon with cloth seats and a manual transmission. We all do.
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Never Buy Someone Else's Project, Unless It's A Manual-Swapped Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon With 500 HP
We might be willing to break all our own rules about which used cars to avoid, just to get a shot at owning this rare, manual-swapped AMG wagon.
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Lucid Offers $10,000 Off Gravity SUV And $7,500 Off Air Sedan If You're Willing To Take Last Year's Models Off Its Hands
Sadly, if you want an Air Sapphire, you'll still have to pay full price.
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This Bold Pink 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster Signed By Sydney Sweeney Can Be Yours If You're Short Enough
This is quite possibly the pinkest BMW roadster; a color you will certainly not find anywhere else.
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You Need This Mid-Engine Renault Clio V6 That's Already Been Imported, Not A 401(k)
It's only $92,000, which you can definitely afford.
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This Is How Much A 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
GMC moved a quarter million Sierras in 2021, and their values are still holding strong compared to rivals like the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado.
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Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans (1)
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9 Vintage Vans That Secretly Want To Be Cartoon Stars
A few vintage vans had designs that made them seem cute or quirky. You could say that these particular models would fit perfectly as cartoon characters.
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Honda (1)
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The 'Coolest Thing Made In Alabama' Is Officially A Honda Odyssey Race Car
Making a minivan into a race car probably isn't the first choice for most enthusiasts, but that doesn't stop this track-ready Honda from being the coolest.
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Dynasty, Grandeur, Equus — The Cars That Paved The Way For Hyundai's Genesis
The Genesis brand makes some popular luxury cars today, but it might not have achieved its success if it weren't for preceding Hyundai models.
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Here's How Much A 2021 Hyundai Palisade Has Depreciated In Five Years
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has a 291-hp V6 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and seating for up to eight passengers. How well has it held its value?
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Jalopnik Explains (50)
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Is There A Rule Against Listing A Car On Multiple Auction Sites At Once?
Car sellers may want to list vehicles across multiple sites, but auction platforms and marketplaces have different rules for exclusivity and cross-posting.
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Why Construction Zone Signs Are Orange While Every Other Warning Sign Stays Yellow
We all know that yellow signs are for traffic warnings, but there's a good reason why construction signs have their own, even more vibrant orange hue.
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Why Are Michelin Pilot Sport Tires So Popular?
Michelin Pilot Sport tires are some of the post popular on the market. Here's what makes this particular line of Michelin rubber so attractive to drivers.
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9 Cars Named For Ocean Creatures
While the animal kingdom has inspired countless great car names, cars named after ocean creatures are far less common. Here are five of our top picks.
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Deep Cycle Vs Starter Battery: What's The Difference?
Choosing the wrong battery for your vehicle can lead to poor performance and early failure, and the difference comes down to how each one delivers power.
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Drive-Thru Bans Are Increasing, But Then, So Are Drive-Thrus Themselves
Several cities have dropped the ban hammer on drive-thrus, but thousands of new ones continue to pop up every year, earning chains like Chipotle record profits.
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Signs You Have A Faulty Wheel Speed Sensor (And What To Do About It)
Your car's wheel speed sensors are integral for various vehicle features and safety systems. Here's what to do if one goes bad and some of the signs to monitor.
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Where The '85th Percentile Rule' For Speed Limits Falls Short
The formula behind many U.S. speed limits has guided traffic engineers for decades, yet growing evidence suggests it misses key safety risks.
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The Top Speed Average Tires Can Handle May Not Be As High As You Think
Modern tires come with a speed rating, which dictates how fast you can safely travel. But on your family car, that number might not be as high as you expect.
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These Three Cars Had Options That Were Just Other Vehicles
We all know some car makers like to go a bit wild with the optional extras, but these manufacturers simply put completely different vehicles on the tick list.
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Why Do Some Semi-Trucks Have An Axle Lifted Off The Ground?
Not every set of wheels you see on a semi truck is making contact with the ground, and there are several important reasons why these lifted axles exist.
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3 Signs The Synchronizers In Your Manual Transmission Are Failing
The feel of your manual transmission says a lot about its health, and certain shifting problems can reveal when synchronizers are wearing out.
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All Wankel Engines Are Rotaries, But Not All Rotaries Are Wankels
The Wankel engine powered the Mazda RX-7 to fame, but other pistonless rotary designs reveal why the category is broader than many enthusiasts realize.
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How Bridgestone Tires Got Its Name From A Japanese Founder's Surname Flip
To many enthusiasts' ears, Bridgestone sounds as American as Goodyear or apple pie, but this tire brand's name is actually 100% Japanese.
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Why 2 Million Tires Ended Up On The Ocean Floor Near Florida In The '70s
It sounds bonkers when you say it out loud, but dumping 2 million old tires in the ocean sounded like a brilliant idea to a team of scientists in the '70s.
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The Pros And Cons Of Making The Switch To Plastic Ramps From Your Metal Ones
Plastic car ramps seem to be everywhere, but whether they're the right choice for you mainly comes down to your expectations and what you use them for.
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What's The Difference Between Tapered And Gasket Seat Spark Plugs?
The difference between tapered and gasket seat spark plugs comes down to how they seal an engine, and using the wrong type can cause major damage.
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Aftermarket 360-Degree Car Cameras Are Cool, But They Don't Come Cheap
Upgrade your ride with seamless panoramic visibility. Explore how 360\degree cameras work, how they eliminate blind spots, and the costs associated with them.
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Is It Legal To Buy A Retired Cop Car With Police Graphics? That Depends Where You Drive
Driving a marked police car – even one that's retired and without a siren – can get you in a heap of trouble. But how does the law treat simply buying one?
