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Ayrton Senna's Honda NSX Sells For Record $1.1 Million At Auction

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:37:26 +0000

It's the same car Senna was photographed washing with a garden hose, and the 1992 doc "Ayrton Senna: Racing Is In My Blood" features him spinning its wheels.

Driving A 43-Horsepower Geo Metro Convertible From New York To Los Angeles Looks Really Miserable

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:25:00 +0000

That's more than enough to complete a 2,838-mile road trip that includes a 10,000-foot climb, right?

Car Design Has Gone Downhill Since The Plymouth Prowler

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:25:00 +0000

The Plymouth Prowler's retrofuturist design is unexcelled in the last 30 years, and it's not even close. Here's why today's designs are a study in blandness.

7 Luxury Vehicles From Throughout History That Used 4-Cylinder Engines

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:50:00 +0000

From cars produced at the turn of the 20th century to modern luxury SUVs, these seven cars prove that 4-pots were quietly always a part of luxury car history.

Steve McQueen's Ferrari 275 NART Spider Is Heading To Auction, So Start Saving Your Nickels

staff@jalopnik.com (Simon Stark) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:05:00 +0000

One of Steve McQueen's most extraordinary cars is heading to auction, and its rarity, Hollywood history, and personal touches will command a staggering price.

Dodge Entered The US Compact Truck Market Late With A Rebadged Mitsubishi Forte

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:05:00 +0000

As consumer tastes changed in the 1960s and '70s, GM and Ford partnered with Japanese companies to sell small trucks. But Chrysler was way behind.

10 Of The Most Influential Concept Cars Ever Made

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Concept cars don't always get put into full production. But a few exceptional models inspired the industry and shaped it into what it is today.

What's The Difference Between A Plymouth Barracuda And A 'Cuda?

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:25:00 +0000

The Barracuda and 'Cuda names are often used interchangeably, but there's a big difference between the two, and they are not to be be confused.

7 Naturally Aspirated 4-Cylinder Engines That Pump Out V6 And Even V8 Power

staff@jalopnik.com (Simon Stark) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:25:00 +0000

These naturally aspirated four-bangers can rival V6 and even V8 power. No turbos, no superchargers, just four cylinders revving hard like they're supposed to.

Could The Original Jaguar E-Type Really Do 150 MPH?

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Jaguar promised the E-Type could hit 150 mph in 1961, but did it really reach that speed in the real world? Period road tests suggest a more complicated story.

Trabant Finally Got A 4-Cylinder Engine Just As East Germans Could Buy Western Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Trabant dominated the roads of East Germany back when the Berlin Wall was up. But it wouldn't even last for a year by the time its engine got four cylinders.

9 Classic Plymouth Models And What They're Worth Today

staff@jalopnik.com (Max Larsen) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Plymouth built some truly legendary Mopars over the years. Too bad it's no more, but its legacy will continue to live on thanks to these classic models.

5 Cool Facts About The Ecto-1 Every Ghostbusters Fan Should Know

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

This 21-foot anti-paranormal hearse is easily one of the most recognizable cars to ever come out of Hollywood, but we bet you didn't know these facts about it.

Even The Most Powerful Classic VW Beetle Factory Engines Never Exceeded 65 HP

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Few cars represent affordable transportation like the original Volkswagen Beetle. But even its most powerful classic engines produced no more than 65 hp.

Honda's First Production Pickup Had The Smallest 4-Cylinder Truck Engine Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Honda didn't start with a sports car or a hatchback. Its first production automobile was a pickup, with an engine that still holds a pretty unusual record.

Need Weekend Plans? Binge Great British Car Shows Like Late-'90s 'Top Gear,' 'Deals On Wheels,' And 'Driven'

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:17:03 +0000

YouTube channel TopRareMedia is doing the lord's work for us automotive anoraks, with nearly 350 videos of British automotive TV shows.

This Has Got To Be The Most Perfect Way To Get Around Rome

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:25:00 +0000

All of our lives would be better if we had Fiat 500 Jollys to drive around.

11 Japanese Performance Cars That Will Make You Nostalgic For The '90s

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The number of incredible performance cars that left Japan in the '90s is frankly nuts, and seeing any one of these fast icons today makes us stop and reminisce.

7 Horror Movies With Homicidal Cars And Trucks To Add To Your Halloween Watch List

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Because there's no better way for a car guy to celebrate Halloween than watching delightfully weird and terrifying cars and trucks on a murderous rampage.

1977 Continental Coupe With 31,000 Miles For Sale Is Cheap, But Is Its 460 V8 Worth The Fixes It Needs?

staff@jalopnik.com (Beverly Braga) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0000

This low-mileage 1977 Lincoln Continental looks to be in good shape, but the 460 V8 under the hood may be another story, unless you're ready for upgrades.