Jalopnik
  • Latest
  • News
  • Reviews
    • First Drive
  • Brands
    • Audi
    • BMW
    • Chevrolet
    • Ford
    • Honda
    • Hyundai
    • Porsche
    • Subaru
    • Tesla
    • Toyota
    • Volkswagen
  • Car Types
    • SUVs and Crossovers
    • Sedans
    • Sports Cars
    • Convertibles
    • Coupes
    • Trucks
    • Hatchbacks, Minivans and Vans
    • EVs and Hybrids
  • Buying
    • Advice
    • Found For Sale
  • Culture
    • Car Design
    • Concept Cars
    • Crashes and Safety
    • Crime
    • Jalopnik Explains
    • Jalopnik Investigates
    • Nice Price or No Dice
    • Nostalgia You Can Taste
    • The Morning Shift
    • Year In Review
    • Entertainment
    • Wrenching
    • Unpaved
  • Tech
  • Beyond Cars
    • Motorcycles
    • Spacelopnik
    • Transportation
  • Racing
  • Events
    • CES
    • SEMA
    • Detroit Auto Show
    • Frankfurt Auto Show
    • Geneva Auto Show
    • LA Auto Show
    • New York Auto Show
    • Tokyo Auto Show
    • Rebelle Rally
  • QOTD
  • Features
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Reviews Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2025 Static Media. All Rights Reserved
Jalopnik
Jalopnik
Technology
LatestNews Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features
  • Newsletter

Technology

  • A Maruti Suzuki DDiS 225 engine with the codename of E15A
    4

    Suzuki Once Spent $110 Million To Develop An Engine Only To Shelve It A Year Later

    Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki's Indian branch, spent $110 million on an engine's development. Unfortunately, design flaws led to it quickly being discontinued.

    By Benjamin Gracias 21 hours ago Read More
  • An under-hood shot of a 2026 GR Corolla
    6

    These 3-Cylinder Engines Make More Power Than You'd Expect From A V6

    You can find some surprisingly powerful three-cylinder engines. A few of them are powerful enough to rival V6 engines when it comes to horsepower.

    By Chloe Clougher 22 hours ago Read More
  • A frustrated man on the phone standing in front of a silver Mustang with its hood open in the city.
    1

    4 Reasons Engine Cylinders Misfire (And What To Do About It)

    Engine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what you can do about them.

    By Marko Mikulic 22 hours ago Read More
  • An older and younger man jump-starting a car
    4

    Can You Jump Start A V8 With A 4-Cylinder Car? It's All About The Amps

    Considering their differences in design, you might wonder if you can jump-start a V8 with a four-cylinder car. The answer might surprise you.

    By Charles Krome 2 days ago Read More
  • Representation of data bits (1s and 0s) flying around a car
    11

    Data Privacy Would Be In Car Owners' Hands With The DRIVER Act

    The Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time Act would require automakers to allow owners access to all of the data a vehicle collects.

    By Justin Hughes 2 days ago Read More
  • A front 3/4 view of a white 2022 Chevrolet Silverado High Country parked on dirt
    10

    These Are The Only Chevy Models Available With Super Cruise

    Chevy offers the Super Cruise technology for hands-free driving. It isn't available on every model in its modern lineup, though, limiting buyers' options.

    By Charles Krome 5 days ago Read More
  • front three quarters shot of a dark gray Honda CR-V e:FCEV parked next to a blue hydrogen fuel station with bushes and trees in the background
    12

    Honda Recalls 388 Hydrogen-Powered CR-V e:FCEVs For Potentially Leaky Fuel Cell Stacks

    If you're driving one of the 388 CR-V e:FCEVs involved in this recall, Honda believes there's a 60% chance that your car is afflicted with the problem.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • A visualization of lidar data on a highway
    94

    Rivian Shows Why All Autonomous Vehicles Should Have Lidar

    Rivian's upcoming R2 will incorporate lidar, in addition to cameras and radar, to paint a more detailed, accurate picture of its surroundings.

    By Justin Hughes 6 days ago Read More
  • Fixed side steps on a white SUV
    6

    The Pros And Cons Of Power Running Boards For Trucks

    Running boards have come a long way since those 1930s black behemoths. Modern power truck running boards have lots of upsides, but they have downsides, too.

    By Alvin Reyes 6 days ago Read More
  • Close-up view of the many sipes or slits on the treads of a new tire
    2

    What Are Sipes On A Tire?

    The sipes on your tires play an important role in traction and control. Here's what sipes are, why they matter, and whether siping your tires is worth it.

    By Alvin Reyes 7 days ago Read More
  • A front shot of a dark green R1S driving through a city with high-rise buildings and trees in the background
    26

    Rivian's New Level 2 Hands-Free System Works On Any Road With Lines, Not Just Highways

    The update should be available to Gen 2 R1T and R1S owners before the end of the month.

    By Logan K. Carter 7 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of the VORTEC logo on the engine cover in a Hummer H2
    2

    The Biggest Differences Between The 5.3 And 6.2 GM Engines

    General Motors made V8s with 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter displacements. While they're under the same brand name, there are a few other key differences between them.

    By Paul Stadden 8 days ago Read More
  • A distributor ignition system from an old truck
    17

    Why Did Cars Switch From Distributors To Coil Packs?

