Victor Sánchez G/Shutterstock There are a few pros and cons of a DIY oil change. For example, a stuck oil filter is one of the problems that can hinder the technicians in the house. Fortunately, filters usually fail when special tools, some elbow grease and a lot […]
Model 3 crash and passenger deaths believed to be caused by sudden acceleration, batteries and door handles. November 23, 2025 – A Tesla lawsuit alleges that the door handles on a 2018 Model 3 were defective and that rescuers were unable to save 52-year-old Wendy M. Dennis, who died in a crash on January 7, […]
When was the last time a car stopped you dead? At the risk of sounding jaded by the relentless supply of multi-million pound hypercars, it’s rare for a new model to elicit an audible ‘wow’ when you see it. If you feel the same way then I suggest you visit the Classic Motor Show at […]
Rudy Wijanarko/Shutterstock We may receive a commission from purchases made through links. Regardless of whether you drive an old Camry or a high-performance sports car, your vehicle has a specific maintenance schedule. Here you can read everything you need to do to keep your car in top […]
Bettmann/Getty Images The real-world analog for the “Star Wars” Y-wing starfighter is less obvious than for other spacecraft in the series. The cockpits of the B-29 Superfortress clearly inspired the Millennium Falcon, and X-wings are basically Spitfires in space. Even many of the weapons in “Star Wars” […]
DiPres/Shutterstock Having lived with a four-cylinder Mercedes 240D and a five-cylinder 300D, I can tell you that the extra cylinder makes a huge difference in gaining highway speed at the end of an on-ramp. Jalopnik’s own Daniel Golson drove a beautiful yellow 1984 Mercedes 300TD wagon daily, […]
Consumer goods makers are holding back on routine price hikes despite a rise in raw material costs across categories, fearing any hikes could trigger government investigations into possible profiteering following the recent VAT cuts.Senior executives at some of the largest companies in sectors such as soaps, biscuits, detergents, automobiles and consumer electronics said they plan […]
Stock PhotoDirectors/Shutterstock Consumer Reports annually publishes a list of car brands, in which they are rated on various fronts. However, among the scores we should keep an eye on, reliability is one of the most important evaluation categories. CR’s reliability ratings for new and used vehicles are […]
As consumers demand more and more from their motorcycles, there seems to be less and less room for more specific, performance-oriented machines. With so much emphasis on versatility, overall performance has taken a back seat in favor of real-world performance, with torque curves taking center stage. While there’s nothing wrong with versatility, these one-size-fits-all motorcycles […]
Hamilton Productions/Shutterstock There are a number of pros and cons to driving a double truck. But when it comes to doing tough jobs in a pickup, a dual-rear-wheel truck is a better option than a single-rear-wheel pickup. Reddit user uabeng asked the r/Diesel community on the benefits […]