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Mazda brought the rotary engine back in the Vision X-Coupe hybrid concept car. This version of the rotary engine was designed to use microalgae as fuel.
Mazda's Rotary Engine Is Back In A New Concept, But Now It's Trying To Go Green - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Mazda brought the rotary engine back in the Vision X-Coupe hybrid concept car. This version of the rotary engine was designed to use microalgae as fuel.
Recaro seats are worth the upgrade for certain drivers. Some like the way seats grip their body while others dislike their lack of lumbar support.
Are Recaro Seats Worth The Upgrade? - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Recaro seats are worth the upgrade for certain drivers. Some like the way seats grip their body while others dislike their lack of lumbar support.
Some high performance cars use forged pistons because they're inherently stronger and more durable than most types of cast pistons.
Why Do Some High Performance Cars Need Forged Pistons? - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Some high performance cars use forged pistons because they're inherently stronger and more durable than most types of cast pistons.
They also didn't exactly take all 16 compact crossovers to Moab, but we're still talking about a pretty serious test here.
Wait, Are We Sleeping On The Hyundai Tucson's Off-Road Capabilities? - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
They also didn't exactly take all 16 compact crossovers to Moab, but we're still talking about a pretty serious test here.
Ford’s 428 powered Galaxie and Torino models, while Pontiac’s 428 appeared in Catalina, Bonneville, Grand Prix, and select GTO and Firebird cars.
Ford 428 Vs. Pontiac 428: Here's How The Engines Compare - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Ford’s 428 powered Galaxie and Torino models, while Pontiac’s 428 appeared in Catalina, Bonneville, Grand Prix, and select GTO and Firebird cars.
You'll have to give up your beloved internal combustion engine if you want a minivan substitute that makes the R63 AMG look slow.
Lucid Gravity Vs. Rivian R1S Answers The Question Of Which 800-HP Three-Row Family Hauler Is Really The Quickest - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
You'll have to give up your beloved internal combustion engine if you want a minivan substitute that makes the R63 AMG look slow.
Phones, minibar gloveboxes, espresso makers, Brodie knobs, record players -- a look back at some of the most bizarre car accessories ever.
5 Old School Car Accessories No One Uses Anymore - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Phones, minibar gloveboxes, espresso makers, Brodie knobs, record players -- a look back at some of the most bizarre car accessories ever.
A fatal 1977 rooftop helicopter crash atop the Pan Am Building exposed flaws in aviation safety and ended the dream of flying directly from Midtown.
Pan Am Tried A Rooftop Airport Hub In NYC, And The Result Was A Fatal Mistake - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A fatal 1977 rooftop helicopter crash atop the Pan Am Building exposed flaws in aviation safety and ended the dream of flying directly from Midtown.
LED lights have many advantages, including efficiency, usual cost, and length of life. However, HID lights are brighter, and cost less if repairs are needed.
Are LED Headlights Really Better Than HID? - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
LED lights have many advantages, including efficiency, usual cost, and length of life. However, HID lights are brighter, and cost less if repairs are needed.
Safety regulations, production issues, shipping costs, and tariffs are among the reasons a car that sells for $10,000 in China would be more costly in the U.S.
Chinese EVs Won't Cost $10,000 In The US: Here's Why - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Safety regulations, production issues, shipping costs, and tariffs are among the reasons a car that sells for $10,000 in China would be more costly in the U.S.
Elkann also dispensed some ominous warnings about what could happen if the EU doesn't go along with his recommendations.
Guy Who Makes His Living Selling Jeeps And Rams Says We Can't Get Rid Of ICE Cars - Jalopnik
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November 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Elkann also dispensed some ominous warnings about what could happen if the EU doesn't go along with his recommendations.
The Ball-Stud Hemi featured 2.25-inch intake and 1.94-inch exhaust valves like the 426, but weighed 100 pounds less and was 6.5 inches narrower.
Why Chrysler's Secret Ball-Stud Hemi Never Stood A Chance - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The Ball-Stud Hemi featured 2.25-inch intake and 1.94-inch exhaust valves like the 426, but weighed 100 pounds less and was 6.5 inches narrower.
