I'm An Empty Nester Who Needs An Electrified Ride! What Should I Buy?
Mark is an empty-nester in Pittsburgh, He wants something electrified for local errands and campus visits. With a budget of $60,000, what car should he buy?
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What Happens When Two People Try To Buy The Same Car At The Same Time?
Finding the car you love at a dealership can be a great feeling. But if someone else wants that car, too, you might be in for a rough experience.
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How Reliable Is A 2021 Tesla Model X?
Tesla is discontinuing the Model X for 2026. Five years later, does a 2021 model hold up well enough to stand the test of time after its production ends?
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Audi (1)
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DC Allows Audi Q5 To Rack Up $260,000 In Unpaid Tickets Before Finally Towing It Away
Now, we're not saying all black Audis are driven by recklessly well-funded speeders, but this has happened twice.
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5 Of The Best Folding E-Bikes, According To Consumer Reports
Folding e-bikes are a practical short-distance transport option, whether you chuck one in your trunk or use it to commute, but which one should you go for?
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Titanic Life Jacket Sells For Over $900,000 At Auction
How much would you pay to own a piece of memorabilia from a historical tragedy?
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The Strategy Behind Cruise Ships' Multiple Diesel Engines Is Unexpectedly Fascinating
Cruise ships make use of a wide array of diesel engines. It might seem like overkill, but their presence is quite important for crew and passengers alike.
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Car Design (5)
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2027 BMW 7 Series Gets A Facelift That Would Make Any Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Jealous
The G70's interior gains BMW's new Panoramic iDrive and "free-cut" screen, and the i7 has a more efficient powertrain with a longer range and faster charging.
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Hyundai Ioniq 3 'Aero Hatch' Looks Sensationally Funky And Debuts Hyundai's Major Infotainment Overhaul
I mean, come on. How can you not love this thing?
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Depending on how many cylinders your engine has, there's definitely a limit as to how many turbochargers you can add before things get out of hand.
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Why Superchargers Can't Touch The Efficiency Of Turbochargers
From a distance, superchargers and turbochargers can seem similar — so why are turbochargers so much more efficient?
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Formula 1 cars have some excellent thermal efficiency, with even the best mainstream cars just scraping under their potential. But why is that?
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Chevrolet (1)
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Did GM Screw Up By Not Making Corvette Its Own Brand?
For a hot minute, it looked like Corvette would become a separate brand from Chevy. Was not making that move a big mistake? Read, then take our poll.
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Concept Cars (1)
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Smart Pushes Out #2 Concept Previewing Next-Gen Fortwo
Smart's new city car is only 3.9 inches longer than the Fortwo it replaces, and it will have almost triple the electric range.
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A Fleeing Suspect Totaled A NY Woman's Car. Here's Why Her Insurance Policy Left Her Holding The Bag
An armed robbery at a 7/11 where shots were fired, led to a foot chase, followed by a carjacking, and then a big crash that involved three unoccupied cars.
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Even A Single DUI Is Setting You Up For Massive Insurance Headaches
Getting a DUI comes with a lot of negative consequences, most of which are extremely costly. Here's how even one DUI can lead to expensive insurance struggles.
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Honda Recalls 440,830 Odyssey Minivans For Rear Curtain Airbags That May Deploy After Hitting A Pothole
The automaker first learned of this defect in 2017, but at the time determined there was no safety risk.
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If You Get A Dashcam For Insurance Reasons, Don't Forget They're Not Always A Plus
Installing a dashcam to record evidence seems like a great idea, and it may well be, but will having one actually lower your insurance costs? It's complicated.
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It's a nine-inch minimum for a small car.
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The Technology That Promises To Make Smart Highways A Reality
People have talked about smart highways for decades. The idea always seemed too good to be true, but this new technology promises to make it a reality.
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What Happens To Your Insurance If You Crash Into A Really Expensive Car?
If you think basic coverage is enough, think again. Causing a car accident can be financially devastating, especially if you crash into aa luxury car.
