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Fiat 124 Spider Recalled For Airbags That Deploy Using Excessive Force

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Fiat 124 Spider Recalled For Airbags That Deploy Using Excessive Force

Photo: Fiat The National Highway Traffic Administration issued a recall for 15,835 2017-2020 model year Fiat/Abarth 124 Spiders because the airbags could deploy with “excessive force.” Specifically, the Bosch airbag control module can command a dual-stage front airbag deployment instead of the intended single-stage deployment in low-speed accidents. Jalopinions | Dodge Caliber Single-stage airbag deployment usually uses … Read more

Cobb Tuning Hit With $2.9 Million Fine Over Emissions Defeat Devices

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Cobb Tuning Hit With .9 Million Fine Over Emissions Defeat Devices

Cobb Tuning and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have reached a massive settlement after it was found out the popular tuner was selling “defeat devices” that allow customers to bypass the emissions controls in their cars. It’s not really something anyone should be doing. Now, the Texas-based company must pay a $2,914,000 penalty and comply … Read more

At $9,000, Is This 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT A Memorable Deal?

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At ,000, Is This 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT A Memorable Deal?

Today’s Nice Price of No Dice Mazdaspeed 6 is rough around all the edges, but according to the seller, it hasn’t been overly hooned. Let’s decide what this almost-forgotten sport sedan might hope to command. Is The Lexus RC F Still Relevant? Like a marshmallow left out in the sun or a pugilist past their … Read more

These Are The Best Entry-Level Sports Cars You Can Buy Right Now

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These Are The Best Entry-Level Sports Cars You Can Buy Right Now

“MX-5 works as the best all round entry level sports car. “Get up early, drop the roof and take the long way to work enjoying your local driving roads. Savoring the precise handling and perfectly weighted gearshifts where each turn depends on your input not simply the car’s bhp and traction control. “Next weekend head … Read more

What’s The Best Entry-Level Sports Car You Can Buy Right Now?

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What’s The Best Entry-Level Sports Car You Can Buy Right Now?

What if today, the answer wasn’t Miata? Photo: Mazda I’ll be the first to admit that I love a ridiculous supercar. There’s something joyous about the roaring V12 you hear from an Aston Martin or the over the top stylings of an immaculate Lamborghini. But that doesn’t mean that all the fun is reserved for … Read more

Hardest Honda Prelude Ever Was A Chevy V8–Powered Australian Race Car

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Hardest Honda Prelude Ever Was A Chevy V8–Powered Australian Race Car

Vintage racing footage is always fun to watch. You get to see what was state of the art back in decades past and relive rivalries and adrenaline rushes, but in this video shared by the brilliant Instagram account Japanifornia, we see something truly wacky. What you’re looking at is an open-wheel chassis that’s had the body of … Read more

Mazda’s First Crossover Was A Frankenstein

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Mazda’s First Crossover Was A Frankenstein

Mazda built something different with its first crossover, the CX-7. However in doing so, the brand had to borrow some parts from more than a few random places, making the CX-7 sort of an automotive Frankenstein. The Mazda MX-30 Is No More (In The U.S.) Mazda had a long history of borrowing from Ford for … Read more

This Is How Tesla’s NACS Charger Won

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This Is How Tesla’s NACS Charger Won

For a couple of years, there was a war among the makers of electric vehicle charging plugs over which company would win market supremacy. Well, now it seems we’ve got a clear winner, and it’s Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. For a long time, it didn’t seem like this would be the case, with automakers … Read more

The Most Popular Mainstream Convertible In Europe Is A Crossover We Don’t Get

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The Most Popular Mainstream Convertible In Europe Is A Crossover We Don’t Get

Photo: Volkswagen As crossovers have gotten more popular, it only makes sense that a few automakers would try selling convertible versions. On paper, it’s a great idea, but the first two that we got — the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible — were sales disasters and quickly canceled. And yet, … Read more

This Commercial Is Not How You Sell Cars, Mazda

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This Commercial Is Not How You Sell Cars, Mazda

Screenshot: Mazda Here at Jalopnik, we’re big fans of Mazda. We love the Miata so much, it might as well be our unofficial mascot. We also regularly encourage friends and family to buy Mazdas because they’re great cars. I’m personally responsible for at least five CX-5 sales and a couple of Mazda 3s. So it … Read more