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You Know Sedans Are Back When Even Maserati Is Working On A New One

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000

The Quattroporte and the Ghibli have been gone from Maserati's lineup for a few years, but there may be a new four-door Italian on the way.

At $8,400, Is This 2007 Mercedes S 550 A Range Topper That's Now In Your Price Range?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Still luxurious even today, does the specter of Old German Car maintenance take the sheen off this stately S?

2027 Porsche Taycan Gets Simulated Shifts Because The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Was So Impressive

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The new (and optional) E-Shift system has 8 gears selected by steering wheel paddles, and it simulates engine braking and has a rev limiter.

Gen-Z Car Enthusiasts Are Gravitating Toward This Hot American Compact

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0000

A surprising American performance car has emerged as a favorite among Gen Z enthusiasts, standing out in a field dominated by Japanese models.

BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Is A Close Preview Of The 1,000-HP Electric M3

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Revealed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the M Concept Neue Klasse is also a look into the future of all M car designs.

How Chevy Rushed The 1962 Chevy II Nova To Market In 18 Months To Fight The Ford Falcon

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

With a competitor dominating sales, Chevrolet responded with a streamlined development strategy that dramatically shortened production timelines.

Grand Touring Across Spain In The Polestar 5 Was Like Driving A Spaceship Into The Future

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:04:18 +0000

With a supercar-like platform and an emphasis on design, the Polestar 5 feels extremely special.

2027 Audi RS5 Puts The Fun In 'Vorsprung Durch Technik'

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:01:00 +0000

A 630-hp plug-in-hybrid system and new electromechanical torque-vectoring differential give the redesigned RS5 a lot more character than its predecessor.

At $6,750, Is This 1987 Mazda 626 Turbo A Coupe D'état?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Gloriously high-tech in its day, has this Mazda sedan struggled to keep its shine (as well as its clear coat)?

2026 Lexus ES, Whether Hybrid Or EV, Offers Accessible Luxury With Few Drawbacks

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The redesigned ES is a comfortable, efficient and massively spacious luxury sedan-ish thing that should appeal to both the ES's preexisting fans and newcomers.

Choose Your Heavily Depreciated Fighter: $43k AMG GT53 With An Inline-6 Or $69k AMG GT63 With A V8

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 24 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Is a heavily depreciated AMG GT63 worth paying a premium that would buy a brand-new Honda Civic to get the V8 over the I6?

The Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Is An Exceptionally Good Midsize Sedan

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Even though there's not a more powerful engine option anymore, the Accord is the family sedan I'd spend my money on.

Mercedes-AMG Shut Down LA's 6th Street Bridge For The Most Outrageous Car Reveal Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:46:42 +0000

The electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupe was revealed using burnouts and pyrotechnics on a makeshift Autobahn with the help of Brad Pitt, George Russell, and Blink-182.

2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Is A 1,153-HP Showcase Of What Electric Performance Cars Can Do

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:31:00 +0000

The new-generation AMG GT 4-Door has axial-flux motors, 600 kW charging, a huge level of customization for driving dynamics, and a whole lot more.

The New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe's Synthesized V8 Sounds Might Be The Best EV 'Engine' Noises Yet

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:30:00 +0000

The AMGFORCE sounds are loud and complex enough that, at least in the small room we experienced it in, you could feel the sound.

At $2,000, Could This 1988 Eagle Medallion Go Either Way?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

For a car that wore so many badges, it's still a rare sight on the road.

2027 BMW M3 CS Handschalter Goes RWD And Gets A Manual Only For America

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This new limited-run model is 42 pounds lighter than a base manual M3, and it has unique tuning for its chassis, engine, steering and six-speed transmission.

Here's How Much A 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 17 May 2026 21:25:00 +0000

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio had a steeper price than many of its midsize sports sedan rivals, but how does its value hold up today?

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is An Incremental Improvement Upon An Already Brilliant Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 12 May 2026 22:01:00 +0000

The S-Class is more comfortable, more technologically advanced, more imposing and more customizable than ever before, and it remains an excellent performer.

At $11,995, Is This Low-Mileage 2000 BMW 740i Sport A Stately Steal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:25:00 +0000

From the 7 Series generation famously favored by Bond (at least, until he crashed it through a window).