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Škoda's Brilliant New Bicycle Bell Penetrates The Noise Cancelling Headphones Of Ignorant Pedestrians
Called the DuoBell, it's aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian and cyclist collisions, which are on the rise thanks to noise-cancelling headphones.
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Crime (4)
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DUI Suspect's 'I Need The Booze To Stay Awake' Excuse Somehow Fails To Convince Cop
It was a smart strategy, since every officer knows the mild euphoric effects of ethanol consumption can cause drinkers to feel slightly more alert.
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Bear Suit Car Insurance Fraudsters Get Six Months Behind Bars
The fraudsters just got their day in court, and it didn't end beary well.
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Los Angeles Car Strippers Leave Porsche 911 A Shell Of Its Former Self
The cops notified the car's owner, and the LAPD says its detectives are on the case.
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Phoenix Police Admit Using Mexican License Plates For Unmarked Cars Wasn't The Best Idea
The plates were from impounded vehicles, and Police Chief Matt Giordano has ordered all non-U.S. license plates to be removed from his department's vehicles.
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Culture (1)
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At Least One Pope Preferred Manual Transmissions
Pope Leo was recently gifted a Ford Explorer Hybrid, but when he was driving around Chicago before the papacy, he was shifting his own gears in a humble sedan.
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Entertainment (5)
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Our Long National Nightmare Is Over: First-Gen Renault Twingo Added To 'Gran Turismo 7'
I genuinely don't think you can call yourself a car enthusiast if you don't like the Twingo. It's just perfect.
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Lola T70 Racecars Used To Be So Cheap That George Lucas Bought His Own To Film THX 1138
You might have noticed the Lola T70 being used in "THX 1138." Indeed, at least one model was owned by George Lucas, and he might not have spent a lot on it.
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"The Kaiser" centers on Schumacher's early seasons in F1, his unlikely 1991 debut as a Jordan substitute and his tenure at Benetton over the following years.
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5 EV Buying Tips I Had To Learn The Hard Way
Modern EVs are more advanced than ever, and there are all sorts of factors to consider before buying one, so get your advice from a seasoned expert.
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How Ford's Rushed Bronco II Became A Target For Rollover Lawsuits
Ford's Bronco II was marketed towards a younger audience, but it was also released with known issues that led to it being incredibly dangerous.
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The 2021 Ford Bronco is decently reliable, but how well does that translate into depreciation? The answer you get from estimates might not be the truth.
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Ford is once again recalling a bunch of trucks.
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If You've Ever Wanted A More Dangerous Miata With Weird Aston-Inspired Styling And An Automatic, Now's Your Chance
Beneath this one-off's uncanny valley Aston Martin exterior hides an unmodified NC Miata
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Choose Joy With This Nissan Juke Nismo RS That Even Has A Manual Transmission
The Nissan Juke Nismo RS probably isn't your dream car, but this weird and unloved car could bring a bit of whimsy and happiness to your life.
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If you've already jacked into the Matrix and downloaded the good driver file, maybe you'll want to pick up this wild factory-built racer for a song.
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Consumer Reports' Top USA-Made Cars Could Unlock Some Major Loan Deductions
Interest on car loans is now deductible, though only through the end of 2028, and only if the car is assembled in the U.S. The result could save you big time.
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The Knight Sleeve Valve Engine Was Charmingly Weird
Have you ever heard of the Silent Knight? It was a unique engine that ditched noisy valves for a weirder, quieter, and more complex design that guzzled oil.
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What Causes Spun Bearings — And Can They Be Fixed?
A spun bearing can cause some of the biggest problems for your car's engine. Multiple factors can lead to it, and will determine whether you can make repairs.
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Why Do Rideshare Drivers Need Special Car Insurance?
You're a driver for Uber or Lyft, and you get into an accident. Surely the company's insurance will cover you, right? Ah, but there's a catch or two.
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Why Did Ram Switch Back To The CP3 Pump?
When the 2019 Rams were introduced in 2019, their 6.7-liter diesel engines used CP4.2 injection pumps, before reverting to the CP3, but why did they switch?