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When Your Road Trip Is Mostly Long Highways, Drowsiness Is Your Biggest Enemy
Monotonous highways can easily trigger highway hypnosis. Learn how to spot the signs of driver fatigue and keep yourself sharp on extended drives.
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Can You Add Android Auto Without Having To Switch To A New Head Unit?
If your car doesn't feature Android Auto, buying a new head unit is not your only option. There's a quicker and cheaper alternative that looks almost as good.
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How Long Are Direct TPMS Sensors Meant To Last (And Can You Replace Them Yourself)?
Is a persistent dashboard warning light signaling the end of your TPMS sensor's lifespan? Discover how long they last and if a DIY replacement is possible.
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Signs Your Torque Converter Is About To Quit
A bad torque converter could be problematic for your car, but how can you tell whether your torque converter is healthy or on its way out?
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Here's How Much The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Has Depreciated In 5 Years
Thinking about buying a used 2021 Jeep Gladiator? Its five-year depreciation tells an interesting story, especially once you compare it with its closest rivals.
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How To Fix A Sagging Headliner Without Ripping It Out Or Paying A Shop
Detaching headliners is a way more common problem than you may think, and owners have found several effective and not-so-effective solutions over the years.
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The Move Over Rule Exists In All 50 States And 1/3 Of Drivers Still Ignore It
Move over laws require drivers to switch lanes to avoid driving next to emergency vehicles. Ignoring them can carry fines of up to $10,000 and even prison time.
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These Are The 13 States Where Blue Laws Still Ban Car Sales On Sunday
So-called 'blue laws' ban dealers in certain states from selling cars -- or other goods -- on a Sunday, but which 13 U.S. states still enforce such rules?
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Here's How Much The Gap Between U.S. Income And Car Prices Has Increased In 55 Years
New car prices have changed dramatically over the decades, but the real story behind affordability involves more than just inflation and income.
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These States Have Rules In Place That Let You Rescue Dogs From Hot Cars
Rescuing a dog trapped in a hot car seems like common sense, but every American state has strict rules around who can do it and the steps they need to follow.
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The 5th-Gen Lexus RX 350 Is Revered As Reliable, But It's Not Perfect
The fifth-generation Lexus RX 350 has earned widespread praise for reliability, but ownership data reveals a few important caveats buyers should know.
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Here Are The Signs Of A Bad Fuel Pump
Fuel pumps are designed to last hundreds of thousands of miles, but if they start to fail, replacing them is usually the only real solution.
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Can You Legally Buy Retired Road Signs, And How Can You Use Them?
Your garage walls deserve better than a stolen stop sign from college. Learn how to legally buy retired road markers without getting a free ride in a cruiser.
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When Do The Differences Between 1-,2-, And 3-Row Radiators Really Matter?
Is bigger always better when it comes to radiators? Not necessarily. There’s a lot to consider before you set out to have that 3-row radiator installed.
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Why Having A Digital ID Won't Make Your Physical Copy Obsolete
Digital IDs are expanding across states, and their rise raises questions about whether physical licenses still serve a role in real-world verification.
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How To Choose A Bicycle Rack For Your Car Or Truck
The three main bike rack types include roof, hitch, and trunk racks, and choosing the right one depends on your vehicle, bike count, and budget.
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Why The NHRA No Longer Bans Challenger Demons, But Can Still Ban Demon 170s
A recent NHRA update changed the landscape for high-performance models, including Challenger Demons, but not all outcomes line up the way you’d expect.
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Wisconsin's Milwaukee Mile Is The World's Oldest Operating Motor Speedway
One of America’s most historic racing venues has shifted through eras of sports and entertainment while continuing to host major motorsports events.
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What's The Fastest Way To Repair A Flat Tire?
Not all roadside tire fixes are permanent, and some take longer than others. But keep these tips in mind, and a flat tire will never ruin your day again.
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The History Of Wisconsin's Most Recognized Corvette Sponsorship
A special bridge at one of America's favorite race tracks has become synonymous with the Corvette nameplate, and it's now celebrating 70 years of history.
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5 Signs Your Fuel Pressure Regulator Is Bad
The fuel pressure regulator is a vital automotive component for most cars. If it goes bad, it can cause a lot of issues, including these unsettling problems.
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How To Fix Windshield Washer Nozzles That Dribble, Sputter, Or Quit Spraying Entirely
From a broken pump to debris in the nozzle, discover why your windshield washer jets aren't spraying properly and how to safely clear the system.
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Long Distance Road Trip Rules Are Way Different (And More Serious) In An EV
EVs may be great highway companions, but without some meticulous planning and preparation, taking a longer road trip in one can quickly turn into a nightmare.
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What's The Difference Between Hydroboost And Vacuum Brake Boosters?
Two brake assist systems do the same job in very different ways, and the power source behind each one changes feel, reliability, and application.
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How To Fix A Garage Door Sensor Yourself
If your garage door is having trouble opening or closing, it could be due to a sensor issues. Luckily, you can easily fix most sensor issues on your own.
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In This Era Of Global Manufacturing, Which Semi Trucks Are Still Made In America?
While many iconic American semi truck brands are now under foreign ownership, a surprising number of them are still built here, on American soil.
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What Mechanics Have To Do To Service Sealed Transmissions
"Sealed" doesn't mean maintenance-free. Here is a look at how mechanics safely service sealed transmissions without a dipstick.
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Why You Don't Want To Use Car Tires On A Trailer
Tires that appear nearly identical can behave very differently once they're mounted, thanks to engineering differences most drivers never notice.
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What It Actually Means When A Car Has A Low Drag Coefficient
A car's drag coefficient affects how much power it's exerting and how fast it's going. But the actual science behind it is a bit more complicated.
