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12 Famous Car Designers Every Gearhead Should Know

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Car design is a dynamic process that has evolved in surprising ways over the last century, often led by creative visionaries with big ideas.

Happy 50th Birthday To The Opulent Doorstop; The Aston Martin Lagonda Series 2

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000

It's one of the strangest sedans of all time, but whether you love it or hate it, the wedge-shaped Lagonda is a huge part of Aston Martin's history.

5 Modern Supercars That Would Get Beaten By A Quad-Motor Rivian R1T Pickup Truck To 60

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Easily the world's quickest pickup truck, the quad-motor Rivian R1T produces 1025 hp and outruns a plethora of exotic supercars on its way to 60 mph.

These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn't Mandatory For Fun

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Unlike many Chevy trucks, the Corvette never offered a diesel engine. These insane builds are what happens when you stuff an oil burner in a 'Vette anyway.

A Guy In Sweden Built An Inline-16 Out Of Volvo Engines And It Sounds Awesome

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

We've seen plenty of 16-cylinder automobile engines over the years, but usually in V- or W- configurations. But now a man in Sweden has put all 16 in a row.

School Buses Still Mostly Run On Diesel, And That Might Not Be Great For Kids' Health

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Breathing diesel fumes isn't great for anyone's health, but a large number of school buses are still using the fuel despite the risks it poses to children.

New Hyundai Elantra Pushes The Boundaries Of Compact Sedan Design Even Further

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:29:44 +0000

Hyundai didn't play things safe when redesigning one of its best-selling cars.

2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Joins Redesigned Silverado With Two V8s And A Secret Weed Stash Behind A Screen

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:18:50 +0000

Even if you don't have any drugs to hide, who doesn't love a hidden compartment in a fancy Denali pickup truck?

Morgan's New Midsummer Coupe Is A Gorgeous Sports Car With A Wood Crossmember In The Roof

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:38 +0000

Morgan is only going to make nine of these throwback coupes, which is a damn shame because just look at it!

I Briefly Rode In The Slate Truck, And It's Gonna Be A No From Me, Dog

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:50:09 +0000

Though its simplicity and breadth of customization are appealing at first, the electric Slate pickup just doesn't feel worth its $24,950 base price.

The Smart Crossblade Isn't Good, But It Is Amazing

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

There's no good reason for the Smart Crossblade to exist whatsoever, and that's why I'm so glad it does.

Before Air Conditioning Was Standard In Cars, People Had To Get Creative With Air Flow

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Back when cars first became enclosed, drivers started looking for ways of cooling down the cabin. But before air conditioning, what did they come up with?

GM's AFM And DFM Often Get Blamed For Lifter Failure, So Let's Explore How They Work

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The idea behind GM's active and dynamic fuel management systems is brilliant, but they may be asking too much of the poor hydraulic lifters.

2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE Is The Most Exciting New Luxury Car In Ages

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:27:05 +0000

Don't call it a minivan - Mercedes says its new VLE is a "grand limousine," and it'll actually come to the U.S. alongside even fancier VLS and Maybach models.

The World's Most Expensive Semi Truck Has Almost 4,000 HP And Can Reach 130 MPH

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Built by Mike Harrah over the course of 7 years, this 44-foot, 32,000-pound behemoth is the world's most powerful and most expensive semi truck ever.

Hybrid Honda Prelude Is Popular Enough In Japan To Already Get A New Limited Edition

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The new paint is called Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic, and it does bring to mind a bottle of red wine, as does the appropriately named Bordeaux interior trim.

5 Companies That Make Classic Car Bodies When The Automakers Won't

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

If you're completing a vintage vehicle restoration project and looking for replacement panels or even a body, these companies should be on your radar.

The Renault 5 Turbo Was A Hot Hatch That Could Go Over 800 Miles On One Tank Of Gas

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Renault made the 5 Turbo to compete in intense rally events. But a certain addition to the car allowed to have an absurd range of around 800 miles.

The Engineering That Made The Honda S2000's Manual Gearbox A Cult Object

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Widely considered one of the car industry's most satisfying 6-speeds, shifting the Honda S2000's manual transmission feels like operating a bolt-action rifle.

TVR's Speed Six Made Almost 100 HP Per Liter (And Was Half Of The Speed Twelve)

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0000

One of TVR's most famous engines redefined performance benchmarks, but its development led to an even more extreme project that changed everything.