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For Fans Of Antiquated Ways To Power Spark Plugs, Here's How To Set Ignition Points
Back when cars relied on distributors, spark plugs needed ignition points. You'll have to know how to set them correctly if you have a classic.
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If You Just Filled Up Your Tires With Air And The Light Stays On, This Might Be Why
The TPMS light came on, so you checked your tires, and sure enough, they're low. You filled them, but the light didn't go out. There could be several reasons.
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Does Towing Impact How Often You Have To Change Your Oil?
Towing can put your vehicle under a great deal of stress. But does that mean that you'll have to deal with oil changes more often, among other things?
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Michelin's Longest Lasting Tire Has Its Fans, But There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
A limited 80,000-mile warranty shows off its biggest plus. But that impressive longevity comes with significant trade-offs in other key areas.
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The Science Behind Voorhees Law
The Vorhees law proves driving times in cities is all about luck and stoplights, rather than speed, but where are the numbers to prove it? Ireland.
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Spark Plug Recycling Is A Thing, Because Iridium Is Too Expensive
In the past, recycling spark plugs was too expensive. However, now, it's possible to extract and reuse the plugs' precious metals. Here's why that's important.
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If We Net Export Petroleum, Why Are Gas Prices Going Up?
America produces more petroleum than it consumes, so it's sometimes described as being 'energy independent.' That's not quite the whole story, however.
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What Might Cause A Diesel Engine To Lose Power (And Possible Fixes)
Diesel engines are capable of putting out plenty of power. But if you don't keep up with maintenance, a few issues could make those engines lose that power.
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Are Spark Plug Testers Even Remotely Necessary?
Spark plug testers will only help you figure out issues related to spark plugs. Does that make them useless, or is there a point to having them around?
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How Body-In-White 911s Birthed The Seven-Figure Porsche Restomod
The modern world of Porsche restomods wouldn't be what it is today without the vision of Alois Ruf, Jr., whose 1987 CTR Yellowbird changed everything.
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Do Classic Cars Need Specific Kinds Of Oil?
Classic cars have some very specific lubrication needs. But the specifics on which type of oil they need are a little complicated and depend on wear and age.
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Most Speedometers Are Inaccurate, But Is GPS Any Better?
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Is It True That Low Profile Tires Go Flat More Easily?
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While fuel costs have skyrocketed across the board in recent weeks, diesel prices have been rising noticeably faster than gas in the U.S. Here's why.
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These 7 Brand New Motorcycles Still Haven't Made The Switch From Carbs To Fuel Injection
Most modern motorcycles make use of fuel injection for the incredible power the system can provide. But a few still rely on carburetors even today.
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Jennifer Heist Arrested For Stealing Five Harley-Davidsons In New Win For Nominative Determinism
Even with the last name Heist, she couldn't pull the caper off alone.
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How Did The Milwaukee-Eight Engine Get Its Name?
Harley-Davidson's modern V-twin is called the Milwaukee-Eight, and it's offered in a choice of different displacements. But why does it have that name?
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The Pros And Cons Of Tubed Vs. Tubeless Motorcycle Tires
Motorcycle tires come in tubed and tubeless varieties, but which is best for your bike, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
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Confusing Electric Motorcycles With E-Bikes Is More Than Just Semantics
Electric motorcycles and e-bikes both have wheels and motors. But they're not the same, and knowing the difference could save you a trip to the ER.
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Morgan Supersport 400 Is The Company's Most Powerful Vintage-Look Roadster Yet
Nearly 400 horsepower ought to be enough to make the new Supersport 400 drive as good as it looks.
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First Production Rivian R2 Drives Off The Line Just Days After A Tornado Hit The Factory
Customer deliveries will begin later this spring, with the first R2s being the 656-hp Performance model that starts at $59,485.
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GM Throws In The Towel On Future Electric Trucks
We're looking at the end of GM's electric truck plans, Tesla scrambling to fix lackluster sales in India, Amazon's car sales flopping, and another Ford recall.
