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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 18m
Good service records can save you time and money down the road. The trick is to keep one running history, not a pile of receipts.
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How To Keep Service Records The Right Way (And 4 Things You're Probably Forgetting) - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 50m
The Mustang driver jokes never end, but as with many automotive stereotypes, I think the driver is the one who gets the last laugh.
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Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible Is A Characterful Rarity With Idiosyncrasies That Are Easy To Forgive - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 1h
Ever wonder if that black sedan is a cop? Look for dashboard spotlights, heavy-duty wheels, and hidden grille lights, and more.
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What To Look For When Spotting Unmarked Police Cars - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 2h
Racing stripes look cool, but they started with a purpose. Learn how these tracks icons helped race fans easily identify cars at top speeds.
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The Story Behind Why Cars Have Racing Stripes - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 3h
Europeans buy smaller cars for reasons ranging from significantly steeper fuel prices to narrower city streets with fewer parking spots, and CO2 taxation laws.
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The Reason Why Cars In Europe Are Smaller Isn't Just About The Price Of Fuel - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 9h
Remember the second-gen Tesla Roadster they kept promising for almost a decade? Well, forget waiting for that. The new Roadster is altogether weirder.
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Tesla Roadster Re-Reveal Promises New Design, Flight, Production In 2028 - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 9h
Among the $133,227 in options on my Revuelto test car are two carbon-fiber packs that total $50,601. That's definitely worth it.
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The Optional Carbon Fiber On This Lamborghini Revuelto Costs More Than The Average New Car - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 11h
Eli's Passat wagon that may not make a cross-country journey. He wants a solid road trip car with AWD and some towing capacity for a budget of about $20,000.
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I'm Heading East In Search Of The Simple Life And I Need A Reliable Road Tripper! What Should I Buy? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 14h
The gorgeous Mission S previews an upcoming supercar that will be a part of Porsche's regular product lineup, not some limited-run unobtanium model.
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Porsche Mission S Concept Envisions A Driver-Focused Future Without Any Distracting Displays - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15h
It's getting prohibitively expensive to buy a new car these days, but fixing your old one isn't getting any cheaper either.
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Car Repair Costs Have Risen Twice As Fast As Inflation - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16h
Plus, salespeople getting out of the dealership game, the U.S. plans to buy oil from shadowy sources, and Toyota's continued Canadian production.
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Don't Expect A U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal Any Time Soon - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 17h
What car would you rename in a heartbeat?
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 18h
He hasn't sold any of it, solely using it to fuel his tractors, and the cost of that fuel has run at nearly half of that of market diesel.
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Desperate For Cheaper Alternatives, Bolivian Farmer Turns Plastic Waste Into Fuel For Tractors - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 19h
I specifically appreciate the answers of tracks from Nine Inch Nails and Portishead, which have got me listening those two while I write this blog.
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These Are Your Favorite Cruising Songs Right Now - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 20h
It's likely a balsa wood model full of compressed air, a stunt rig designed to tease a corporate merger and satisfy Elon Musk's personal need for a flying car.
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2017 Tesla Roadster Could Have Been A Car, The 2028 Tesla Roadster Will Never Be - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 20h
Our commenters had great examples of cars that make it clear you cheaped out.
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These Cars Make It Most Obvious That You Bought A Base Model - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 21h
Which automaker is building the best pickup truck you can buy right now?
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 22h
With 31,000 miles on the odometer, this 1977 Lincoln Continental coupe has plenty going for it. But the 460 V8 under the hood raises some questions.
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1977 Continental Coupe With 31,000 Miles For Sale Is Cheap, But Is Its 460 V8 Worth The Fixes It Needs? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 23h
A $10 stunt that could well backfire.
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Abdul El-Sayed's Opponent Thinks Less Than 3 Gallons Of Gas Can Sway Detroiters' Votes - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 23h
Do ya like it? Do ya hate it? Do you think its flight-enabling thrusters and suction fans will go into production? If you do, I've got a bridge to sell you.
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What's Your Tesla Roadster Take? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
It's got the desirable 16-valve engine, but there's a mystery in the mix. It's not running and the seller doesn't say why. Would you pay $5k for this non-op VW?
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At $4,999, Will This 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V Sell Like The Wind? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
"I wanted to see whether it was feasible and use the irony to illustrate a point..."
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Man Creates DIY Flock-Style Cameras That Only Scan Police Plates And For Some Reason The Cops Are Annoyed By This - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
With 577 horsepower and a 45-mile EV-only driving range, the updated Mercedes-AMG GLE53 might be Golidlocks' pick of the lineup.
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 PHEV Is Plug-In Performance Done Properly - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Remember the second-gen Tesla Roadster they kept promising for almost a decade? Well, forget waiting for that. The new Roadster is altogether weirder.
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Tesla Roadster Re-Reveal Promises New Design, Flight, Production In 2028 - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Among the $133,227 in options on my Revuelto test car are two carbon-fiber packs that total $50,601. That's definitely worth it.
