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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.

Mini Has Been Making Drivers Smile For 25 Years Today, And I'm So Glad

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Here's to another 25 years of whimsical, fun, go-kart-like motoring done only the way Mini can.

An Acura Integra Type S On Blizzaks Is The Ideal Winter Vehicle If You're Looking For Silly, Goofy Fun

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Other vehicles are probably better-equipped for dealing with winter weather, but few can deal with it while also being such a blast.

Choose Joy With This Nissan Juke Nismo RS That Even Has A Manual Transmission

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The Nissan Juke Nismo RS probably isn't your dream car, but this weird and unloved car could bring a bit of whimsy and happiness to your life.

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?

The US Is Ending Trade With Spain, Now I'll Never Get The SEAT Ibiza Of My Dreams

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0000

The SEAT Ibiza was one of the original hot hatches, selling over a million models during its first generation and partnering with Porsche for engine options.

This Hillclimb Toyota Corolla Only Needs A One-Liter Engine To Melt Your Face Off

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

It's a really neat build, and the level of craftsmanship on display here is incredible.

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.

At $7,100, Could This 318-Powered 1977 Plymouth Volare Have You Singing Whoa-Oh?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Rare even when new, this rust-prone Plymouth makes most supercars look commonplace.

Every Minivan Is Cool And Here's The Proof

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Minivans tend to get a bad rap in the world of auto enthusiasts. However, these roomy vehicles are actually very cool. Here's why we think minivans are rad.

BMW Should Have Put The M3 V8 In A Mini, But Since They Didn't I'm Glad This One Exists

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The Mini wasn't built with large-displacement engines in mind, but that doesn't stop this big BMW V8 from looking right at home in the tiny engine bay.

At $17,900, Will This 1981 Chevy Malibu Wagon Madly Do?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0000

With something unexpected under the hood, does this Chevy justify its price?

Hyundai Casper Lounge Is A Gussied-Up Electric City Car That I Need Like I Need Air To Breathe

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:18:47 +0000

The Casper Lounge has incredible wheels, real leather seats and other premium features. Plus, it's just damn adorable.

Green Over Confetti Print Might Be The Ideal Spec, And This Subaru Vivio Even Has T-Tops

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:30:30 +0000

This bright-eyed and bushy-tailed little Vivio is exceptionally darling, for an array of reasons.

2027 Mercedes-Benz VLE Finally Brings The Luxury Van To America With 31-Inch Rear Screen, Remote-Control Seats

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0000

The fully electric VLE will a range approaching 400 miles, Maybach-rivaling back seats and fancy features like optional air suspension and rear-wheel steering.

Chrysler Will Only Sell You One Thing And It's The Facelifted 2027 Pacifica Minivan

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:47:18 +0000

The Pacifica has gotten its second refresh since going on sale ten years ago.

Audi RS3 Competition Limited's Upgrades Go More Than Just Skin Deep For The Five-Cylinder's Farewell

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In addition to sporty styling bits, the RS3 Competition Limited gets three-way adjustable suspension.

Before Automakers Started Selling Luxury Trucks And SUVs, Custom Conversion Vans, Pickups, And SUVs Were King

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:24:27 +0000

If you're looking for a dose of nostalgia or you're simply trying to figure out the appeal of these machines, we've got the YouTube video for you.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker Feels Like A Subaru Wagon Should

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

With 375 horsepower the Trailseeker is quicker than any production Subaru before it, and you can even get it with blue leather seats. What more could you want?

Every Ford That Wore The ST Badge In The United States

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Sullivan) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Ford introduced the ST label for its European cars, but the label came to the United States by 2013 and would be present in a number of different models.