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Why Oldsmobile's Turbocharged V8 Pushed GM's Fabrication Capabilities Past Its Limits

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

One of the world's first turbocharged production cars, the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire was as problematic as it was innovative and only lasted for two model years.

If You're Working On Japanese Cars, You Should Get A Set Of JIS Screwdrivers

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:25:00 +0000

Have you ever been knuckles deep in your Subaru or Mazda, fiddling with some frustrating screw, only to feel it strip beneath your screwdriver?

This Forgotten Mid-Engine Mustang Concept Could Be The Answer To Ford's Affordability Woes

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

It's time for Ford to develop a modern lightweight sports car with good fuel economy and a low price point to round out its performance portfolio.

Why Diesel Engines Last Longer Than Gas Engines

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

What's the secret to diesel engines usually lasting longer than their gasoline-powered counterparts? To some extent, it comes down to just one word.

The Vector W8 Was America's Only True Independent 20th-Century Supercar

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Despite its Ferrari-rivaling performance in the '90s, the wildly ambitious Vector W8 ultimately became a cautionary tale of mechanical failures and bankruptcy.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Vs Highlander: Which SUV Depreciated Faster?

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

The Toyota Highlander is the RAV4's bigger, more spacious stablemate, but which of the two popular, reliable SUVs has held its value better?

Why Don't More Automakers Use Magnesium Engine Blocks?

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Magnesium is lighter than aluminum, but why is it rare under the hood? Discover the engineering, corrosion, and cost challenges associated with magnesium.

Our Troubles Are Over: The Average Price Of A New Car Was Closer To $49,000 Than $50,000 In May

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0000

If we can get the average transaction price down to a paltry $48,999 for June, maybe we can all get to a place in which owning a home isn't a pipe dream.

These 1950s Semi Trucks Had More Personality Than Today's Big Rigs

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Trucks these days come in two basic designs, no matter which company makes them. But in the '50s, they had vibrant looks that made them stand out.

How Honda's Innovative Motorcycle E-Clutch System Works (And Which Bikes Have It)

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Honda's E-Clutch lets riders shift without using a clutch lever, but the trick lies in how electric motors take over part of the clutch mechanism.

Two Corvettes And A Camaro Stolen During Route 66 Anniversary Tour

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

The thieves struck just as the tour was kicking off.

Why Porsche's Mezger Flat-Six Engine Is So Bulletproof

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0000

Featuring in the 996- and 997-gen GT2, GT3, and Turbo models, the Mezger flat-six is widely regarded as the greatest naturally aspirated Porsche engine ever.

Which Mercedes-Benz Models Are Made In America?

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0000

Most people assume every Mercedes comes from Germany, but the United States actually serves as a massive production hub for some of its most popular vehicles.

Do You Legally Need To Replace Your Third Brake Light If It Goes Out?

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Your car's third brake light is a vital piece of safety equipment, and there may be legal consequences if you're caught driving without it. Here's what to know.

How Does Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist Let You Steer Your Truck Without The Steering Wheel?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Reversing a trailer without steering-wheel inputs sounds like a gimmick, but Ford's system uses a specific combination of hardware and software to pull it off.

How The 1965 Auto Pact Tied Canada To America's Big Three Production Lines

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Canada had a massive trade deficit with the U.S. until 1965, when the Automotive Products Trade Agreement was signed by Lester Pearson and Lyndon Johnson.

Ned Jarrett's Hall Of Fame NASCAR Career Began With A Car Bought With A Bad Check

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Racing with little more than hopes and dreams, Ned Jarrett wrote a bad check to buy a race car, hoping he would win and cover the cost before the check bounced.

Toyota Prius Vs Camry Hybrid: How Do Their MPGs Compare?

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The Toyota Camry and Prius are two of the most popular options when it comes to hybrid cars in 2026. Here's how the two compare in terms of fuel economy.

Michelin Revolutionized Radial Tires, But This Guy Invented Them 30 Years Earlier

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Michelin may be the company most famous for pioneering radial tires, but this intrepid entrepreneur was actually making radial tires 30 years before Michelin.

The Air Force One 747 That Qatar Gifted To Trump Is Getting Its Finishing Touches

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Trump will be allowed to keep this plane for himself after he leaves office, despite $1 billion in taxpayer dollars invested in refitting an aircraft.