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My Toyota Sequoia Got Stolen, I Want To Replace It With Something Less Thirsty! What Should I Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

There's a lot to like about Toyota's body-on-frame SUV, but its appetite for gas isn't on that list.

Watch A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric Drive Underneath The World's Largest Aircraft While It Takes Off

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Race car driver Patrick Long had to hold pace at the Cayenne EV's top speed while the massive Stratolaunch Roc took off, and the resulting video is awesome.

Genesis GV60 Magma Is Shockingly Cheap Despite Having 641 HP And A Drift Mode

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:19:05 +0000

Starting at $71,495, the GV60 Magma is less than $10k more expensive than its Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sibling, and it's cheaper than the existing GV60 Performance.

New Recession Indicator Just Dropped: BMW Is Apparently No Longer Doing A G-Wagen Rival

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:07 +0000

Codenamed G74, the boxy BMW would've come out in 2029 and done battle with one of Mercedes' most iconic off-roaders.

Honda Almost Nailed Its Camera Button Placement, But One Unexpected Automaker Still Has Everyone Beat

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Too many automakers stick the camera controls in some random, unintuitive spot on the dashboard or center console that forces you to reach for it, and it sucks.

2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Is A Particularly Big, Beefy Subcompact With EV Or Hybrid Power

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Like its CLA and GLB siblings, the third-generation GLA has lots of tech, nicer looks and new powertrains - and it's RWD in electric form.

BMW Already Built The 50,000th iX3 In Its Fastest New Product Launch Ever, And Demand Is Double That

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:30:17 +0000

The 50,000-unit milestone was reached in less than ten months, and BMW is about to take its 100,000th order for the electric iX3 crossover.

2027 Audi Q9 Is A Longer, Thicker Q7 Taking On The Established Big Boys

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Finally Audi has come out with a truly large three-row SUV, and the U.S. is the only market that will get the V8-powered SQ9 with 591 horsepower.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Is Dying, But Don't Worry, A More Appealing Defender Sport Is On The Way

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:41:40 +0000

The boxy baby Defender has already been spied, and it'll offer hybrid and EV powertrains.

5 Vehicles That Hit Top Speed Before The End Of The Quarter Mile

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

These cars make quarter-mile testing almost pointless, putting a massive gap between their acceleration times and how fast they can actually go.

Toyota's 2027 TRD Pro Colors Are Honeycomb And Hot Honey, In Case You Wish You Could Drive A Sweet Tonka Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:21:02 +0000

Beyond the two new yellows the TRD Pros also get Fox QS3 shocks and red tow hooks, though we don't have any full details yet.

Old-Ass Dodge Durango Just Had Its Best Half-Year Of Sales Since 2006 Thanks To The Hemi V8

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Bringing back the 392 V8 under the hood of the Durango has been a massive success for the folks at Dodge, despite the platform's age.

How Much Will The Slate Truck SUV Conversion Kit Cost (And Do You Have To Install It Yourself)?

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Slate will allow you to turn your Blank Slate into the pricier Squareback or Fastback SUV down the line by shipping the conversion kit straight to your door.

Some Clown Tries To Flip Rivian R2 And Fails Because They're A Pathetic Loser

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:57:47 +0000

Flipping cars hurts everyone (including the flipper when it goes wrong), and it deserves ridicule whenever it's caught out in the wild.

You May Not Realize Just How Much Values Have Risen For First-Gen Ford Broncos

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

The values of first-gen Ford Broncos have gone through the roof, with rarity and fashion trends turning these old SUVs into trendy status symbols.

Toyota Fixed The Crown's Two-Tone Paint You Thought Was Ugly

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:29:45 +0000

Overall, the Crown remains largely the same, even if I'll miss seeing that weird-ass blacked-out rear end on my local streets.

2027 Toyota Sequoia Trying Out A 'More Assertive Exterior' Instead Of Going To Therapy

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Heck, the Sequoia could be really busy between work and the kids, and with gas so expensive these days, it probably deserves to treat itself a little.

The 'Road Rover' Is Real: New Range Rover GT Is A Badly Named Electric Crossover-Coupe-Sedan-Thing

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:43:13 +0000

We don't have any technical details, but the GT will be Range Rover's most road-focused model yet.

How To DIY A Van, Minivan, SUV, Or Even A Hatchback Into A Camper On A Budget

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000

You don't need a six-figure Sprinter build to explore the outdoors. With a few smart upgrades, even an everyday car can become a capable camper.

What Does The Lexus F Sport Package Include (And Which Models Offer It)?

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0000

While they're no substitute for V8 performance, Lexus' F Sport packages can transform these reliable, laid-back luxury cars into truly sporty machines.