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The Pros And Cons Of Making The Switch To A Lithium Starter Battery
Lithium and standard lead-acid car batteries both have their pros and cons, and for some owners, switching to the former has serious utility.
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Are Brake Light And Tail Light Bulbs Interchangeable?
Cars use various types of lightbulbs to illuminate external and internal lights. Here's how to know whether your brake and taillight bulbs are interchangeable.
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Jalopnik Investigates (13)
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Here's How Much The 2021 Mazda 6 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
If you splashed out on a 2021 Mazda 6 sedan when it was new, how much would it be worth now? And does that make it a bargain on the used market?
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Are There New Non-Turbocharged Diesel Cars Or Trucks Available Anymore?
Naturally aspirated diesel cars are practically extinct in today's market, reserved for special markets and almost impossible to buy in America.
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Here's How Much A 2022 Polestar 2 Has Depreciated In 4 Years
With premium build quality and solid warranty coverage, the Polestar 2 offers a compelling argument against going Tesla, but does its depreciation support it?
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When You Get An Overnight Test Drive From The Dealership, Read The Rules Carefully
Many dealers offer extended test drives that last up to 96 hours, but they come with strict rules, mileage and speed caps, and sometimes even security deposits.
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How Many Sherman Tanks Were Built (And Why They're So Rare Today)
Only a tiny fraction of the massively popular M4 Sherman tanks built for WWII exist today, and the reason why is just as frustrating as the number itself.
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Can You Request That A Speed Limit Be Changed?
Tired of cars speeding through your neighborhood? Learn about when you can request a change and prompt a speed study.
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Which New Non-Hybrid Cars Can Exceed 40 MPG?
Want maximum highway fuel economy without an electric motor? Check out the new non-hybrid cars that easily exceed 40 MPG.
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Can Flock Cameras Tell How Fast You're Driving?
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Here's How Much A 2021 Bentley Bentayga V8 Has Depreciated In 5 Years
Bentley's 542-hp twin-turbo V8 luxury SUV debuted with a starting price of $177,000 in 2021. Here's what it's worth after five years of depreciation.
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Do Variable Speed Limit Signs Improve Safety?
Examine the data behind dynamic speed zones. Learn what safety studies show regarding their effectiveness, limitations, and real-world impact on drivers.
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Here's How Much A 2022 Lucid Air Has Depreciated In Four Years
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Why MPG Testing Changed After 2020: The Fuel Sulfur Standard Nobody Talks About
By 2020, the EPA revamped its emissions and fuel economy testing by using gasoline with reduced sulfur and 10% ethanol, but this also changed the MPG results.
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Buc-ee's has become notorious for its oversized mega travel centers, but drivers in the know can also find its earlier, smaller locations all across Texas.
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Motorcycles (7)
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Harley-Davidson's New 'Stripped-Down' Deadwood Is An $18,000 Tourer With No Bags
It's pretty, but who's it for?
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9 Of The Quickest Street Legal Motorcycles Ranked By 0-60
To be both street legal and have a 0-60 time south of 3.0 seconds is the stuff of legend. Yet that's the territory each of these motorcycles treads.
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500-HP Viper-V10-Powered Motorcycle Is Up For Sale If You Dare
Making such a massive engine work on two wheels is a big undertaking, but builder Allen Millyard is no newbie when it comes to building incredible bikes.
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6 Harley-Davidsons With The Worst Reputations For Reliability
Harley-Davidson is an iconic motorcycle manufacturer. However, not all bikes are winners. These are some of the Harleys with the worst reliability reputations.
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Unlike cars, motorcycle brakes aren't modulated with a single pedal. They require combining the hand- and foot-lever brakes together, with a specific balance.
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The History Of Harley-Davidson's V-Twin (And All The Nicknames, Too)
The V-twin is a core element of the Harley-Davidson story. Here's the history behind Harley's most important V-twin engines and their memorable nicknames.
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Vespa Spent Its First Decade Trying Its Hand At Racing Which Resulted In Some Weird-Ass Models And Record-Making Runs
You don't think of a Vespa competing on a race track like its Italian counterparts, Ducati and Ferrari, but the scooter did have a stint of tearing up rubber.
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News (45)
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Yay, The Morgan Supersport Is Coming To America! Boo, We Only Get The Four-Cylinder Engine
Morgan can only sell a maximum of 325 Supersports per year, hence the decision to not invest in B58 homologation.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Gets Less Expensive And Easier To Drift For 2026, But Where's The Ioniq 6 N Hyundai WHERE IS IT?!?
The Ioniq 5 N's price has been cut by $6,300, bringing the MSRP down to $59,900, and now it has an NACS port.
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Aston Martin Should Buy Lucid
Do I think the chances of this happening are high? Not at all. But come on, tell me it doesn't make more sense than it should.
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The Nissan Altima Is Finally Dead, You Can Exhale Now
After 34 years of terrorizing America's roads with Big Altima Energy, Nissan is dropping the midsize sedan from its lineup.
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The Replacement For The Replacement Of The Original A/C Refrigerant In Cars May Itself Need A Replacement
When R-12 and R-134 were phased out, R-1234yf was supposed to solve the environmental problems its predecessors caused, but that may not be what happened.
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Lucid Motors Definitely Isn't Trying To Decide Between Bankruptcy Or A Buyout, Despite The Rumors And Reports
The EV startup has hired restructuring advisors AlixPartners to "improve operations," and apparently nothing else.
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House Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent Could Be Good For Your Sleep And Potentially Preventing Fatal Crashes
IIHS research in 2025 found fatal crashes had increased by as much as 12% in the five weeks following the spring forward change, where individuals lose an hour.
