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McLaren 788HS Is Allegedly The Best And Final Iteration Of This V8 Supercar

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Only the third McLaren to wear the High Sport moniker, the 788HS gets more power, more downforce and a unique chassis setup.

Bizzarrini 5300 Aperta Lusso Is A 60-Year-Old Giugiaro Design Finally Brought To Life

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:43:39 +0000

This targa might look like it's from the '60s, but it's almost entirely new with a semi-monocoque bonded chassis and a single-piece carbon-fiber composite body.

Alpine Just Built Its Last A110 (Until The New One Is Revealed Next Week)

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:39:12 +0000

The potentially U.S.-bound next-generation A110 will be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with an electric powertrain, and a gas one might come later.

2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's New 6.7-Liter LS6 V8 Lets You Break 200 MPH For $73,495

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:37:01 +0000

The LS6 makes 535 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, bringing the 0-60 time down to 2.8 seconds and letting the Stingray run the quarter-mile in 11 seconds flat.

This Might Be The Cheapest Used Porsche Taycan Ever Listed With A Clean Title

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:57:52 +0000

Where there's one pre-owned Taycan available in the $30,000-range, more are sure to follow. In a few more months, we could be swimming in them.

5 Modern Supercars That Would Get Beaten By A Quad-Motor Rivian R1T Pickup Truck To 60

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000

Easily the world's quickest pickup truck, the quad-motor Rivian R1T produces 1025 hp and outruns a plethora of exotic supercars on its way to 60 mph.

These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn't Mandatory For Fun

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Unlike many Chevy trucks, the Corvette never offered a diesel engine. These insane builds are what happens when you stuff an oil burner in a 'Vette anyway.

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.

Porsche Cayman GT4 Race Car Replaced By New 911 GT4 Race Car Based On The 911 GT3, Which Won't Be Confusing

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Porsche racing aficionados will note that, believe it or not, this is the first time Porsche has built a GT4 car out of the 911.

Morgan's New Midsummer Coupe Is A Gorgeous Sports Car With A Wood Crossmember In The Roof

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:26:38 +0000

Morgan is only going to make nine of these throwback coupes, which is a damn shame because just look at it!

Hybrid Honda Prelude Is Popular Enough In Japan To Already Get A New Limited Edition

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The new paint is called Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic, and it does bring to mind a bottle of red wine, as does the appropriately named Bordeaux interior trim.

If You Want A Convertible Corvette From These Years, Tough Luck

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The convertible Corvette is quite a desirable car these days, but it wasn't always the case -- and some Corvettes were never even sold in drop-top form.

The Engineering That Made The Honda S2000's Manual Gearbox A Cult Object

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Widely considered one of the car industry's most satisfying 6-speeds, shifting the Honda S2000's manual transmission feels like operating a bolt-action rifle.

Maserati Refreshes Grecale, GranTurismo And GranCabrio For 2027, Even If You'll Probably Never Notice

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The changes largely amount to redesigned bumpers and a new clock inside, and shocking Maserati is continuing to sell the Folgore EV versions of all three cars.

Genesis Magma Racing's Successful Le Mans Debut Was Thrilling To Witness

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:40:05 +0000

The fledgling Korean team is taking racing very seriously, and it achieved its goal of finishing the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, only Genesis' third race.

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.

This Barn Find Is One Of The Few 1972 440 Six Pack Dodge Chargers

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

A rare muscle car will be reunited with the engine it was never meant to have.

5 Car Rental Companies That Have Solid Ratings And Cool Cars

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Exotic sports cars, high-performance muscle cars, and even ultra-premium luxury cars are all available from rental car companies if you know where to look.

Why The Mercedes 540K Special Roadster Was The 1930s Ultimate Supercharged Grand Tourer

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

From its supercharged straight-8 to its rarity and values on the collector's market today, this Mercedes-Benz roadster embodies peak pre-war grand touring.

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.