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Gunther Werks Project Endgame Is A Gorgeous But Slightly Cringey Speedster Inspired By Iron Man
The 24-karat gold shift knob even has six Infinity Stone-like gems denoting the shift pattern.
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Americans Love Drive-Throughs So Much We Even Have Drive-Through Voting
In certain states, mobility-challenged voters who may not be be able to stand in line could cast their ballots without ever leaving their vehicle.
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This Old Detroit Cemetery Is Only Open Twice A Year After A Car Factory Swallowed It
Beth Olem Cemetery, a relic of the past when Hamtramck was nothing but farmland, still remains.
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'There's A Bubble': Car Payments Are Hitting Record Highs
Stay well, drive safe, spend reasonably. Or don't, I'm not your dad.
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Makeup-Applying Cop Who Ran Over Sleeping Man And Dragged Him To His Death Won't Face Charges
What makes this situation even worse is that witnesses had already called 911 and tried to warn Officer Devone.
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Track-Ready Hyundai Elantra N TCR Is Over $7,500 Cheaper Than A Honda Civic Type R
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Jeep Dealership Allegedly Forged Buyer's Signature, Sold Him A Car With 6,200 Added Miles And Tacked On An Extra $5,000 Charges
We talk a lot about bad dealership experiences here at Jalopnik, but this one has to be up there with the worst of them.
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2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Is The Sedan's Most Substantial Redesign Ever
The C400 4Matic will be the first model on sale in the first half of 2027, with 482 horsepower and a range that should exceed 400 miles.
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Wild Wild West Side: Horseback NYPD Cop Chases Down Suspected Purse Thief
Clearly, the NYPD isn't horsing around... I'm so sorry.
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Gordie Howe Bridge Officials Are Trying To Avoid Riling Up 'The Kooks And Crackpots' With Opening Date
Neither Canada nor the United States can afford to have Trump block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge.
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Pilots Meow And Bark At Air Traffic Controllers Below 10,000 Feet, Prompting FAA Investigation
Sadly, you don't have to look that far into the past to see how crucial air traffic control communications are to safe airport operations.
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Demand Destruction Is A Terrible Way To Lower Oil Prices
The problem here is that oil is so central to how the modern economy functions that a massive change in overall demand has huge ripple consequences.
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New Ford Mustang GTD Competition Variant Sets 11-Second-Faster Nürburgring Time, Beating Everything But Mercedes-AMG One
The GTD Competition has more power, less weight, better tires and improved aerodynamics.
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At $41,800, Is This 2023 Nissan Z A Six-Speed Steal?
What do you think? Is this Z Performance worth the $41,500 asking price? Or is that, and all the "firm price" postering simply performative?
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At $6,990, Would You Unleash Your Inner Cruella In This 1996 Cadillac DeVille?
What do you say? Would this DeVille be the talk of the town at $6,990? Or is the devil in the details?
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At $12,500, Is This 1988 Bentley Eight A Class-Spanning Classic?
Once the "affordable" Bentley, does this 80s Eight make sense today?
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At $42,500, Is This 2021 Karma Revero GT A Reborn Bargain?
A weird hybrid with an equally weird history, but does that make this Karma a sensible buy?
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Is it time to go green?
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How An F1 Driver Turned The Utilitarian International Scout Into A Luxury Off-Roader
International Harvester's Scout was built to replace the horse, but a Swiss Formula 1 driver turned it into two models that were far more upscale.
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Why The Datsun 510 Earned The Poor Man's BMW Title
The two-door sedan might be a thing of the past, but one Japanese creation has becomes something of a cult hero. Calling it the Poor Man's BMW is no insult.
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Four Turbocharged Production Cars Existed In 1978, And Two Of Them Were Buicks
Alongside a pair of European entries with turbochargers in the late 1970s sat a couple of Buicks, carrying forward a banner America had dropped in the '60s.
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Hey '70s Kids, Remember The Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser? Yeah, You Do
The Vista Cruiser is an iconic car that had a ton of cool features and even appeared in a famous TV show. If you're looking for one today, here's what to know.
