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JULY 1, 2025

Use Video to Educate, Not Just Entertain There’s a big difference between entertaining content and educational content with authority. Let’s be real. Most auto repair shops’ social media is just… there. It’s not that it’s bad; it’s just forgettable. But your shop? It’s not ordinary. What Makes You Premium?

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Jalopnik

JULY 25, 2025

Its also common for performance cars to require a break-in period after youve taken delivery, rather than wringing the powertrain out as hard as you can immediately. But as with so many other aspects of its vehicles, Bugatti takes the pre-delivery testing above and beyond, and the W16 Mistral s testing regime is the brands most rigorous yet.

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Jalopnik

JULY 31, 2025

My 2014 X5 diesel at 155K miles is still in excellent shape with neither mechanical nor electrical issues (the automatic-closing doors still work). A few days ago I asked what car you would pick to drive forever as a vampire forced behind the wheel of an immortal automotive companion. I framed it around vampires, because vampires are cool.

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Jalopnik

JULY 2, 2025

The simplest cause for spark plugs to get contaminated would be overfilling the engine oil, and if that happens, you may want to have a stern talk with your mechanic. However, to identify the root of the problem, you should consult with your mechanic. First, take a look at how it all works. Comment(s) Recommended

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Jalopnik

JULY 4, 2025

You will need to visit a mechanic to check for any car alignment problems or bent rims. The best advice is to simply avoid deep puddles and small floods if possible. Whether its a pothole that filled with rain water or water that has collected in one spot, extreme rainfall can cause deep puddles that can be harmful to your car.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 7, 2025

Says Bugatti about Brouillard the horse: [Brouillard was] the faithful companion who could open his own stable door through a special mechanism designed by Ettore himself, this car celebrates the founders great love of horses, and his favorite horse of all. Enormous power and complexity, hidden by a veil of dignified simplicity.

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Jalopnik

JULY 10, 2025

Thats the mechanism that keeps the vehicle from shifting while the brake pedal isnt depressed. Its Thursday, July 10, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Theyve also got many restrictions including a human safety monitor in the front passenger seat.

Trucking

Jalopnik

JUNE 11, 2025

The next-gen cars are going to be significantly quicker and faster than the ones they replace, with more mechanical and aerodynamic grip. On Tuesday the series dropped some hints about whats coming next year for the 2026/27 season, the series 13th season, when it moves to an all-new Gen 4 platform, and the details are so juicy! So whats new?

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Jalopnik

JULY 11, 2025

This is your best-case scenario because you can probably get away with having a mechanic remove the gas and clean the tank and its in-tank pump. Putting gas in a diesel fuel tank isnt automatically a death knell for your car or truck, but it certainly could be if you start driving. Is the car off?

Engineering

Jalopnik

AUGUST 10, 2025

With a streamlined, futuristic body created by a Grumman engineer and fine-tuned in a wind tunnel, and mostly stock mechanicals, Le Monstre had a top speed of 130 mph. 10, 2025 8:05 am EST Klemantaski Collection/Getty Images Once Cadillac got the green flag to join Formula 1 in 2024, it became the first American constructor in F1 history.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 30, 2025

Full disclosure: Honda wanted me to drive the 2026 CR-V TrailSport Hybrid so badly that it put me up in a lovely resort in sunny Carlsbad, California, and kept me fed and entertained for a few days. Carter June 30, 2025 9:00 am EST Logan K. Carter June 30, 2025 9:00 am EST Logan K. Its just a great vehicle.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 12, 2025

When we did give up, it turned out that a mechanic friend of ours couldnt understand it either. We just couldnt figure it out. It finally took me contacting my uncle who still works as a machinist for Stellantis for us to find the right tool for the job: a wrench welded on to a five-foot metal bar. What about you? Comment(s) Recommended

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Jalopnik

JULY 28, 2025

Maseratis engineering boss, Davide Danesin, told the outlet that customers were looking for "pure mechanical cars," and said that having a battery onboard a supercar leads to a "bad feeling" in customers because of the added complexity and weight. Yes: a manual Maserati in the Big 25. However, weve got a few things to go on.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JULY 11, 2025

Its somehow simple and mechanical feeling, while being isolated and comfortable. And as usual, those of you who talked about cars youve owned or driven get extra points. Without further ado, keep reading to see the Jalopnik audiences favorite Swedish cars. Volvo 240 Volvo 240 turbo. I want one of these so bad!

