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Before Mercedes-Maybach, Wilhelm Maybach Helped Build The First Gas-Powered Motorcycle

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Mercedes-Benz is known for its luxury cars, including the Maybach line. But before the company existed, Wilhelm Maybach created the world's first motorcycle.

Lots Of Great Cars Sold For Under $10,000 At Monterey Car Week 2026

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:35:40 +0000

This year's Car Week auctions hit a record of $762 million, with an average sale price of nearly $900k, but the cheap cars sold for cheaper than ever.

Nissan Spent 2 Days Installing Altima Airbags With The Wrong Bolts, Which Isn't Great

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:05:41 +0000

The "non-conforming mounting bolts" were used to install the front passenger main airbag and knee airbag, but that wasn't their intended purpose.

Google Bid $10 Million For Spirit Airlines' Corporate Data To Train AI

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:28:48 +0000

A bankruptcy court will decide whether or not to approve the sale to Google in early September.

Science Explains Why Driving Can Feel So Thrilling

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The thrill of driving can be traced back to three specific kinds of stimulation. And there's a thin line between a thrilling drive and a scary one.

Boeing's Smallest 737 Max Variant Finally Achieves FAA Certification After A Decade Of Trying

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:29:20 +0000

It's yet another win for Boeing, which has been on a bit of a streak lately.

Lincoln Is Importing The 2027 Corsair From China, And It's Now Hybrid-Only And More Expensive

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:38:23 +0000

The facelifted Corsair's new hybrid powertrain makes 305 horsepower, more than the old plug-in-hybrid model.

So Your Car's Infotainment System Is Painfully Old: What Are Your Options?

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Driving an old car doesn't mean you have to be stuck with an old infotainment system. Here are a few options worth exploring if you want a modern upgrade.

Honda's Next U.S. Factory Could Hinge On USMCA

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:28:39 +0000

Plus, Nissan's plans for body-on-frame supremacy. We'll also look at Kia's tentative union deal, and XPeng's lust for robots.

These Are Your Favorite Hood Ornaments

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Hopefully, someday automakers will realize they're lost nearly all of their drip and bring these little statues back.

Tesla Hikes The Cybertruck's Price Up By $5,000, So More People Will Buy Them Now, Right?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:03:04 +0000

Cybertruck pricing is all over the place.

What TV Shows Do You Love Watching For The Background Cars?

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Your best mentions will be gathered for a special car-spotting TV guide of sorts later this week.

At $9,000, Is This 1994 Ford Mustang GT A Homage That's Still A Hoot And A Half?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's not a real Saleen Mustang, but it's also a whole lot cheaper than a real Saleen Mustang. But is it cheap enough?

Mechanical Vs. Electric Fuel Pump: Pros, Cons, And Differences Between Them

staff@jalopnik.com (Viraaj Bhatnagar) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

For restoring or maintaining a carbureted classic car, a mechanical fuel pump is the obvious choice, while electric pumps are the default for today's new cars.

Hyundai Santa Fe Will Offer The Brand's First EREV Powertrain And 600-Mile Range

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:51:59 +0000

Hyundai's answer to range anxiety will see the Santa Fe become its first extended-range hybrid.

Owners Report Their GM 6.2L V8s Are Still Failing Even After Recall Repairs

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Even after replacing or repairing many of the recalled 6.2-liter truck engines, General Motors and NHTSA are still getting reports of engine failure.

Not New York, Not Los Angeles, This Was The First City To Install Parking Meters

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:25:00 +0000

When you think of parking meters, you might think of New York City or LA, but neither metropolis was the first to feature parking meters on its streets.

Zohran Mamdani's Plan To Fix The Crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Is Bad, But It's The Best We Can Get

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:24:36 +0000

This is likely the best option that's politically and economically viable, and it solves an issue that costs the city hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

Why Interstate Highway Rest Areas Have Vending Machines Instead Of Restaurants

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Ever wondered why there are no restaurants at interstate rest areas, and why you're limited to choosing from a vending machine? Well wonder no more.

These Are The Cars You Secretly Want To Own, But Are Afraid To Admit You Want

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Welcome to the Jalopnik confessional.