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Crashing Out At The Detroit Airport Is Understandable, But Actually Crashing Into It Is Still Inadvisable
Jalopnik's official position is that you should not crash your car into the airport.
This Is The Best Selling Yamaha Motorcycle Ever Built
The Yamaha R15 looks the part of an R-Series bike, but it's inexpensive by modern sport-bike standards, leading it to massive sales success overseas.
Chevy's Original V8 Story Starts In 1917, Not The 1950s
Chevrolet's first V8 powered the long-wheelbase Model D in 1917. Performance was smooth and competitive, but the design's complexity and cost worked against it.
Why Properly Gapping Your Spark Plugs Is So Important
Making sure you have the right kind of spark plug and that the gap is properly set will help you avoid issues like fouling, misfires, and poor fuel economy.
What's The Difference Between The Ford Maverick's 2.5-Liter PowerBoost And 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engines?
The difference between the Ford Maverick's 2.5-liter PowerBoost and 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines is that the former is a hybrid power train.
Can An Oil Change Improve Engine Horsepower?
An oil change can improve engine horsepower by removing sludge and other contaminants that hamper performance. It won't turn a four-cylinder into a V8.
5 Signs Your Cylinder Heads Could Be Failing (And What To Do About It)
Overheating, contaminated, oil and coolant, reduced power, misfires, and white smoke all point to a failing cylinder head that needs attention
Why Do Some Cars Still Have Rear Drum Brakes?
Drum brakes are durable and simple, but discs offer better heat management. However, disc brakes cost more to produce and maintain.
Are Spark Plug Wires Universal?
Spark plug wires are not universal. Some offer less resistance, which can create interference and hinder advanced electronic systems in modern cars.
New York Startup Builds Fridge-Sized Machine That Can Turn Air Into Gasoline
While it's not quite the free energy it sounds like at first, Aircela's technology in its current state has some practical, small-scale applications.
6 Performance Cars You Probably Didn't Know Used Yamaha Engines
Yamaha is renowned for its high-performance motorcycles, but lesser known is the legendary builder has also put together some impressive car engines.
6 Reasons Why A Car's RPM Aren't Steady
Common causes of fluctuating rpm include clogged injectors, a faulty fuel pump, low-quality fuel, leaking hoses, dirty filters, and malfunctioning sensors.
What're The Differences Between American And European Hitches?
While tow hitches in the U.S. tend to have a receiver tube for the hitch, European hitches are usually bolted directly to the chassis.
How Realistic Is The 20/4/10 Rule For Buying A New Car In 2026?
You may be tempted to stick with the 20/4/10 Rule, but we've crunched the numbers and found it may no longer work for most car buyers.
Trump's Doomsday Plane: What's Inside The Government's Last-Resort Jet
Essentially, the doomsday plane is meant to let the President and Secretary of Defense coordinate the military from 30,000 feet, even in times of war.
Blue Origin Plans TeraWave Satellite Internet Service 6,000 Times Faster Than Starlink Will Be
That amazing improvement will come courtesy of two major departures from Starlink's model.