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Smart Pushes Out #2 Concept Previewing Next-Gen Fortwo

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:38:52 +0000

Smart's new city car is only 3.9 inches longer than the Fortwo it replaces, and it will have almost triple the electric range.

Saturn Once Made An SC Turbo, But Not For You

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Saturn never made a factory-turbo SC, but when they let their engineers have a go, it got a big dose of forced induction and nearly double the power.

The Porsche Panamericana's Wheel Arches Looked Like That For Very Practical Reasons

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The engineers who built the Panamericana as a gift for their boss included wheel arches inspired by the race that gave the concept car its name.

Mini X Vagabund Turned Two Countrymans Into Stylish Lifted Outdoor Stereos

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:25:48 +0000

Mini unveiled two one-off creative collaborations with Austrian design studio Vagabund, building off the brand's most popular model, the Countryman.

Mini Built A One-Of-One Custom JCW Convertible, Possibly Foreshadowing Increased Factory Customization Options

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:33:05 +0000

This one-off Mini was built for just one customer, but it shows what the Mini team is capable of, and hints at even more customization options for the future.

Hyundai Boulder Concept Is An Awesome Body-On-Frame SUV Designed For America

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:49:22 +0000

We know Hyundai will be introducing a body-on-frame midsize pickup by 2030, and it could spawn an SUV like the Boulder.

Saab's Scariest Car Is The Twin-Engined 93 Dubbed The Monster

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000

While some cars have some monstrous engines, Saab surprised itself in the 1950s when it created an experimental twin-engined model to compete in rally races.

RENNtech Will Make A Modern Mercedes-AMG Hammer With A Hand-Made V12 Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Mercedes tuner RENNtech is offering a limited run of V12-powered coupes that could scratch a very particular itch for nostalgic luxury enthusiasts.

The Splinter Is An Honest-To-Goodness Drivable Sports Car Made Of Wood

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Some one-off cars have some incredibly unique designs, but perhaps none are quite as unique with their basic building materials as the Splinter.

10 Automotive Museum Closures That Are Heartbreaking

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Automotive museums are difficult to keep running, and recent events have made it impossible for some of them to keep their doors open today.

These Steering Wheel Alternatives Go Beyond A Yoke Or Squircle

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0000

While round steering wheels are the norm, they're not the only options out there. Here are some uncommon steering wheel designs that are actually pretty cool.

This Omni-Directional Monoball Scooter Is Like Riding A Trackball Mouse From 2003

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:00 +0000

If you've ever wondered what it's like to turn medicine balls into a motorcycle, then downsize to just one wheel, we've got the YouTube channel for you.

Mazda Engineers Built A V6 Miata In Secret, But It Was Too Ugly For This World

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

GM Thought This Concept Was The Future Of Off-Roading Back In 1987

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:25:00 +0000

The Blazer XT-1 was a "testbed for new light truck technology" designed by GM's Advanced Vehicle Engineering, and it was actually driveable.

1,110-HP Genesis X Skorpio Concept Is A V8-Powered Off-Road Coupe That Should Take On Dakar, And Genesis Will Sell You One [Update]

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:38:40 +0000

Genesis has been on a hell of a hot streak with road cars lately, and now it's turning its attention to the sand, and the results seem rather extraordinary.

Sony And Honda's Afeela SUV Prototype Looks Just As Bland As The Sedan (And Will Probably Be Just As Questionably Priced)

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:41:59 +0000

Sony Honda Mobility says the Afeela SUV could go on sale in the U.S. in 2028.

8 Promotional Vehicles That Took Advertising To The Extreme

staff@jalopnik.com (Andrew Ekuwem) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:45:00 +0000

The advertising world has no shortage of zany attempts at grabbing attention, but even with that in mind, these unique vehicles were still pretty out there.

Chevy Experimented With A 2-Rotor Corvette In '73

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:05:00 +0000

The rotary engine isn't very common today, but back in 1973, Chevy experimented with one of its own in a special concept design. It didn't get far, though.

10 Of The Coolest Cars To Ever Break Land Speed Records

staff@jalopnik.com (Andrew Ekuwem) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:45:00 +0000

These days, the kind of car that breaks a land speed record doesn't exactly look like one you'd see at an intersection - it can look pretty cool, though.

Mazda's Rotary Engine Is Back In A New Concept, But Now It's Trying To Go Green

staff@jalopnik.com (Rohaan Sakrani) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0000

Mazda brought the rotary engine back in a new concept. This time, the company made a couple of environmentally-friendly changes to the engine.