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6 New Cars With Payments That Cost Less Than $500 Per Month

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0000

As cheap new car payments get less and less common, we've looked up a selection of cars and trucks you can still drive for less than $500 per month.

5 New Family Minivans Ranked From Best To Worst IIHS Safety Ratings

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000

We look at the five safest family-friendly minivans on the road you can buy brand new according to the IIHS and compare the results with NHTSA's findings.

7 Cars With Lease Deals That Cost Less Than $300 Per Month

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Some surprisingly cheap leases are available now, but their lower monthly payments can come with baggage like low mileage limits, hefty upfront costs, and more.

What Are The Differences Between The NHTSA And IIHS Safety Tests?

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

When you're buying a new car, you definitely want to know how well it will protect you. That's where NHTSA and IIHS come in, but their testing methods differ.

8 Rare Engines With Super High Redlines

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

High-revving naturally aspirated engines make less power than their boosted counterparts and aren't nearly as torquey - but boy, do they make your heart race.

7 Used Midsize Pickup Trucks You Can Get For Under $30K

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

$30,000 doesn't go very far in buying a new midsize pickup today, but if you're willing to go for a late-model used truck, these seven might make you happy.

6 Hellcat Hemi V8s Ranked From Least To Most Ridiculous Horsepower

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

With supercharged 6.2-liter V8 Hellcat engines, you get exactly what you'd expect: brutal power and raw performance. And they just keep getting wilder.

5 Of The Most Powerful Engines You Can Get In New Cars And Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Craving serious power? Check out some of the most potent engines available in new vehicles, delivering massive horsepower and relentless performance.

5 Used Sports Sedans Ranked From Best To Worst Fuel Efficiency

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Need a practical family car that still delivers plenty of performance, but don't have the budget to buy new? These used sports sedans are worth checking out.

Simple Car Mods You Can Do Yourself Ranked By Difficulty

staff@jalopnik.com (Viraaj Bhatnagar) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Not all car mods require a mechanic's expertise. See which beginner-friendly upgrades are easiest to tackle yourself, and which ones demand more patience.

Inside Indonesia's Wild And Extreme Modified-Vespa Subculture

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

You may think you know what wild modifications look like, but wait until you see Indonesia's Extreme Vespa culture. Their creations are out of this world.

The Pros And Cons Of Electromagnetic Brakes

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Trucks and trailers take a lot of stopping, so some use electromagnetic brakes to help the conventional systems out. But how exactly do they help?

Pony Cars Don't Always Have To Be American-Made

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

American car manufacturers are certainly known for their pony cars, but other countries have been getting in on the V8-powered action for decades.

7 Popular EVs Ranked From Best To Worst Range

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0000

Looking at the seven best-selling EVs in the first half of 2026, it would seem that higher sales figures don't necessarily mean less range anxiety.

The Hummer H2 Was Huge, But Here Are 5 New SUVs That Are Even Bigger

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0000

In the 2000s, the Hummer H2 was considered ridiculously large. But time marches on, and today we barely even notice that these SUVs are bigger.

Consumer Reports Says Buyers Are Overpaying For These 10 New Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Brand-new cars are getting more expensive. Per Consumer Reports data, some of them are even being commonly sold for above their sticker price.

7 Four-Cylinder Sports Cars That, Dare We Say, Could Be Called Super

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Can little four-pots really power supercars? Would we make a list like this if we didn't think so? The technology in these seven cars is spectacular.

5 Facts About Juan Manuel Fangio, One Of The Greatest Drivers In The History Of F1

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Juan Manuel Fangio, considered one of the greatest F1 drivers ever, led a very interesting life. Here are five cool facts about the legendary driver's career.

7 Top-Rated Motorcycle Museums To Visit In The US

staff@jalopnik.com (Steven Mike Voser) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Plenty of museums in the United States have been closing their doors, but motorcycle enthusiasts can still enjoy a few with excellent TripAdvisor ratings.

Every Toyota Supra Generation Ranked By 0-60

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane O' Donoghue) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:25:00 +0000

From its humble beginnings as a Celica variant to the BMW-sourced fifth generation, here's how the Toyota Supra's 0-to-60 time has improved over the years.