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Whether they're too expensive, have too much tech, or you just don't connect with them, these are the reasons Jalopnik readers aren't buying new cars.
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2026 Audi Q3 And Toyota RAV4 PHEV Underperform In IIHS Updated Moderate Overlap Crash Test
Modern vehicles offer impressive crash protection in most scenarios, but there's always room for improvement, and the IIHS keeps proving that point.
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1978 Chevy Corvette Pace Car Replica For Sale With Just 57 Miles Shown Is An L48 V8 Time Capsule
In keeping with "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday," Chevrolet sold replicas of the 1978 Indianapolis 500 pace car. This one has just 57 miles on the odometer.
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What Will Transportation Look Like In The U.S. In 2050?
We probably won't have flying cars in the next few decades, but the automotive industry is bound to change, at least a little bit, in that time. Right?
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Why The Hyundai Tucson Loses Almost 7 Cubic Feet Of Cargo Space In PHEV Form
Love the Hyundai Tucson PHEV, but where did the 7 cubic feet of cargo space go? We unpack the trade-off behind plug-in SUV storage space.
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Semi-Truck Fleets Looking To Fight High Diesel Prices Have A New Aerodynamic Aid
With diesel prices still hovering well above $6 per gallon, this simple 30-lb fuel economy hack seems like a no-brainer for any long-haul fleet.
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YouTuber Invents Device That Hides License Plates From Flock Cameras
It's kind of genius, really: a device that obscures your license plate only when you're passing a Flock camera. The only question: is it legal?
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These Are 10 Of The Most Notable Ford F-150 Changes
As one of the United States' most popular vehicles, the F-150 has undergone changes. These are some of the most important updates in the model's history.
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Could The Original Jaguar E-Type Really Do 150 MPH?
Jaguar promised the E-Type could hit 150 mph in 1961, but did it really reach that speed in the real world? Period road tests suggest a more complicated story.
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Why We As Enthusiasts Accept The Risk Of Driving Old, Unsafe Cars
No matter how much we love to drive them, old cars aren't as safe as new ones. But enthusiasts drive them for the thrill and the community, not the safety.
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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid's Silence Speaks Volumes
With a unique powertrain, the new 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid drives like nothing else in its class, and that's a good thing.
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2027 Audi Q9 And SQ9 Go Straight To The Top Of Their Class
Both three-row SUVs are fully qualified for the role of Audi's new flagship, offering families a sleek, luxurious kid-hauling chariot that should inspire envy.
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How A Slick Ford Maverick Lobo Taught Me The True Meaning Of Truck Ownership
Owning a truck can be an act of responsibility to the people around you, one that supplies joy rather than tiresome stress.
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Is More Rapid, More Ridiculous, And More Rad Than Ever
The flashy updates inside and out take the 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLS63's street cred to new heights, and that's all that really matters, right?
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9 Of The Most Popular Japanese Performance Cars To Import (And Why Enthusiasts Love Them)
After 25 years, it's legal to import cars made outside the U.S. that were never sold here. Aficionados love buying these nine Japanese Domestic Market models.
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1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda For Sale With 31,300 Miles Shown Pairs 426 V8 And Rare Spec
It's not just the vivid color of this 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda that makes it stand out. There's something quite unusual about its mechanicals.
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I Just Graduated Law School, Time To Upgrade My Toyota To Something Fun! What Should I Buy?
Venza to sports car is quite the glow-up, but what exactly will this budget stretch to?
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At $22,995, Would You Plug Into This 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range?
It's in excellent shape, with low mileage and a clean title, but this Polestar 2 has taken a big price hit in the last two years. Would you buy it for $23k?
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At $47,000, Would You Lighten Your Wallet For This 2007 Chevy Corvette Z06?
A massive 7.0-liter V8 is its calling card, and this Z06 seems to be putting out healthy power even 20 years on. Is it still worth nearly $50k, though?
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At $23,950, Would You Become A Cars & Coffee Legend In This 2012 Roush Stage 2 Mustang GT?
The Roush upgrades are desirable, and the mileage is pretty low, but is this 15-year-old Mustang GT worth nearly $24,000?
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At $13,337, Is This 2002 VW GTI 337 An Anniversary Gift You Would Give Yourself?
A rare version of the GTI, this 25th Anniversary model is almost as old as the anniversary it celebrated. Even in such good condition, is it worth $13,337?
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Compact Trucks Were Everywhere In The '70s, And They Might Be Making A Comeback
The Ford Maverick has been a huge hit, but it's not exactly compact next to '70s pickups. The good news is that smaller, cheaper trucks are on the way.
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