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Jay's (Not-So-Mean) Green Cleaning Machine

The Tonight Show host's system is large enough, versatile enough and safe enough to clean most any internal engine part—and some external ones, like carburetors. It’s amazing to see what only a few minutes of those soapy sound bubbles can do for a rusty old Allen tool. Check out VIDEO inside the Green Garage.
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Jay's Green Garage

Jay Leno's Tank Car Gets an Upgrade

A 30-liter V12 sounds like fun—but not when it gets 3 mpg. The Tonight Show host resorts to modern engine technology to squeeze more power—and gas mileage—out of his M-47 Patton tank-engine car.

VIDEO: Leno Unveils Jet-Powered, Biodiesel Supercar

Move over, Prius: This custom-built, GM-designed, carbon-fiber and aluminum rocket proves that you don't need fossil fuel to spin out 650 hp. Jay introduces PM to his new ride.

Jay Goes 275 MPH in a Salt-Flat Jet Car

Jet takes a spin in a jet car built by a retired great-grandfather who has a plan to bring the land speed record back to America by going 880 mph.

Jay Remembers the Three-Wheeled Car

Jay Leno's most recent automotive acquistion is also one of the world's rarest: a car built, registered and driven around the country by a 17-year old in the early 1930's.

The Dangers of Modern Automotive Conveniences

Jay Leno shares his perspective on an accident he witnessed, determining that the culprit wasn't hazardous conditions, but too much technological distraction in the cabin.

Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S: An Under-Apprectiated Classic

The Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S was dead before it was rolled onto showroom floors, but, just like the rotary engine, all the Sport needed was an engineer's loving touch to make it a prized possession.

Owner's Manuals: The Lost Art Form

As someone who likes to work on his own cars and motorcycles, Jay Leno misses those old-style owner's manuals that told you how to do maintenance and repairs.

The Sayings of Jay

A compendium of seven years' worth of automotive-related musings by our world-famous garage owner.

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Visit Jay Leno's Garage

If you want to see more video and pictures of Jay and his cars, visit him at jaylenosgarage.com.

Saturday Mechanic

We walk you through weekend projects, from quick fix (reattaching a rearview mirror) to complex (replacing shocks).

Auto Clinic Online

Senior automotive editor Mike Allen answers readers' car-care questions online, with new tips added every Friday.

Industry

The Truth About Hydrogen

Promises abound, but can the simplest element really power our homes, fuel our cars and reduce global warming? PM crunches the numbers on a real hydrogen economy.

Industry

Crunching The Numbers On Alternative Fuels

Think gas prices are steep? Check out the cost for a tank of hydrogen. As the race to board the bio-fuel bandwagon heats up, we investigate.

Earth & the Environment

Power Pioneers: The Energy Family Returns

At the end of a yearlong quest, our man off the grid taps into wind, ramps up his solar array — and surveys energy's future.

Automotive


PM Car Of The Week

Honda Shadow Spirit 750 C2 Motorcycle

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