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Oh No, Those Flock License Plate Readers That Track Your Every Move Keep Getting Vandalized
You can't even build a nationwide surveillance system that's ripe for abuse without people getting mad anymore.
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Secretive Cops-Only Bar Blamed For Multiple DUIs After Drunk-Driving Cop Hits House, Killing 2 Dogs
Despite all the evidence that the 7C Lounge wildly overserved Campbell, there were reportedly no consequences for doing so.
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Frunk Off: Ford Mustang Mach-E Buyers Now Have To Pay Up If They Want A Front Trunk
The frunk isn't the only standard thing the Mach-E is losing for 2026.
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These Are Your Favorite F1 Memories
The responses reflected our readership, largely focused on the older North American rounds.
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American Automakers Are Poised To Win The Country, Lose The World
We're looking at U.S. automakers' pivot to gas-guzzlers, as well as Lucid's finances. We'll also look at Aston Martin cutting jobs, and BMW recalling sedans.
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What's The Coolest Piece Of Automotive Decor In Your Home?
We want to hear from you, the doting Jalopnik audience, the undisputed tastemakers of the interior design world
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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee's 324-HP Hurricane Turbo-Four Is Powerful But A Bit Unrefined
Let's be real, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine is not exciting anymore, but Stellantis is hoping its new Hurricane will make a splash.
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At $10,997, Could This 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Be An Excellent Investment?
What if the answer wasn't always Miata?
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Purge Valve: What It Is, How It Works, And Why Proper Maintenance Matters
The emissions system of your car does a lot to help make its exhaust more bearable to deal with. But it wouldn't be nearly as effective without the purge valve.
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MotoGP Close To Establishing $588,000 Minimum Salary For Riders
The push for a minimum rider salary began after MotoGP introduced half-distance sprint races at every round for the 2023 season without consulting the riders.
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Consumer Reports' Most Reliable Car Brand Is No Longer Subaru
Known for their dependability, Japanese cars continue to dominate Consumer Reports' reliability rankings. But Subaru no longer holds the coveted No. 1 spot.
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Why This '80s Transmission Used Three Shifters Instead Of One
The Hurst Lightning Rod system in the 1984 Hurst/Olds Special Edition came with three shift levers to control its automatic transmission. Let's find out why.
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The Signs Your Microfiber Towel Is Too Gross To Keep Using
Microfiber towels are amazing for car detailing and general cleaning, but they don't last forever. Here's how to tell when it's time to replace yours.
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4 Weird Olympic Special Edition Cars (And How Automakers Could Repeat The Magic Today)
From the minibuses at the 1980 Moscow Olympics to the 1996 Buick Regal, these four weird Olympic special edition cars show how automakers used to take risks.
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What's The Purpose Of A Carburetor Vacuum Line?
Carburetors with vacuum lines are still found on classic vehicles and small-displacement engines — but what is the vacuum actually used for? Let's take a look.
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Chevy Corvette ZR1 Sets Car And Driver's New Lightning Lap Record, Beats McLaren Senna By 0.7 Seconds
This isn't one of those, "Sure it's quick in a straight line, but what about corners?" conversations that people normally have about cheap American performance.
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The Ford Bronco Is Reportedly About To Get The Lincoln Treatment
A Bronco-based off-roader might be just what the storied American automaker needs to make a splash in the luxury segment.
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These 3 Compact SUVs Failed The IIHS's New Whiplash Prevention Test
Each poor-rated vehicle struggled in different areas.
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3 Weird Ways Radiators Were Destroyed (And What's More Likely To Give You A Headache)
Car radiators are generally robust, but they can fail, and, sometimes, they fail in some strange ways. Here are some of the weirdest ways radiators can die.
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Why Hudson Stuck With A Straight-6 Engine When It Already Had An 8
Before Hudson was folded into American Motors, it had developed its own eight-cylinder engine. Yet for years, it stuck with its old-fashioned straight-6.
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Air India's Aircraft Safety Inspection Reports Make For Genuinely Horrifying Reading
Rebuilding customer confidence isn't easy.
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Mazda Engineers Built A V6 Miata In Secret, But It Was Too Ugly For This World
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
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We'd Never Have Guessed The Cars Consumer Reports Says Buyers Are Paying Over Sticker For
The average transaction price for a new vehicle has decreased compared to last year. But Consumer Reports says some new cars are still marked up significantly.
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Indian Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary With Gorgeous Hand-Painted Bikes
Bikes that look this good deserve to be taken out on the road.
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F1's Greatest Driver Wore This Omega Watch For 40 Years, And Maybe If You Were To Wear It You Could Drive Like Him
It looks like Fangio cared for this piece quite a lot, and kept it cleaned and tuned up.
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Massachusetts Holds Lottery For Low-Number 250th Anniversary License Plates
It does seem a little strange to enter a lottery to win the honor of paying more for your license plates, but many Bay Staters do it every year.
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These Are Your Picks For The Next Overpriced Enthusiast Cars
Look, we see you trying to drive up the value of cars you already own, and we have to respect the hustle.
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