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500-HP Viper-V10-Powered Motorcycle Is Up For Sale If You Dare

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Making such a massive engine work on two wheels is a big undertaking, but builder Allen Millyard is no newbie when it comes to building incredible bikes.

The 5th-Gen Lexus RX 350 Is Revered As Reliable, But It's Not Perfect

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

The fifth-generation Lexus RX 350 has earned widespread praise for reliability, but ownership data reveals a few important caveats buyers should know.

Never Buy Someone Else's Project, Unless It's A Manual-Swapped Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon With 500 HP

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

We might be willing to break all our own rules about which used cars to avoid, just to get a shot at owning this rare, manual-swapped AMG wagon.

These Are Some Of The Cheapest New Cars To Lease In July

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Finding a cheap car isn't easy these days, but if you're willing to lease, these inexpensive lease deals will help keep your monthly costs relatively low.

Lucid Offers $10,000 Off Gravity SUV And $7,500 Off Air Sedan If You're Willing To Take Last Year's Models Off Its Hands

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:19:43 +0000

Sadly, if you want an Air Sapphire, you'll still have to pay full price.

This Bold Pink 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster Signed By Sydney Sweeney Can Be Yours If You're Short Enough

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0000

This is quite possibly the pinkest BMW roadster; a color you will certainly not find anywhere else.

You Need This Mid-Engine Renault Clio V6 That's Already Been Imported, Not A 401(k)

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It's only $92,000, which you can definitely afford.

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?

The Number Of New Cars Painted A Boring Shade Of Grayscale Has Nearly Doubled Since 1996

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0000

I'm all about inclusivity, but all this gray pride is really making me question what type of country the U.S. is becoming.

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

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Family cars dominate the list of most-driven vehicles, some with upward of 20,000 miles traveled per year on average,

I Yearn For Something Bigger Than My Yaris! What Car Shoud I Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Ryan won his 2008 Toyota Yaris in a radio contest and it's time for an upgrade into something a bit bigger and more modern.

Average New Car Prices Hit Record High Of $51,974, But People Are Still Rushing To Buy Them

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:29:58 +0000

The new record high is up $2,421 or 4.9% from the same day last year, and $314 higher than it was a month ago.

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?

New California Incentive Gives Some First-Time EV Buyers $3,500 Instant Discount

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:18:01 +0000

To qualify for the credit a new EV's MSRP can't exceed $50,000 while a used EV can't cost more than $25,000, but that price cap won't apply to Rivian and Lucid.

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?

Record Breaking 288 GTO Auction Pushes Millionaires To Battle On Bring A Trailer

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:35:27 +0000

Does buying from BaT bring the same level of cachet as buying from the RM Sotheby's, Gooding & Co, and Bonhams of the world?

Michelin Doesn't Make The Best Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire, Tire Rack Claims

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

To test these tires,Tire Rack used a Tesla Model 3, but they weren't testing EV-specific tires, and the results should be relevant regardless of what you drive.

The True Cost Of Car Ownership Can Be A Big Reality Check

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0000

American car owners are underestimating their yearly cost of car ownership by thousands of dollars, and it's higher in some states than others.

This Might Be The Cheapest Used Porsche Taycan Ever Listed With A Clean Title

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:57:52 +0000

Where there's one pre-owned Taycan available in the $30,000-range, more are sure to follow. In a few more months, we could be swimming in them.

11 Toyota Tacoma Mods Drivers Say Are Totally Worth It

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The Toyota Tacoma has an extremely large aftermarket scene. But with so options, how many of those modifications are truly worth checking out?