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Here's How Much A 2023 Toyota bZ4X Has Depreciated In 3 Years (A Lot)

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Electric cars depreciate significantly, but how have Toyota bZ4X values been affected over the past three years? Spoiler alert: The answer is "quite a lot".

How To Live With A Car From A Defunct Brand When Parts Have Nearly Disappeared

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Driving a car from a defunct brand can be incredibly cool, but keeping one on the road requires serious planning, foresight, and resourcefulness.

The Highest Posted Speed Limit In The World Might Not Be Where You Think It Is

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

People talk about countries with high speed limits, but where are the highest limits on the planet? And are there really places with no limit at all?

Here's How Much A 2021 Cadillac CT5 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Cadillac's sporty luxury sedan holds on to its value surprisingly well. Here's how the 2021 CT5 compares to its rivals and which trims are worth hunting.

Here's How Much A 2023 Hyundai Tucson Has Depreciated Compared To Its Competitors

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson combines solid reliability with a laundry list of modern tech features, but its depreciation rate tells a slightly different story.

7 Of The Rarest Pontiac GTOs And What They're Worth

staff@jalopnik.com (Steven Mike Voser) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The Pontiac GTO was a pretty risky bet, but it paid off. Today, the rarest GTO variants are among the most coveted muscle cars on the collector market.

Here's How Much A 2021 Kia Soul Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0000

If you bought a new Kia Soul in 2021, how much would it be worth today? And if you're in the market for a second-hand example, how much should you be paying?

Here's How Much A 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:25:00 +0000

The 2021 Volvo XC90 carried a nearly-$70k price tag before options, but thanks to depreciation, this 400-hp hybrid luxury SUV may no longer be out of reach.

4 Classic Sports Cars That Aren't Quicker To 60 MPH Than The 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

When it comes to off-the-line speed, Toyota's hybrid family SUV wipes the floor with more than a few sports cars that ruled the streets just a few decades ago.

Here's How Much A 2021 Nissan Altima Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0000

The Nissan Altima sedan is a common sight on U.S. streets, but has that popularity affected their resale value? And how cheaply can you pick up a used example?

4 Mazdas That Have Surprisingly Low Resale Values

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Mazda has a reputation for building fun cars, but some may have been too fun to retain their value. You might be surprised by these models that became bargains.

Why This Traffic Light Only Turns Green Once Per Year

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0000

If a stoplight can be set to flash red or yellow almost all year, you might think it doesn't serve a serious purpose when it turns green. But you'd be wrong.

Hot Vs Cold: How Temps Affect Your Car's Gas Mileage

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Extreme heat or cold can really impact your car's gas mileage, but why do they have such an impact, and which is best for reducing your running costs?

7 Cars That Were Super Expensive In The '70s And Are Surprisingly Cheap Today

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Once some of the most expensive cars in the world, these bona fide '70s classics were hit by depreciation so hard that almost anyone can afford them today.

How Oil Companies And Execs Legally Pass Responsibility For Cleaning Up Leaky Drilling Sites To You: Read This

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The story focuses on Tom Ragsdale, whose company was responsible for at least 16 spills. He hasn't paid royalties or rental fees owed to the state, either.

How Fast Were The Fastest Muscle Cars, Really? A Look At 5 Top Speeds From The 1960s

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The arrival of muscle cars (and the horsepower wars that ensued) redefined performance for American enthusiasts in the '60s, but how fast could they really go?

Here's How Much A 2021 Audi RS Q8 Is Worth Today

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Not only is the Audi RS Q8 famously the Lamborghini Urus' cheaper twin, but depreciation has made five-year-old examples into serious bargains.

Singapore Just Got Even More Hostile To Car Owners, Unless (You Guessed It) They're Rich

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Owning a car is getting more expensive, but if you think you have it bad, consider that you need to be genuinely well-off to afford a Honda Civic in Singapore.

Here's How Much A 2020 Audi RS3 Has Depreciated In Six Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The final model year of Audi's previous-generation RS3 is now in its goldilocks zone. Here's what this means for the 400-hp AWD sedan's used value.

The Jaguar I-Pace Has Depreciated Faster Than Any Other Car Over 5 Years

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

The Jaguar I-Pace offers plenty of power and luxury, but its astronomic depreciation tells a different story. Here's why buyers refuse to splurge on used ones.