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Jalopnik

JULY 14, 2025

At the same time, European automakers are still holding out hope (such a silly move) that the two entities can reach some sort of agreement to lower auto import tariffs, potentially including a so-called "netting mechanism" to offset imports with exports. Something like this could be based on the value of exports out of the U.S.

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Jalopnik

JULY 30, 2025

Buzz 2024 Pollen Filter Replacement #volkswagen #idbuzz #2024 #vw #van #pollenfilter #mechanic #buzz #mechanicsoftiktok #cartok #automaintenance #germancars ♬ son original - dj.mk.18 Come on, Volkswagen, the ID Buzz is already expensive enough! This is ridiculous @chromelizard Volkswagen ID. Its as simple as that!

Oil Change

Jalopnik

AUGUST 9, 2025

Depending on your vehicles make and model, it may work mechanically when you step on the brake pedal, or it may respond to changes in pressure as part of a hydraulic system. It could happen suddenly and without warning, and youll most likely end up with a weak or defective battery if its left unattended. The result?

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 8, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise News Ever Wondered How To Start A 1927 Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport? By Daniel Golson Aug. Its simple Daniel Golson / Jalopnik The interior of the Type 43 doesnt look that strange or different from what were used to in other cars.

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Jalopnik

JULY 14, 2025

As far as the condition goes, the selling dealer claims it to be a 10/10 car with no mechanical or cosmetic issues whatsoever. By Rob Emslie July 14, 2025 8:25 am EST Craigslist A rare six-speed manual makes this BMW 535i a car worth watching. Lets see if its price makes it worth a second look.

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Jalopnik

AUGUST 5, 2025

Its a beautifully engineered, mechanical German car that wasnt muddied by too many electronics, turbochargers, or a two-ton curb weight. Carter Aug. 5, 2025 6:52 pm EST ajgraceffo/ Bring A Trailer The E30 BMW 3 Series is a legend among car enthusiasts, and for good reason. Peugeot no longer exists in the U.S.,

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Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $8,500, Is This 2001 Range Rover An Unappreciated Bargain? Thats not the case with todays Nice Price or No Dice 2001, as its been liked well enough to do nearly 240K.

Engineering

Jalopnik

AUGUST 8, 2025

Everything else on the car, power steering, power brakes, the climate control, is blissfully mechanical and should be pretty simple to maintain or repair. If you said that both were, for a time, partially owned by General Motors and Toyota, you would be right. Not so great was our low-mileage examples $20,000 asking price.

Mechanic

Jalopnik

JULY 3, 2025

You only have to apply the grease to the terminals sparingly, and then make a good mechanical connection between the components. By Charles Krome July 3, 2025 5:25 pm EST Natalia Kokhanova/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Grease is slippery stuff well-known for its lubricating qualities — usually.

Car

Jalopnik

AUGUST 7, 2025

Checking all the right boxes Craigslist As far as the mechanicals go, this BRZ has got the goods. By Rob Emslie Aug. 7, 2025 8:25 am EST Craigslist While it may not pack in the ponies, todays Nice Price or No Dice Subaru BRZ is still one of the nicest sports coupes out there to drive. A solid 70% Nice Price win was the result.

