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These '70s Classics Were Hard Sells When New, But Are Valuable Today

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Sometimes what looks like a weed later turns out to be a beautiful flower. These cars didn't make a splash when they came out, but now they bring big bucks.

12 Cars With Rear-Mounted Spare Tires That Aren't Jeeps

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The rear-mounted spare tire is relatively uncommon in today's automotive world. However, here is a handful of new and old vehicles that come with one.

The History Of Toyota's Sports Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Toyota's history is full of reliable people movers, but what about sports cars? Here's the story of the brand's sportier efforts and the most iconic models.

5 Cars That Did Modular Bodywork Before The Slate Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Slate's modular truck may seem like a pathbreaker, but it's far from the first vehicle with swappable parts. These production cars and concepts got there first.

5 Signs That Used Car You're Considering Won't Be Reliable

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Nobody wants to buy someone else's problems, but how can you tell if a used car will be dependable? Here are five warning signs that can show you cars to avoid.

5 Of The Smallest Displacement 6-Cylinder Engines Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Six-cylinder engines come in a variety of sizes, but these are really tiny. And yet, one of them managed to get to 200 miles per hour, way back in 1939.

11 Toyota GR Supra Alternatives For Tighter Budgets

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The Toyota GR Supra is out of production and getting expensive. If you want the same experience without the hefty price tag, we've come up with 11 alternatives.

Here's How To Clean Your Engine Cylinder Heads At Home

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Like all automotive parts, engine cylinder heads experience wear over time. Fortunately, you can clean them at home using some basic tools and simple steps.

5 Of The Largest Inline-6s Ever Made (Ranked By Displacement)

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The inline-6 is limited by the engine bay's size, but some huge ones have been built over the years. Here are five of the biggest, ranging to over 13 liters.

12 Sporty Cars With Pretty Darn Good Fuel Economy

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Having a car that looks good and drives like a dream can sometimes mean you make sacrifices. But a few sporty cars can last long on the road.

Don't Believe Their Lies, Lots Of Great Cars Were Made In The '70s

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The cars of the '70s are often derided as malaise-era clunkers, but that ignores the many great automobiles made in that decade. Here are nine of the best.

4 Things To Know If You Want A Ford Mustang As A Family Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0000

The Ford Mustang isn't always the first car you think of when it comes to family transport, but could you use it for hauling the kids from A to B?

Quarter Century Of Automotive Taste: The Best Selling Cars From 1980 To 2005

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Times change, and so does what buyers are looking for in a new car. You can tell a lot about generational shifts by seeing what was selling over 25 years.

5 Features That Make Police Cars Different From Everyday Vehicles

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Police cars are built differently for obvious reasons. The specialized equipment and upgrades they receive are what sets them apart from your daily driver.

Honda's 9 Rarest Motorcycles And What They're Worth

staff@jalopnik.com (Steven Mike Voser) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Motorcycles are often made in the tens or hundreds of thousands, but sometimes there are far fewer. Which, of course, can drive up their value considerably.

Why This Street In Toronto Was 'The Longest Street In The World' Until It Wasn't

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

How does a road lose its world record? Discover the history of the former longest street on Earth, the mapping changes, and why some still believe it.

Here's Why This Is The Top EV Brand In The World In 2026

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Carmakers, listen up. If you want to become the biggest electric vehicle brand on the planet, then this is the example you'll need to follow.

5 Automakers Who Rekindled Their Love For V8s

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Environmental legislation has caused some brands to kill off their V8 models, but thanks to high customer demand, some carmakers have brought them back to life.

5 Vehicles That Hit Top Speed Before The End Of The Quarter Mile

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

These cars make quarter-mile testing almost pointless, putting a massive gap between their acceleration times and how fast they can actually go.

10 Of The Most Track-Worthy Corvettes Ever Made

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

GM has improved the Corvette continuously for over 70 years, making it faster and better to drive with each new generation. Here are 10 race-worthy Corvettes.