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This Hillclimb Toyota Corolla Only Needs A One-Liter Engine To Melt Your Face Off

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

It's a really neat build, and the level of craftsmanship on display here is incredible.

Chevy Corvette Under Stop Sale Because A Software Glitch Might Not Tell Drivers Their Turn Signals Are Out

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:11:52 +0000

The fix, as is so often the case these days, is an over-the-air update.

What It Takes To Hit 12,000-RPM With An Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Making an air-cooled Porsche 911 rev to 12,000 rpm sounds impossible, but it's actually feasible if you use the right parts. Here's how to do it.

Volkswagen's TSI Vs. TFSI Engines: The Main Differences Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Volkswagen uses TSI and TFSI to denote many of its engines. But just how much of a difference comes from those alternate names, if there's any to begin with?

We Can't Decide If James Brown's Lincoln Mark III Or His Learjet Has More '70s Swagger

staff@jalopnik.com (Brian Corey) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000

He was the first Black American to own a private plane and also had a beautiful Lincoln Continental. Which was cooler? Read the story, then take our poll.

Here's How Much A 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000

The average car depreciates by around 42% over five years, but Toyotas are known for retaining their value well. Is the 2021 Corolla Hatchback an exception?

Used GMC Models To Avoid, According To Consumer Reports

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0000

GMC is known for producing a rugged line of vehicles, but not all of its cars are worth buying. These are the models that Consumer Reports recommends avoiding.

Understanding Porsche's 3-Digit Model Names

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Porsche has a long lineup of cars that use three digits for their names. Here's how you can tell them apart, and why they're named that way.

How Reliable Is The Buick Envista? Here's What JD Power Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Buick's small crossover SUV, the Envista, had some problems with reliability in 2024. JD Power has an opinion on the current model's quality and dependability.

11 Supercars With Mind-Boggling Torque Specs

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Supercars are known for their extreme speed and sleek style, but plenty of them also have incredible torque potential. Here are 11 with excellent numbers.

Does Maserati Deserve Its Bad Reputation? Here's What Owners Say

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Maserati is legendary in the luxury car space. However, the brand has a reputation for poor reliability. Here's what owners have to say about that reputation.

This Is The Most Reliable Ford F-150 Engine, According To Ford Techs

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

The Ford F-150 offers a wide number of powerful and reliable engines. But one in particular stands above the others as the most dependable of them all.

Here's How Much A 2021 Hyundai Veloster Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The Hyundai Veloster isn't around anymore, with 2022 being its last model year. Was it able to hold on to most of its value after all this time?

Every Tire Brand Owned By Continental

staff@jalopnik.com (Andrew Ekuwem) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

What's older, Continental or the first automobile? The answer is Continental, which now owns a massive portfolio of both premium and budget tire brands.

Ford GT Mk IV Is The Fastest American Car To Lap The Nürburgring, And The Third Fastest Car Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:38:14 +0000

The only two cars to ever boast faster lap times than the GT are the electric VW ID.R Pikes Peak racer, and the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo.

Tesla Doubles Down On No Longer Being A Car Company, Misses Q1 Delivery Expectations

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:46:13 +0000

You'd think surging gas prices would be great news for EV sales.

Ford Is Working On An All-Electric Affordable Vehicle That'll Compete Directly With The Tesla Model 3 And Model Y

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:06:39 +0000

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is working on an affordable car to rival the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and more.

NTSB Recommends Ford BlueCruise Changes After Fatal Crash Investigation

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:36:15 +0000

Despite what some drivers believe, an advanced driver assistance system can't allow any vehicle to truly drive itself.

Hyundai Boulder Concept Is An Awesome Body-On-Frame SUV Designed For America

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:49:22 +0000

We know Hyundai will be introducing a body-on-frame midsize pickup by 2030, and it could spawn an SUV like the Boulder.

2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Seems Like The No-Brainer Choice

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

With 25% better fuel economy than the standard Forester Wilderness and a little more power, going for the hybrid makes a lot of sense.