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Shoddy Officiating Is The Reason Chick Hicks Won The 2005 Piston Cup

Jalopnik

We talk about racing a lot here at Jalopnik , but one race never gets mentioned, and it’s one of the biggest travesties in the history of auto racing: the 2005 Piston Cup. The race between Lightning McQueen, Chick Hicks and The King was a complete farce — riddled with terrible sportsmanship and even worse officiating. Read more.

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Four ways car comparison tools on automotive websites empower informed choices

Jato

In today’s fast-paced automotive market, making the right car buying decision can be like navigating a complex maze. With numerous brands, models, specifications, options, colors, packages, and prices to consider, potential car buyers often find themselves overwhelmed by choices. JATO’s recent survey of 2,500 future car buyers revealed that 29% of people would research online first when buying a new car.

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What Was The First Car You Ever Truly Hated?

Jalopnik

It’s easy to talk about the cars we love , heck I could wax lyrical about how much I’d like to try out a 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. What about the cars at the other end of the spectrum? What about the cars that you hate ? Read more.

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Do You Know What a VIN Can Tell you?

Davey Auto Sales

What Does a VIN Tell You? If you’ve ever bought or sold a car, you’ve had to write its vehicle identification number (VIN) down a few times. This long string of numbers and letters is more than just a unique device to tell one vehicle from another. A VIN can also be used to convey vital information like model year, manufacturer and where it was built.

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I Might Be The World’s Biggest Mini Owner

Jalopnik

Choosing what car to buy is always tough, but when you’re a foot taller than average and you’re an enthusiast on a budget like me, that choice becomes tougher. I bought my 2017 F55 Mini Cooper S 5-door hatchback from CarMax in 2020 because I was terrified to own one out of warranty. Did I overpay ? Probably. Am I happy… Read more.

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New Peugeot 3008 now available with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure-electric power

Auto Express

The 3008 PHEV is the latest addition to the line-up, offering a potential electric range of 52 miles and up to 356.

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Valtteri Bottas' Nude Calendar Exists To Support Prostate Cancer Research

Jalopnik

Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas just finished competing in the Las Vegas Grand Prix where he came in 17th, butt he’s not going to let a disappointing finish get him down. He’s got more important things to focus on, such as unveiling a nude calendar for 2024. In the video that he posted on Twitter, you only… Read more.

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Here's Everything That Went Wrong With F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix Before It Got Good

Jalopnik

It’s difficult to argue that the Las Vegas Grand Prix isn’t in the conversation for the best race of the 2023 Formula 1 season. An unpredictable race with close wheel-to-wheel racing and dramatic passes, it was an exciting event despite Max Verstappen collecting a record-extending 18th race victory this season. Read more.

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Callum Skye is an £80k dune buggy from the future

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Warwickshire-based design firm Callum has opened order books for the new Skye

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Cool Tool: Jewelry Pliers Get Those Hard-To-Reach Spots

Jalopnik

This past weekend, I ran over my own glasses with my motorcycle. I pulled off this impressive feat through a carefully honed method called “ not drinking enough coffee ,” and its successful execution left me in a bit of a pickle. Without my glasses, I could still ride the bike — my vision isn’t that bad — but reading… Read more.

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All-electric Lotus ‘Type 135’ sports car - pictures

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Pictures and teaser images of the All-electric Lotus ‘Type 135’ sports car

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Check Out The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe's Cleverly Integrated Grab Handle

Jalopnik

On a trip to Hyundai’s design center in South Korea last summer I got to see previews of five upcoming models, one of which was the rad new Santa Fe. Its unexpectedly squared-off styling was a shock to me and the other journalists on the trip, in a very positive way. There are tons of cool details, from the H-pattern… Read more.

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At $79,995, Should We Give Thanks For This Twin Turbo 2004 Dodge Viper SRT10?

Jalopnik

According to its seller, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Viper was built for both the show and the go, and it has the awards from the former and the specs for the latter. Let’s see if that combo can acquit its price tag. Read more.

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MotorWeek Thanksgiving Retro Review Marathon Is The Perfect Way To Drowning Out Family Drama

Jalopnik

Well hello and welcome again to another YouTube livestream of MotorWeek’s Retro Reviews , we’re glad to have you with us. The heroes at MotorWeek are already underway in their noble pursuit to save the Thanksgiving holiday with five straight days of free classic car reviews, starting this morning and ending on Monday. Read more.

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Here Are Some Of The Worst Dealer Stories We've Ever Covered

Jalopnik

Dealers are scummy. While not all dealers do business the bad way, it’s a the business that seems to attract shady operators. Commission leads to greed, leads to carelessness, leads to ruthlessness, leads to a constant need to look for that next hit/sale. Read more.

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BMW’s Electric Gravel Bike Puts A Very Big, Very Fast Smile On Your Face

Jalopnik

Automakers around the world are looking for a way into the burgeoning electric bike market. Porsche bought up European bike builder Greyp to further its two-wheeled ambitions, Jeep partnered with American outfit QuietKat , and now BMW has a range of e-bikes built in partnership with carbon-fiber specialists 3T. BMW and… Read more.

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Behind The Scenes of "007: Road To A Million"

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A reality adventure show inspired by the world of James Bond featuring the iconic Aston Martin DB5.

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