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The Unofficial World Record For Fastest Engine Swap Still Stands Over 40 Years Later

staff@jalopnik.com (Simon Stark) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000

It's the kind of timing you'd expect from the fastest oil change record – not swapping a Ford Escort's inline-4 out and back in and driving the thing 32 feet.

These Are The Odd Roadside Attractions You'll Only See In Texas

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Few things can make long trips more interesting than roadside attractions. If you ever find yourself driving through Texas, be sure to check out these oddities.

Toyota Recreated The 'Top Gear' Hilux Torture Test With A New Hilux, And It Survived Too

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:28:46 +0000

The roof, sides of the bed, and the top of the windshield were trashed, but the cabin was unaffected enough to let somebody get in, start it, and drive off.

Here's Why James Garner Wouldn't Use '79 Firebirds On 'The Rockford Files'

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

If you're one of those people who watch TV shows for the cars featured in them, you'll love the surprising story behind Jim Rockford's gold Pontiac Firebird.

These Are The Best Car Videos Our Readers Have Watched On YouTube Recently

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

It's no surprise to us that you've got great taste. Our readers seem to enjoy informative automotive YouTube content, along with a bit of whimsy.

What's The Best Automotive YouTube Video You've Seen Recently?

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0000

The internet is a big place, with lots of cool content hiding in plain sight. Tell us about the coolest automotive video you've seen lately.

8 Great Cars You Might Have Missed In The Fast & Furious Movies

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

The "Fast & Furious" film franchise has a ton of cool and memorable cars. However, there are also some rad vehicles that you might not have noticed, like these.

Toyota Celebrated Its Le Mans-Winning Racer With A Wonderful Homage To Pixar's 'Cars'

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0000

More than just an homage to the movie 'Cars', the promotional video references a culture established by 'The Fast and the Furious'.

Xbox's Latest Merger Means 'Forza Motorsport' Is Almost Certainly Done

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:44:21 +0000

Forza Horizon developer Playground and Forza Motorsport creators Turn 10 are merging into one studio focused on the Forza and Fable franchises.

Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Has The Best Collection Of Vehicular Art I've Ever Seen

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:28:32 +0000

Beyond all the "Star Wars" models, George Lucas' $1 billion museum has amazing illustrations, comics and paintings featuring boats, planes, cars and spaceships.

Was The Original 'Eleanor' From 'Gone In 60 Seconds' A Ford Mustang Mach 1?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

The original "Gone In 60 Seconds" Eleanor sure looked a lot like a Mustang Mach 1, but the story behind the car is actually more interesting than it might seem.

Our Readers Would Watch 6-Hour Documentaries About These Automotive Figures

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

There's no shortage of interesting characters in the automotive world, but these are the ultra-interesting people you'd want to watch all the game film on.

'Free Speech Absolutist' Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Documentary Filmmaker For Being Too Mean To Him

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:20:26 +0000

Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk" is almost four hours long and slated for a theatrical release in the U.S. on October 16, before streaming on HBO next year.

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.

The Dodge Brothers Share An Ornate Egyptian-Inspired Mausoleum As Their Resting Place

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The ostentatious monument, filled with references to kingly protection and blessings from gods, speaks to how the brothers saw themselves: Titans of industry.

'Gran Turismo 7' Spec IV Update Brings Back Autumn Ring Track, Adds Iconic Race Cars Like The Citroën 2CV And Honda Stepwgn

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:16:55 +0000

The two-part Spec IV update is coming this fall with two new tracks, twelve new cars, and a ton of new features.

Anne Hathaway Will Star In 'Days Of Thunder 2' Alongside The Old Cole Trickle, Tom Cruise

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:33:09 +0000

The new "Days of Thunder" movie will be directed by Jonathan Levine, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and come out in summer 2028, specifically June 2, 2028.

GTA VI Has A Race Track, And Racing Looks Like A Much Bigger Deal In New Gameplay Trailer

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:29:50 +0000

The 27-minute Extended Look trailer is the most extensive dump of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay and information we've seen yet, with lots of new car details.

Jimmy Carr Is Apparently 'In Talks' To Reboot Top Gear Again, Which Means The BBC Still Has No Idea Why People Loved The Original

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:31:41 +0000

The original Top Gear trio is an impossible team to recreate, but the BBC may give it another shot with a celebrity who also happens to be a car enthusiast.

Texting While Driving Bans Exist In Every State But This One

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Cellphone use while driving remains completely legal in many parts of this state, as many residents view any restrictions as a direct threat to their freedoms.