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ICE Told To Suspend Traffic Stops Following Latest Fatal Shootings
This guidance is for agents in the Enforcement and Removal Operations branch tasked with ripping people out of their communities, arresting and deporting them.
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Audi Explodes In New Jersey, And Every Potential Explanation Just Raises More Questions
The car's owner was able to walk away, but there's almost nothing identifiable left from the Audi that was destroyed in the early morning hours.
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Air Force Engineer Took Down 13 Flock Cameras Because They're A "Violation Of His And Others' Fourth Amendment Rights"
People don't seem to like the way a private company, Flock Safety, has established a surveillance network of over 80,000 cameras that law enforcement can use.
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Tire Particles Linked Directly To Alzheimer's Disease, But I Can't Remember Whether That's Bad Or Not
Whether it's building separate bike lanes, improving public transportation, or increasing density in downtown areas, we have lots of options to reduce tire use.
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Jetta, Taycan And Gas-Powered 718 Replacement Are Among 10 Cars That Could All Be Killed To Save Volkswagen
The Volkswagen Group we're going to see in the 2030s will look far different than the one we've got today.
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NYC Congestion Pricing Cut EMS Response Times By Over A Minute As It's Wild Success Continues
The goal was achieved with a 21 percent reduction in passenger vehicle traffic. Benefits like faster ambulance response times are pleasant side effects.
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The U.S. Government Still Has No Idea Who's Making Deadly Aftermarket Airbags
These particular inflators, possibly manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd., or DTN, throw shrapnel when deployed on impact.
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Illinois Decides Old People Don't Actually Need Mandatory Driving Tests To Renew Their Licenses Anymore
Age requirements for re-taking driving tests have now gone up in Illinois, going from drivers aged 79 and older, to drivers aged 86 and older.
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1,580-HP Denza Z Supercar Can Charge In Under 10 Minutes And Is Cheaper Than A Porsche 911 GTS
This four-seat supercar from BYD's luxury brand can hit 62 mph in under two seconds and reach a top speed of 217 mph.
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Oil Surplus Forecast For 2027 Threatened By Trump's Continued War With Iran
Goodbye oil surplus.
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Ferrari Says It 'Didn't Expect' The Level Of Hate The $640,000 Luce EV Got
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who really, really likes the Ferrari Luce.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's 7-Month Anti-Porn Road Trip Reality Show Is Still Nowhere To Be Found
Did corporate sponsors such as Boeing, Shell, Toyota, Royal Caribbean, United Airlines, and Lyft waste their money on a show that will never see daylight?
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Red Bull Racing Put The Finishing Touches On Its $6 Million RB17 Hypercar For Goodwood Debut
The 1,267-horsepower track-day monster will be running up the hill all weekend, with Adrian Newey and some of Red Bull's drivers behind the wheel.
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Trump's Ambassador To Canada Is Right (And Very Wrong) About The Gordie Howe Bridge
A recent economic survey said that if the bridge didn't open up on time back on June 12, that it would cost Americans about a million dollars a day.
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671-HP Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV Has Three Axial-Flux Motors And Simulated Shifts, Just Like The New GT 4-Door
Sadly we won't be getting the electric CLA45 in the U.S., but its wild powertrain could be brought over in the upcoming GLA.
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Wealthy Transportation Secretary Pushes Glorified Golf Cart Built For Country Clubs And Gated Communities As The Solution To U.S. Affordability Crisis
The Fiat Topolino is a tiny Low-Speed Vehicle that makes a 500e look like a Chevrolet Suburban in comparison.
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Adorable Fiat Topolino Launches In U.S. For $14,985 So You Can Stunt On All Your Suburban Neighbors
With an 8-hp motor and a small battery pack, the Topolino has 46 miles of range and a 19-mph top speed, but that can be increased to a street-legal 25 mph.
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Ruf Is Betting Everything On A New 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo Flat-Eight
The boxer-8 engine is debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a CTR3-based prototype called Erprober, and it'll be paired with a six-speed manual.
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McLaren 788HS Is Allegedly The Best And Final Iteration Of This V8 Supercar
Only the third McLaren to wear the High Sport moniker, the 788HS gets more power, more downforce and a unique chassis setup.
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I Think Donald Trump Is Giving Actual Communism A Try With Government Run 'Freedom Fuel' Gas Stations
President Trump's support, slightly lower prices, patriotic signage and — most importantly — communistic principles; what's not to love about Freedom Fuel?
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Ram's Solid 2026 Could Break Stellantis' Seven-Year Self-Inflicted Bad Luck Streak
Plus GM's Chinese sales are in free fall, Washington state car dealers are suing Scout's direct sales model and Honda is recalling over 325,000 Odysseys.
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Almost A Quarter Of New Car Buyers Got 7-Year Loans Last Quarter
Wage stagnation has reached a truly dire point, with research showing that nearly half of U.S. households don't earn enough to meet basic needs.
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Cop Uses License Plate Reader Data To Stalk 'Shiny Thing' Also Known As A Human Being
Roman's transgressions began with what most women have learned instinctively to shrug off — a bunch of cat calling and whistling.
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The SGT Automobili 55-SGT Looks Like An Awesome '90s DTM Race Car But Hides The Alfa Romeo Giulia Underneath
You can tell it started life as a Quadrifoglio when you pop the hood.
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Drivers Are Switching To Regular Gas As Premium Prices Remain High, Manufacturer Recommendations Be Damned
As it stands, the average price of a regular gallon of gas is $3.79, the average price of mid-grade is $4.29 and the average price of premium is $4.67.
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Bust-Out Fraud Can Get Anyone With Great Credit A New Car Collection In Less Than Thirty Days, For Now
Point Predictive revealed the rate of these schemes occurring have gone up 83 percent in the last five years.
