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  • Mister Rogers at a car show
    0

    Mr. Rogers Once Dedicated An Episode To A Car Show Because He Was The Best

    Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was a beloved show for decades, with all sorts of guests, and even car enthusiasts got air time on the influential children's show.

    By Brad Brownell 38 min ago Read More
  • A 1957 Rambler Rebel at a car show
    2

    AMC Canceled The First Car With An Onboard Computer At The 11th Hour

    AMC was originally going to include electronic fuel injection on a selection of its models from 1957, but design flaws led to this plan falling apart.

    By Charles Krome 3 hours ago Read More
  • Mechanic's hand holding new spark plugs over an engine bay
    5

    Can You Bring Your Own Car Parts To A Mechanic?

    Buying parts and bringing them to a mechanic has probably crossed your mind at some point. But is that even a realistic idea and do mechanics go along with it?

    By Chloe Clougher 4 hours ago Read More
  • A yellow 2021 Toyota GR Supra on a track
    1

    Here's How Much The Toyota GR Supra Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The 2021 GR Supra was a bit of a bargain when it was new, but have the years been kind to owners, or can you pick up a dirt-cheap sports coupe today?

    By Dave Goldberg 6 hours ago Read More
  • Front view of a modified black XJ Jeep Cherokee
    51

    How The 'Non-Passenger Work Vehicle' Became The Family Car

    It all goes back to the early 1970s.

    By Justin Hughes 7 hours ago Read More
  • A red 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
    12

    From Monza To Malibu: What Pristine Examples Of Chevy's Cool '70s-'80s Cars Can Be Worth

    The Malaise Era of the 1970s and 1980s was tough on American automakers, but Chevrolet still made a few iconic cars. Here's how much they're worth today.

    By Benjamin Gracias 8 hours ago Read More
  • A blackout license plate on a motorcycle
    4

    How To Get A Blackout License Plate (If You're Allowed To)

    Blackout license plates offer a sleek design for any vehicle. It's not available everywhere, but you can get one for yourself in a few certain states.

    By Chloe Clougher 9 hours ago Read More
  • Man holding a cordless electric leaf blower while standing in a garden
    4

    Drying Your Car With A Leaf Blower: Kind Of Genius Or Asking For Trouble?

    If you want to dry your car without scratching the paint, then using air seems pretty sensible, but will your leaf blower really be the right tool for the job?

    By Alvin Reyes 10 hours ago Read More
  • Maserati's prototype V6 engine head featuring six valves per cylinder
    6

    Maserati Once Built A Six-Valve-Per-Cylinder Engine (And Quickly Learned Why Nobody Else Did)

    During the 1980s, Maserati experimented with a clever, 36-valve V6 gasoline engine, but for various reasons, the idea never really caught on.

    By Kiran Menon 10 hours ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding three used spark plugs and a new one for comparison
    3

    Why Buy Expensive Platinum Spark Plugs When Cheaper Copper Ones Exist?

    Considering the price differences between different spark plug types, you may be tempted to switch from platinum to copper plugs. Here's why that's a bad idea.

    By Alvin Reyes 11 hours ago Read More
  • Yellow Lamborghini Miura parked in a scenic location.
    1

    The Term 'Supercar' Existed Long Before The Miura

    The Lamborghini Miura is widely acknowledged as the world's first supercar, but it turns out the word was coined in England about 40 years earlier.

    By Kiran Menon 19 hours ago Read More
  • Elvis Presley's 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III on display at Graceland.
    11

    The Last Car Elvis Presley Ever Drove Was A Classy Stutz Fit For A King

    The last car the king of rock and roll piloted also was owned by the actual king of a Middle Eastern nation. It was a revival of a 1930s name on a modern frame.

    By Charles Krome 20 hours ago Read More
  • A technician using suction tools to install new windshield glass
    13

    What To Expect With Dealer Vs. Safelite Windshield Replacements

    Getting your windshield replaced by Safelite brings with it some positive and negative differences from getting it replaced by your dealership.