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Sean Duffy Wants $10 Billion For AI Air Traffic Control Software
Duffy envisions this hypothetical software as a way to reschedule flights without human intervention.
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Trump Set To Hand $500 Million Bailout Loan To Spirit Airlines
The President's desire to save Spirit seemingly emerged out of the blue earlier this week.
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Spirit Airlines Seeking Bailout In Desperate Bid To Avoid Collapse
Spirit was in trouble long before tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz became a target in the latest forever war.
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Porsche (1)
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The Porsche Panamericana's Wheel Arches Looked Like That For Very Practical Reasons
The engineers who built the Panamericana as a gift for their boss included wheel arches inspired by the race that gave the concept car its name.
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These Are The Cheap Cars You Could Afford With Your Tax Refund
The top answer involves at least 60 days of living large before reality rolls up in a flatbed truck.
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What's The Worst Mistake You Made Behind The Wheel When You Were A New Driver?
Get the conversation flowing and we'll have a great day of ribbing each other over our youthful stupidity.
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These Are Your Favorite Cars Named After Animals
The best part of this question were all the unexpected things I learned along the way.
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What's One Thing You Would Change About Your Car?
Once you finally find the right car, it can be difficult to admit that it's not perfect.
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These Are The Ultimate Stealth Wealth Cars Currently On Sale
If your car is on the list, would you mind Venmoing me a couple bucks? Thanks in advance.
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What Cheap Car Could You Afford With Your Tax Refund?
The mysterious alchemy of our tax laws will never cease to amaze.
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These Are The Cars That Can Do It All, According To Jalopnik Readers
The vast majority of the comments boiled down into one of five categories, Porsches, wagons, EVs, hot hatches, and trucks.
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These Are The Cars You Respect More Now Than When They Were New
It's not a bad thing to change your mind about something, but it can be quite difficult to admit, so I applaud y'all for being vulnerable on main.
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What's Your Favorite Car Named After An Animal?
It can either be because the car is cool or the name is cool, your justifications are valid, as are (most of) your opinions.
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Times are tough, so which set of keys are you keeping?
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What's The Ultimate Stealth Wealth Car On Sale Today?
To me, the obvious choice here for the ultimate stealth wealth car currently on sale is the Volvo V60 Cross Country for a whole host of reasons.
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These Are The Cars Our Readers Are Always Excited To See
Y'all really came with great answers for this one, and it's nice to see how aligned some of our readers are in their tastes.
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MotoGP Makes The Peak Of Racing Approachable
Exciting, complex, and utterly approachable, MotoGP races offer a lot more entertainment for the money than Formula 1.
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Acura To End IMSA GTP Effort After 2026 Season As Economic Recession Rages
Acura's departure from the series could be the first crack in the dam, with other manufacturers potentially to follow.
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F1 Teams Unanimously Agree To Midseason Rules Tweaks
When push comes to shove, F1 can't truly experiment anymore because one of the championship's many vested interests will threaten to derail everything.
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Saturn Once Made An SC Turbo, But Not For You
Saturn never made a factory-turbo SC, but when they let their engineers have a go, it got a big dose of forced induction and nearly double the power.
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Watch This Twin-Turbocharged Porsche 911 GT3 RS Outrun A Helicopter
The Porsche has the horsepower advantage, but the helicopter is lighter and doesn't have to deal with any traction issues.
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Acura Might Be Done With Racing In IMSA Because The Economy Sucks
Perhaps I'm a pessimist here, but this is the scenario I've been afraid of with all of these manufacturer efforts jump into the GTP/Hypercar competition pool.
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Dieter Zetsche Saved Lewis Hamilton's F1 Career And Nico Rosberg's Championship In 2016
In the end, Nico Rosberg won the 2016 World Drivers' Championship by just 5 points over Lewis Hamilton (who cleared Daniel Ricciardo in 3rd by 124 points).
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An Acura Integra Type S On Blizzaks Is The Ideal Winter Vehicle If You're Looking For Silly, Goofy Fun
Other vehicles are probably better-equipped for dealing with winter weather, but few can deal with it while also being such a blast.