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Tesla Model Y L Arrives Stateside For Parents Who Want To Spend $63,630 Slamming Their Kids' Heads Into Tempered Glass
It's also over $12,000 more expensive than its Chinese counterpart for...reasons.
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The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale's Stick-Shift Might Not Be 'Real' But You've Gotta Stop Freaking Out About It
In essence, it was either going to be this "fake" manual, or no manual at all, and I personally believe in the lesser of two evils. Do you not?
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Bentley's New Electric SUV Is Named After Beautiful Spanish Mountains, But I Just Think Of A Pokémon
The new model is named after the El Torcal de Antequera natural park in Andalusia, Spain, but, to me the name Torcal just makes me think of a Pokémon.
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Driving A Manual Doesn't Just Make You Cool, It Makes Your Brain Healthy Too
The mental process of choosing the correct gear, plus the physical process of operating the clutch, gas, and shifter, engages the prefrontal cortex.
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Alpine Just Built Its Last A110 (Until The New One Is Revealed Next Week)
The potentially U.S.-bound next-generation A110 will be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with an electric powertrain, and a gas one might come later.
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The McMurtry Spéirling Is A 1000-HP Electric Batmobile That Can Be Driven Upside Down And You Can Now Buy One For Just $1.3 Million
The production version of the record-setting car will have larger exterior dimensions and a larger battery to go along with the seven-figure price tag.
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Get $25,000 Off A New Polestar 4 If You Don't Mind The Whole 'Banned In The U.S.' Thing
Head over to Polestar dot com, and you'll be greeted with the offer of $25,000 off the cash purchase of a new Polestar 4.
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Trump Claims 'Right To Repair' Victory That Really Just Tries To Defang CARB
Will the EPA make regulations more restrictive than they are now, or will it regulate CARB's standards out of existence? Only time will tell.
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2027 Kia Niro Hybrid Refresh Looks Like An Improvement, But Drops EV And PHEV Models
Aside from some styling tweaks and a handful of new tech items, the facelifted Kia Niro stays the course, and that's fine — we'll miss the EV and PHEV, though.
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2027 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante PHEV Gets 800 HP, Comfier Suspension And A Rally Mode
Like its non-hybrid predecessor, the plug-in Urus SE Performante is all about sharper handling, more aggressive styling and even louder exhaust.
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Iran Declares Itself Ticketmaster Of Oil, Will Drop Tolls To Transit Strait Of Hormuz In Favor Of Undisclosed 'Fees'
Voluntary fees" may sound, at best, like the beginning of one of those books about mice that want cookies.
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New Four-Seat Fiat Multiplina Will Be The Cutest Way For Unlicensed Teens To Get Around
Just look at its smile!
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Nice Price or No Dice (12)
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At $18,000, Is This 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet A Big (Four) Deal?
Does relative rarity make this 968 more appealing, or just more of a potential headache?
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At $21,500, Is This 1977 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 Pickup A Show-Worthy Steal?
It's in great shape with low miles on the clock, but this GMC truck is pretty plain. Is it worth the $21,500 asking price?
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At $7,500, Is This 2004 Chrysler Sebring GTC On Track For A Quick Sale?
Ignore the rental car reputation: this particular Sebring convertible has a surprise inside.
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At $6,900, Is This 2004 Audi TT 3.2 A Bauhaus Bargain?
The 2004 Audi TT 3.2 we're going to discuss today might be considered a future classic owing to its form-over-function design and desirable drivetrain.
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At $65,000, Would You Spoil Yourself With This 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler?
The Mercury Cyclone had a limited run, but there were some special versions of the short-lived muscle car, including this Spoiler with a $65k asking price.
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At $16,000, Would This 2004 Volvo V70R Be A Ball To Own?
With a stack of spare parts and one of the most thorough lists of modifications and maintenance you've ever seen, does this Volvo justify its $16k asking price?
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At $10,800, Is This 2003 Mazda Miata 'Shinsen' A Fresh Deal?
With lots of maintenance history and a special somewhat-limited-edition package as a part of the deal, this Miata is appealing. But at what price?
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At $5,700, Is This 'Meticulously Maintained' 2005 BMW X3 A Banner Bargain?
It has over 250,000 miles on the odometer, but this X3 also has a rare six-speed manual. Does that make it desirable enough to justify a $5,700 price tag?
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At $5,000, Could This Project 1999 Porsche Boxster Boxster Get You To Roll Up Your Sleeves?
Is that cheap enough to roll the dice despite the issues and high miles? Or would it be more prudent to give this Porsche a pass?
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At $14,900, Would You Nickname This 1976 Saab 99 GL 'Björn Of Jets'?
After 42 years of ownership, the seller is parting ways with this classic two-door Saab, but is it worth the price?
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At $28,500, Is This 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4X4 A Tall Order?
Very few flaws and relatively low miles make this truck appealing, but the price may have you reconsidering whether this 2002 Dodge Ram is worth the money.
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At $7,000, Would Buying This 1976 Triumph TR7 Be A Victory?
The TR7 has always been the red-headed stepchild of the Triumph family.
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Nostalgia You Can Taste (10)
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The Chrysler Airflow Was A Flop In The '30s Despite Its Innovative Design
Radical aerodynamics and advanced construction couldn’t save the Chrysler Airflow, as rushed production and the Great Depression sealed its fate.
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How Rock's Most Volatile Drummer Showed Everyone Range Rovers Are Fantastic Off-Roaders
He played with a brilliant band that recorded four albums in two years, then dissolved. He made more music, then a project that took his Range Rover to Africa.
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Yugos Once Sold In The Hundreds Of Thousands, Now They Have Nearly Disappeared
Malcolm Bricklin introduced the Yugo to American drivers with high hopes, and the cars' low price was eye-catching. But their success was short-lived.
