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Toyota Recalls 228,000 Siennas Over Second-Row Seat Backs That Could Move Around In A Crash

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

If your Sienna has captain's chairs in the second row, you may be part of this recall.

This 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi Is Cooler Than Any Hot Hatch On Sale Today

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:04:12 +0000

If you're ballin' on a budget, I'm terribly sorry to inform you that this bullish Beetle isn't going to fit your style.

At $10,000, Would You Race To Buy This 1987 Chevy Sprint Turbo?

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

Known by many names, but rarely found in such mint condition.

816-HP Peugeot E-T16 Concept Is A Group B–Inspired 'Hyperhatch' That Could Go Into Production

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:04:24 +0000

Unlike the mid-engine 205 T16 that it's inspired by, the E-T16 has a trio of electric motors under its fantastic widebody.

Fortwo-Succeeding Smart #2 Keeps The Bench Seat And Splitgate Alive

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0000

At 108 inches long the new Smart #2 is still super tiny, and it looks like a better 'lil city car than ever.

Citroën 2CV Concept Is So Cute And Cheerful, Depression Doesn't Stand A Chance

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:27:59 +0000

A production version of the electric 2CV concept is coming in 2028 with a targeted starting price of €15,000.

IIHS Launches New Attack In War To Make Heavy-Duty Trucks And Cargo Vans Less Deadly

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Over the next several years, expect to see commercial vans and work trucks get safer. And yes, safety matters with work vehicles.

2028 Jaguar Type 01 EV Revealed With 1,015 HP, A 400-Mile Range And Even Wilder Looks Than The Concept

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Is everybody ready to be calm and normal about the new Jaguar yet?

2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Will Come Only In $39,740 Loaded Trim, Unlike $30K Nissan Leaf Twin

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:08:15 +0000

The Eclipse Sportback is a little more expensive than the equivalent Leaf, but you do get a little more range.

Plug-In-Hybrid Mercedes-Benz VLE Spied Looking Just As Good As The EV

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:32:20 +0000

Though the VLE in these spy shots is clearly a PHEV, the luxurious van will probably get regular hybrid models as well.

At $9,500, Would You Go Like Hell To Buy This 1986 Dodge Omni Shelby GLH-T?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's definitely one of the more affordable ways to get a Shelby-branded car.

2027 Honda Civic Type R Gets Tweaked Aero, Heated Front Seats, And A Higher Price Of $49,990

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Honda optimized the Civic Type R's suspension damping, improved the rev match system, and added a yoke spring to the brake pedal to produce a more direct feel.

Volkswagen ID 3 GTI Is A Rear-Wheel-Drive EV With Golf R Power, And Don't Worry, It's Got Plaid Seats

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:54:25 +0000

Based on the facelifted ID 3 Neo, the new GTI model has 322 horsepower and will go from zero to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds.

Kia's New PV7 Electric Van Is 2 Feet Longer Than The PV5 And Looks Even Cooler

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:55:49 +0000

The PV7 will offer 23 different configurations including cargo and passenger variants, two roof heights and two different wheelbases.

Which One Of You Wahoos Is Going To Spend $9,000 On This 1992 Geo Storm Shooting Brake?

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:22:55 +0000

The Geo Storm is already a bit of an automotive oddball, so seeing one that's in such impeccable condition is a rarity, to say the least.

Mini 1998 GT Edition Gets JCW Brakes And Looks, But It Has Nothing To Do With The '90s

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:35:59 +0000

The 1998 GT is named after the displacement of its base-model engine, and though it looks pretty cool, it's quite pricey.

The Ford Fathom Platform May Underpin A Fiesta-Sized Hatchback

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Ford's new EV platform is meant to host a whole family of vehicles in multiple body styles. That includes the Fathom truck - and maybe a tiny hatchback, too.

These 5 Modern Cars Have Retro Designs Inspired By '70s Icons

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0000

These modern cars prove you don't need to own a vintage model to enjoy its unmistakable character, with familiar 70s styling details brought into the present.

At $11,000, Is This 1986 Volvo 240 DL Wagon A Bargain Basement Brick?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Stately, in an understated Swedish way, but is this well-maintained 240 wagon still too expensive?

2027 Kia EV3 Starts At Just $31,385, And The Model With 321 Miles Of Range Is $36,485

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:10:52 +0000

The base Light has a smaller battery and 221 miles of range, while AWD models including the 288-hp GT will do 280 miles.