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U.S. tax dollars pay for various services, including one program that uses tiny airplanes to help keep the country connected. Here's what you need to know.

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Your Tax Dollars Pay For People To Fly On These Tiny, Weird Planes

Power steering fluid is essential for many cars. However, the fluid has a shelf life and won't last forever. Here's how long an open bottle will remain fresh.

Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 10h

How Long Does A Bottle Of Power Steering Fluid Last Once Opened?

Gas prices always seem to be a hot topic in the United States, but costs vary widely across the world. Here are the cheapest and most expensive countries.

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The Cheapest And Most Expensive Countries To Buy Gas

The Jeep Wrangler aux buttons allow you to customize your ride in numerous ways. Here are four of the coolest and handiest uses for these switches.

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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 12h

4 Useful Ways To Use The AUX Switches On Your Jeep Wrangler

Nürburgring is a storied proving ground for automakers looking to test their designs, so Ford brought the latest in 3D printing tech to improve its lap times.

Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 13h

Why Ford Turned To 3D Printing For Faster Nürburgring Times

It may be quicker to accelerate, and to slow down, but the big news here could be the DB12 S' soundtrack.

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2026 Aston Martin DB12 S Is Even Sportier And More Stylish

Buying a new car can be stressful. Fortunately, Consumer Reports' studies can help. Here are the best minivans and SUVs, according to CR.

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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 15h

These Are The Best Minivans And 3-Row SUVs, According To Consumer Reports

Passing a driver's license test is a big milestone, but depending on where you live can change how easy it is. Here's what you need to know.

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These Are The Hardest (And Easiest) Countries To Get A Driver's License

Since September 5, when preorders opened, Honda has sold 2,400 cars - eight times the 300 the company had planned.

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Armchair Enthusiasts Despair, Actual Buyers Want The New Honda Prelude

Score A 4K Dash Cam For About $30! Find Your Fit In The Cievie Dash Cam Family - Jalopnik

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Stay safe on the road without breaking the bank, with Amazon Prime Day deals on Cievie dash cams. (sponsored)

Stay safe on the road without breaking the bank, with Amazon Prime Day deals on Cievie dash cams.

The land yacht occupies a special place in the American automotive tradition that is heavily associated with Cadillac. But Caddys weren't the only game in town.

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10 Legendary Land Yachts That Weren't Built By Cadillac

The Baseus PrimeTrip VD1 Dashcam Watches Your Car At All Times - Jalopnik

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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 16h

If you're looking for a reliable dashcam that comes with the ability to watch your car even while parked, check out the Baseus PrimeTrip VD1. (sponsored)

If you're looking for a reliable dashcam that comes with the ability to watch your car even while parked, check out the Baseus PrimeTrip VD1.

Can-Am builds a handful of reverse-trikes, meaning the bikes have two wheels in the front. Here's the differences between the brand's most popular models.

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Can-Am Spyder F3/RT Vs Ryker: How Do These 3-Wheeled Motorcycles Compare?

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge doesn't just link two parts of China. It's also a tourist attraction, and part of a big program of bridge and road building.

Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 17h

How The World's Highest Bridge Slashed A 2-Hour Commute To Just 2 Minutes

So, the $25,000 Tesla is finally here - a few years after it was promised, $13,380 more expensive, and also not a new model.

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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 17h

Tesla's New Entry-Level Model 3 Costs $38,380 And Doesn't Even Have A Radio

Add this to the list of Elon Musk's broken promises.

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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 17h

Tesla's New 'Cheap' Car Is Just A Decontented Model Y That Still Costs $41,630

This truck's most significant upgrade is a Whipple supercharger that increases the Hemi V8's output to 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque.

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Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 18h

Fox Factory Vehicles' Ram 1500 Lowered Has 650 Supercharged Horsepower And, Obviously, Lower Suspension

You were probably taught not to use your high beams in the fog. Do automatic high beam systems know this, too? And how do they work in the first place?

Jalopnik @jalopnik.bsky.social · 19h

Do Automatic High Beam Systems Recognize When It's Foggy?

The new Opel Frontera can be had with a phone mount instead of an infotainment screen.

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Absent Infotainment Screens Grabbing Attention On New Stellantis Crossover

Porsche stated the end of factory WEC participation is just part of a "comprehensive realignment," and it's focusing on the next-generation Formula E ruleset.

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Porsche Will Withdraw From World Endurance Championship After This Season

Engine air filters are essential components for most vehicles. However, they don't last forever. Here's how to know if you should clean or replace yours.

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Can You Really Clean A Car Air Filter, Or Should You Always Replace It?

At 9.84 feet long the Hipster is about three feet shorter than a Mini Cooper, yet Dacia claims it can comfortably fit four full-sized adults.

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Tiny Dacia Hipster Concept Aims To Reinvent The People's Car

School buses are a perfect candidate for mass electrification.

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Electric School Buses Could Lower Your Utility Bill

Reports of the death of V8 Dodge muscle may have been premature.

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Stellantis' New $10 Billion Investment Plan Hints At A V8 Dodge Muscle Car