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That Dastardly Brent Crude Is Charging More Than $100 For A Barrel Of Oil Again
If I ever find that Brent Crude guy, it's on sight.
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Plus, Porsche completing the sale of its stake in Bugatti, the Boring Company's Emirati investment windfall and more.
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Hollywood and cars go together like a symphony orchestra and brass instruments, and any good car movie needs a good star.
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At $12,000, Could This 1997 Jeep Cherokee Up-Country Be Right Up Our Alley?
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The Duesenberg Model J was a revolutionary vehicle when it hit the streets in 1921. It also came with a high price, both for the time and in today's currency.
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You won't be able to eat at your favorite airport restaurant on a whim, but if you apply ahead of time, TSA may let you into a few select airports.
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Bell just recalled over a year's worth of helmets for not even meeting the ultra-lax DOT standard.
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Researchers tested the state of health on more than 500,000 EVs between 2022 and 2026, and found that after 31,000 miles, median SoH varied between 91% and 97%.
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Cops Ticket Insured Driver For Having No Insurance Because Flock Said So
Thanks to Flock cameras, a Georgia student now has to fight an insurance citation, despite presenting valid insurance to officers when she was pulled over.
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They Finally Filled The 'Three Guys In Cars' TV Show Vacuum
Taking a cursory scan of social media, none of this seems like a hot take.
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Red Bull Junior Team Wins Bidding War For Kimi Räikkönen's 11-Year-Old Son
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Hyundai's New Pleos Connect Infotainment System Is High-Tech Without Completely Losing The Plot
I tried Pleos in a Korean-market Hyundai Grandeur, and found it to be intuitive for such a still-touchscreen-heavy user experience.
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The hybrid and V6 Grandeurs are probably more appealing, but with the 195-horsepower inline-4 I drove, this big sedan felt like a floaty American luxobarge.
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What Car Have You Owned That Taught You The Most About Yourself?
We're an understanding bunch here at Jalopnik, so you're safe to share your story.
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At $36,000, Is This Classic 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix A Great Prize?
Modified with the massive rear fins from a 1961 Cadillac, this Grand Prix Convertible has a look all its own, but is the unique "Bat Rod" worth $36k?
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The Chevy Silverado is the second most popular pickup truck in America, but how does a used 2021 model compare to its rivals when it comes to depreciation?
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This bike ought to be fantastic to ride when it makes its way out to buyers late in 2027 — that is, if you're one of the 300 people lucky enough to get one.
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The Adorable Vespa 400 Microcar Was Taken From Us Because Piaggio Thought It'd Be Better To Focus On The Scooters
In a post-war world already well-infused with Minis, 2CVs, and Fiat 500s, the 400 would just continue to struggle.
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Walking Dead Hyundai Tucson Special Edition Was Pretty Morbid, Even For A Zombie Show
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If you're a Los Angeles resident, you've probably spent a lot of time in traffic on the tri-level interchange that's named after Marilyn Reece.
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Instead Of A Steering Wheel, The Tesla Cybercab Uses An On-Screen Joystick For Emergencies
With no pedals and no steering wheel in the cab, the Tesla robotaxi will have to rely on touchscreen controls to be driven in emergency situations.
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Long highway drives can expose some of Android Auto's most useful tricks. A few overlooked settings could make your next road trip noticeably easier.
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