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The BMW M50 Inline-Six Is Why Cheap E36 325is Still Refuse To Die

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The BMW E36 325i is still hugely popular with car enthusiasts, but the reason so many examples survive is because that 2.5-liter engine is just so good.

McLaren Goes Retro With The McL 6GT, Its First Manual Car Since The F1

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The McL 6GT is inspired by the M6GT, founder Bruce McLaren's unrealized supercar dream.

Czinger 21C Spyder Has More Downforce Than Any Other Convertible And The Coolest Brakes You'll See All Week

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0000

At 150 mph the 21C Spyder produces 3,307 pounds of downforce with the roof on, matching the coupe, and with it off that figure slightly drops to 3,267 pounds.

The Cupholders On Rivian's New Captain's Chairs Are Delightfully Simple Pleasures For Parents

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:57:04 +0000

Rivian says captain's chairs were the most-requested feature from current R1S owners.

Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews The Next Era Of Acura Design, But Not A New Sports Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The first Acura to wear some of the Nexera's design cues will be the RDX hybrid that's coming out in the next year or two.

Jaguar Type 01 Interior Looks Smooth, Minimal, Natural

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:34:58 +0000

Your eyes aren't fooling you - that's a small center screen!

Curated By Cadillac Program Brings A Taste Of The Celestiq Customization Experience To The Escalade IQ

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

For a mere $54,995, Escalade IQ buyers will get to choose from 160 paint colors and 44 leather options, with a dedicated design concierge called in to help.

Eccentrica's Lamborghini Diablo Restomod Is Now Available As A Roadster, Still Firmly In The Uncanny Valley

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:45:44 +0000

Only 19 of these reimagined Diablos will be made, and because it's a convertible it's automatically better than the Eccentrica V12 Coupe we've already seen.

2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Is Improved And Attractive If Unsurprising

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

If you've seen the redesigned three-row Atlas, the new two-row Cross Sport will be exactly what you expected.

12 Cars With Rear-Mounted Spare Tires That Aren't Jeeps

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The rear-mounted spare tire is relatively uncommon in today's automotive world. However, here is a handful of new and old vehicles that come with one.

Time Has Been Kind To BMW's 'Bangle Butt' Styling

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Unsurprisingly, the traditionalist automotive media were put off by BMW's new design language, but I remember loving the bold new direction as a kid.

Why Cars From The '70s Have Those Giant Bumpers

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The huge bumpers on cars built in much of the 1970s weren't the automakers' own brainstorm. In fact, they fought against them - and ended up winning.

Dodge Bringing More Awesome Colors And Graphics To The Masses With Expanded Jailbreak Program

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0000

In addition to lots of new colors, Dodge is introducing translucent tinted stripes to the Charger and Durango.

5 Cars That Did Modular Bodywork Before The Slate Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Slate's modular truck may seem like a pathbreaker, but it's far from the first vehicle with swappable parts. These production cars and concepts got there first.

One-Off Bugatti Destrier Is A Pure Design Exaggeration Based On The Extreme Bolide Track Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The outrageous Destrier is named after the most well-known type of medieval war horses, which seems fitting given its race car underpinnings.

New Hennessey Blackbird Wants To Give You 'Analog Overload' With No Turbos, No Screens, And A Manual

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:35:21 +0000

Hennessey will make 71 of its new Blackbird hypercar for $2.5 million each, with production starting sometime in 2029 or 2030

Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60° Homage Is Another Birthday Tribute To The First True Supercar

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

If you feel the need to overrule Lamborghini's designers, is this really the special edition for you?

I Don't Remember The Last Time I Used My Car's Volume Knob

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:56:36 +0000

My Fiat 500e's problem, if you can even call it that, is the volume controls on the steering wheel. They're just too convenient.

The Transverse Inline-6 Is A Stupendously Rare Engine Layout For Good Reason

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0000

As smooth as they may be, inline-6 engines are a packaging nightmare. That's why only a select few automakers, like Volvo, have dared mount them transversely.

Honda Almost Nailed Its Camera Button Placement, But One Unexpected Automaker Still Has Everyone Beat

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Too many automakers stick the camera controls in some random, unintuitive spot on the dashboard or center console that forces you to reach for it, and it sucks.