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Ford Fired Diabetic Electrician Over Stolen $1.95 Cookie Allegations

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0000

After over a decade at Ford's Louisville plant, the worker was fired for stealing a single cookie, but his bank transactions prove he paid for it.

Tesla's European Q2 Made Up For Dwindling U.S. Sales

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:25:27 +0000

Plus the ever-increasing length of auto loans, Rivian's 2026 estimates, and new Chinese moves into South Africa.

The History Of Wisconsin's Most Recognized Corvette Sponsorship

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0000

A special bridge at one of America's favorite race tracks has become synonymous with the Corvette nameplate, and it's now celebrating 70 years of history.

Here's How Much A 2021 Lincoln Navigator L Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The Lincoln Navigator L is an expensive luxury SUV with a longer wheelbase than the base Navigator. How has its value fared after five years of depreciation?

Wisconsin-Built Neo-Classic Excalibur Was A Genuine American Supercar

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Styled around the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK, with proportions lowered and widened to fit the Studebaker Lark chassis, the Excalibur really got people talking.

4 Popular Cars You Probably Didn't Know Are Built In South Korea

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:25:00 +0000

South Korea is one of the world's biggest car exporters, and its gigantic factories also build several surprising nameplates that dominate sales in America.

500 HP: Good Enough For A Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Good Enough For A Sherman Tank

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000

It turns out 500 horsepower was a key weapon in WWII decades before it became a track standard. Explore the engineering link between the tank and the Mustang.

9 Vintage Vans That Secretly Want To Be Cartoon Stars

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

A few vintage vans had designs that made them seem cute or quirky. You could say that these particular models would fit perfectly as cartoon characters.

What's More American Than A Fox Body Mustang Painted Like A Flag Doing Burnouts

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

To celebrate the Fourth of July, here's a cheap, V8-powered Ford Mustang doing burnouts. Thanks for 250 years, America.

You Can Exhibit Famous BMW Art Cars On The New X5's Panoramic Vision Display, Because Why The Hell Not?

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Sure, you can have BMW's fancy projected display show all sorts of relevant information, but you really want it to show a bunch of Art Car pictures instead.

Cargo Thefts Are Rising And Tesla Factory Docks Appear To Be A Real Easy Target

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

One heist captured $475,000 worth of Powerwall 3s in one go.

The Toyota RAV4 V6 Embarassed These More Expensive Crossovers And SUVS To 60

staff@jalopnik.com (Adrian Taylor) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

We love a good sleeper car. Find out how a surprisingly quick, budget-friendly family hauler outdid the pricey competition.

You Can't Buy Mazda's $10,000 Flair Crossover, And Not Just For The Obvious Reason

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:29:32 +0000

Mazda's new tech-packed Flair looks like a bargain at $10,000, but there are several good reasons why you'll probably never see it on American roads.

How The Two-Door Chevy Tahoe Took The Blazer's Place

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Tahoe became a defining piece of GM's full-size SUV strategy in the 1990s, shaping how Chevrolet structured its truck-based lineup.

Here's How Much A 2021 Hyundai Palisade Has Depreciated In Five Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has a 291-hp V6 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and seating for up to eight passengers. How well has it held its value?

Why Ford's 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Died An Ignoble Death

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Ford introduced its 3-liter Power Stroke in the 2018 F-150, but killed it just four model years later. Multiple issues led to its the company's decision.

This Is How Much A 2021 Honda Accord Has Depreciated So Far

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Honda's famously reliable midsize sedan, the 2021 Accord has racked up numerous awards and recognitions. Here's what that means for its five-year depreciation.

Here's How Much A 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Has Depreciated In Five Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Ford's Mustang vehicles are known for resisting depreciation very well. But how well does its high-end Shelby GT500 variant hold up after five years?

2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's New 6.7-Liter LS6 V8 Lets You Break 200 MPH For $73,495

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:37:01 +0000

The LS6 makes 535 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, bringing the 0-60 time down to 2.8 seconds and letting the Stingray run the quarter-mile in 11 seconds flat.

2027 BMW X5 Hybrid And iX5 EV Reinvent The Crossover That Changed Everything 27 Years Ago

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0000

Though it rides on the old CLAR platform, the fifth-generation X5 has styling and technology taken from BMW's Neue Klasse cars, and a wide range of powertrains.