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Here's How A French Rally Driver Won The First Paris-Dakar In A Range Rover
There were 13 Range Rovers among the 182 vehicles trying to cover the 6,200 miles of the first Paris-Dakar Rally. But only one could be the four-wheeled winner.
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Wisconsin-Built Neo-Classic Excalibur Was A Genuine American Supercar
Styled around the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK, with proportions lowered and widened to fit the Studebaker Lark chassis, the Excalibur really got people talking.
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How The Fastest Fish In The Ocean Inspired The McLaren P1's Design
It's not every fish in the sea that can go 68 mph. This one helped the designer of McLaren's P1 hypercar solve a vexing problem of air turbulence.
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500 HP: Good Enough For A Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Good Enough For A Sherman Tank
It turns out 500 horsepower was a key weapon in WWII decades before it became a track standard. Explore the engineering link between the tank and the Mustang.
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The DIN Standard For Car Stereos May Be Obsolete, But It Was Better And I Can Prove It
Once upon a time, an institute in Germany prevailed upon automakers to standardize something crucial about car stereos. Since that era ended, it's been chaos.
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1920s Road Trip Rules Were A Bit More Serious Than They Are Now
Modern road trips are fun and games compared to the 1920s, when they required serious survival skills, maintenance know-how, and careful planning.
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Why Those Fuzzy-Dice Hanging From The Review Mirror Have Nearly Disappeared
They were the ultimate symbol of cool, but rearview mirror fuzzy dice are a dying breed. Uncover the history and decline of this classic car trend.
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Here's Some Stuff You Can Tow With A Slate Truck (And Some You Probably Shouldn't Try)
Wondering how much weight a Slate truck can handle? We break down the limits of the Slate's hauling capabilities, including what's safe and what’s not.
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Planelopnik (8)
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The Blue Angels' Too-Low Beach Flyover Was Dangerous As Hell And Shouldn't Have Happened, But The Video Still Kicks Ass
In addition to likely violating FAA safety standards and putting civilians in danger, the Navy probably didn't give the pilot permission to fly that low.
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These Are 5 Of The Fastest Military Aircraft Ever Built
When standard physics said it couldn't be done, these designers rewrote the rules. Step inside the absolute limits of supersonic aerospace engineering.
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New United Airlines Trial Allows Passengers To Drop Off Their Checked Bags The Night Before Flights
One airline is exploring ways to make the line to its check-in counter move more efficiently.
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Here's Everything We Know About The Crash China Doesn't Want You To Know About
In the long term, don't be surprised if we never get a full, official accounting of what happened.
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Trump's Fancy New Plane Is Too Big A Target To Fly On
Air Force One is arguably the most recognizable aircraft in the world.
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Firework Hits Delta Flight As It's Landing Because That's How America Celebrates The 4th Of July
The pilots were able to land the plane without any issues, but the Federal Aviation Administration still plans to investigate the incident.
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FAA Wants To Legalize Supersonic Flight If Sonic Booms Stay Quiet Enough
What the FAA is saying now is, hey, the speed of the plane isn't the problem; the sonic boom's power is. So why not regulate the latter instead of the former?
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Heroic Final Flight Of The Skydweller Drone Lasted Eight Days Through A Storm And Still Nearly Made It Home
In all, the Skydweller flew for 192 hours and 14 minutes. Alas, the storm won in the end, and the noble flyer now resides at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.
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QOTD (29)
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This Is What Your Cars Would Say About You If They Could Speak
Some are begging for further adventures, some are just grateful for regular maintenance and still others are crying out for a good cleaning.
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Which One Of Our Automotive Enemies Should Be Vanquished Next?
With the Nissan Altima finally almost dead, what car should we turn our energy to?
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These Are Your Most Frustrating Parking Lot Experiences
We've got tales of overcrowded dirt lots, confusing parking garage parking and, as usual, scofflaws who can't be bothered to follow the clearly marked rules.
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These Are The Underrated Car Movies We Should Be Watching
We asked for your hidden gems, and you didn't disappoint.
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These Cars Have The Most Annoying Drivers, According To Our Readers
Some folks do a better job of being annoying than others, and for one reason or another, they tend to gravitate to specific types of cars.
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If Your Car Could Speak, What Would It Say About You?
Wait, if cars could actually talk, would they have their automaker's accent or the accent local to where they were built?
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This Is Why You Still Love Your Car
It doesn't have to be rare or expensive to be worthy of love.
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These Are The Car Designs Our Readers Once Hated But Now Love
Our readers offered up a long list of cars that have grown on them over the years.
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What's Your Most Frustrating Parking Lot Experience?
A nightmare not just limited to Trader Joe's lots.
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What Underrated Car Movies Should We Be Watching?
For the purpose of this week's question I recommend the "McLaren" documentary.
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Why Do You Still Love Your Car?
I think it depends on your personality and your connection with cars in the first place, right?
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These Car Design Details Really Annoy Our Readers
Shockingly, almost no one said split headlights.
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What Car Has The Most Annoying Drivers?
Annoying can be how they act while they're actually driving the car or how they act when they're just existing in society outside the car.
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These Are The Race Car Drivers Our Readers Would Actually Be Friends With
We actually got some good variety in these answers, not just across racing series but age, as well.
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What Car Design Did You Once Hate But Now Love?
It's okay to change your mind every now and again.
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These Are Your 'Mad Max' Apocalypse Rides
Plenty of you noted that gasoline really doesn't last that long, and alternative fuels are likely a more reliable way to power.
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What's One Car Design Detail That Really Annoys You?
With so much of a focus on design, I'm always noticing little details that I either really love, or really can't stand. Today, I want to talk about the latter.