Oil Change

Jalopnik

AUGUST 8, 2025

Itll roast the tires Dodge Both versions of the gas-powered Charger use an 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission that sends torque to all four wheels through a standard all-wheel-drive system and mechanical limited-slip differential. seconds, splitting the difference between the electric Charger Daytona R/T (4.7

Electricity

Jalopnik

JULY 15, 2025

A complicated car, despite its manual gearbox, that six-cylinder sedan portended a rewarding driving experience and the threat of expensive mechanical failures in between those jaunts. A $19,991 price tag couldnt overcome the ominous prospect of having to fix something—anything—on the car, which resulted in it falling in a 70% No Dice loss.

Trucking

Jalopnik

JULY 3, 2025

Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $17,900, Is This 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo SS An Intimidating Deal? Thats even more true for any Dale Earnhardt fan, as the Intimidator package is one of those options.

Car

Jalopnik

JUNE 11, 2025

Touring International Injected Craigslist Trading a two-barrel Solex down-draught carburetor for Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection bumped the M10s output from 100 horsepower to a crowd-pleasing 130 ponies. It has the shark nose, twin kidney grille, and Hofmeister Kink sidelights. Lets find out what that might rightfully be worth.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 5, 2025

Volkswagen says that, despite its outward appearance, the bus will need "extensive mechanical fixes and bodywork to be fully operable." Volkswagen says that, despite its outward appearance, the bus will need "extensive mechanical fixes and bodywork to be fully operable." Becoming an overnight sensation has its perks.

Entertainment

Jalopnik

JUNE 25, 2025

Moon dust will still sand down your lungs Apic/Getty Images The researchers emphasized the critical difference between mechanical damage and toxicity. Moon dust will still sand down your lungs Apic/Getty Images The researchers emphasized the critical difference between mechanical damage and toxicity. Michaela B.

Entertainment

Jalopnik

JUNE 6, 2025

Journalists had trouble with the cars locking mechanism. All Rights Reserved Edmunds Sells Its Disastrous Fisker Ocean For A Loss Of $7.78 All Rights Reserved Edmunds Sells Its Disastrous Fisker Ocean For A Loss Of $7.78 Im not even sure its worth that much. Even if this Ocean performed flawlessly, its cost of ownership was eye-watering.

IT

Jalopnik

JULY 13, 2025

This can be as easy as getting a CarFax or a vehicle history report, but nothing beats a thorough inspection by a mechanic – especially if you are buying the car through a private seller. Rodriguez July 13, 2025 1:05 pm EST Nattawit Khomsanit/Shutterstock Buying a new or used car should be a great experience. Comment(s) Recommended

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Jalopnik

JULY 12, 2025

a gallon cheaper than diesel, which does technically mean they got that fuel at a discount, but that probably isnt much of a consolation when their cars wont start, and their engines now need an expensive trip to the mechanic that could potentially require a full replacement. Thats also exactly what happened at a Sams Club fuel center in St.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JUNE 26, 2025

Still, it was complicated enough, and carried the models reputation for fiddly mechanicals, that its $8,500 asking price couldnt muster much enthusiasm from all of you. Still, it was complicated enough, and carried the models reputation for fiddly mechanicals, that its $8,500 asking price couldnt muster much enthusiasm from all of you.

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Jalopnik

JULY 28, 2025

Built by the bespoke metalsmith and namesake at Hazan Motorworks , this monster is the kind of mechanical sculpture that makes Ducati owners clutch their desmodromics in fear. The centerpiece of the build is a 400-horsepower 3.5-liter Hazan didnt just shoehorn it into a frame and call it a day, either.

Engineering

Jalopnik

JULY 17, 2025

No additional information is provided about the remaining mechanical components, except that the AC is cold. Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $6,900, Is This 2001 Mazda MX-5 A Miata We Oughta Consider? A special edition, that is.

Car

Jalopnik

JULY 1, 2025

Im not sure Id love all the mechanical systems being on the front porch, though. Precious few automakers are bold enough to build both. But Aston Martin did — the company announced last week that it had built a house in Tokyo, and it got the whole Jalopnik slack pondering: What would be the best car company to buy a house from?

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