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The last production car with a hand crank was Russia's Lada Niva. The Citroën 2CV was a close runnerup, offering a hand crank until 1990.
The Last Production Car With A Hand Crank Was Still On Sale New In 1997 - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The last production car with a hand crank was Russia's Lada Niva. The Citroën 2CV was a close runnerup, offering a hand crank until 1990.
For those who may find millennials' reputation for not knowing much about cars perplexing, this list of the most popular models among them might offer clues.
These Are The 10 Most Popular Cars Millennials Drive - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 10:11 AM
For those who may find millennials' reputation for not knowing much about cars perplexing, this list of the most popular models among them might offer clues.
They sure don't make 'em like they used to.
This 22-Year-Old Audi A2 Is Still Able To Get 100 MPG - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 5:01 AM
They sure don't make 'em like they used to.
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma holds its value well, depreciating just 22% according to CarEdge. But individual trim levels vary slightly from this average.
Here's How Much A 2021 Toyota Tacoma Has Depreciated In 5 Years - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma holds its value well, depreciating just 22% according to CarEdge. But individual trim levels vary slightly from this average.
Traditional EV cells use a liquid or gel electrolyte, which is highly-flammable. So why haven’t we made the switch to solid-state batteries?
What Are The Biggest Challenges With Making The Switch To Solid-State Batteries? - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Traditional EV cells use a liquid or gel electrolyte, which is highly-flammable. So why haven’t we made the switch to solid-state batteries?
The Invacar, or "invalid carriage," was an unsafe three-wheeled car with no heat. It was given to British people with disabilities from 1946 to 1981.
The UK Government Once Provided Free Invacars That Could Flip And Catch Fire - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 4:12 AM
The Invacar, or "invalid carriage," was an unsafe three-wheeled car with no heat. It was given to British people with disabilities from 1946 to 1981.
Mechanical locking and limited-slip differentials use gears and geometry to manage wheel speed, but electronics provide more subtle control.
What're The Differences Between A Mechanical And Electronic Differential? - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Mechanical locking and limited-slip differentials use gears and geometry to manage wheel speed, but electronics provide more subtle control.
The Chevy trucks that came with a 454 V8 engine were the C/K 20 and 30 series, the 454 SS, the R2500 and R3500, the C3500 HD, and the Kodiak L21.
Which Chevy Trucks Came With A 454 V8 Engine? - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 3:35 AM
The Chevy trucks that came with a 454 V8 engine were the C/K 20 and 30 series, the 454 SS, the R2500 and R3500, the C3500 HD, and the Kodiak L21.
In the 1990s, facing proposals to cap motorcycle speeds, Suzuki and Kawasaki struck a gentlemen's agreement that their bikes wouldn't exceed 186 mph.
The History Of The Gentlemen's Agreement That Capped Motorcycle Speed - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 3:17 AM
In the 1990s, facing proposals to cap motorcycle speeds, Suzuki and Kawasaki struck a gentlemen's agreement that their bikes wouldn't exceed 186 mph.
Customer reviews for Costco's cheapest e-bike are largely positive, and on the Costco site, the bike gets an average 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Costco's Cheapest E-Bike Looks Tempting, But The Reviews May Make You Reconsider - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Customer reviews for Costco's cheapest e-bike are largely positive, and on the Costco site, the bike gets an average 4.6 out of 5 stars.
The letters LS actually don't mean much in Chevy engines. They're simply a way to designate the engines as part of a manufacturer code.
What Do The Letters LS Actually Mean In Chevy Engines? - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 2:42 AM
The letters LS actually don't mean much in Chevy engines. They're simply a way to designate the engines as part of a manufacturer code.
To get its Artemis moongoing spacecraft to the launchpad, NASA's CT-2 uses huge ALCO 251C V16 diesel engines originally built to power trains.
These Are The Massive Diesel Engines That Move NASA's 6.6-Million-Pound Crawler-Transporter - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM
To get its Artemis moongoing spacecraft to the launchpad, NASA's CT-2 uses huge ALCO 251C V16 diesel engines originally built to power trains.