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These Are The Cars You Are Sick Of Seeing On The Road
Every time you get behind the wheel is the start of a new adventure, you just know it can be ruined by accidentally casting your gaze on a vile-looking vehicle.
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Selling These Cars Made Our Readers Feel The Most Free
Even if it started as a great car, sometimes you end up feeling trapped, and the only way forward is to make it someone else's problem.
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Which Race Car Driver Would You Actually Want To Be Friends With?
You can pick a retired driver, but leave the dead in the ground. Reanimating corpses gets weird fast and there are far more ways that could go wrong than right.
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What's Your 'Mad Max' Apocalypse Ride?
When the 9-5 jobs end and society is reduced to automotive nomads killing each other over fuel, water, and dog food, what are you going to drive?
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What Cars Are You Sick Of Seeing On The Road?
You might say some uncouth things about said monstrosity when encountered on the road
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This Is The Closest Our Readers Have Come To Torture Testing Their Cars
Oftentimes, the line between "wow this is such a fun road" and "uh-oh" can be thinner than we think.
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When Have You Felt Most Free In A Car?
These days, car ownership can feel like the furthest thing from free.
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These Cars Are More Than Ready For A New Generation
Never be the last person to leave the party.
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Which Car Made You Feel The Most Free After You Finally Sold It?
We want to know about the cars that changed your life for the better the moment they were gone. After all, they can't all be winners.
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These Land Yachts Are The Best Ever Sold In The U.S., According To Our Readers
If you care about focus and purpose, it's hard to beat a good, old-fashioned land yacht.
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What's The Closest You've Come To Torture Testing Your Car?
Modern cars are all put through a barrage of durability testing prior to reaching dealer lots, all to make sure it'll stay safe and reliable in your hands.
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Racing (10)
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Gabriel Bortoleto Says Other F1 Drivers Should Turn The Page On New Rules Complaints
Fans should always take drivers' complaints about the technical regulations with a grain of salt.
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World Endurance Championship Moving Season Finale Out Of Gulf As There's No End In Sight To U.S. War With Iran
Formula One is stuck in a similar scheduling dilemma with its world championship.
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MotoGP Legend Valentino Rossi Wants To Be The Next Star Nürburgring 24 Debutant
Having already expanded his racing career beyond the limits of MotoGP, Valentino Rossi is looking to go even further and race at the Nürburgring.
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5 Formula 1 Drivers To Get Race Bans (And What They Did)
While extremely rare, race bans have sidelined many Formula 1 stars over the years, usually due to reckless driving, causing crashes, or ignoring penalties.
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12 The World's Most Prestigious Motorsport Events Every Gearhead Should Know About
Motor racing is a glamorous sport, full of legendary personalities and, indeed, iconic race tracks. Here are some of the most prestigious venues in the sport.
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F1's Macarena Wings Under FIA Scrutiny After Verstappen's High-Speed Crashes
The alleged danger may stem from the key difference between the Ferrari and Red Bull macarena designs.
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This Was The Fastest Recorded Speed On A Public Road For Almost 80 Years
Powered by a massive twin-supercharged V12 engine, the specialized version of the Mercedes W125 was able to crack 260 mph way back in the 1930s.
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Ferrari Gets Another F1 Win Due To A Kimi Antonelli Mechanical Failure
Compounding his mechanical failure in Barcelona, the teenage Italian's points lead is melting in front of his eyes through no fault of his own.
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To Visualize How Dangerous Racing Used To Be, Here's The Oldest Racing Accident On Film
Crashes in auto racing used to be a lot more dangerous. To understand how far we've come, check out this video of the first ever racing crash caught on camera.
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New York Closed Its 1940 World's Fair With A Grand Prix, Back When Fairs Were Great
The Grand Prix at the World's Fair was held on a short three-quarter-mile circuit on the fairground's public roads.
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Spacelopnik (5)
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After Nearly 50 Years In The Depths Of Space, Voyager 1 Still Sends Messages That Take 23 Hours To Reach Earth
Even crippled, even without power, even without applause from the beings who first made it, Voyager 1 may yet make itself the Earth's finest achievement.
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Why NASA Is Going With Fuel Cells Instead Of Batteries For Energy Storage On The Moon
NASA's planned fuel cell may be large, but it should still be cheaper to launch than a traditional battery.
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China Successfully Lands Space Rocket For First Time, Matching SpaceX And Blue Origin
While America may lead the space race in both total annual launches and Moon missions, the Middle Kingdom just narrowed the gap considerably.
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Ever have one of those days when you're invaded by strange metallic objects from beyond our planet?
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NASA's Backup Mars Rover May Get Its Chance To Shine (On The Moon)
During a news conference on last week, NASA announced that the agency is "thinking very hard right now" about sending the unsung hero to the Moon
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America Faced Competition From These 7 Muscle Cars That Spawned Abroad
Not all muscle cars are made in the U.S. Some cars made and sold in other countries also offered a roaring engine, rear-wheel drive, and cool looks.
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The Chrysler Conquest Wasn't Really A Chrysler, It Was Mitsubishi's Last Rear-Drive Sports Car
When is a Chrysler not a Chrysler? When it's badge-engineered from another make. Here's the story behind the Dodge, Plymouth, and Chrysler Conquests.
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Infiniti Is Reworking The QX80 Red Sport Before Launch, After Realizing It Actually Needs To Handle Well, Too
Going fast in a straight line may be easy, but making your big SUV confident in the corners is another matter.
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A sensible American family SUV doesn't always have a sedate engine. Some run on the rowdiest power plants from our most diabolical muscle cars.
