Dangers Of A Digital ID, A Desert Gas Station That Knows What It's Got And Dirty Tesla Cybertrucks In This Week's News Roundup

This summer, gas prices are lower than they have been in the past. In some places though, some gas stations have a “I know what I have” attitude, resulting in some seriously high prices. One desert gas station is like this, and it doubles down on the pricing with a disclaimer for customers. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

After a never-ending stream of delays, Tesla finally started delivering its Cybertruck to buyers across America over the past year. However, the automaker may wish it pushed the deliveries back by a few hours to give it time to clear the junk out the six-figure trucks it was dropping off at excited buyers. - Owen Bellwood Read More

Somehow in 2024, people are still destroying products made by companies they feel have “gone woke.” Youtuber Columbia War Machine recently destroyed his Harley Davidson for YouTube views, due of course, to woke. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

Picture this: You push the speed limit a bit, and suddenly those red and blue lights pop up in your rear view. You, a future-minded tech enthusiast, proudly hand the cop your digital driver’s license on your cell phone. Yet that grin fades when the cop starts switching apps, and finds all those Venmo transactions that the IRS never got wind of — all thanks to the completely legal search you consented to when you handed over your phone. - Amber DaSilva Read More

Abuse of things like unemployment exploded the last few years, especially during the pandemic. This abuse isn’t just specific to the U.S. either it seems. A man in Australia has been busted for owning a Lamborghini despite collecting unemployment for the last five years. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

It’s no secret that Jalopnik isn’t exactly Elon Musk’s biggest fan. Sure, he’s responsible for the most important car of the 21st century, and SpaceX does some neat stuff when it’s not ruining the environment, but he’s also a bigoted piece of shit. Then again, our staff is a bunch of radical leftists who believe crazy things like “trans rights are human rights” and “billionaires should pay more taxes.” Other, more conservative outlets have been much friendlier to Musk, so imagine our surprise when the Wall Street Journal of all papers declared his Twitter purchase “the worst buyout for banks since the financial crisis.” - Collin Woodard Read More

Many would like to assume that they’ll own a car for a decade after buying it. Some hope to own a vehicle longer enough to pass it down to a child. However, that’s not often the case. Mechanical problems frequently derail those plans, but automakers can still produce vehicles that will stand the test of time. - Ryan Erik King Read More

The cost of car insurance has skyrocketed over the past year, but rates have been even higher for certain drivers solely based on where they live. Take the most expensive city in the U.S. to insure a car. On average, car insurance costs $5,300 per year in Detroit, Michigan. Insurers claim the high prices are due to crime rates, but the data proves otherwise. - Ryan Erik King Read More

History was made this weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance when a 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports won Best of Show, marking the first time a preservation-class car has ever won the most prestigious award in the classic car realm. Pebble’s had classes for such unrestored cars since 2001, with the preservation classes now split into pre- and post-war categories. Brought by the Pearl Collection of Switzerland, the Bugatti was up against some stiff competition, beating out a 1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Saoutchik Fastback Coupé, 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve LeBaron Sport Phaeton and the 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero concept for the Best of Show title. - Daniel Golson Read More

General Motors has had trouble distinguishing some of its brands and their models which share platforms for a long time, but that seems to be changing with the General’s refreshed 2025 full-sized SUVs. Chevrolet released the updated 2025 Tahoe and Suburban’s design toward the end of 2023, but GMC just unveiled the updated 2025 Yukon and Yukon XL with an interior design that’s distinctly different from both its Chevy and Cadillac platform mates. The 2025 GMC Yukon gains a totally new dashboard with a 16.8-inch vertically oriented infotainment display as the centerpiece, and it now offers the first AT4 Ultimate trim that combines off-road capability with luxurious appointments. - Logan Carter Read More