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At $22,000, Is This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC A Rock-Solid Deal? - Jalopnik

Last of the W126 behemoths, is this stately coupe a surefire buy?

What Those Cables In Highway Medians Actually Do In A Crash - Jalopnik

Cable median barriers can reduce cross-median crashes by as much as 97%, but they can also increase the risk of other accidents.

The 2026 Hybrids That Get The Best Real-World Gas Mileage, According To Consumer Reports - Jalopnik

Thankfully automotive technology has come a long way since 2003, and you now have an abundance of hybrid options that get outstanding gas mileage.

Younger Buyers Are Snapping Up Ford Lightnings, But Not The Electric One - Jalopnik

Younger buyers want the SVT Lightning, the sporty truck built by Ford's Special Vehicle Team from 1993 to 95 and again between 1999 and 2004.

Porsche Reveals Mid-Range 657-HP Cayenne S Electric, Which Is Nice, But Wow Look At The New Green Interior Style Package - Jalopnik

The 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric will hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.

Using Wipers Without Headlights In Bad Weather Is Illegal In These US States - Jalopnik

Are you required to have your headlights whenever your wipers are turned on? The answer depends on what state you're driving in.

This Car Is Powered By Vapes, But Not The Way You Think - Jalopnik

Free energy is tempting, but don't try this at home.

Spark Plugs Probably Shouldn't Be Made Out Of Pencils, But That's Not Stopping People - Jalopnik

The enterprising Russian mechanics at Garage 54 showed how spark plugs made of pencils actually could work ... at least for a little while.

Scared Of Rising Gas Prices? This EV Lease Deal Is The Cheapest In The Country - Jalopnik

Maybe now's the perfect time to avoid gas pumps altogether.

Have Turbos And Hybrids Closed The Difference Between Small Block And Big Block V8s? - Jalopnik

By adding a turbocharger or the electric motor(s) of a hybrid, small block V8 engines can match or surpass the horsepower of a big block V8.

5 Things To Know Before You Buy A Classic Car - Jalopnik

Are you thinking about buying a classic car? Here’s what you need to know — and no, cost isn’t the only thing you should consider.

Five Times Different Manufacturers Used The Same Names As Each Other - Jalopnik

Different manufacturers used the same names as each other for various car models. Similar names include GTO, Dart, Sierra, Continental, and GT-R.

How To Find A Car's Service Records When The Seller Doesn't Have Them - Jalopnik

Some of the methods you can use to find a used car's service record include reaching out to the dealership, contacting the previous owner, and checking Carfax.

Can Semi Truck Tires Be Plugged? - Jalopnik

Semi truck tires, like those on passenger cars, should never be just plugged. They should be removed from the rim and both plugged and patched.

This Rakish JDM Honda Accord Wagon Looks Way Cooler Than Any Normal Car Needs To - Jalopnik

Japan got its own version of the sixth-generation Accord, and the wagons are amazing.

9 Hot Rodder Terms You've Heard, But Probably Never Fully Understood - Jalopnik

Do you know what it means to "french" or "shave" your car? You're not a true gearhead if you're not familiar with these hot rodder terms.

How Piston Shape Impacts Engine Performance And Efficiency - Jalopnik

Flat piston crowns are cheap, but domed pistons give better compression, while dished pistons can protect components in turbo engines.

Signs Your Car's Nuts And Bolts Weren't Torqued To Spec - Jalopnik

Signs your car's nuts and bolts weren't torqued to spec include thread damage, parts loosening over time, and untoward motion while driving.

What The Hell Was Lotus Thinking When It Named The PHEV Eletre The Lotus For Me - Jalopnik

At least the Lotus For Me has 939 horsepower, and in other markets it will just be called the Eletre X.

This WW1 Helmet Designed By Ford Looks Like Something Out Of A Medieval Horror Story - Jalopnik

The Model No. 8 helmet was designed to protect infantry with its visor, as well as its padded interior, but only 1,300 were made.

10 Automotive Museum Closures That Are Heartbreaking - Jalopnik

Some automotive museum closures that are heartbreaking include the closures of the Dream Car Museum, Murphy Auto Museum, and National Motorcycle Museum.

2027 Volvo EX60 Is A Quiet Trip Into An AI-Powered Future - Jalopnik

The library-silent machine, even at triple-digit speeds, redefines the term "quiet luxury."

California Looks To Close The Tax Loophole On Montana Supercar Plates Scheme - Jalopnik

It's not like these people can't afford it. They just don't want to pay into the system that helped make them rich in the first place.

All your cars, your daily driver, your fun car, everything, have to come from the same manufacturer. Who are you picking?

Super Clipping Is Formula 1's Most Hated Term After Opener In Australia - Jalopnik

Super clipping won't be as prominent at other circuits on the calendar, but it likely won't be eliminated entirely without significant rules changes.

Porsche Ponders Panamera-Taycan Merger As Possible Penny-Pinching Measure - Jalopnik

By merging the Taycan and Panamera into one vehicle, Porsche could deliver saving across a number of departments while avoiding the death of one of the cars.

Do Harley-Davidsons Need Back Pressure? - Jalopnik

Despite a myth saying otherwise, Harley-Davidsons do not need back pressure. Back pressure will always result in performance drops and should be avoided.

Jeep Wrangler Infected By Woke Mind Virus, Doesn't Roll Over As Easily Anymore - Jalopnik

Jeep tweaked the frame rail design on Wranglers built after October 2025, so now they finally avoid tipping over in the IIHS's small overlap crash test.

5 Wheel Bearing Myths It's Time To Set Straight - Jalopnik

Wheel bearing myths it's time to set straight: bigger is better, seals last forever, bearings shouldn't be hot, any grease works, and you can hammer them.

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