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Despite your parents freak outs as a kid, it’s totally legal to drive with the dome light on but it can be dangerous

My humps, my humps, my lovely life-saving speed humps

Some folks might be surprised by what they find when they whip out a California gas pump

Many traffic signals are based on sensors in the road, but you have to trip the sensors for the light to change

The two approved fonts are vastly similar, but there are a few easy ways to tell them apart

Walter Baker went 136 MPH in his Baker Torpedo 120 years ago

Aside from things like special tread design and the use of foam, EV tires and regular tires are nearly identical.

We investigate what makes an SUV an SUV in the age of EVs and modular platforms

This term grew to popularity on TikTok and it’s hilariously fitting

Speed limits, all-wheel drive and unlocking car boots were all covered at one point or another

"Fire risk" recalls are in the news a lot, but they're part of why there are fewer fires.

You never know when you'll need a cold one — or something soft to store equipment

This neat driving trick more than just for rally drivers

Don't know your EJ from your FA? We've got you covered.

The infamous 25-year import rule wasn't just about protecting profits under the guise of safety.

It's Jalopnik's Best of 2021, all the posts you loved the most.

I’ve been doing a fair amount of winch research lately, and one thing I’ve always kind of wondered about is winching…

Here’s why New Jersey and some parts of Oregon have weirdly strict gas pump rules.

The cargo ship Ever Given has been blocking the Suez Canal for a few days now, blocking a crucial trade route and…

Much like the eternal question of Shouldst Thou Warm Yon Car Up In The Winter?, it seems like the question of Do I…