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I Met My Automotive Hero, And It Was Divine

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:09:04 +0000

Going for a life-affirming drive in a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the greatest car ever made.

2028 Bentley Torcal Aims To Capture That Tangible Bentley Feeling

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Smaller and cheaper than a Bentayga, the new Torcal is a Cayenne-based electric SUV that makes orchestral sounds and has more power than any Bentley before it.

Ow! My Balls!

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:44:40 +0000

The M Carbon Buckets in BMW's M2 CS did a commendable job holding my thunder thighs in place, but seem designed to ensure I can't have children in the future.

2027 Toyota Tundra And Sequoia Look Almost The Same, But They're Still Incredible Off-Roaders

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It was a tough assignment, but when your boss forces you, what choice do you have? You've got to jump the trucks.

Porsche Taycan 4 Is The Pricey Platonic Ideal Of Daily Drivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0000

If money wasn't a thing, we'd probably all be driving base Taycans, because it's hard to think of very many daily drivers that do the job better than this car.

2026 Volvo XC40 Is The Subcompact Luxury Crossover For Folks Who Don't Want Their Car To Feel Small

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

If you're in the market for a little luxe crossover, don't be fooled into discounting the XC40 due to its age.

Porsche's Track Experience School At Laguna Seca Is More Than Worth The Splurge

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:47:16 +0000

A full day of lapping Laguna Seca in a Porsche 911 Carrera S made me a much better and more confident driver, and put a huge smile on my face.

I Test-Rode Rivian's New Also E-Bike, And It Blew My Jaded Mind

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The Also TM-B bikes are a blast, and the two-wheeled world needs as much innovation as the automotive realm.

2027 Mercedes-Maybach S680 Exudes V12 Fabulousness No Matter Which Seat You're In

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:29:42 +0000

Whether you're the chauffeur behind the wheel or the passenger princess in one of the reclining rear-seat thrones, the V12 Maybach is just wonderful.

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Is 99% Good Clean Luxury And 1% AI Slop

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The company is broadening the C-Class's horizons even further for its well-heeled customers despite it being a chaotic time in the EV market.

Subaru's New 2026 WRX Base Trim Kicks A Lot Of Ass For $33,690

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Though it may not be quite as titillating as its trailblazing predecessors, the manual WRX is a great choice for enthusiasts on a budget.

2027 Mercedes-Maybach S580 Is An Upgraded Ultra-Luxury Sedan Thriving In An Ultra-SUV World

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0000

Though not a ground-up redesign, Maybach did a lot to keep the big S-Class relevant as its SUV (and sedan) competition continues to pound at the door.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S Makes Every Day An Event

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

It's not a car that meets the occasion. It makes the occasion, because that's what a truly special car can do.

If You Must Buy A 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, Do Yourself A Favor And Get The Hybrid

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

If the sensible, honest, dependable Corolla Cross could be religious, I think it would be a Jehovah's Witness.

I Briefly Rode In The Slate Truck, And It's Gonna Be A No From Me, Dog

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:50:09 +0000

Though its simplicity and breadth of customization are appealing at first, the electric Slate pickup just doesn't feel worth its $24,950 base price.

The Smart Crossblade Isn't Good, But It Is Amazing

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

There's no good reason for the Smart Crossblade to exist whatsoever, and that's why I'm so glad it does.

2028 Mercedes-Benz VLE Is The Most Exciting New Luxury Car In Ages

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:27:05 +0000

Don't call it a minivan - Mercedes says its new VLE is a "grand limousine," and it'll actually come to the U.S. alongside even fancier VLS and Maybach models.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 Cabriolet Would Be So Much Better If It Just Picked A Lane

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The droptop CLE450 would be better if it left the corners to anything with an AMG badge and doubled down on comfort.

2026 Honda Prelude Is Great If You Can Be Honest You're Almost 38

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

You don't buy the Prelude for the spec sheet or to impress strangers on the internet, you buy it for the way it feels when you drive it.

2026 Maserati Grecale Trofeo Is Like If New Jersey Was A Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Much like New Jersey, it's not for everybody, too expensive for what it gives you, and touts its Italian heritage in the most obnoxious of ways.