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Someone Please Explain Why This Fiat 500C Abarth Sold For Double Its MSRP ($45k!!!)

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:20:08 +0000

We love plucky little performance hatchbacks, and this one's in great shape, but the price it sold for makes no sense at all.

California EV Rebate Applies Almost Exclusively To The Mustang Mach-E

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

California's MyFirstEV program is meant to reduce upfront EV pricing, but it has strict limitations, especially when it comes to used electric vehicles.

6 New Cars With Payments That Cost Less Than $500 Per Month

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0000

As cheap new car payments get less and less common, we've looked up a selection of cars and trucks you can still drive for less than $500 per month.

7 Cars With Lease Deals That Cost Less Than $300 Per Month

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Some surprisingly cheap leases are available now, but their lower monthly payments can come with baggage like low mileage limits, hefty upfront costs, and more.

Nissan 300ZX, Exocet, Pinzgauer 710k: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

After a long week, you definitely need a serving of the internet's Dopest Cars.

This 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Is As Rare As An R35 Nissan GT-R But Way More Practical

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0000

It's not as fast, and it won't turn as many heads at your local car show, but this TSX Sport Wagon was sold in seriously limited numbers.

For 20 Years, The Bugatti Type 41 Royale Was The Most Expensive Car Sold At Auction

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Although luxury cars can sell for quite a bit more money after a few years, Bugatti's Type 41 Royale was priced above all its rivals for over two decades.

7 Used Midsize Pickup Trucks You Can Get For Under $30K

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

$30,000 doesn't go very far in buying a new midsize pickup today, but if you're willing to go for a late-model used truck, these seven might make you happy.

5 Used Sports Sedans Ranked From Best To Worst Fuel Efficiency

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Need a practical family car that still delivers plenty of performance, but don't have the budget to buy new? These used sports sedans are worth checking out.

I Have $25,000 And I'm Looking For An All-Wheel-Drive Commuter Car! What Should I Buy

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Paul is looking to spend about $25,000 for a reasonably fun, AWD commuter car. What car should he buy?

At $9,500, Would You Go Like Hell To Buy This 1986 Dodge Omni Shelby GLH-T?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's definitely one of the more affordable ways to get a Shelby-branded car.

Consumer Reports Says Buyers Are Overpaying For These 10 New Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Brand-new cars are getting more expensive. Per Consumer Reports data, some of them are even being commonly sold for above their sticker price.

1970 Dodge Charger R/T For Sale With 440 V8 And Under 16,000 Miles Is Plum Crazy Rarity

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0000

The second-gen Dodge Charger became famous in "Bullitt," "The Dukes of Hazzard," and the "Fast and Furious" movies - but not looking like this.

1979 Camaro Restomod With Just 752 Miles For Sale Pairs Stroker V8 And Custom Graphics

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0000

With purple flames on the hood, this restomod Chevy Camaro makes a bold statement. And the 752 miles on its odometer says it'll be hanging around for a while.

Here's How Much 2022 Jeep Wagoneers Have Depreciated In Just 4 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0000

The smart-looking Jeep Wagoneer three-row SUV hasn't been around all that long, but just how much have values fallen for examples bought new in 2022?

One Brand Rules Consumer Reports' Cheap, Reliable Luxury Car List (It's Not Even Close)

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000

You can argue about what makes a luxury car cheap and reliable, but there's no doubt that one brand is the king of affordable, dependable second-hand autos.

Nissan Cedric, Range Rover Limousine, Hyundai Elantra TCR: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:42:42 +0000

As the specter of fall looms darker, folks realize their cool cars take up space. That means deals, and the offerings on Marketplace get more interesting.

At $16,500, Might This 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback Lift Your Spirits?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Built to take on America's muscle cars, does rarity justify this Celica GT's price tag?

I Need Something More Mature Than My Mitsubishi EVO! What Should I Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

What do you buy when a stick shift just isn't practical any more?

14,000-Mile 1970 AMC AMX For Sale Is Perfect For Muscle Car Fans Heading Off The Beaten Path

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It isn't perfect, but with a bit of wear, this AMX isn't precious, either. Someone should buy this manual, V8-powered AMX and put some miles on it.