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One-Of-Two 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster Once Owned By Clark Gable Wins 75th Pebble Beach Concours

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:08:47 +0000

With over 200 cars competing, the Duesenberg took home the title of Best of Show, beating out a 1938 Delahaye and two different Ferrari 375s.

Bonneville Speed Week Is Where Some Of The Weirdest And Rarest Records Are Set

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Bonneville Speed Week is an iconic event known for some of the wildest records on land. Here are some of the most remarkable records set at Bonneville.

1,580-HP Denza Z Supercar Can Charge In Under 10 Minutes And Is Cheaper Than A Porsche 911 GTS

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:04:50 +0000

This four-seat supercar from BYD's luxury brand can hit 62 mph in under two seconds and reach a top speed of 217 mph.

671-HP Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV Has Three Axial-Flux Motors And Simulated Shifts, Just Like The New GT 4-Door

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:37:38 +0000

Sadly we won't be getting the electric CLA45 in the U.S., but its wild powertrain could be brought over in the upcoming GLA.

Ruf Is Betting Everything On A New 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo Flat-Eight

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The boxer-8 engine is debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in a CTR3-based prototype called Erprober, and it'll be paired with a six-speed manual.

McLaren 788HS Is Allegedly The Best And Final Iteration Of This V8 Supercar

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Only the third McLaren to wear the High Sport moniker, the 788HS gets more power, more downforce and a unique chassis setup.

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.

Project Sendpai Is The 550 Horsepower Electric Truck We All Want

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0000

Sendpai is one of those pie-in-the-sky builds that regular folks like you or I dream about.

Recon EV Production Is Now Delayed Until Mid-2026, So How Did Jeep Sell 56 Of Them Last Year? [Update]

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:01:21 +0000

Somehow, before it's even officially entered production, the new Jeep Recon EV is showing up on Jeep's quarterly sales reports.

You're All Little Freaks For The Dodge Stratus R/T Coupe

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

I hope your insurance is good enough to get you the proper medical care you need to deal with Stratus R/T Coupe Derangement Syndrome.

There Were A Lot Of Lime Green (Or Yellow?) Cars At The New York Auto Show

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:24:08 +0000

While there weren't very many automakers displaying cars at the show, pretty much every brand that did had at least one green car on their stands.

Here's Every Car That Debuted At The New York International Auto Show

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:03:43 +0000

I won't go so far as to say car shows are back, but this one could definitely be a bit of an indication that the tides are turning

There's A Dodge Stratus R/T Jump Scare At The New York Auto Show

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:49:10 +0000

Stellantis felt it was an appropriate car to include on its wall of history advertising its involvement in all of that "America 250" junk we're doing this year.

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.

2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Seems Like The No-Brainer Choice

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

With 25% better fuel economy than the standard Forester Wilderness and a little more power, going for the hybrid makes a lot of sense.

2027 Subaru Getaway Three-Row EV Has 420 Horsepower For When You Need To Get Away From The Horrors

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Subaru's big new three-row EV shares its underpinnings with the new Toyota Highlander, but the 2027 Subaru Getaway gets a lot more power and more features.

2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming To The U.S. With 320 Miles Of Range, And We're Even Getting The 288-HP GT Model

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

The EV3 will go on sale late this year with the same wonderful design we first saw two years ago.

U.S.-Spec 2027 Kia Seltos Revealed With A Hybrid Option, Baby Telluride Looks And A Kinda-Rugged X-Line Trim

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Other powertrain options include a naturally aspired four-cylinder engine and a smaller, more powerful turbocharged engine.

2027 Volkswagen Atlas Is A Feature-Heavy Family Hauler With A GTI Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:30:00 +0000

There's even a hybrid coming, but we'll have to wait for a mid-cycle refresh a few years down the road to get that bad boy.

5 Exciting Harbor Freight Tools & Accessories Coming In 2026

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Harbor Freight tools usually aren't fancy or expensive, but they generally get the job done. Here are five especially good entries coming this year.