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2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Edition Adds A Dash Of Visual Excitement To An Otherwise Utilitarian Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:25:00 +0000

The hybrid Camry is still a smart, affordable, and sensible choice after all these years on top, and there are no signs of that changing any time soon.

New Cars In The USA Cost Nearly Twice As Much As They Do In China

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 01 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Without the influence of tariffs, some Chinese cars could be capable of undercutting the market and restoring options under $20,000 for American car buyers.

Tesla's Discontinued Model X Is Now The Fastest Selling Used Car In The U.S.

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:55:13 +0000

Tesla's other models also ranked high on the list of fastest-selling used cars last month, including the Model Y and the Cybertruck.

Volkswagen ID Polo Debuts With A 280-Mile Max Range, But Tamer Looks Than Its Charismatic Competition

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:29 +0000

Hopefully some of the ID Polo's features, like its array of physical buttons inside, will make their way to VWs sold in America.

BMW Designers Explain Why The New 7 Series Facelift Works So Damn Well

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Vice president of design Maximilian Missoni said that an undertaking like this is really "only something BMW could do."

Wedgetastic Hyundai Ioniq V Sedan Is Designed For China, But Will Influence Future Hyundais We Get

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:42:19 +0000

This is the first of 20 new models that Hyundai will introduce in China in the next five years, with the goal of 500,000 annual sales.

2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Is Here Because 40% Of Cayenne Buyers Go For The Coupe

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

It's launching with the same base, S and 1,139-horsepower Turbo trims as the regular Cayenne Electric, with prices that start at around $5,000 more.

First Production Rivian R2 Drives Off The Line Just Days After A Tornado Hit The Factory

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:34:13 +0000

Customer deliveries will begin later this spring, with the first R2s being the 656-hp Performance model that starts at $59,485.

2027 BMW 7 Series Gets A Facelift That Would Make Any Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Jealous

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The G70's interior gains BMW's new Panoramic iDrive and "free-cut" screen, and the i7 has a more efficient powertrain with a longer range and faster charging.

Hyundai Ioniq 3 'Aero Hatch' Looks Sensationally Funky And Debuts Hyundai's Major Infotainment Overhaul

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:41:53 +0000

I mean, come on. How can you not love this thing?

At $42,500, Is This 2021 Karma Revero GT A Reborn Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0000

A weird hybrid with an equally weird history, but does that make this Karma a sensible buy?

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Is The Sedan's Most Substantial Redesign Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The C400 4Matic will be the first model on sale in the first half of 2027, with 482 horsepower and a range that should exceed 400 miles.

5 EV Buying Tips I Had To Learn The Hard Way

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Modern EVs are more advanced than ever, and there are all sorts of factors to consider before buying one, so get your advice from a seasoned expert.

How Reliable Is A 2021 Tesla Model X?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Tesla is discontinuing the Model X for 2026. Five years later, does a 2021 model hold up well enough to stand the test of time after its production ends?

European Tesla Owners Now Have Full Self-Driving, Assuming They Pass A Competency Test

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Called "FSD (Supervised) Activation Tutorial," the quiz is meant to ensure drivers understand the system and that they're responsible for vehicle operation.

Plug-In Hybrids 'Are The Worst Of Both Worlds' And 'Fast Becoming Irrelevant,' Polestar Boss Claims

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:25:15 +0000

Plug-in hybrids offer a mix of gas-powered convenience and electric-powered efficiency, but some automakers believe that the PHEV's time has passed.

I Can't Believe The New Nissan Juke EV Is A Real Car That Normal People Can Actually Buy

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:50:03 +0000

The third-generation Juke is built on the same platform as the Leaf, and it will only be sold in Europe.

Tesla Gamifies The Advanced Driver-Assistance Software It Wrongly Calls 'Full Self-Driving'

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:24:34 +0000

We're finally starting to make our roads safer, but adding a bunch of distracted, streak-chasing Tesla owners to the mix definitely won't help things.

BMW's Weird, Wonderful And Controversial iX Is Dead In The U.S.

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:22 +0000

The iX is headed out to pasture to make room for upcoming Neue Klasse EVs.

Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale Is An 18.9-Foot-Long Electric Convertible With Chrome Freakin' Tail Fins

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Only 100 of these massive Coachbuild Collection droptops will be sold, offered by invite only to Rolls-Royce's most "discerning and design-literate" customers.