    Older models of cars used to rely on distributor-based ignition systems. Today, though, modern vehicles rely on coil packs instead. Here's why.

    By Alvin Reyes 9 days ago Read More
  • Line drawing of a car from above with labels on its engine bay, marked TWO STROKE GOES HERE
    49

    GM Wants To Bring Back The Two-Stroke Engine

    I wouldn't count on this singular patent bringing that ring-ding-ding sound to your local parking lot any time soon.

    By Amber DaSilva 13 days ago Read More
  • A person charging their electric vehicle
    37

    You Could Be Degrading The Battery Of Your EV By Charging It This Way

    While it can be tempting to charge electric vehicles as much as possible, some charging methods can actually degrade their battery more quickly.

    By Shane Schmid 13 days ago Read More
  • A U.S. Air Force B 52 bomber, assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command's Eighth Air Force, flies over Bossier City toward Barksdale Air Force Base.
    21

    Why The Boeing B-52 Bomber Will Still Be Flying At 100 Years Old

    Modern upgrades and the failure of newer bombers to meet expectations mean the B-52 will remain a core part of the Air Force into the 2050s.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 13 days ago Read More
  • NASA rendering of satellite constellation contamination on a photo of a distant galaxy
    8

    Satellite Constellations May Ruin Up To 96% Of Astronomy Pictures Even From Telescopes In Space

    NASA's report, published in Nature, predicts that around 40% of all Hubble images will have at least one satellite streak in them.

    By Nicholas Werner 14 days ago Read More
  • Several iridium spark plugs lined up next to one another.
    6

    What's The Difference Between Ruthenium And Iridium Spark Plugs?

    Spark plugs are made from many different materials. Ruthenium spark plugs are able to offer some different benefits from iridium and other plug types.

    By Alvin Reyes 14 days ago Read More
  • A car with independant rear suspension going over a speed bump that affects only the right wheel
    4

    What Are The Pros And Cons Of An Independent Rear Suspension?

    Different cars use different types of suspensions. An independent rear suspension, or IRS, carries many pros and cons that aren't found in other types.

    By Shane Schmid 14 days ago Read More
  • An automatic transmission shift knob with a direct-shift gearbox.
    13

    Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG): What It Is And How It Works

    For those trying to get the efficiency of a manual transmission with the smoothness of an automatic, a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) might be the best choice.

    By Rohaan Sakrani 15 days ago Read More
  • Person applying the handbrake
    7

    This Is What Happens If You Drive With The Parking Brake On

    There are two main types of parking brakes available in cars today. Which one you have will change what happens if you leave them engaged while driving.

    By Nishant Jayaram 16 days ago Read More
  • A black Tesla Model 3 driving around Washington DC on a rainy day
    36

    Elon Musk Tells Tesla Owners To Text And Drive, What's That Worst That Could Happen

    Like the villains in an Indiana Jones movie, Tesla seemingly doesn't care about the potential consequences as long as the automaker nears its obscene goal.

    By Ryan Erik King 18 days ago Read More
  • A Waymo robotaxi on a street in San Francisco, California
    129

    Waymo Robotaxis Are Saving Lives, Doctor Calls It 'A Public Health Breakthrough'

    Sure, we enjoy making fun of Waymo robotaxis for bad driving. But in truth, the hard data says they are actually better drivers than humans.

    By Justin Hughes 18 days ago Read More
  • A Waymo robotaxi turning left into the middle of a police felony stop in progress
    55

    Waymo Robotaxi Casually Cruises Through Felony Stop In Progress

    Police yell at the Waymo to keep moving, but there's no human driver to respond to commands or prevent it from getting into this situation in the first place.

    By Justin Hughes 19 days ago Read More
  • A 2JZ-GTE engine in a Toyota Supra
    35

    These Are 5 Of The Most Reliable Turbocharged Engines You Can Get Today

    Is there such a thing as a reliable turbocharged engine? These five engines show it's possible to combine dependable quality with high-output power.

    By Benjamin Gracias 20 days ago Read More
  • A mechanic holding a piston with gloved hands
    8

    Are Aluminum Pistons Better Than Cast Iron? Here's What You Need To Know

    Aluminum pistons are used in numerous vehicles over cast iron pistons. But are aluminum pistons really better, or can cast iron come out on top?

    By Shane Schmid 21 days ago Read More
  • A 3/4 front shot of a Wind Chill Pearl 2024 Toyota Prius Prime
    14

    Why Toyota No Longer Calls The Prius PHEV The Prime

    Toyota originally called the Prius Plug-in Hybrid the Prime. With the 2025 model year, this EV has dropped its "Prime" naming scheme for a simple reason.

    By Monday Goma 21 days ago Read More
Back
Next
About Privacy Policy
© 2025 Static Media® Jalopnik.com All Rights Reserved
More From Static Media
BGRChowhoundCutenessExploreFoodieFood RepublicGarden GuidesGlamGrungeHealth DigestHouse DigestHunkerIslandsLooperMashedMoney DigestNicki SwiftOutdoor GuidePlanetWareSciencingSlashFilmSlashGearSVGTasting TableThe Daily MealThe ListThe TakeoutTVLineWomenWrestling Inc.
Jalopnik