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Not many people are sliding their SUV sideways on ice during a typical winter commute, but that doesn't mean it wasn't fun.
Taking A Splash-Colored 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Around A Frozen Lake Was A Blast - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Not many people are sliding their SUV sideways on ice during a typical winter commute, but that doesn't mean it wasn't fun.
What car do you think deserves a bit more respect?
February 19, 2026 at 9:07 PM
What car do you think deserves a bit more respect?
Scout also has yet to confirm the delay, telling Der Spiegel, "We currently have no update to our timeline or product plan to share."
Scout Motors Delays Production Over Unnamed 'Technical Issues': Report - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Scout also has yet to confirm the delay, telling Der Spiegel, "We currently have no update to our timeline or product plan to share."
The driver was cited for following too closely, which may be the understatement of the century.
Jaguar F-Type Driver Survives Stuffing Car Under Back Of Stopped School Bus - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The driver was cited for following too closely, which may be the understatement of the century.
We're looking at GM cutting inventory to prepare for a tight 2026, as well as Nashville trying to get its hands on a Tesla tunnel and more.
GM's Solution To A Bad Economy Is Building Fewer Cars - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 7:24 PM
We're looking at GM cutting inventory to prepare for a tight 2026, as well as Nashville trying to get its hands on a Tesla tunnel and more.
This specific two-seater might be the most controversial vehicle to ever lead the F1 field.
Aston Martin Puts 2021 Abu Dhabi F1 Safety Car Up For Sale, Do With This Information What You Will - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM
This specific two-seater might be the most controversial vehicle to ever lead the F1 field.
To make self-driving cars worthwhile, they need to be better than human drivers, otherwise what is the point?
Tesla's Texas Robotaxis Crash 4 Times More Often Than A Human Driver - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 5:56 PM
To make self-driving cars worthwhile, they need to be better than human drivers, otherwise what is the point?
Maybe you were into some cool cars as a kid, but it's just as likely that you were obsessed with a car you wouldn't drive today, even if someone paid you.
These Are The Cars Our Readers Were Weirdly Obsessed With As Kids - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Maybe you were into some cool cars as a kid, but it's just as likely that you were obsessed with a car you wouldn't drive today, even if someone paid you.
The key comes in knowing how to weight the dice in your favor, and an easy way to do that is to be picky about where you buy your cars from.
These Are The States You'd Never Buy A Car From - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The key comes in knowing how to weight the dice in your favor, and an easy way to do that is to be picky about where you buy your cars from.
What do you say? Is this Mary Poppins-esque, practically perfect E92 worth that $22,995 asking as it sits? Or is that too much even for such magnificence?
At $22,995, Does This 2013 BMW 335i M Sport Have What It Takes? - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 4:22 PM
What do you say? Is this Mary Poppins-esque, practically perfect E92 worth that $22,995 asking as it sits? Or is that too much even for such magnificence?
We're trying to help out the real people with real tight budgets here, so I don't mean deals like a half-price supercar that's down to $80,000.
What Great Cars Are Overlooked Bargains On The Used Market? - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
We're trying to help out the real people with real tight budgets here, so I don't mean deals like a half-price supercar that's down to $80,000.
Head over heels with a HEMI, or vocal in your V12 love? We want to know your favorite powertrain.
What's The Best Engine You've Ever Driven? - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Head over heels with a HEMI, or vocal in your V12 love? We want to know your favorite powertrain.
What's your take on this battle-scarred GTS and that $58,500 asking price? Does that seem fair? Or is this a Prancing Horse that should be put out to pasture?
At $58,500, Is This 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS An Imperfect Deal? - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM
What's your take on this battle-scarred GTS and that $58,500 asking price? Does that seem fair? Or is this a Prancing Horse that should be put out to pasture?
Aluminum cylinder heads are more prone to warping than cast iron models because aluminum is softer and expands more when heated to extreme temperatures.
Why Aluminum Heads Are More Likely To Warp Than Cast Iron - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Aluminum cylinder heads are more prone to warping than cast iron models because aluminum is softer and expands more when heated to extreme temperatures.
The new RS5 Avant and sedan have a total of 630 horsepower and the industry's first electromechanical torque vectoring system.
Even The New Audi RS5 Itself Looks Shocked By How Powerful Its PHEV V6 Is - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM
The new RS5 Avant and sedan have a total of 630 horsepower and the industry's first electromechanical torque vectoring system.
Marine alternators must handle greater demands than a car's. They need to resist rust, have more robust cooling, and include more safety features.
Here's How Marine Alternators Are Different From The One In Your Car - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Marine alternators must handle greater demands than a car's. They need to resist rust, have more robust cooling, and include more safety features.
Why are Texas roads so dangerous? Bad driving isn’t the only problem: high speeds, heavy traffic, and aging infrastructure are also to blame.
Why Texas Leads The US On Interstate Fatalities (And It's Not Just Bad Drivers) - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Why are Texas roads so dangerous? Bad driving isn’t the only problem: high speeds, heavy traffic, and aging infrastructure are also to blame.
We asked our readers last week for their worst car theft stories, and the responses were overwhelming.
These Are Your Worst Car Theft Stories - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
We asked our readers last week for their worst car theft stories, and the responses were overwhelming.
if you can make a $45,000 budget work, the list of available trucks expands to more than 40 nationwide.
The Cheapest Used Rivian R1Ts Are Finally Showing Up For Less Than $40,000 - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
if you can make a $45,000 budget work, the list of available trucks expands to more than 40 nationwide.
I'd better get that Xbox memory upgrade before it's too late.
AI Data Center Demand May Cause A New Chip Shortage That Will Affect Auto Manufacturing, Again - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 4:43 AM
I'd better get that Xbox memory upgrade before it's too late.
GM's LS engine has been swapped into all sorts of cars. Now some enthusiasts are swapping them into airplanes, though with plenty of modifications.
Even Planes Are Not Safe From An LS Engine Swap, Apparently - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 3:40 AM
GM's LS engine has been swapped into all sorts of cars. Now some enthusiasts are swapping them into airplanes, though with plenty of modifications.
Clogged fuel systems, blocked catalytic converters, and even a buildup of carbon or sludge in the engine can all cause power output to fall.
The First Things To Check When Your Engine Is Hemorrhaging Horsepower - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Clogged fuel systems, blocked catalytic converters, and even a buildup of carbon or sludge in the engine can all cause power output to fall.
Elizabeth Taylor chose the green color of her 1960 Roll-Royce Drophead Coupe, and it played a part in the breakup of her marriage to Eddie Fisher.
Elizabeth Taylor Made This 1960 Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Stunning (And Twice As Valuable) - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Elizabeth Taylor chose the green color of her 1960 Roll-Royce Drophead Coupe, and it played a part in the breakup of her marriage to Eddie Fisher.
Automatic transmissions are called slushboxes because traditional versions use fluid to shift gears. This causes a slush-like driving feel.
Why Are Automatic Transmissions Called Slushboxes? - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Automatic transmissions are called slushboxes because traditional versions use fluid to shift gears. This causes a slush-like driving feel.
Since American has a profit-sharing system with its employees, poor overall performance means smaller take-home pay.
American Airlines Is In Such Dire Shape That Unions Want To Oust Its Leadership - Jalopnik
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February 19, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Since American has a profit-sharing system with its employees, poor overall performance means smaller take-home pay.