Over the decades, every car's name has been a decision that a person somewhere made, and in a surprising number of cases, they based it on the name of a place.
13 Cars You Probably Didn't Know Were Named After Real Places - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Over the decades, every car's name has been a decision that a person somewhere made, and in a surprising number of cases, they based it on the name of a place.
GM's beautiful 1950s Aerotrain was a nightmare for passengers because it faced brutal vibrations, had smaller interiors, and struggled at max speed.
Why GM's Beautiful 1950s Aerotrain Was A Nightmare For Passengers - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 12:59 AM
GM's beautiful 1950s Aerotrain was a nightmare for passengers because it faced brutal vibrations, had smaller interiors, and struggled at max speed.
Mazda's most famous rotary-powered car is the RX-7. The sports car was sold in the U.S. from 1978 to 1995, and continued internationally until 2002.
The History Of Mazda's Most Famous Rotary-Powered Car - Jalopnik
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February 17, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Mazda's most famous rotary-powered car is the RX-7. The sports car was sold in the U.S. from 1978 to 1995, and continued internationally until 2002.
On the track or on the road, what is the car that set your bar so high?
February 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
On the track or on the road, what is the car that set your bar so high?
Electronic car keys evolved from simple proximity keys to pricey button-filled tools as automakers sought functionality, convenience, and security.
Why Electronic Car Keys Evolved From Simple Proximity Keys To Pricey Button-Filled Fobs - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Electronic car keys evolved from simple proximity keys to pricey button-filled tools as automakers sought functionality, convenience, and security.
How many meetings, how many lawyers, how many reams of paper did it take for this to get greenlit, and nobody paused to imagine how it might be received?
This Extremely Rare Aston Martin Cygnet Is Living A Rough Life In Rome - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 10:58 PM
How many meetings, how many lawyers, how many reams of paper did it take for this to get greenlit, and nobody paused to imagine how it might be received?
European license plates conform to standard sizes and formats that suit the oblong design, whereas U.S. plates are more square.
Why Are European License Plates So Long And Skinny Compared To American Ones? - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
European license plates conform to standard sizes and formats that suit the oblong design, whereas U.S. plates are more square.
Well, I guess I've developed an annual tradition.
My Motorcycle Got Stolen Again And This Time I Got Mad, What Should I Replace It With? - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Well, I guess I've developed an annual tradition.
Whether an engine has an odd or even firing order will generally depend on the crankshaft, and will change the engine's character significantly.
What's The Difference Between Even Firing And Odd Firing Engines? - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Whether an engine has an odd or even firing order will generally depend on the crankshaft, and will change the engine's character significantly.
Volkswagen once gave buyers free guitars from First Act that could play through their car's stereo by plugging into its auxiliary port.
Volkswagen Once Gave Buyers Free Guitars That Could Play Through Their Car's Stereo - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Volkswagen once gave buyers free guitars from First Act that could play through their car's stereo by plugging into its auxiliary port.
F1 teams can't just race bare carbon cars because they're placed under a mandate. 55% of a vehicle must be painted or covered in stickers.
Why F1 Teams Can't Just Race Bare Carbon Cars - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
F1 teams can't just race bare carbon cars because they're placed under a mandate. 55% of a vehicle must be painted or covered in stickers.
There still aren't that many three-row SUVs with electric powertrains out there, especially not on the more affordable ends of things.
How The 2027 Toyota Highlander Stacks Up Against Its Three-Row EV Competition - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
There still aren't that many three-row SUVs with electric powertrains out there, especially not on the more affordable ends of things.
Although portable power stations offer quiet, clean power, they don't have the endurance or power of a gasoline-fuelled generator.
RVers Are Ditching Generators For Portable Power Stations, But Are They Worth It? - Jalopnik
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February 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Although portable power stations offer quiet, clean power, they don't have the endurance or power of a gasoline-fuelled generator.