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Walking Dead Hyundai Tucson Special Edition Was Pretty Morbid, Even For A Zombie Show

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Zombie hands reaching up, seemingly from underneath the Tucson in a blood-red color, and a backpack filled with survival gear were both part of the package.

After Chrysler Bought AMC, We Almost Got This V8 Sports Sedan

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0000

It emerged amid the wildest time in Chrysler's history, carrying Lamborghini's design DNA and a proper V8. But it became a V6 sedan that no one remembers today.

Shelby Gave A Mustang Independent Rear Suspension And Fuel Injection Nearly 60 Years Ago

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Mustang history has plenty of interesting trivia, but this Shelby prototype deserves a closer look. It featured some truly remarkable, forward-looking ideas.

These Concept Car Interiors Should Have Gone Into Production, According To Our Readers

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Sure, they'd be too expensive to build, probably unsafe, and break almost instantly, but look how cool these cabins are.

The Old Cadillac Is Dead, And This Track-Only V-One Concept Is The Proof

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Essentially a customer version of the V-Series.R race car, the slightly more refined V-One packs 830 horsepower, and we bet Cadillac will build a few of them.

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.

Faraday Future Is Somehow Still Alive And Testing The FX Super One, And I'm Scared

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:30:30 +0000

I think I'm being stalked by this definitely real rebadged Chinese van.

Which Concept Cars Spawned The Most Disappointing Production Vehicles?

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0000

From jaw-dropping to stomach-turning.

Aston Martin Designed Its Wildest SUV Just For Call Of Duty

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:40:33 +0000

Called the Dreadnought, this V12-powered military-spec SUV will only be drivable in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4."

This Forgotten Mid-Engine Mustang Concept Could Be The Answer To Ford's Affordability Woes

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

It's time for Ford to develop a modern lightweight sports car with good fuel economy and a low price point to round out its performance portfolio.

BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Is A Close Preview Of The 1,000-HP Electric M3

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Revealed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the M Concept Neue Klasse is also a look into the future of all M car designs.

Genesis Magma GT3 Concept Looks Awesome — And Ready To Go Racing Very Soon

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

When Genesis revealed the roadgoing Magma GT last year it said the supercar was designed from the outset for GT3 racing, and now we're seeing that race car.

Genesis Magma GT Concept Gets A Fantastically Luxe Interior (And Fab Green Paint)

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

The exterior design of the mid-engine supercar has also been tweaked, and it still looks excellent.

The Different Types Of W Engines Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:25:00 +0000

You might know a lot about V6 and V8 engines, but you might not know that there are W engines as well. And they come in many different sizes.

God Damn The GR GT Looks Good In Real Life (Especially In Red)

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:05 +0000

The GR GT hasn't received universal praise for its styling, but seeing it in person, especially in red, may change your mind about the forthcoming supercar.

The History Behind The Most Bizarre Single-Wheeled Vehicle Ever Conceived

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Fri, 29 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

This fully functional monowheel could reach 30 mph and was deemed more efficient than cars, but several disastrous flaws made it a rolling death cage.

GMC Says Its New, Smaller Hummer X Truck And SUV Concepts Are Purely For Show With No Production Intent... Sure, Jan

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:15:00 +0000

GMC says these Hummers "redefine what a mid-size EV can do off-road," and despite being billed as concepts they don't look that far-fetched.

The First Car With A Backup Camera Was This 1950s Concept

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 23 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

This American concept car used a surprisingly modern approach to backup cameras, but the system wouldn't appear in production cars for another 35 years.

The BMW Vision K18 Is A Honda Rune On Creatine

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:50:05 +0000

If BMW wants to add some serious swagger to their lineup, this performance-focused, aluminum-faired tourer with a 1.8-liter inline six will do the job.

Meet The Bizzarrini Kjara, The Diesel Sports Car That Never Was

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Designed by the same artist behind the Ferrari 250 GTO, the Bizzarrini Kjara is one of the wildest hybrid sports cars the car world missed out on.