Author: staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes)

oasisamuel/Shutterstock The motive force of a Tesla Model Y has been charged with murder in a crash that claimed a motorcyclist’s life. In response to NBC 7, prosecutors say that Ulysses Jimenez was upset that the BMW motorcycle was within the carpool lane of I-805 in Chula Vista, California, near San Diego. He allegedly accelerated as much as 126 mph before slamming into Jorge Uribe, throwing him 500 feet down the road and leaving an imprint of Uribe’s license plate within the Tesla’s front bumper. The Model Y then collided with a Ram 1500 that was carrying six occupants inside, all of whom were…

Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Lower than a 12 months ago, we reported that recent cars under $20,000 had gone extinct. In line with a study by iSeeCars that analyzed over 2.6 million three-year-old used cars, the few remaining used alternatives look like well on their option to joining them. While nearly half of all three-year-old cars cost lower than $20,000 in 2019, only 11.5% remain at that price point today. Several popular used models priced under $20,000 in 2019 have now crossed that threshold. These include the Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, Nissan Rogue, Chevy Equinox, Kia Sportage, and Honda HR-V. Of the 20…

Filippo Carlot/Shutterstock Wheel spacers generally is a highly contentious topic. Many say that they’re perfectly protected to make use of, while others insist that they are going to spoil your vehicle’s handling, making it unsafe to drive. Which is true? As usual, the reality lies somewhere in the center. Wheel spacers are generally protected to make use of, so long as they’re quality parts which are installed and used properly. Those are some vital qualifiers. Low-cost cast-aluminum spacers from some no-name brand on eBay or Temu don’t count. In addition they need to suit your particular vehicle properly. A 2-inch spacer…