    By Alvin Reyes 21 hours ago Read More
  • Vehicles driving through a blizzard
    0

    Here's Where Automakers Freeze Their Lugnuts Off For Cold Weather Testing

    Modern cars need to be tested for their resistance to cold weather. Since not everywhere in the world can account for this, automakers go to specific areas.

    By Chad Kirchner 21 hours ago Read More
  • The California Zephyr train in the mountains
    3

    3 Sights You Miss If You Take The Longest Train Route In The U.S.

    The United States has an exceptionally long train route spanning across several states. But you can visit more interesting spots if you take a car, instead.

    By Shane Schmid 22 hours ago Read More
  • The mighty, everlasting Rolls-Royce 6.75 liter V8.
    4

    8 Underrated V8 Engines That Deserve More Attention

    Some of the most famous engines of all time are V8s, but what about the ones that have flown under the radar? Here are eight lesser known V8s.

    By Myles Leevy 23 hours ago Read More
  • Several tractors lined up next to one another
    4

    What Is Off Road Diesel And Why Is It Illegal To Use On Road?

    Drivers, particularly in rural areas, might have heard they can save money with off-road diesel, but what is it, and why can't you use it on the road?

    By Shane Schmid 23 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
    7

    The Chevy Camaro IROC-Z Is An Absolute Icon Of The '80s: Here's Why

    The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z helped pull the auto industry out of the Malaise Era, delivering over 200 hp and helping ignite the modern horsepower wars.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • A traffic signal with camera sensors mounted nearby
    7

    How Traffic Light Sensors Detect Your Car

    Traffic lights might seem like they let cars stop or go randomly, but that's not always the case. Many of them use special sensors that detect vehicles.

    By Shane Schmid 1 day ago Read More
  • A Cadillac CT4 on a road.
    1

    Here's How Much A 2021 Cadillac CT4 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

    The Cadillac CT4 is being axed after 2026. For owners of a 2021 model, here's how much they can expect it to sell for right now on the secondhand market.

    By Monday Goma 1 day ago Read More
  • The SRS airbag label on the dashboard of a modern car
    5

    GM Introduced Airbags So You Wouldn't Have To Use A Shoulder Belt

    Airbags are essential to safety in modern vehicles, but in their first production vehicle, they were actually made as a way to replace seat belts entirely.

    By Alvin Reyes 1 day ago Read More
  • A Red 1969 Camaro pictured in front of an old brick building.
    9

    Why Old American Cars Had So Many Engine Options

    These days, most new vehicles only come with a couple of different engines. But the '60s and '70s were filled with a plethora of different options.

    By Max Larsen 1 day ago Read More
  • A BMW M3 E46 manual gearbox
    13

    5 Manual Transmission Cars That Can Out-Accelerate Their Automatic Siblings

    These days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 day ago Read More
  • A spilled talcum powder container
    1

    It's Not Just Dust – Why There's White Powder Covering Your New Car Parts

    You might have noticed brand-new car parts covered in some sort of white powder. Luckily, there's no reason for you to be too concerned over it.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • A J-B Weld cylinder head
    7

    This Guy Created A Working Lawnmower Engine Head Out Of Nothing But Epoxy

    J-B Weld epoxy can be a useful tool for patching up holes, but it was probably never intended to create entire engine parts like cylinder heads.

    By Brad Brownell 1 day ago Read More
  • BMW's auto stop-start function, next to the main ignition button in the center console.
    108

    How Automakers Tackle Auto Start-Stop Without Adding Wear And Tear

    Most modern cars have auto start-stop systems to reduce fuel consumption, but while some might worry about wear and tear, car makers have it covered.

    By Kiran Menon 2 days ago Read More
  • A silver Chevy SS sedan at sunset
    8

    Chevy SS, Daihatsu Mira Walkthrough, Honda Civic Ute: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

    Welcome, one and all, to the greatest show on — well, on a Friday on Jalopnik, at least.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
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