Rivians Get Google Maps Integration So You Hopefully Stop Caring There's Still No Apple CarPlay
The improved navigation will roll out to all R1S and R1T owners today.
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What Is Brake Fade And How Does It Happen?
Whether you've been pushing hard, or going down steep inclines, most drivers know the feeling of stepping on the brakes but not slowing as much as expected.
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As If The C8 ZR1X's 1,250 Horsepower Isn't Enough, Chief Corvette Engineer Hints At An Even Wilder Model
We've hardly had a chance to wrap our heads around the absurdity of the hybrid ZR1X, and the Corvette's chief engineer is already hinting at an even faster C8.
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These Are The Cars You Wish Were Sold In Your Country
The consensus appears to be that the Jalopnik audience wishes there were more small and affordable cars. Imagine that.
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Vintage '60 Minutes' Episode Shows How Unhinged Lamborghini Testing Used To Be
The presenter rides along with Valentino Balboni as he tests a red Countach at speeds up to 180 mph on public Italian roads.
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Once A Bring A Trailer Darling, This Dilapidated 1973 Citroën GS 1220 Club Now Actually Needs A Trailer
If the current owner happens to find this blog, please know that your car is wildly cool and seeing it brought me immense joy.
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Do Suspension Air Bags Increase Towing Capacity?
If you're not happy with your truck's maximum towing capacity and you're looking for an easy way to bump it up, I've got some bad news.
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LA's First Encounter With Smog Happened 82 Years Ago And Was So Bad People Thought It Was Chemical Warfare
As Los Angeles grew exponentially in the mid-1900s and the car became the apple of capitalism's eye, the smog arose and rapidly overtook the beachside paradise.
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Ina Garten's 'Mini Cooper Ride' Playlist Is The Soundtrack To Your Barefoot Contessa Summer
The iconic chef says "one of my favorite things to do on a gorgeous summer day is to put down the top of my Mini Cooper and go for a ride."
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Electric SUVs Are Shockingly Cheap To Lease Right Now — One Is Even $0 Per Month
The cheapest lease on this list is the Honda Prologue — you pay $4,800 up front, and nothing else for the rest of the 24-month term.
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What Car Do You Wish Was Sold In Your Country But Isn't?
In the era where we have constant access to global internet, we can see all of the cars that are available in other countries, and that can cause envy.
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Adorable Fiat Topolino Vilebrequin Collector's Edition Is A Beachy Collab With A Swimwear Brand Founded By A 1970s F1 Photographer
This special-edition microcar has a sea turtle fabric pattern, wood-look floors and even a built-in shower.
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Wimbledon Pressured To Drop Range Rover As A Sponsor As Children Are 82% More Likely To Die When Hit By SUVs
The dangers posed by tall heavy SUVs have been studied for decades, and yet the statistics are still grim.
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The Cadillac XLR Had The Coolest Trunk Of All Time
When the electronically operated trunk lid is opened, it rises up on hydraulically powered scissor hinges as if someone said, "go-go-gadget: extendo-trunk."
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No, Californians Aren't Suddenly Being Charged An Extra $0.60 Per Gallon Because Of A Tax Hike
The average California household is expected to pay about $16 more each year as a direct result of these changes.
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Ariel Is Making 25 Totally Bonkers Atom 4RRs With A 525-HP Honda Turbo Four
Built to celebrate Ariel's 25th anniversary, the Atom 4RR will have a better power-to-weight ratio than a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport.
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2028 Polestar 7 Compact SUV Will Be Built At Volvo's New Slovakia Plant
Hopefully Polestar's first model produced in Europe will be able to avoid some of the tariffs swirling around the world.
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New IIHS Study Shows Mental Health Challenges Are The Largest Contributor To The Rise In DUI Deaths Since The Pandemic
The study found that self-reported depressive episodes and suicide plans were a significant contributor to a rise in impaired driving deaths between 2020-2022.
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New Ferrari Amalfi Is A Less Distinctive Roma From The Outside, But Everything Else Gets Better
Most importantly, the Amalfi brings back buttons to the interior and steering wheel.
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5 Cool Tips To Keep Your AC Blowing Cold
Summer has arrived with a vengeance for the majority of the United States. If you're lucky enough to have a car with AC, you'll want to read these tips.
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Texas Outlaws Temporary Paper Tags, Dealers Must Issue Permanent Metal Plates Upon Purchase
Starting July 1, dealers in Texas will be required to put permanent metal plates onto every car they sell and immediately register them in the buyer's name.
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These Are The Worst Vehicles To Be Stuck Behind
I've never even heard of a liquid manure spreader or a carcass hauler, but just by their names I know I'd hate to find myself stuck behind either one.
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2026 Honda CR-V's TrailSport Hybrid Trim Adds Minimal Off-Road Chops, But It Remains The On-Road Champ
The updated 2026 Honda CR-V remains one of the most refined, composed, spacious, and user-friendly options in the compact crossover segment.
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What's The Worst Kind Of Vehicle To Be Stuck Behind?
Regardless of what you get stuck behind, being a smart, aware, and defensive driver is an important strategy to keep you safe and out of harm's way.
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How Long Do EV Batteries Really Last Compared To Gasoline Cars?
If you choose to buy a new EV you can rest easy knowing that long-term battery degradation is less of an issue than ever before.
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$440 Charge For A Wheel Scuff Raises Questions About Hertz's AI Rental Car Damage Scanner
Hertz recently started implementing an AI–driven vehicle scanner that scans cars before and after rentals to check for damage and issue associated charges.
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Petersen Museum's New Exhibit Has All The Rare '80s And '90s Cars And Concepts Your Childhood Self Would've Killed To See
There's iconic concepts that remind you of the zany way we assumed the future would be, iconic movie cars and the most rare examples of luxury off-roaders.
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