A staggering 30% of American car owners are now underwater on their auto loans, carrying an average negative equity of $6,884, according to new data from Edmunds. The trend reflects a toxic mix of soaring new-car prices, stretched loan terms,…
Cold weather doesn’t just make you shiver—it shrinks the air inside your tires, causing a drop in PSI that can quietly compromise safety and cost you money. When temperatures plummet from 90°F to 70°F overnight, tire pressure typically falls by…
Before Ford’s turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engines became the brand’s go-to entry-level powertrains, the rugged Ford Thriftpower inline-six did the heavy lifting for decades. Introduced in 1960 under the hood of the compact Falcon, this cast-iron six-cylinder engine started life as…
It’s common sense: a sunshade in your windshield should block heat, just like blinds in a home. But how much cooler can it really make your car? A 1988 study by the University of Central Florida’s Solar Energy Center tested…
The automotive industry’s pivot from hardware to software has transformed how cars are maintained and upgraded. Modern vehicles now run on millions of lines of code that govern everything from infotainment systems to driver-assistance features and battery management. Over-the-air (OTA)…
Automakers were mandated to install rearview cameras in all new cars starting in 2018, and the safety impact has been undeniable. Research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition shows the federal requirement slashed severe…
Porsche’s 911 GT3 has long stood as the brand’s most iconic street-focused track weapon, spanning four generations over 25 years. Positioned between the street-biased GTS and the full-blooded GT3 RS, the GT3 splits the difference: a car equally at home…
Toyota’s reputation for precision manufacturing isn’t just talk—it’s built on rigorous, hands-on training drills that prospective plant workers must master before stepping onto the factory floor. Among the most viral of these is the “Rope Twist” challenge, a deceptively simple…
Japan’s JDM engine legacy isn’t just about the Toyota 2JZ-GTE, Nissan RB26DETT, or Honda K24. While those legends dominate the conversation, the Land of the Rising Sun built countless other powerplants that flew under the radar—engines that delivered surprising performance…
Car lovers fixate on different details—some obsess over tail lights, others over hood ornaments, gauges, or engine bay aesthetics. Jalopnik’s Lalita Chemello asks: what’s the unforgettable detail you always appreciate on a car? The conversation isn’t just about specs or…