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The digital revolution is spreading to government services, with several U.S. states offering digital IDs or developing their implementation. However, states still require drivers to carry a physical driver’s license. For instance, Illinois rolled out digital driver’s licenses, but motorists must also have a physical version when behind the wheel. Additionally, while smartphone-stored identification can’t be…

Most of our readers will remember the Ford Probe as that nice-looking two-door coupe that went on sale in 1989. The car rode on Mazda underpinnings that the Japanese automaker developed for the 626 sedan, and it became controversial for being touted as the next Mustang. Before that, however, Ford used the Probe name for a…

It should be fairly common knowledge that oil spilling into the ocean is bad news. It’s terrible for the wildlife and environment as a whole, but some of the clean up methods aren’t necessarily great for it either. A group of engineers and researchers in Australia have devised an admittedly adorable robot that could at…

If you’re brave enough, you can currently get $25,000 off a Polestar 4 and $23,000 off a Polestar 3 due to the whole “banned after the 2026 model year” thing. But Polestars aren’t the only EVs that come with big discounts these days. If you have the budget to step up to something a little…

Deustche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft, or DTM, cars from the ’90s just hit different. The boxy Euro sedan styling of the era worked so well with the flared wheel arches, squared-off front intakes, and big wings. A particular fan-favorite at the time was the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI DTM, which started life as a sedan but…

We are unapologetic Fiat Topolino and Citroën Ami stans here at Jalopnik, whether it’s butched-up in rugged Ami Buggy form or if it’s the bougiest Topolino Vilebrequin Collector’s Edition. Naturally, when a new version of the pint-sized electric city car comes out — or electric quadricycle if you want to get technical — we get…

If you’re reading Jalopnik, odds are that you’re a car enthusiast, and if you’re a car enthusiast, you probably pay attention to the manufacturer-recommended fuel grade for your car. However, there are a hell of a lot of non-car enthusiasts out there who don’t play by the same rules we do. So, as the delta…

President Trump pardoned another nine people convicted of tampering with emission controls or selling the parts to do so, reports the Washington Post. This comes hot on the heels of last week’s memorandum that many are calling a “Right to Repair” victory, but really seeks to defang California’s process of testing and certifying emission-compliant aftermarket…

Ever have one of those days when you’re invaded by strange metallic objects from beyond our planet? On Sunday, unidentified spheres began appearing in Forrest Beach in Queensland, Australia. And, yes, the Australian Space Agency (ASA) has indeed confirmed that they came from space. Specifically, they appear to be parts from a rocket that have…

Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 7, 2026, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you’ll find the most important stories that are shaping the way Americans drive and get around. In this morning’s edition, new car financing payments…