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The 5 Smallest Cars That Still Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Ratings

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

From new hatchbacks to small sedans, these surprisingly well-built compacts prove that, even when it comes to car safety, bigger isn't always better.

What Are The Common Problems With 2021 Kia Stingers?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

A used 2021 Kia Stinger looks like an incredible sports sedan bargain, but with a spotty history of reliability, owners need to watch out for several issues.

Get A V12-Powered Mercedes-Maybach S-Class For $70,000 Off, As Long As You Can Stomach Driving A Pre-Facelift Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:45:34 +0000

Consider delegating the vulgar business of haggling to one of your staff rather than subjecting your brain to the indignity of such a barbarous exertion.

The Korean-Market Hyundai Grandeur Looks Awesome But Sucks To Drive

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The hybrid and V6 Grandeurs are probably more appealing, but with the 195-horsepower inline-4 I drove, this big sedan felt like a floaty American luxobarge.

New BMW M350 Confirmed With 437-HP Straight-Six And A 'Drift Moment' Function

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:18:41 +0000

The upcoming M350 is more powerful than the M340i it replaces, and though all-wheel drive is standard, this gas 3 Series can go RWD at the press of a button.

After Chrysler Bought AMC, We Almost Got This V8 Sports Sedan

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0000

It emerged amid the wildest time in Chrysler's history, carrying Lamborghini's design DNA and a proper V8. But it became a V6 sedan that no one remembers today.

How Much Was A Brand-New Maybach In 2003 (And What Can You Get One For Today)?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Rolls-Royce-rivaling Maybach 57 and 62 raised the bar for German luxury and carried steep prices when they arrived in America in 2003. But what about today?

The Devil Works Hard, But Whoever Is Keeping The IS Alive At Lexus Works Harder

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:20:48 +0000

Despite entering its thirteenth year of life, the Lexus IS is still soldiering on with a new Special Appearance Package that has some great green paint.

The Mercedes-Maybach S680 And GLS Both Get 15 MPG, But Only One Pays A Gas Guzzler Tax

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Two vehicles with the same mileage from the same manufacturer, but one is exempt from the gas guzzler tax. The reason lies in the era when the law passed.

Here's How Much A 2021 Genesis G90 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

How does the 2021 Genesis G90 hold up on the used market? We look at depreciation trends, real-world dealer listings, and compare it to rival luxury sedans.

If You're Shopping For A Used Kia Stinger, Try And Find One Of The Rare Orange GTS Models

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The Kia Stinger GTS stands apart from ordinary used sedans with a bright orange finish and a performance-focused setup built for sideways fun.

Why Body-On-Frame Passenger Cars Disappeared

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

It looks like the sedan body style is making a comeback, and maybe it is, but the body-on-frame passenger car is pretty much gone for good. Here's why.

Here's How Much A 2021 Cadillac CT5 Has Depreciated In 5 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Cadillac's sporty luxury sedan holds on to its value surprisingly well. Here's how the 2021 CT5 compares to its rivals and which trims are worth hunting.

The Kia Stinger Started As The Brand's First Rear-Wheel-Drive Concept In 2011

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Kia killed the Stinger in 2023, but its award-winning design lives on. Here's how a 2011 rear-wheel-drive concept car created by an Audi veteran started it all.

At $5,800, Is This 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V A Special Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Nissan's Sentra wouldn't ordinarily be the car-of-choice for enthusiastic driving, but this SE-R Spec-V bucks the trend.

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.

At $15,000, Would You Leap On This 1996 Chevy Impala SS?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

From a time when space meant true luxury.

Jaguar Type 01 Interior Looks Smooth, Minimal, Natural

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:34:58 +0000

Your eyes aren't fooling you - that's a small center screen!

Here's How Much A 2020 Audi RS3 Has Depreciated In Six Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The final model year of Audi's previous-generation RS3 is now in its goldilocks zone. Here's what this means for the 400-hp AWD sedan's used value.

2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Is A 600-Horsepower Track-Focused Muscle Car That's As Quick As A Hellcat Redeye

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

In addition to bigger turbos, the new Super Bee has improved cooling, bigger brakes, a new suspension setup, better aerodynamics, and track driving modes.