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The Optional Carbon Fiber On This Lamborghini Revuelto Costs More Than The Average New Car - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
The global increase in solar power is rapidly shifting the economics of making a green transition on the power grid, which aids a shift to electric vehicles.
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Worldwide Boom In Solar Power Might Just Bring Hope To Your Coal-Black Heart - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
The discontinued F-150 Lightning EV has suddenly become a strong seller on the used market thanks to prices well below the original MSRP.
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Used Ford F-150 Lightning EV Pickup Trucks Are A Hot Commodity At 50% Off - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
It may seem like Kawasaki is making an odd move here, focusing its latest bike on the street rather than on adventure, but it's really following market trends.
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Kawasaki Versys 900 Presages A New Age Of The Sport Tourer - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
It's low on power and convenience, but with such a friendly design, it's hard not to smile when you see a Nissan Be-1. Would you pay $9,500 for it, though?
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At $9,500, Could This 1987 Nissan Be-1 Be The One For You? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Eli's Passat wagon that may not make a cross-country journey. He wants a solid road trip car with AWD and some towing capacity for a budget of about $20,000.
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I'm Heading East In Search Of The Simple Life And I Need A Reliable Road Tripper! What Should I Buy? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell said that the fourth division romp might not happen, but it wasn't a definitive no.
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Tom Cruise Wants To Really Race In ARCA For 'Days Of Thunder' Sequel - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Much like Greece itself, the Submersible Bridge is a bit nonsensical and silly, but it's also a fascinating thing to see in action.
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Greece's Corinth Canal Submersible Bridges Are A Uniquely Strange Solution To A Nonexistent Problem - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
The gorgeous Mission S previews an upcoming supercar that will be a part of Porsche's regular product lineup, not some limited-run unobtanium model.
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Porsche Mission S Concept Envisions A Driver-Focused Future Without Any Distracting Displays - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Hopefully, should the need ever come, the enemy will find themselves facing pilots that are well hydrated and well relieved.
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U.S. Army Tests Bold New In-Flight Peeing Technology For Helicopter Pilots - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
In all four cases, it appears that once they got around the dark side of the Moon, each astronaut saw the Earth and decided to never leave it again.
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All Four Artemis II Astronauts Have Now Retired From Spaceflight, Here's What They're Doing Next - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
What's a supposedly boring car you'd happily put in your driveway?
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The kids don't want to drive, no one they know owns a manual they can learn on, and we could fix it all if someone with cash swooped in to implement these ideas
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These Are The Youth-Focused Car Programs Our Readers Would Create If They Didn't Have To Worry About Money - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Take away some of the more extreme concept car design elements, and you're looking at the next-gen DS 3 hatchback.
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DS F3VER Concept Looks As Hot As It Sounds - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
In the good old days, entry-level trims of most cars projected their stripper spec through unpainted bumpers, wing mirrors and other trim pieces.
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What Car Makes It Most Obvious That You Bought A Base Model? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Plus, Europe as a proving ground for Chinese automakers, Canadian car-buying preferences and Penske changing ownership.
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Tesla Still Says The New Roadster Is Coming Tonight - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The text thread also contained racial slurs "related to use of force and discharging firearms at Black residents."
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Cops Holding Contest To See Who Can Pull Over The Most Black People Surely The Result Of A Bunch Of Bad Apples - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Which '80s car deserves the title of greatest of the decade?
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
I specifically appreciate the answers of tracks from Nine Inch Nails and Portishead, which have got me listening those two while I write this blog.
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These Are Your Favorite Cruising Songs Right Now - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
We spoke to Gérard Neveu, CEO of Rétromobile New York, to find out how the inaugural U.S. event will capture the magic of the Paris show.
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Rétromobile NYC Will Bring The Wonderful Emotions Of The World's Best Car Show To America - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
We're not the only ones saying "Please don't let the AI shop for you."
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Brain Genius Elon Musk Posts Private Info To X App Including Email Address And Last Four Digits Of Credit Card - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
"Win on Sunday, sell on Monday" is a mantra that is nearly as old as NASCAR itself.
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Which Automaker Should Join The NASCAR Cup Series? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
This SHO looks to be in great shape, both inside and out, and it's still rocking five-digit mileage. Would you pay nearly $10k to own it, though?
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At $9,900, Would This 1994 Ford Taurus SHO Show You A Good Time? - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Our readers are storing all sorts of fun project cars and daily drivers, big boxes of tools and parts, and even a few motorcycles in their garages.
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Here's What You Have In Your Garage Right Now - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
With 577 horsepower and a 45-mile EV-only driving range, the updated Mercedes-AMG GLE53 might be Golidlocks' pick of the lineup.
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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 PHEV Is Plug-In Performance Done Properly - Jalopnik
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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The deal has raised concerns as F1 partners with another national government with an abysmal human rights record.
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Formula 1 Signs 10-Year Deal To Race In Rwanda - Jalopnik
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