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Here's How Your Suspension Choice Can Affect Your SUV's Fuel Economy

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:25:00 +0000

Your SUV's suspension, ride height, and accompanying tires can significantly affect its fuel economy. Here's what to avoid to get the best mpg.

Meet The Colorful Automotive Nomads Of The American Southwest

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Wed, 13 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

There's a large community of nomads in the Arizona desert, and the reasons for taking up temporary residency are as varied as the people themselves.

How Long Do Lawn Mower Engines Typically Last?

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Ever wonder why your neighbor's ancient lawn mower is refusing to die? Here's why some lawn mower engines quit early while others can outlast your car.

What Does Porting An Intake Manifold Do For Engine Performance?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Porting an intake manifold is a simple and underrated mod that directly improves engine airflow and power, and it's relatively easy to do yourself.

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is An Incremental Improvement Upon An Already Brilliant Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:01:00 +0000

The S-Class is more comfortable, more technologically advanced, more imposing and more customizable than ever before, and it remains an excellent performer.

If You Want To Know What It Takes To Get Off Your Butt And Win A Rally, Watch Gravel Co

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:25:00 +0000

As long as you have some good friends, a bit of gumption, and a whole lot of desire, you too might go fast on dirt.

Will Trump Suspend The Federal Gas Tax? Will The Sun Rise In The West? Are Any Of Us Forgiven?

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:19:48 +0000

The federal gas tax only adds $0.183 to the cost of gasoline and $0.243 to a gallon of diesel.

Only One Ramble Seat AMX Muscle Coupe Prototype Survived, And AMC Sold It For $50

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

AMC built only a handful of Ramble Seat AMX prototypes in the 1960s. While most were destroyed, one was sold for $50 and is rumored to still exist.

The Saab Story Finally Ends As It Auctions Off The Last Of Its Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:38 +0000

RIP Saab, at least as a car company. It apparently lives on in producing military ware and weaponry. What an ending.

Tesla Robotaxi Wait Times Are Longer Than The Rides Themselves

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:34:47 +0000

At least there won't be someone in there with you. Oh, wait, would you look at that. There's a safety monitor in the passenger seat. Never mind.

Forget About High Gas Prices With These 4 Cheap EV Lease Deals In May

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

With gas prices still on the rise and reaching record highs, EV ownership is more appealing than ever, but only if you can find an EV at the right price.

Aside From The Delivery Driver Allegedly Trying To Run You Over For Not Tipping, How Was The Pizza?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

This may just go down as one of the most expensive Domino's orders in history, at least on the physical and emotional anguish side of things.

These Are The Cars You Took To Your Prom

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:51:25 +0000

Some of you have some chill people in your life.

There's A Class Action Lawsuit Against Subaru Over Batteries That Drain Even After Being Replaced

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Subaru granted an extended warranty of the DCM, including its removal or replacement in cars diagnosed with this problem.

This WWII Plane Is Flying Again After Being Found Under 268 Feet Of Greenland Ice

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Glacier Girl flies again.

1,000-HP Lotus V8 Hybrid Supercar Is Coming In 2028, Who Wants To Bet It'll Be Named Esprit?

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:19:34 +0000

The new supercar looks to take inspiration from the awesome Theory 1 concept that was revealed in 2024.

Drivers Call Cops After Being Fooled By A Sticker On The Back Of A Semi-Truck Trailer

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Police got multiple calls from concerned citizens about a man "standing in the back of a semi trailer for a long period of time."

The Coolest Hyundai In History Is This 300-Horsepower All-Wheel Drive Tiburon Rally Monster

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Ready for your local Rallycross event, or maybe even a few modifications away from competing again, this Tiburon ProRally car is up for sale on BaT.

These Are The Slowest Cars You've Ever Owned

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The only things they all had in common were that they were all in running order and never reached 100 miles per hour.

Mazda Follows The Crowd, Gives Up On EVs In Favor Of Hybrids

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 12 May 2026 14:18:37 +0000

Plus Waymo is recalling thousands of vehicles for driving into flooded roads, GM is cutting hundreds of IT jobs and Stellantis is being sued, and more.