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Blind Man Sues Chicago Dealership After Allegedly Signed Documents With Higher Rates And Price Than What He Agreed To

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:51:31 +0000

The lawsuit accuses the dealer of changing the terms of the sale without his knowledge, resulting in a purchase price over $10,000 more than advertised.

Truck Driver Used Kim Kardashian Underwear Shipment To Smuggle Nearly $9.7 Million Worth Of Cocaine

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:54:18 +0000

Officials inspecting a truckload of Kardashian's Skims discovered that underwear wasn't all the driver was hauling. Now he faces 13½ years in prison.

These Are The Wildest Things You Have Witnessed While Driving

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

There were so many unbelievable stories that I had a hard time picking the ones to highlight in this blog.

Safety Concerns Prompt Waymo To Pause Highway Rides Across The U.S. And Atlanta Operations Altogether

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:23:05 +0000

Waymo says no more highway rides for its self-driving cars, at least for the moment.

At $9,988, Is This 2011 Saab 9-4x An Uber-Rare Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Far less common than its Cadillac cousin, does exclusivity give this GM-based Saab a tempting shine?

Kyle Busch's Sudden Death At 41 Is A Tragic End To A Legendary Career

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:07:04 +0000

Absolutely relentless on the track and unabashedly outspoken out of the car, Busch had more haters than fans at his peak, but his talent was always undeniable.

What's The Best Muscle Car You've Ever Driven?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:25:00 +0000

These American-bred machines have captured the imaginations of millions of car enthusiasts for over half a century.

Here's What The 3-3-3 Road Trip Rule Means

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

This traveling strategy is a way to turn your driving holiday into a slower-paced and more comfortable experience, with other big upsides, too.

Rudolf Diesel, Inventor Of The Diesel Engine, Mysteriously Vanished In 1913

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:25:00 +0000

A ruling attempted to explain why diesel engine inventor Rudolf Diesel vanished and turned up dead, but alternative theories still surround his abrupt demise.

I Have Ten Grand To Spend On A Stylish Car For A Teen! What Should We Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

This week's reader has a new driver looking for an older car with sparkle.

Here's What It Took To (Hopefully) Stop The 700-HP V10 Continental's Custom-Built Engine From Blowing Itself Up (Again)

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

So, what was the fix? A dry sump system, of course!

These Are The Historical Figures You'd Ride Shotgun With

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Presidents and musicians were popular choices.

Stellantis' $70 Billion Turnaround Includes 60 New Models By 2030

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:08:31 +0000

Stellantis has big plans for new models, and it's promising they won't all have big price tags attached.

At $8,900, Is This 1975 Chevy Cosworth Vega A Cause Worth Our Time?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

This Chevy Cosworth Vega is rare, and it's had lots of proper maintenance, but is it special enough to fetch $8,900?

Honda Teases An Even Hotter Civic Type R With HRC Magic

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:19:09 +0000

The HRC-ified Type R seems to have both internal and external changes, at least based on the parts of the car that Honda deemed worthy of covering with camo.

Jeep Calls The Wrangler An SUV, But Much Of The Internet Begs To Differ

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Thu, 21 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Jeep Wrangler is legendary. However, many owners are divided regarding the type of vehicle it is. Jeep calls the Wrangler an SUV, but not everyone agrees.

If You Want Better Fuel Economy, You've Got To Give Something Up

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

There are a number of cheap fuel-economy improvement devices out there, but it turns out only the expensive stuff really makes a difference.

Is It Okay To Go Through The Car Wash With A Tonneau Cover On Your Truck?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Wed, 20 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

You've probably thought about going through a carwash with a tonneau cover on your truck, but it's not always a good idea. Here's what you need to know.

Mercedes-AMG Shut Down LA's 6th Street Bridge For The Most Outrageous Car Reveal Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:46:42 +0000

The electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupe was revealed using burnouts and pyrotechnics on a makeshift Autobahn with the help of Brad Pitt, George Russell, and Blink-182.

Manthey-Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS (The Previous-Gen Car!) Topples C8 Corvette ZR1's Road Atlanta Time

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:21:25 +0000

When Porsche breaks out the Manthey kit, you know it's out for blood.