As the Formula 1 world commemorates the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, Netflix released the first trailer for “Senna,” its limited series about the three-time F1 champion. The teaser is less than two minutes long but quickly thrusts viewers into the vivid atmosphere of…
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The SEMA show is always great. It can kind of be a downer though because most of the vehicles you see will never be made for sale. Not unless you want to spend a lot of time and dollars parting one out. But sometimes, one of those special vehicles from the show pops up for sale in a random place. Take this Ford…
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Four zebras escaped from a transport trailer outside of Seattle, Washington, on Sunday en route from a farm to a petting zoo in Montana, leading police and area residents on a wild chase, according to reports from the Washington Post. The finely orchestrated escape began when the driver noticed an issue with the…
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Tom Walkinshaw Racing is back, and to celebrate, TWR has, of course, revealed a restomodded, racing-inspired Jaguar XJS coupe that it calls the Supercat. Considering Walkinshaw’s history of racing Jaguars, is that really a surprise? That said, the TWR team didn’t just throw some wide fenders and a body kit on a…
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If you like the Tesla Cybertruck for its angular styling and alleged toughness, then consider this Zeal Motor Fat Truck 2.8C that’s currently for sale on Bring A Trailer. It may not be able to beat a Porsche 911 in a drag race while towing a Porsche 911, but neither can the Cybertruck. The Fat Truck does however seat…
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Automakers always seem to be trying to “go green” and “hug trees,” but not many of them have what it takes to truly make their vehicles one with nature. It seems one teenager in Michigan decided to matters into his own hands – sort of.
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Over 600 different components of this 1955 Bel Air Sport Coupe have been electrolytically plated in gold to create an exact replica of a long-missing piece of General Motors lore. Back in 1955, to commemorate the the 50 millionth General Motors Car built, Chevrolet rolled out an all-gold ’55 and paraded it through the…
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If you’re anything like most of the Jalopnik staff, you’ve probable dreamed of becoming a storm chaser at some point in your life. The idea of running down twisters at the wheel of a Subaru Crosstrek is a pretty fun vision, but what if I told you that you could forge a successful storm chasing career as a humble train…
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Toyota seems to be finally getting around to redesigning some of the oldest vehicles in its lineup. From the new Tacoma to the Land Cruiser and 4Runner, Toyota is on an off-road bonza. The buzz surrounding these new vehicles may have led some to forget about the Tundra. We haven’t driven one since this current…
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I am lucky enough to currently have a week-long loan of a Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Pack. This is my first time in a modern Volvo-based product, and my first time living with a Polestar. So far, I’ve taken notice of several thoughtful touches that separate the Polestar 2 from its competitors.
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Waymo’s lovable and ungovernable driverless taxis aren’t playing by the rules again in San Francisco. Bystanders spotted a robotaxi driving down the wrong side of a city street. The robotaxi company claims its vehicle was avoiding a pack of unicyclists. While we can all agree that hitting a person should be avoided at…
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made a bold move on Monday to notify automakers that within five years they will all be mandated to include technology in cars that is already widespread, if not 100 percent adopted. Starting in 2029, all new cars and trucks sold in the U.S. market will be required to…
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South Carolina officially banned the so-called “Carolina Squat” last year in an attempt to put an end to the dangerous practice of lifting the front end of a truck while leaving the rear at least mostly stock. For the first six months of the ban, though, lawmakers decided to be gracious and only give out warnings.…
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When road trips go right, you can make some incredible memories. Just you and a buddy or 14 (we rented a 15-passenger van for that one) driving down the open road, loaded up on junk food, stopping at roadside attractions, and taking in sights and landmarks you never would have seen otherwise — what could possibly be…
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Good morning! It’s Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Flying is one of those strange times where you just have to go with the flow and do as everyone else does. So you put your liquids in a small separate bag, make an impromptu whiskey purchase at 5 a.m.and always board your plane on the left hand side. Hang on, you’re right, you do always board your flight on the…
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The switch to our self-driving future has been far from smooth so far. In San Francisco, restless natives have come out in force against the rollout of autonomous taxis, Tesla has given self-driving capabilities a bad name with the hundreds of crashes linked to its autopilot systems and governments around the world…
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Adrian Newey is one of the most iconic Formula 1 designers of all time, and his genius has been on full display at Red Bull Racing for almost 20 years — but according to longtime BBC reporter Andrew Benson, he’s on his way out. According to sources familiar with the matter, Newey cited Christian Horner’s behavior…
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On the whole, big andpowerful electric vehicles are stupidly quick, but some models are still faster than others. For a while, the Tesla Model S Plaid held that crown with its 1.99-second 0-60 mph time, but it has since been dethroned in the super-sedan segment by the Lucid Air Sapphire. The Tesla rival can hit 0-60…
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There are tuner cars, and then there are tuner cars built on the bones of 1980s Italian supercars. The Reagan deficit spending boom from ‘82 to ‘87 saw scores of newly-minted yuppie millionaires looking for ways to shovel their windfall gains into the furnace of conspicuous consumption. German tuning house Koenig…
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Car enthusiasts like most social groups come in different shapes, sizes, and specialties, with some who focus on classic cars, some who love electric cars, and a litany of other niches. A Canadian researcher and college professor surveyed over 500 business students to learn more about the automotive enthusiast…
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Whether it be from a styling, engineering or driving experience standpoint, there is truly nothing like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, especially the latest generation. This venerated off-roader has evolved from simple military vehicle to luxurious statement SUV without losing its charm or capability, amassing a huge…
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After years of waiting, Toyota finally gave us a new Tacoma. Even better, the company threw some of its legendary hybrid tech into the popular pickup. After staying quiet about just how much these new hybrid Tacomas would cost, even when we attended the first-drive event recently, Toyota quietly released pricing for…
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It’s always fun learning something new, whether that’s mastering a few chords on the guitar (why yes, I am teaching myself guitar thanks for asking) or attempting to fix something fiddly on your car. But some tasks are harder than others, so we wanted to find out what the worst wrenching you could attempt might be.