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Porsche Isn't Actually Doing Gas Versions Of The Next Boxster And Cayman, But It Is Working On A New Mid-Engine Supercar

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:55:08 +0000

The electric 718 Boxster and Cayman are set to launch next year, and next week Porsche will be revealing a new supercar concept called the Mission S.

2028 Jaguar Type 01 EV Revealed With 1,015 HP, A 400-Mile Range And Even Wilder Looks Than The Concept

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Is everybody ready to be calm and normal about the new Jaguar yet?

Pony Cars Don't Always Have To Be American-Made

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0000

American car manufacturers are certainly known for their pony cars, but other countries have been getting in on the V8-powered action for decades.

Why In The World Did Pontiac Create A GTO Trim Called 'The Judge' In 1969?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0000

The Judge is an odd name choice for a performance trim, but it's the most iconic badge in Pontiac's history, and clean ones are now worth multiple six figures.

7 Four-Cylinder Sports Cars That, Dare We Say, Could Be Called Super

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Can little four-pots really power supercars? Would we make a list like this if we didn't think so? The technology in these seven cars is spectacular.

Ferrari Achieved Automotive Perfection With The 1969 Dino 246 GT

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Ferrari couldn't bring itself to put its name on the Dino, but there's something about it that speaks to our Brad Brownell like no other car ever built.

A Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder Broke A 20-Year Old Auction Record

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0000

This 1-of-51 convertible owned by actor James Coburn likely marked the first 8-figure auction, setting a precedent for the nameplate's value potential today.

1979 Camaro Restomod With Just 752 Miles For Sale Pairs Stroker V8 And Custom Graphics

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0000

With purple flames on the hood, this restomod Chevy Camaro makes a bold statement. And the 752 miles on its odometer says it'll be hanging around for a while.

6 Old-School Pony Cars That Aren't The Ford Mustang

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000

When you think of pony cars, the Mustang may be first on the list since the category was named after it. But it wasn't the only pony car of the 1960s and '70s.

7 Of The Most Powerful Engines You Could Order In A Corvette

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0000

Yes, pretty much all Corvettes are generally quite powerful, but these are some of the most potent engines ever shoehorned in behind the Corvette badge.

At $16,500, Might This 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback Lift Your Spirits?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Built to take on America's muscle cars, does rarity justify this Celica GT's price tag?

Lamborghini Revuelto Facelift Might Be Losing Two Of Its Most Distinctive Features

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:12:08 +0000

This camouflaged prototype has larger air intakes and other styling tweaks, and it could be testing a sportier S model.

Every Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 (And ZR1) Ranked By Horsepower

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The ZR1 name started as a hidden performance option in the '70s and evolved into a synonym for the wildest factory Corvettes, but how do they all compare?

Subaru WRX GD25 And BRZ ZC15 Anniversary Editions Have Bad Names, But At Least The WRX Gets A Sick Wing

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:12:50 +0000

Neither of these special edition Subarus have any extra power, but they both get gold wheels and some chassis upgrades.

5 Exotics That Are More Practical Than You Might Expect

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0000

When you're thinking about hypercars, practicality may not be the first thing that springs to mind. But these five have it, along with their high performance.

Renault Please Please Please Build The 8 Gordini Concept

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:14:45 +0000

Inspired by the rear-engine Renault 8 Gordini that was a 1960s rally star, this new concept is a rear-drive electric coupe with 270 hp and a fab design.

Nissan Z Kaze Concept Has The T-Tops The New Z Has Always Deserved

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Though this is just a concept right now, the Z Kaze's T-top setup looks like it could be pretty easy to produce for real.

The New Edge Ford Mustang Mach 1 Had A Shaker Hood, More Cars Should Have Shaker Hoods

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000

When Ford revived the Mustang Mach 1 for 2003 and 2004, it had a host of technological and comfort-level changes. High on the list was the shaker hood.

Volkswagen ID 3 GTI Is A Rear-Wheel-Drive EV With Golf R Power, And Don't Worry, It's Got Plaid Seats

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:54:25 +0000

Based on the facelifted ID 3 Neo, the new GTI model has 322 horsepower and will go from zero to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds.

How The Chevrolet Corvette Became A Midlife Crisis Car (And Why That's Changing)

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

When you hear the phrase "midlife crisis car," what comes to mind? Probably something red and sporty, like the Chevrolet Corvette, and now we know why.