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What's The Worst Road Trip You've Ever Taken?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Whether you had a hard time getting there, breakdowns along the way, or it was just particularly boring, we want to hear about your worst road trips.

These Automakers Have The Coolest Model Names According To Our Readers

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:25:00 +0000

I always prefer a good name to an alphanumerical model designation, and it was also encouraging to see how many people shared my aversion to them.

What Risky Car Purchase Ended Up More Reliable Than People Usually Assume?

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Everybody else assumed it was an unreliable purchase, but you ended up with a car that treated you well. Let's hear your story.

These Are The Cars You'd Lease But Never Buy

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Reliability and cost of repairs seem to be the most common themes with the cars that you'd lease, but never buy.

What Recessionmobile Should Automakers Build?

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:25:00 +0000

I think more companies should make Super Cubs for the recession, but what do you think?

These Are The Most Haunted Cars You've Ever Bought

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:25:00 +0000

These are the kinds of problems that would haunt anyone's dreams.

Which Automaker Has The Coolest Model Names?

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:25:00 +0000

With cars like Continental and Zephyr, Lincoln has some of the coolest nameplates in the business, but is there anyone else who does it better?

What Is Your Dream Engine Swap?

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Would you put a liter-bike engine in your tiny hatchback? What about a modern supercharged V8 in your old British hot rod? What's your dream swap?

These Are The Reasons You Are Keeping Old Cars On The Road

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Whether they're too expensive, have too much tech, or you just don't connect with them, these are the reasons Jalopnik readers aren't buying new cars.

What Will Transportation Look Like In The U.S. In 2050?

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0000

We probably won't have flying cars in the next few decades, but the automotive industry is bound to change, at least a little bit, in that time. Right?

These Are The Cars You're Always Surprised To See People Actually Bought

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

From convertibles like the Nissan CrossCabriolet and the Buick Cascada to big luxury SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade, these cars are always a surprise.

What Car Would You Lease But Never Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Some cars are keepers, but other cars aren't meant to be held onto forever. Which cars would you want for a good time, but not a long time?

These Were Your Most Ill-Suited Automotive Experiences

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

A lot of you show terrible judgment when it comes to driving in bad weather.

What's The Most Haunted Car You've Ever Bought?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Those wet patches on the garage floor could easily be ectoplasm.

The Dumb Decisions Previous Owners Made With Our Readers' Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Bodged repairs and rogue soda cans.

What Car Are You Always Surprised To See Someone Actually Bought?

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0000

So many options, and yet you bought... that?!

What's Your Most Ill-Suited Automotive Experience?

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:09:29 +0000

Ever taken a Miata on a ski trip, or tried to street park an F-350 in the city?

These Are The Best 'Appliance' Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

They aren't fast or exciting, but that's okay, because they aren't supposed to be. These are the best appliance cars, according to you.

These Are Your Worst Gas Station Experiences

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

From a gunfight to tainted apples, we read through it all and had zero clue what would shock us next.

What Dumb Decision Did Your Car's Previous Owner Make?

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Surely there's something your ride's previous owner did that still makes your blood boil.