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Why do we get sleepy while riding in cars?

There’s nothing like riding passenger on a road trip and letting the car lull you to sleep, but why is it that riding in a car makes folks so darn...

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Robotaxis wouldn't be able to dodge traffic tickets under new California bills

It’s no secret that legislation tends to lag behind technological and social advancements, but as technology advances at higher rates than ever...

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15 of the best celebrity cars

Celebrities sure have it rough; they have to star in blockbuster movies or top the music charts and all they get out of it is guaranteed harassment by...

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Los Angeles is spending millions on AI cameras that will issue parking tickets

Artificial intelligence is an intimidating technology that’s held an increasingly influential and still unproven role in our lives, and now Los...

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Why do planes have those curved winglets?

Millions of consumers trust airlines with their lives each day, but few passengers understand how these massive flying tubes stay airborne and why...

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The most stereotypical new cars for old people

Since Cadillac stopped building leather sofas on wheels, and many other automakers killed off their AARP member special editions like Toyota did to...

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Why are some convertibles called spiders?

I have never truly understood why some convertibles are called spiders, since spiders are creepy and generally undesirable creatures and not small...

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A Tesla Model 3 software update had this driver complaining of 115-degree heat

A TikToker got locked inside of her Tesla Model 3 for 40 minutes in the hot sun while it was installing a software update, and as of this writing her...

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The reason gas prices end in fractions

Have you ever looked at gas prices and wondered, “why is there a fraction on my gas price?” It’s a standard practice across the country, but...

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School buses have barely changed in almost a century. Here's why

While car design has changed radically over the decades, school buses look almost the same as they did nearly 100 years ago. Sure, they now carry more...

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The best car lease deals right now

Leasing seems to be the best way to get a good deal on a new car right now, and following some amazing lease deals at the end of last month, April’s...

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The best cars for tall people, according to Consumer Reports

For those who don’t know, I stand at a 99.9th percentile height of 6’8” tall. For a pair of long pants to fit me properly, they need a 40-inch...

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An earthquake just hit the East Coast. Here's what to do if one hits while you're driving

A small earthquake hit the East Coast on Friday, shaking the ground in both New York and Philadelphia and being felt from Maryland to Maine. Taiwan...

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Ford only made 5 of these 1967 Abercrombie & Fitch Thunderbirds — and they came with a phone and a TV

The Ford Thunderbird used to be a desirable American luxury two-door coupe back in its heyday, and in the late ‘60s the model got a very special...

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Let's talk about EVs — and if they really produce lower carbon emissions than gas cars

Many folks believe the myth the process of mining metals for thousands of brand new electric cars to replace internal combustion engines causes more...

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Hyundai's new Kona is the latest electric car with a very cheap lease

We recently shared that Hyundai is leasing its Ioniq 6 EV for as little as $239 per month with $0 down, making it the cheapest lease deal in the U.S.,...

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What is mid-grade gasoline? Here's what to know

If you’re like most of us here at Jalopnik, you’ve probably wondered why gas stations offer mid-grade gasoline when almost every automaker...

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The cheapest car lease in America

Everything is insanely expensive in the U.S. right now, and I’m a sucker for a good deal, so I figure y’all will be happy to hear that the...

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An EV battery health tool could change the used EV market

Buying a used EV or hybrid can be risky since there is no way to truly know the health and potential remaining longevity of these cars’ integral...

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