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The 12 Most Powerful Porsches To Ever Leave The Factory

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Fri, 15 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Porsche has been pushing for higher horsepower numbers in recent years. Some models are even reaching above 1,000 horsepower from the factory.

Vision BMW Alpina Previews The Future Of The Brand (And Surely The Next-Gen 8 Series Coupe)

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Revealed at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, this huge coupe shows how the Alpina brand will evolve under BMW's stewardship.

These Mopar Muscle Wagons Pack 426 Hemis, But How They Got Them Is Even More Interesting

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

At least a couple of 426 Hemi-powered Mopar wagons existed, and one still survives today. Here's the fascinating story behind these muscle wagons.

BMW Brings All Of Its Art Cars To One Place For The First Time Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 12 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The entire collection, titled "BMW Art Cars - 20 Artists, 50 Years of Innovation. Reunited at BMW Welt" will make its appearance this summer in Munich.

2027 Audi Q9's Interior Previews The Flagship Family Hauler The Brand Desperately Needs

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:12:24 +0000

Audi's new three-row SUV looks and feels as premium as its competition does - and it ought to, because there's work to be done to make up for missed time.

Science Shows Breaking In New Tires Isn't Just An Urban Legend

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 11 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

When you drive on a new pair of tires, they might not feel as good as your old, worn-out pair. But it's worth breaking them in for a few hundred miles.

The Griffith 200 Wasn't Just A Tiny Car With A Big Engine, It Was The World's Fastest

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 11 May 2026 02:25:00 +0000

The Griffith 200 may not be that well known, but the V8-powered sports car ended up laying claim to the title of the fastest production car in the world.

For Better Or Worse, The Tiptronic Transmission Was Revolutionary

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 11 May 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Porsche's Tiptronic-branded transmissions have been in use for more than 25 years, but what made them so revolutionary when they were introduced?

Here's What A Wet Kit On A Semi Truck Does

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Semi trucks require on a lot of specialized equipment and designs to perform properly. That's a major part of why the wet kit exists on them.

Porsche Engines That Aren't Flat-Sixes

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sun, 10 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Porsche's flat-six design might be the most popular from the brand. But it's used a number of other designs in the past, as well as in the present.

Here's How To Drive If Your Clutch Pedal Fails

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sun, 10 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Sometimes, your clutch pedal might face an unavoidable issue. If that happens, you'll need to do some tricky work if you want to avoid towing fees.

Here's What It Takes To Disable A Car Or Truck With Bullets

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sat, 09 May 2026 14:05:00 +0000

You might've seen plenty of movies and TV shows where cars explode when shot at. But it takes a lot more than that for bullets to take them out in real life.

Think V10 Engines Are Unreliable? These Models Say Otherwise

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Some V10 engines have extremely complex designs to handle their issues with balance. Despite that complexity, a few V10s are known for their reliability.

Nissan's Roll-Up Tailgate For Pickup Trucks Is As Clever As It Is Confusing

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The trend of weirdly complicated truck tailgate designs continues, and Nissan wants in on the action.

Almost 90% Of GM's Next-Gen Super Cruise Code Is AI-Generated

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 05 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Barra says next-gen Super Cruise will be deployed "on both ICE vehicles and EVs and scale across multiple brands and price points."

Go Silently Into That Good Night With The 2027 Cadillac Lyriq Hearse

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:25:00 +0000

And they will be riding in style on 20-inch aluminum alloys that are exclusive to the hearse.

Diesel Dragsters Might Be Quicker Than You Realize

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Diesel doesn't necessarily have the best - or sportiest - reputation, but in the world of drag racing, diesel-powered racers are getting ever more competitive.

How Advertising Made You Think Chrysler's Rich Corinthian Leather Was Special

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:25:00 +0000

The marketing campaign behind the Corinthian leather inside Chrysler vehicles was a massive hit, that affected pop culture for years to come.

Which Car Was The First To Have A 6-Speed Transmission?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000

The six-speed manual got its start in racing before being brought to public streets, and the first car that had it is probably not as old as you think.

The Smallest Production Cars Ever Built Make Modern Compacts Look Huge

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Today, SUVs, crossovers, and large sedans have taken over the car market. However, history is full of extremely tiny cars, including these miniscule models.