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These Are The Famously Unreliable Cars You Would Magically Make Reliable

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Having magical powers or getting three wishes from some sort of fairy godparent would be sick as hell.

What's The Most Unbelievable Behavior You've Seen While Flying?

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Time may not exist in the airport bar, but bad behavior is a round-the-clock indulgence.

These Companies Could And Should Build A Miata Competitor

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:45:00 +0000

If you come for the king, you'd better not miss.

These Are The Weirdest Things Our Readers Keep In Their Cars

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

Some people's definition of what counts as a "necessity" may not necessarily match everyone else's. Or anyone else's.

What's Your Favorite Car Named After A Place?

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:25:00 +0000

If you can stand on it or in it, it counts.

Which Manufacturer Do You Think Could Build The Most Convincing Miata Competitor?

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 02 May 2026 13:25:00 +0000

The car market definitely needs another affordable sports car, and that will always be true.

These Automakers Should Build New Supercars, According To Our Readers

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

When money is (usually) no object, and the goal is to create something that looks outrageous and performs even better, the results are typically fantastic.

What Famously Unreliable Car Would You Magically Make Reliable?

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:25:00 +0000

There are so many fabulous cars out there that just aren't worth the trouble they bring with them because of their disgusting unreliability.

These Cars' Cancellations Left The Biggest Holes In The U.S. Market

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Surprise: You complained about more than just a dearth of small pickups.

What's The Weirdest Thing You Keep In Your Car?

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Maybe you keep a miniature nativity scene made from Sonny Angels hidden away from prying, judgmental eyes in your glove compartment for when you need to smile.

These Were Your 2008 Recession Rides

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

We've had a lot of these once-in-a-lifetime recessions by now, which means we know how to manage through them as best we can.

Which Automakers Should Build A New Supercar?

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Do you have some good ideas for supercar experts Bugatti or Lamborghini, or do you think a startup like Lucid could give it a try?

These Sedans Need To Be Revived Right Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Commenters submitted everything from their own personal favorites and critically acclaimed classics.

What Car's Cancellation Left The Biggest Hole In The U.S. Market?

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

The thing about the Ioniq 6 is, while it was never a major sales success, if you wanted a car that was really, truly weird, it was basically your only option.

These Are The Road Trips Worth Taking Even With Expensive Fuel Prices

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0000

I just want to get out and see some of the natural splendor of this country before it's strip mined for shareholder value and turned into an AI data center.

These Are The Worst Mistakes Jalopnik Readers Made As Young Drivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The vast majority of the comments boiled down to not knowing the rules of the road, or simply ignoring them.

What Was Your 2008 Recession Ride?

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Bonus points if you owned a car that's still made today, and still positioned as a cheap option - we love AOTD picks that are still useful to current readers.

When Gas Hits $10 A Gallon, What Road Trip Is Still Worth Taking?

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

What's your best road trip, gas prices be damned?

These Are The Single Things You Would Change About Your Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

I must say, I'm impressed by all of your eagerness to share the little quibbles you have your cars.

Which Sedans Need To Be Revived Right Now?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0000

Market and political forces could be prompting manufacturers to produce more sedans, and we want to know which ones you think should come back first.