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That Mystery SUV Spied In Moab Is An Audi-Bodied Test Mule For The New Scouts

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:16:25 +0000

Our spies caught the same prototype at a secret VW Group test facility in Germany, resurrecting rumors that Audi wants its own version of the Scout Traveler.

Polestar Formula 2030 Concept Makes Us Hope Polestar Will Be Back In America By 2030

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:01:13 +0000

This stunning shooting brake doesn't preview a specific model, but it offers a look into design ideas that will come to future Polestar production cars.

Alpina's First EV Will Be Based On The BMW i7, And Oh Yeah Baby, It'll Come In Brown

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:47:28 +0000

The V8-powered B7 was spied just a few days ago, and now we've got spy photos of the electric version of the Alpina 7 Series.

7 Sleek Sports Cars Ranked Worst To Best By Drag Coefficient

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:05:00 +0000

Aerodynamics matter a lot for high-performance sports cars, and those with the best drag coefficients have striking designs and smart engineering.

7 Hybrids With Some Of The Worst MPG Ratings

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Not every hybrid is built to save gas. From high-powered luxury SUVs to exotic supercars, these models show just how low hybrid fuel economy can go.

The Jaguar Type 01's U.S.-Spec Bumper Is Fantastically Well Integrated

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:45:50 +0000

I love the Jaguar Type 01 even more in the metal than I already did in press photos.

Car Design Has Gone Downhill Since The Plymouth Prowler

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:25:00 +0000

The Plymouth Prowler's retrofuturist design is unexcelled in the last 30 years, and it's not even close. Here's why today's designs are a study in blandness.

Boeing Once Developed A Vehicle For The Navy Called, Adorably, 'Phantom Badger'

staff@jalopnik.com (Simon Stark) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:05:00 +0000

Boeing's military vehicle had a name fit for a cartoon, but its amphibious capability, heavy weaponry, and rugged design were anything but cute.

New BMW Alpina B7 Will Have A Great-Sounding V8

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:08:53 +0000

Our spies caught the Alpina version of the facelifted G70 7 Series at the Nürburgring, and its quad exhaust makes an awesome roar.

The Toyota Crown Signia GT-S Performance Concept Is Cooler Than You

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:45:45 +0000

The Crown Signia GT-S Performance Concept puts a sporty spin on Toyota's un-sporty crossover. Or is the standard Signia really a station wagon?

Audi's New Digital Matrix Lights Project Turn Signals Onto The Road And Won't Blind Other Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0000

The Q9 and SQ9 are the first Audis programmed to meet the recently updated U.S. headlight requirements, while still providing functional matrix headlights.

7 Cars And Trucks That Have Some Of The Worst MPG Ratings Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Some of the world's most outrageous cars and trucks have equally outrageous appetites for fuel. These seven models take gas guzzling to remarkable extremes.

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Prototype's Power Increase Exploded The A/C Compressor

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Turning the Veyron into the Super Sport took bold engineering. Here's how Bugatti pulled it off and why that power ended up destroying the prototype's A/C.

8 Classic Coupes That Look Sick With Window Louvers

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Window louvers often look hideous, and they definitely won't make your car go faster, but these classic coupes pull them off to perfection.

The First Car To Get Four-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes Was A Duesenberg

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Duesenberg brought four-wheel hydraulic brakes to production cars in the 1920s, but its racing success and the innovations that preceded it add to the story.

New Bentley Supersports Convertible Will Carry On A Silly Yet Awesome Legacy

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Because why wouldn't you want a high-performance, rear-wheel-drive version of a big, luxurious four-seat convertible?

Need Weekend Plans? Binge Great British Car Shows Like Late-'90s 'Top Gear,' 'Deals On Wheels,' And 'Driven'

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:17:03 +0000

YouTube channel TopRareMedia is doing the lord's work for us automotive anoraks, with nearly 350 videos of British automotive TV shows.

Next-Gen BMW X7 Spied Looking Big And Blocky In Electric iX7 And V8-Powered M60 Forms

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:17:18 +0000

The Neue Klasse redesign of BMW's three-row SUV will be offered with a variety of gas and EV powertrains to better do battle with the Mercedes GLS and Audi Q9.

Cadillac Celebrates Its 125 Birthday With The $239,000 Escalade-V Collector Series, Only Available In White Or Black

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:28:06 +0000

You do get some carbon-fiber exterior trim and blue interior accents, at least.

Hyundai Elantra N Monochrome Is The Elantra N For Adults

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:56:26 +0000

As of right now, the Elantra N Monochrome will only be offered in Australia, Canada and Korea.