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The One Car Brand Jay Leno Will Never Add To His Collection

5 days ago | jalopnik.com | Richard Sachek

Comedian Jay Leno is best known as successfully filling the shoes of longtime "Tonight Show" host, and DeLorean owner, Johnny Carson beginning in 1992. But following his retirement after more than 4,600 episodes of NBC's late night show, Leno finally got to pursue his true passion for all things mechanical on a full-time basis. That includes helming "Jay Leno's Garage" on CNBC before the show was cancelled and moved to YouTube a few years ago.
I'm Tired Of Leasing And I Want A Used Car With Fresh Tech! What Car Should I Buy?

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Tom McParland

Tod lives in Connecticut and is tired of the leasing cycle. Has a Mazda CX5 that is about to be turned in. He wants to pivot to buying something around $25,000 that is similar in size, reliable and has similar features. What car should he buy? (Welcome back to What Car Should You Buy? Where we give real people real advice about buying cars. Do you want us to help you find a car? Submit your story on our form.)Here is the scenario. Sick of LeasingI have been in the Lease grind for years.
Diesel PT Cruiser Vs. BMW M3 Track Battle Shows Just How Important The Right Tires Really Are

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Collin Woodard

Tires are important. You know that. I know that. We all know that. At the same time, though, the big-name brands charge a heck of a lot of money for tires. If I wanted to put a set of Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02s on my E39's 17-inch wheels, Tire Rack says that would cost a whopping $911.96. Just for tires. Meanwhile, some company I've never heard of before will happily sell me a set of ultra-high-performance all-seasons for a mere $412.88.
Record Year For Norovirus Outbreaks On Cruise Ships Is A Terrible Time To Lay Off CDC Inspectors

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Collin Woodard

Through just the first four months of 2025, there have been at least a dozen viral outbreaks on cruise ships, the vast majority of which were found to be Norovirus. The latest outbreak of Pukes and Runs occurred on the Seabourn Cruise Lines Encore, which recently returned to Miami with 35 Norovirus-sickened passengers aboard, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Unfortunately for the next group of passengers to board the Encore, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
2026 Audi A6 Looks Better Than Any Audi Sedan Has In Years

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Collin Woodard

Back in the early-to-mid 2000s, BMWs were sportier, and Mercedes-Benzes were more luxurious, but Audis were the best-looking. And before you knew it, almost every other automaker started copying Audi's homework, adding big grilles and daytime running lights to their own vehicles. Ever since Peter Schreyer left for Kia, though, it's felt like Audi's struggled to find its identity again, especially when it came to designing front ends.
The Most Discounted New Cars And SUVs You Can Buy In April 2025, According To Consumer Reports

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Collin Woodard

Considering the current state of the economy and the risk all these Republican tariffs and uncertainty pose to employment, this isn't exactly what we'd call an ideal time to buy a new car. And yet, plenty of people find themselves in a position where buying now might still be a better option than putting it off and potentially paying more in the future when their car finally dies for good.
Buying A Certified Pre-Owned Car Can Save You Money Up Front And In The Long Run - Jalopnik

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Logan Carter

New cars are getting more expensive, and it feels like everything else in life is following suit thanks to Trump's impending tariff nightmare. Cars are cool, but they're also depreciating assets that require lots of money to fuel, maintain, and repair. Used cars are cheaper than brand new ones, but most used cars lack the perks of buying a brand-new car, like warranties or maintenance plans.
Helicopter Company Involved In Deadly NY Crash Forced To End Tours After Firing Employee Who Grounded Flights Voluntarily

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Ryan Erik King

A sightseeing helicopter broke up in mid-air and plummeted into the Hudson River last week, killing the pilot and the family of five onboard. The Federal Aviation Administration shut down New York Helicopter, the company involved in the crash, on Monday after a surreal series of events that began with the company's director of operations agreeing to halt flights until the end of the investigation and his alleged immediate retaliatory firing.
These Are The Awesome Chinese Cars You Think America Is Missing Out On

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | BYD Seagull |Daniel Golson

Despite many cars from American automakers being built in China (or using Chinese components), the U.S. government is working hard to try and keep Chinese cars from our shores, especially those from Chinese brands. Trump has further increased tariffs on the country, and last week a Michigan senator introduced a bill to outright ban Chinese cars in the U.S. — nevermind the fact that none are even sold here.
What Was Your Worst Valet Experience?

1 week ago | jalopnik.com | Collin Woodard

In theory, leaving your car with the valet shouldn't be that big of a deal. You hand over your keys in exchange for a ticket, someone who probably parks 100 different vehicles a night moves your car for you, and when you're ready to leave, you hand over your ticket, and they bring your car back to you. Even if your car has a manual transmission, valets should know how to drive stick.