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Last Call: Is this the direction EVs are heading?
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I’m all for EVs when they go beyond what’s expected in terms of environmental consciousness. For example, the Fisker Karma back when it was new was so intriguing to me. Solar panels on the roof, naturally fallen tree wood grain, and no real leather make it sound like the car would be cheap and yet…
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In I thought I was slick news: Oil Extractor edition
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I’ve been wanting an oil extractor. Anyone I know who has one sings its praises like nothing else. You slide the plastic tube down the dipstick channel, pump out all the oil into the container, and you’re ahead of the game. No messy oil collection trays. No fouling of drain plugs. And no laying on…
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Travis Pastrana’s new Subaru WRX STI Gymkhana car is a wicked beast
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The Gymkhana series is moving forward with a new face. Travis Pastrana has been given the nod and will carry the torch for the vehicular attack entertainment series. To do this, T-Pain-strana needs a new whip. Clearly, Subaru is up to the task here. Or more specifically, Vermont SportsCar is ready to go insane. Subaru…
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North American Ariel Atom 4 is here
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The fourth generation of the Ariel Atom is now available in North America. The super lightweight vehicle that once deformed Jeremy Clarkson’s face is all-new, despite retaining its familiar looks. Ariel says that only the clutch pedal, the brake pedal, and the fuel cap are carry-over parts from the previous Ariel Atom 3. So what…
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Witness a Changli UNLEASHED on a race track
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Our friend Jason Torchinsky is everything we love about Jalopnik. He’s a perfect bridge between the old-school website we remember and where it exists today. And if you haven’t been following along, he’s having a grand old time with his Chinese-made electric vehicle; the Changli. Jason has been documenting every aspect of his ownership experience,…
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The False Neutral Podcast #105 – Doin’ Things That Haven’t Got A Name Yet
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Your three hosts are all back in the (vitual) studio, after a 1-month hiatus. This month we discuss small, unusual motorcyles: custom minibikes, bikes powered by Harbor Freight’s 212cc Predator industrial motor, and Thai 150cc drag bikes. Eric gives a final wrap-up of his stint with the Royal Enfield 650 twin, and Garrett’s been watching…
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Top 10 tips for driving off-road in a vehicle with independent front suspension
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Wyatt Knox is known on the Internet as one of the instructors and mad-sideways drivers from Team O’Neill Rally School. His latest video with Trail Craft discusses 10 tips for driving off-road with an Independent Front Suspension (IFS) vehicle. Most modern SUVs now have independent front suspensions. Even the new Bronco has an IFS. This…
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What’s your automotive news for the week?
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Sometimes it’s nice not having much to cover in the news, especially with the way things have been going lately. There wasn’t much to talk about this week besides some facelifts and boring industry news. So I’m turning it over to you lovely people again so we can all check up on each other. How…
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Watch this Audi RS6 Avant run the ‘Ring and defy physics
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I love the idea of the Audi RS6. Sure, it has a few tough angles but overall it’s everything I want out of a vehicle. A fast wagon is the grail machine for some of us. And the RS6 is just that. Plus it’s rare to find any wagon for sale on our shores. The fact…
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Last Call: Co-drivers deserve more credit
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It’s no secret that it takes extreme skill and a massive set of (figurative) cojones to be a professional rally driver. But at the same time, the co-drivers have a massive responsibility as well. Learning the track and making sure to take crystal clear pace notes is imperative to securing any victory. I’m sure Ken…
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Longer Term Review: 2019 Mustang GT Performance Package Level 2
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I must say that it still feels odd to own a car that’s worth doing long term reviews for. But I just passed two years of ownership with my 2019 Mustang GT with Performance Package Level 2 (PP2) and have found more things to talk about and expand on since my last long term review…
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The Tacoma TRD Pro: OK, I get it | Review
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The first Tacoma review I ever produced as a journalist-type was easily the most hated thing I’ve ever put on YouTube. I completely underestimated the Tacoma’s following, some of my favorite quotes included “What a stupid review. To the point of being childish…..” and “This guy is a total idiot! He clearly doesn’t understand why…
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Lesser Known Supercars – the Zenvo TSR-S
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It’s a grand tradition for us ‘Mericans to find out about cool cars that we can’t have via video games. I sat up many night playing Gran Turismo and wondering what the hell a Mitsubishi FTO was and why I couldn’t buy one? That actually continues today, I was recently playing Forza Horizon 4 and…
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Off The Road Again: Emme Hall, Rebecca Donaghe, & Rivian R1T – Episode 38
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Welcome back to the Off the Road Again podcast! We’ve missed you. The focus is on the off-road adventure but we also dabble in all things SUV, truck, and van, maybe even some rally cars. Ross & Chris welcome Emme Hall & Rebbeca Donaghe to the show. Emme works for CNET’s Roadshow and Rebecca is a producer. The ladies are a team competing in the Rebelle Rally.…
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Last Call: Apparently aliens drive Lambos?
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I know Lamborghinis are often considered spaceships on the road but I don’t think it was meant to be taken so literally. When I saw this on Twiter I tried so hard to find a reason as to why. Like who was it at the social media meeting that suggested that they do a photoshoot…
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Let’s look at some retro-design cars
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Retro design will never die. Some cars wear it well, while others should probably evolve. Right now we have a new Land Rover Defender, an upcoming Ford Bronco, and a handful of other machines that hang on to past glory for better or for worse. But let’s step back and look at a few machines…