The Urus SE — while also being serious when you want — can work in a level of silliness, excitement and flamboyance most other cars could only dream of having.
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Is So Sick You Won't Care That It's A Hopped-Up Audi - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The Urus SE — while also being serious when you want — can work in a level of silliness, excitement and flamboyance most other cars could only dream of having.
Cclass action lawsuits are being brought against United Airlines and Delta Air Lines for false promises.
Paying For A Window Seat Doesn't Guarantee A Window, And Airlines Say That's Fine - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Cclass action lawsuits are being brought against United Airlines and Delta Air Lines for false promises.
Scientists who, studying the available data, have concluded that 3I/ATLAS is, to paraphrase, a comet doing comet things.
Controversial Scientist Avi Loeb Is Lashing Out At NASA And Other Researchers As 3I/ATLAS Zooms Through Solar System - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Scientists who, studying the available data, have concluded that 3I/ATLAS is, to paraphrase, a comet doing comet things.
Really, this year as with every year I'm thankful for all French cars, because they're just the best, but the retro 5 is absolutely perfect.
This Year I'm Thankful For The New Renault 5 (And Really All French Cars) - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Really, this year as with every year I'm thankful for all French cars, because they're just the best, but the retro 5 is absolutely perfect.
They're complicated to start, a pain to maintain, and even more frustrating when they break. Which, of course, they do.
Here's What It Takes To Ride 800 Miles On 87-Year-Old Motorcycles - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
They're complicated to start, a pain to maintain, and even more frustrating when they break. Which, of course, they do.
It may sound a little odd, but if you want to know the best restaurants in any given city, you ask a tire company.
These Automotive Companies Should Follow Michelin's Lead And Create Their Own Fancy Awards, Our Readers Say - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It may sound a little odd, but if you want to know the best restaurants in any given city, you ask a tire company.
They also didn't exactly take all 16 compact crossovers to Moab, but we're still talking about a pretty serious test here.
Wait, Are We Sleeping On The Hyundai Tucson's Off-Road Capabilities? - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
They also didn't exactly take all 16 compact crossovers to Moab, but we're still talking about a pretty serious test here.
What's your take on this Model T pickup at that price? Does that make it a Black Friday Door-Buster? Or is that too much to ask for a flippin' Flivver?
At $19,500, Is This 1926 Ford Model T Pickup A Black Friday Bargain? - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What's your take on this Model T pickup at that price? Does that make it a Black Friday Door-Buster? Or is that too much to ask for a flippin' Flivver?
Some of the differences between the Ford 427 and the Chevy 427 include the fact that the Ford engine wasn't a true big block and the different power outputs.
Ford 427 Vs. Chevy 427: Here's How The Big Blocks Compare - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Some of the differences between the Ford 427 and the Chevy 427 include the fact that the Ford engine wasn't a true big block and the different power outputs.
LED lights have many advantages, including efficiency, usual cost, and length of life. However, HID lights are brighter, and cost less if repairs are needed.
Are LED Headlights Really Better Than HID? - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 10:50 AM
LED lights have many advantages, including efficiency, usual cost, and length of life. However, HID lights are brighter, and cost less if repairs are needed.
The reality is that a parts-bin special banking on a nostalgic nameplate makes more financial sense for the bean counters at Honda.
The New Honda Prelude Should Have Been An EV - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The reality is that a parts-bin special banking on a nostalgic nameplate makes more financial sense for the bean counters at Honda.
Adults should know multiple car maintenance skills such as changing oil, replacing spark plugs and wiper blades, and using jacks safely.
12 Car Maintenance Skills Every Adult Should Know - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Adults should know multiple car maintenance skills such as changing oil, replacing spark plugs and wiper blades, and using jacks safely.
Yes, it is. But soft covers are susceptible to damage if ice and snow pile up, so you need to keep them cleared and regularly use a moisture-repelling spray.
Is It Safe To Use A Tonneau Cover When It's Snowing? - Jalopnik
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November 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Yes, it is. But soft covers are susceptible to damage if ice and snow pile up, so you need to keep them cleared and regularly use a moisture-repelling spray.