New United Airlines Trial Allows Passengers To Drop Off Their Checked Bags The Night Before Flights - Jalopnik

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For many, the most aggravating part of the commercial airline experience as a passenger is waiting in line. One airline is exploring ways to make the line to its check-in counter move more efficiently. United Airlines began testing out an early drop-off baggage program called "Twilight Drop Bag" last weekend at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Guam International Airport. The Chicago-based carrier is also teasing to take the concept one step further with free at-home bag pick-up.

Maserati Just Gave the Grecale Folgore a Big Discount That's Enough to Buy a New Fiat Topolino Too

• The 2027 Maserati Grecale Folgore starts at $98,995, which is over $22K less than last year's model.
• Previously, Maserati's compact luxury EV SUV had a $121,290 base price, so the new Folgore represents a significant discount.
• Not only did the 2027 Grecale Folgore get a price cut, but it also has a longer estimated driving range and several styling tweaks.

You're forgiven if you forgot that Maserati makes an electric version of the Grecale called the Folgore. However, if you're one of the handful of people who recently bought one, you might want to stop reading this right now, but if you're in the market for a new electric compact luxury SUV with a trident badge, you're about to hear some very interesting news. For 2027, Maserati has drastically dropped the base price of the Grecale Folgore by over $22,000. The Italian marque also gave an even bigger discount to the electric GranTurismo.

What's The Fastest Way To Repair A Flat Tire? - Jalopnik

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It would be nice if tires would give you a chance to check your calendar first before they go flat, but tires are not considerate that way. So, what should you do if you get a flat tire and have someplace you need to be? Do you have to go through the trouble of changing the tire, or is there some quick repair you can do alongside the road? The answer is, it depends on the damage, but there are definitely ways to fix your tire yourself.

2027 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Is An Upgraded Ultra-Luxury Sedan Thriving In An Ultra-SUV World - Jalopnik

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While most of the automotive world isn't terribly interested in sedans anymore, they've still got their place when it comes to big, luxury limousines. There's just something about getting into the back of a luxobarge that can't be replicated in an SUV or crossover, no matter how big or expensive they are. That's exactly where the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class comes to play.

More, More, More! We Drive the 2027 Mercedes-Maybach S580

Maybach is in a unique position in the ultra-luxury space. Whereas its primary competitors, Bentley and Rolls-Royce, are full-on standalone marques that—whether intentionally or otherwise—hide their German-parent-company roots, Maybach remains an inexorable part of the greater Mercedes lineup, adding a layer of luxury on top of Merc's already-fancy foundations. The S-class just received a mid-cycle refresh, and now, those changes (and a couple of others) have made their way to the gilded pinnacle of the lineup.

This Wild Hot Hatch Has Angry Red Crocodiles Swimming on the Hood Thanks to a Collab with Lacoste

• This wacky collaboration between Lacoste and French automaker Alpine brings some of the most unique design details we've ever seen.
• The A290's hood features a red pool with three swimming crocodiles, while a larger translucent croc pokes its angry red head onto the rear spoiler.
• The white exterior is contrasted by a red cabin featuring seats with 3-D-printed latticework and dozens of crocodile patches plastered onto the dashboard in varying sizes.

Automakers love to partner with clothing brands. Ford is set to start selling the Bronco Filson Edition next year, Mini worked with Deus Ex Machina on a pair of sporty concepts, and BMW paired up with Kith on a special-edition XM SUV, just to name some examples from the past few years. Now, French performance-car company Alpine has teamed up with Lacoste on a wacky version of its A290 electric hot hatch, which is full of playful details.

There Are Lots of Three-Row SUVs Out There. We Tested 8 Head to Head, and We Chose One Winner

From the July/August 2026 issue of Car and Driver.

At some point, hopefully not too recently, you were probably eating a lot of dirt and regularly filling a diaper. But look at you now: a responsible adult with a grown-up job, only incidental earth in your diet, and mostly clean underwear, shepherding the next generation of soil gobblers into the vibrant and fragrant tapestry of life.

Real-World Owners Drive These Cars The Most And The Least Each Year - Jalopnik

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The United States is the land of the car. In most regions of the country, individual car ownership has been prioritized over comprehensive public transportation. As a result, many folks are all but forced to use a car for their daily commute, as well as for occasional interstate trips, but some car models face these tasks more frequently than others.

Polestar's U.S. Sales Ban Leads to Fire Sale. Some Discounts Can Save You up to $25,000

• Polestar's imminent exit from the U.S. market is resulting in some extremely enticing discounts on remaining inventory.
• Polestar 4 models can be had for up to $25,000 off the sticker price, or a 39-month lease payment of only $399 per month.
• The more expensive Polestar 3 is offered with up to $23,000 in rebates.

Last week, fledgling electric-car maker Polestar was forced to exit the U.S. market due to a change in federal regulations surrounding connected car services, which affects vehicles manufactured in China and Russia. The U.S. government's decision to ban the Chinese-owned company from selling new cars on our shores has kickstarted a fire sale of existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 inventory at dealers across the country.