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Here's How Much A 2021 Infiniti QX50 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Luxury compact SUVs like the Infiniti QX50 have a hard time holding their value. In the Infiniti's case, that translates to a steep decline since 2021.

Texting While Driving Bans Exist In Every State But This One

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Cellphone use while driving remains completely legal in many parts of this state, as many residents view any restrictions as a direct threat to their freedoms.

Here's What Jalopnik Readers Think About Chinese Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Chinese cars are coming. How soon is anyone's guess.

Volkswagen's Adorable New Tukan Pickup Is The First MQB-Based Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:06:15 +0000

The Tukan is the replacement for the long-running, best-selling Saveiro.

Empty Tanker Pays $4.6 Million To Cut Panama Canal Line

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Obviously, it would be a dream for shippers to avoid the auctions, the locks and Panama entirely.

The Sherman Tank Calliope Strapped 60 Rocket Tubes To A WWII Medium Tank's Turret

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The Sherman was already a formidable WWII tank, but one unusual modification turned its turret into a platform for an astonishing rocket barrage.

'The Great American Road Trip' Is An Incoherent Mess, Even If You Ignore All The Ethical Issues

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:49:20 +0000

Our very own Collin Woodard received a severe debuff to intelligence from watching every episode of 'The Great American Road Trip' so you don't have to!

Army Chief Chosen By Pete Hegseth Cancels Experimental Drone Battalion

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The real culprit here appears to be internal politics at best, or personal grudges at worst.

Kyle Kirkwood Wins Trump's Bizzaro Land IndyCar Race In D.C.

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:46:54 +0000

Up was down, down was up as IndyCar visited the nation's capital last weekend.

How To Clean Out A Blocked Fuel Line

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

While keeping your car's fuel lines clean can be as simple as adding a cleaner additive in the tank, more serious clogs require a manual flush such as this.

Flock Cameras Will Now Keep Your Car's Photos For 7 Days By Default, Not 30

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0000

While this news from Flock comes with an important caveat, it's one of several updates, including flagging abnormal activity by officers using this ALPR data.

New 50% Vehicle Levy Part Of Escalating Trade War Between U.S. And Canada Sparked By Old Auto Tariff Holdups

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:03:04 +0000

Automakers that have operations in both the U.S. and Canada now face higher costs on every single truck and SUV built by our neighbors up north.

These Are The Cars You Wish You Bought When They Were Cheap

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

We all made the grave mistake of being born too late to be able to buy anything important at a reasonable cost.

Late Car Payments Are High, But Lenders Are Still Lending

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:18:34 +0000

Plus not one but two NHTSA investigations into GM. We'll also look at European EV sales, and a GM union contract in Canada.

What's Your Favorite Hood Ornament?

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000

What price pedestrian safety, when they look so good?

At $25,000, Is This Custom 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T A Burnin'-Hot Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Forget the paint job, what about the low mileage?

Here's How To Fix Common Power Tailgate (And Liftgate) Problems

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0000

If your power tailgate or liftgate is refusing to cooperate, there are a few simple fixes you can try before heading to the mechanic and parting with your cash.

Why Body-On-Frame Passenger Cars Disappeared

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

It looks like the sedan body style is making a comeback, and maybe it is, but the body-on-frame passenger car is pretty much gone for good. Here's why.

Why Dubai Police Cars Are Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, And Other Dream Exotics

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Police in Dubai are famous for their collection of high-performance pursuit cars, but why do cops in the UAE pick Ferraris over Crown Victorias?

How To Live With A Car From A Defunct Brand When Parts Have Nearly Disappeared

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Driving a car from a defunct brand can be incredibly cool, but keeping one on the road requires serious planning, foresight, and resourcefulness.