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How A Mercedes-Built Manual Transmission Became The Jeep Wrangler's First Six-Speed

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The NSG370 was the Jeep Wrangler's first six-speed manual, bringing a German-made gearbox to the iconic American off-roader. Here's the story behind the tech.

Elvis Once Tested How Bullet-Resistant Cadillacs Are, Here's How It Went

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The King of Rock and Roll was notorious for shooting inanimate objects that displeased him, and in the late '60s, his gold Eldorado joined the list.

Every Pontiac Firebird Generation Ranked By Top Speed

staff@jalopnik.com (Frankie Cruz) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Which generation of the Pontiac Firebird is the fastest? The answer will probably not surprise you, but some real-world test data we've dug up just might.

The Gilmore Car Museum Will Let You Drive A Model-T For Less Than $100

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Alongside a hands-on 3.5-hour driving lesson, the ticket gets you full admission to the museum's massive 190,000-square-foot compounds featuring over 500 cars.

The Ford Model T Looks Simple Until You Get To The Transmission

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0000

The Ford Model T altered the course of history. As simple as the car might be, its transmission was anything but - it could be a nightmare to operate.

The History Of The Ford Deuce Coupe And A Very Misheard Lyric

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0000

The Ford Deuce coupe is a 1932 classic that inspired an entire hot rod subculture, but it also made it into a very awkward misheard lyric in a Manfred Mann hit.

Fifth Gear Classic's Full-Length Episode YouTube Playlist Revisits The Excellent Cars And Fashion Of The Early 2000s

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

If your weekend calendar is looking bleak and your hunger for nostalgic car content is strong, I suggest spending some time watching old "Fifth Gear" episodes.

How The 1957 Racing Ban Killed American Factory Race Teams Overnight

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

U.S. automakers in the 1950s loved to "win on Sunday, sell on Monday," but they abruptly announced they were done with racing. Here's why, and what followed.

One Of America's Oldest Trucking Companies Has Been Around Longer Than Automobiles

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Founded 5 years before the first car was built, the oldest African-American-owned business in the United States operates a fleet of 45 trucks with 75 employees.

And The Award For Worst Gas Mileage Ever Goes To This Manual Jeep Cherokee Chief With A Viper V10

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:01:23 +0000

If you can afford the auction, you can probably afford the gas.

This Barn Find Is One Of The Few 1972 440 Six Pack Dodge Chargers

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

A rare muscle car will be reunited with the engine it was never meant to have.

How This Rare 1963 Pontiac Drag Racer Earned Its 'Swiss Cheese' Nickname

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Automakers used to go to truly absurd lengths to shed every possible ounce of weight. Case in point is the 1963 Pontiac drag racer nicknamed 'Swiss Cheese.'

How Chevy's Rushed 1971 Vega Aluminum Engine Wrecked GM's Subcompact Promise

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Chevy Vega was supposed to be GM's breakthrough compact car, but things went horribly wrong. It's now considered legendary for all the wrong reasons.

Why The Mercedes 540K Special Roadster Was The 1930s Ultimate Supercharged Grand Tourer

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

From its supercharged straight-8 to its rarity and values on the collector's market today, this Mercedes-Benz roadster embodies peak pre-war grand touring.

The Modern Car Era All Started With The Mercedes 35 PS

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The Mercedes 35 PS was more than a car. It represented a turning point in history, bridging the gap between motorized carriages and the modern vehicle.

How The 1965 Auto Pact Tied Canada To America's Big Three Production Lines

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Canada had a massive trade deficit with the U.S. until 1965, when the Automotive Products Trade Agreement was signed by Lester Pearson and Lyndon Johnson.

Chrysler's A57 Multibank Engine Bolted Five Inline-Sixes Together For The Sherman Tank

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

A massive engine known as the A57 Multibank was built by Chrysler for the Allies in World War II. But this one engine literally had the power of five.

This Four-Cylinder Engine Won The Indy 500 27 Times Between 1935 And 1976

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

How did a four-cylinder engine win the Indy 500 27 times? Explore the history, design, and legacy of the racing motor that boasts origins in a marine engine.

The First Vehicle With A Direct-Injection Diesel Engine May Be Older Than You Realize

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0000

If you think direct-injection diesel engines made their debut in the 1980's, think again. The first diesel without extra plumbing debuted decades earlier.

The Coventry Climax Engine Started As A Fire Pump Then Won Formula 1 Titles

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Human ingenuity and innovative design led the Coventry Climax engine from humble beginnings as a stationary fire pump to a celebrated racing engine.