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What's More American Than A Fox Body Mustang Painted Like A Flag Doing Burnouts

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

To celebrate the Fourth of July, here's a cheap, V8-powered Ford Mustang doing burnouts. Thanks for 250 years, America.

Spend 60 Seconds Of Your Day Watching A Land Rover LR3 Get Torture Tested

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Despite the fact that most Land Rover buyers never use their SUV's outstanding off-road capabilities, it refuses to phone-in the development of new off-roaders.

Lego's Full-Size Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Took On Goodwood Hill Climb And Set A New Speed Record

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:35:57 +0000

Built as a promo for Lego Technic's 1:8-scale kit, the full-size Lego Sadair's Spear hit 69 mph, doubling the previous Lego speed record.

These Are The 5 Must-See Car Shows This Summer

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Summer 2026 is packed with cool car shows, and our top picks include everything from epic swap meets and roaring cruises to jaw-dropping classics.

A 21-Foot-Long 1975 Cadillac Limousine Can Rally, As It Turns Out

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Sure, it racks up the slowest time in 'Will It Rally?' history, but it's also one of the most entertaining videos in Team O'Neil's series, too.

Arie Luyendyk's 1996 Indy 500 Qualifying Speed Record Has Still Not Been Beaten

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Despite setting all-time average one- and four-lap speed records at the 1996 Indy 500 qualifying rounds, the Flying Dutchman didn't even get pole that year.

Fifth Gear Classic's Full-Length Episode YouTube Playlist Revisits The Excellent Cars And Fashion Of The Early 2000s

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

If your weekend calendar is looking bleak and your hunger for nostalgic car content is strong, I suggest spending some time watching old "Fifth Gear" episodes.

Google Earth Now Has A Browser Flight Simulator Mode

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Some of us fantasize about soaring around the world, but don't want to shell out for airliner-accurate simulators or learn proper air traffic control protocol.

California Forcing The Closure Of Disneyland's Autopia Ride Unless It Cleans Up Emissions By February

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Disneyland said in 2024 that it would convert the Autopia cars from gas to electricity, though so far, no dice. Turns out a scandal lay behind the plan.

These Are The Car Projects You Are Watching Or Subscribed To On YouTube

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Whether you're living vicariously, or looking for company for your own project car misery, this list has something for everyone.

What's The Worst Car Casting You've Seen In A TV Show Or Movie?

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0000

No, Lestat would NOT drive that.

The Strange Beauty Of Soviet Bus Stops

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

From soaring bird wings to futuristic rockets, the bizarre and beautiful bus stops of the former Soviet Union are enduring evidence of poetic pushback.

We Really Might Get 'BeamNG' On PS5 Before 'GTA 6'

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 30 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

It's basically the dream game for anyone who derives dopamine from watching IIHS crash test videos on YouTube late at night.

The Indy 500 Was Way Less Wild Than 'More Than 350,000' Racegoers Would Have You Believe

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:12:47 +0000

If you're a normal person just looking for a fun weekend with your family, I promise you'll find plenty of that at the next Indy 500.

Forget Becoming An Auto Journalist, The CIA's Job Benefits Sound Way Better

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:59:51 +0000

If this is the first time you're learning that automakers don't hand out gold bars on press trips, I'm sorry. At this point, we don't even get thumb drives.

While NASCAR Euro Ran Michelin, BFGoodrich, Continental And Hoosier Rubber, U.S. Races Stayed Loyal To One Brand

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 24 May 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Its heritage deeply embedded in American racing culture, NASCAR's Cup, Xfinity, and Truck series have been relying on this tire brand for almost 30 years.

'World-Class' At The Petersen Museum Condenses 100 Years Of Mercedes-Benz Into A Greatest Hits Exhibit Featuring Cars You've Definitely Never Seen Before

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 22 May 2026 22:06:45 +0000

Even for the most discerning Mercedes fan, there will be at least a couple cars in this 42-vehicle exhibit that surprise and delight.

Mercedes-AMG Shut Down LA's 6th Street Bridge For The Most Outrageous Car Reveal Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:46:42 +0000

The electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupe was revealed using burnouts and pyrotechnics on a makeshift Autobahn with the help of Brad Pitt, George Russell, and Blink-182.

The Car Insurance Mascots That Were Too Creepy, Cringe, Crass, Or Just Plain Boring To Survive

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:25:00 +0000

While some advertisements utilize loveable brand ambassadors, others are too weird and annoying to survive, like these discontinued car insurance mascots.

The Evel Knievel Experience Is Opening In Las Vegas

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Now anyone will be able to take a VR ride and experience Knievel's wild jumps for themselves.