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Have you ever owned a less-than-loved car that defied its own reputation?
February 18, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Have you ever owned a less-than-loved car that defied its own reputation?
It's no secret that Harley-Davidson hasn't really been on fire lately.
Big Layoffs Are Coming To Harley-Davidson As New CEO Looks To Right The Ship - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 10:56 PM
It's no secret that Harley-Davidson hasn't really been on fire lately.
From BMW’s B58 and S58 to Mercedes-Benz’s M256 and Stellantis’ Hurricane, these inline-sixes are redefining performance in today’s new cars.
More Automakers Are Making New Inline-Sixes, And These Ones Are The Best - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 10:21 PM
From BMW’s B58 and S58 to Mercedes-Benz’s M256 and Stellantis’ Hurricane, these inline-sixes are redefining performance in today’s new cars.
The difference between LS and Vortec engines comes from their usage. Vortec engines were in trucks and SUVs while LS engines were made for performance cars.
The Difference Between LS And Vortec Engines (And Why Fans Love Them) - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The difference between LS and Vortec engines comes from their usage. Vortec engines were in trucks and SUVs while LS engines were made for performance cars.
Check your rotors before replacing them. Resurfacing may do the trick if they're thick enough and not warped, but sometimes new rotors are required.
When To Resurface Brake Rotors – And When You Should Just Replace Them - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Check your rotors before replacing them. Resurfacing may do the trick if they're thick enough and not warped, but sometimes new rotors are required.
SpaceX does have a long history with DoD.
SpaceX Might Be Getting Into Weaponry Now - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM
SpaceX does have a long history with DoD.
This, unfortunately, seems like a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Colorado Dust Storm Causes Deadly 36-Vehicle Crash - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This, unfortunately, seems like a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The Swedish automaker is working on it's largest new model offensive yet, promising three new vehicles over the next three years.
A Wagon-Y Polestar 4 Variant (With A Rear Window) Is Coming This Year, And Two Brand New Models Will Follow In The Next Two Years - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 8:13 PM
The Swedish automaker is working on it's largest new model offensive yet, promising three new vehicles over the next three years.
The universe might have far more amino acids lying around than we realized, which gives life itself far more chances to begin.
NASA Finds Building Blocks Of Life On Frozen Asteroid - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The universe might have far more amino acids lying around than we realized, which gives life itself far more chances to begin.
While the responses featured a wide range of vehicles, one car came up repeatedly.
These Are The Cars You Would Buy With A $50,000 Budget - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM
While the responses featured a wide range of vehicles, one car came up repeatedly.
Ford is sticking to its target of a $30,000 starting MSRP for when the UEV truck launches at some point in 2027.
How Ford's Bounty Hunters And F1 Engineers Are Improving Efficiency And Lowering Costs For Its Universal EV Platform - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Ford is sticking to its target of a $30,000 starting MSRP for when the UEV truck launches at some point in 2027.
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 18, 2026 at 6:17 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."
If you're a car enthusiast as an adult, odds are, you were also into cars as a kid.
What Car Were You Weirdly Obsessed With As A Kid? - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM
If you're a car enthusiast as an adult, odds are, you were also into cars as a kid.
It won't be the EV for everyone, but I'm at least happy to see some personality out of a new mainstream Toyota.
2026 Toyota C-HR EV Is Actually Pretty Cool, I Swear - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It won't be the EV for everyone, but I'm at least happy to see some personality out of a new mainstream Toyota.
We''re looking at Ford's hopes for future EVs, as well as Canada's hopes for future auto manufacturing.
Ford Sees A Future In Cheap EVs With Smaller Batteries - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We''re looking at Ford's hopes for future EVs, as well as Canada's hopes for future auto manufacturing.
Stephen King deliberately chose the 1958 Plymouth Fury because it had been ignored and forgotten — and he definitely made it cool again.
How Stephen King's 'Christine' Made 1958 Plymouth Furies Cool - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Stephen King deliberately chose the 1958 Plymouth Fury because it had been ignored and forgotten — and he definitely made it cool again.
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 18, 2026 at 4:34 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.
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 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
To make self-driving cars worthwhile, they need to be better than human drivers, otherwise what is the point?
According to owners, if you're looking for a used SUV, the models you should avoid include the 2016 Ford Explorer, the 2011 BMW X5, and the 2015 Range Rover.
These Are The Least Reliable Used SUVs You Want To Avoid, According To Owners - Jalopnik
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February 18, 2026 at 3:28 PM
According to owners, if you're looking for a used SUV, the models you should avoid include the 2016 Ford Explorer, the 2011 BMW X5, and the 2015 Range Rover.
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 18, 2026 at 2:50 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.
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 18, 2026 at 1:53 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?
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 18, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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.
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 18, 2026 at 12:06 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.
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 18, 2026 at 10:29 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.
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 18, 2026 at 5:01 AM
There still aren't that many three-row SUVs with electric powertrains out there, especially not on the more affordable ends of things.