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The Contentious History Of The Term 'SUV'
Sports Utility Vehicles are exceptionally popular today, but it might be difficult to agree on what makes a "true" SUV. But that's how it's always been.
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South Korea is one of the world's biggest car exporters, and its gigantic factories also build several surprising nameplates that dominate sales in America.
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Bentley Torcal EV's Sound Is Musicians Playing Real Instruments, Not Fake Engine Noise
Using drums, guitars and string instruments, Bentley says its Dynamic Symphony sound doesn't mimic a V8 engine, but it evokes the same feelings.
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Most automakers are now in on the dash cam action and offer their own built-in options, but is that box really worth checking compared to aftermarket ones?
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Traffic sign recognition technology is nothing new, but have you ever wondered how it works? And why it sometimes doesn't work at all?
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Rivians don't come with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay as standard, but you can always add it on later with this handy aftermarket modification.
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Tesla (3)
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This Looks Like Poop From A Butt
It's narrow with a tall greenhouse despite being short, and the crisp shoulder line doesn't do enough to make the surfacing interesting or hide the car's mass.
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The car in question almost certainly didn't have Autopilot installed at the time of the crash.
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The Morning Shift (10)
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China Introduced 4 New Cars Every Day Of 2026 So Far
There's fast, and then there's too fast.
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A Volvo Sedan And Wagon Could Make Their Grand Return To The U.S. As A Counter To SUV Culture
It's time to give the (probably very small number of) people what they really want.
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Trump's Policies Have Killed Or Delayed $83 Billion In Clean Energy Investments
Nice climate you had, there. Shame if something happened to it...
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Sub-$500 New Car Payments Are Becoming Few And Far Between
The list of new cars available with affordable financing does not make for cheerful reading.
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Volkswagen May Kill Half Its Lineup And Slash 100,000 Jobs Just To Stay Afloat
Plus U.S. safety regulators are considering allowing driverless cars without steering wheels on our roads and BMW is running away with the luxury sales crown.
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Upcoming Senate Vote Would Make Already Banned Chinese Vehicles Even More Banned
Plus, Polestar's inability to sell vehicles past 2026 has hurt its sales, Aston Martin's creditors are getting antsy about the automaker's cash flow and more.
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Monthly New Car Payments Hit A Record $777 As Cars Become More And More Unaffordable
Plus Toyota is investing billions in its Texas plant, Mercedes-Benz plans to build the "Baby G" in Hungary — not Austria — and another Ford recall.
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Tesla's European Q2 Made Up For Dwindling U.S. Sales
Plus the ever-increasing length of auto loans, Rivian's 2026 estimates, and new Chinese moves into South Africa.
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Honda CR-V Takes Advantage Of Ford F-150, Toyota RAV4 Misadventures To Become Your 2026 Sales Champion
Plus Nissan's CEO wants to shake the company's rental car reputation, Stellantis saw a 6% sales gain in Q2 more Ford recalls.
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The Lexus LS 400 Was Born From Toyota's Secret F1 Project That Cost $1 Billion
A secret Toyota project set out to beat Germany's luxury elite. What followed became one of the automotive industry's biggest success stories.
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Transportation (3)
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Trump's 'Much Better Deal' For Gordie Howe Bridge Isn't Much Better, But At Least It Has An Opening Date
Will you take one marshmallow today, or two tomorrow?
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The cars may be autonomous, but the cleanup certainly isn't.
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How Roman Surveyors Helped The Empire Create Straight Roads Thousands Of Years Ago
Explore the innovative surveying instruments, such as the groma and chorobates, that enabled ancient engineers to map perfectly aligned transportation networks.
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Trucks (3)
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Regular And Extended Cabs Have Nearly Disappeared, But You Can Still Get Them On These Pickup Trucks
The crew cab is king these days, as pickup trucks with just two doors or smaller back doors have nearly vanished. But you can still find them on a few models.
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How Aftermarket Airbag Suspension Systems Can Improve Your Truck's Towing Ability
Hauling a heavy load can dramatically change the driving dynamics of your truck, but adding aftermarket airbag suspension can help level things out.
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Unpaved (1)
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Spend 60 Seconds Of Your Day Watching A Land Rover LR3 Get Torture Tested
Despite the fact that most Land Rover buyers never use their SUV's outstanding off-road capabilities, it refuses to phone-in the development of new off-roaders.
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Wrenching (9)
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This YouTuber Is Building A Brand New 1967 Ford Mustang From The Ground Up
Ever wanted a brand-new 1967 Ford Mustang? Well ride along with this YouTuber as they show you how to build your very own classic from scratch.
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Signs Your Sunroof Is About To Become A Leaking Nightmare (And How To Prevent It)
Oh, you love your sunroof, and why not? Until water starts leaking in, that is. Here's what to look for so you can keep your sunroof from becoming a rain roof.
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If you own a bike, sooner or later it's going to need fixing, and you may want to do it yourself. Here are the tools you need, both at home and on the road.
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This bid is just that, a bid. Technically speaking, Genuine Parts Co. hasn't offered Napa up for sale as of just yet.
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What Is Torque Converter Shudder And How To Fix It
Torque converter shudder is an unpleasant sensation in any vehicle, and should you ever encounter it, you'll want to fix it as soon as possible.
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How To Convert Your Car Or Truck Into A Flex-Fuel Vehicle
With E85 significantly cheaper than petroleum-based gas, you may be thinking about converting your ride to run on ethanol. It's complex but not impossible.
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How Camber, Caster, And Toe Adjustments Affect Handling
Real-world racers and Gran Turismo heroes will likely have heard about camber, caster and toe, but what do they mean, and how will they make you faster?
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If I'm going to be spending 5000 miles in the wilderness of Alaska and Canada, I want to be prepared. Let's get this bumper off.
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