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Even SpaceX Doesn't Believe SpaceX's Hype About Space AI And Moon Cities
Remember those halcyon days when SpaceX believed it was on the cusp of transforming humanity?
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Blue Origin Put Satellite Into Wrong Orbit In Bungled Launch
Jeff Bezos' space company had one job and failed spectacularly.
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How Goodyear Developed Tires For The Moon
You can't take tires off a car and expect them to work on the moon. In fact, the tires Goodyear developed for 1970s moon missions were quite different.
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Sports Cars (1)
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Consumer Reports' 2026 Sports Car List Reawakens An Old Argument
Just what is a sports car? There's a classic definition, but CR's list of the best ones today raises the question of whether the old formula needs updating.
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Subaru (1)
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The Subaru X-100 Was The Plane-Shaped Car Designed To Cross The U.S. On A Single Tank Of Gas
The Subaru X-100, a one-off concept built with one purpose in mind: to drive across the U.S. on a single tank of gas, getting 100 MPG in the process.
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SUVs and Crossovers (1)
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This Is The Cheapest New American Subcompact SUV You Can Buy
The Chevrolet Trax is the cheapest new subcompact SUV from an American brand. But how does it stack up against rivals like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks?
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Technology (2)
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GM Patents Tech That Monitors How You're Loading Your Pickup Truck So It Can Tell You You're Doing It Wrong
The system could detect uneven loads, or loads that exceed a truck's payload, factoring in suspension compression and whether the trick is parked on a slope.
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Is One-Pedal Driving Really More Efficient?
One-pedal driving is a feature used in many modern vehicles to regenerate power. But how much efficiency does it actually provide in the long run?
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Tesla Reportedly Dodged Hundreds Of Millions In Taxes, Paying Nothing In 2025
We're looking at Tesla's tax dodging, and Europe's turn to EVs. We'll also look at some ill portents for Level 3 autonomy, and Ford's fiery F-150 fallout.
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It Seems Your Tesla Will Recognize A 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive
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European Tesla Owners Now Have Full Self-Driving, Assuming They Pass A Competency Test
Called "FSD (Supervised) Activation Tutorial," the quiz is meant to ensure drivers understand the system and that they're responsible for vehicle operation.
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Elon Musk Once Again Teases A Roadster That'll Never Come, But It Doesn't Matter Since Profits Are Up
Elon Musk is talking Roadster malarky again and touting a $25 billion bet on AI as Tesla beats Wall Street expectation, and more, non-Elon, news
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Afeela Is Dead, But Sony And Honda Are Still Pretending They're Automotive Partners
We're looking at the slow death of Sony Honda Mobility, as well as targeted pricing for the new Nissan Xterra, VW downsizing production, and more.
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Ford CEO Softens On Chinese EVs Coming To America, Says Overseas Partnerships Are A Must
Ford is going to partner up with Chinese automakers to build cars overseas as CEO Jim Farley changes his tune on the idea of their cars landing in the U.S. and more.
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Toyota (2)
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Toyota Made Japan's Only Production V12, And It Was A Lover, Not A Fighter
Toyota developed the only production V12 to come from Japan to provide a smooth, comfortable riding experience for one of its most opulent executive vehicles.
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The BRZ and GR86 are twins that resulted from a Toyota and Subaru marriage, but the new hyper-yellow versions of both coupes may be even harder to tell apart.
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I Want To Be Like The Gears And Gasoline Guys When I Grow Up
Don't worry, these guys aren't just building trailer queens that get trotted out for a fast lap or two.
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How To Tell When Your Harmonic Balancer's Gone Bad
There are a few tell-tale signs to look for if you think your harmonic balancer needs to be replaced, and you'll want to make sure it's in good working order.
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This $4,000 Honda Accord Build Shows You Don't Need To Blow A Ton Of Money To Have A Cool Car
If you only have a few thousand dollars to spend on a car, you'll need to put in some effort, both in the search and the build, but you can still make it cool.
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