A 127-year-old water main running under Times Square burst on Tuesday morning. As you may have guessed, this is a bad thing that ended up flooding streets in Midtown, Manhattan and doused the city’s busiest subway station right in time for the morning commute. According to ABC News, the 20-inch pipe gave way under 40th Street and Seventh Avenue right around 3 a.m.
Read MoreService animals are essential for many people with different needs who still need to navigate the outside world, including air travel. But a crack down on fake service animals boarding flights is hitting those who actually rely on the animals hard.
Read MoreIn 2022, global governments subsidized fossil fuels to the tune of $1.3 trillion, according to the International Monetary Fund. It seems member countries of the G20 just can’t wean themselves off oil and gas. So much for all the big promises made by the G20 back in 2009, when subsidies were reportedly going to be phased out. Thanks, Obama. State-sanctioned subsidies for fossil fuels — including coal — have reached record-breaking highs this year, despite major countries pledging to reduce their
Read MoreMackinac Island in Michigan is one of the rare places in the U.S. where you won’t find a car, as the island has had a strict ban on cars for more than 100 years. That doesn’t mean the island is without horsepower, though; instead it turns to actual horses for power. While that might reduce emissions and cut the queues at gas stations, it does come with its own issues when the horses get spooked.
Read MoreTed Cruz is a lot of things, and we can now add “meme bamboozle victim” to the list. You see, the Republican Senator from Texas decided to weigh in on X (ugh) after Barstool Sports personality “Big Cat” tweeted the famous “Hurricane Shark” meme referring to flooding on Los Angeles freeways after Hurricane Hilary dumped a whole lot of rain on LA.
Read MoreTaylor Swift has been having quite the year so far in 2023. She’s currently the most-streamed artist on Spotify, just announced the release of her re-recorded “1989” album (her best record in my opinion) and this week brought the first leg of her Era’s Tour to a close with one final show in LA.
Read MoreEarlier today, we wrote about a Reuters article that explained how cities create urban heat islands that make them hotter than surrounding rural areas. In that post, we mentioned that asphalt doesn’t just get hot. It also stays hot. And when it gets hot, it gets really hot. Hot enough that you could burn yourself, even. As it turns out, that’s not merely hypothetical. In Arizona, Phoenix is seeing a significant increase in people coming into its hospitals with burns from the hot asphalt.
Read MoreThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is still going on. While countless people lose their lives, Russian President Vladimir Putin chills in luxury in one of the many ultra-luxurious Russian superyachts. While most of them, especially ones owned by Putin, have been shrouded in mystery, Business Insider reports a new investigation done by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his team sheds some light on details of one of Putin’s superyachts called Graceful.
Read MoreThe Chippewa Flowage or Lake Chippewa as it is also known, is a lake in Northern Wisconsin that was created by damming the Chippewa river. According to chippewaflowage.com, when the land was flooded in 1923 peat bogs floated to the surface and were gradually covered with vegetation, which has kept them intact. Some of them even have mature trees flourishing on them. Because they float, the bogs are free to move around as they please. Sometimes they stay in the same place for a long time, sometim
Read MoreEver since the Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal in March 2021 and blocked the vital waterway for six days, there has been a heightened awareness of incidents in the canal. Three ships have run aground so far this year, and now a fourth has been added to the total. Two tankers had a low-speed collision in the canal yesterday, sending one of the ships aground. Thankfully, it only took six hours to refloat the tanker instead of six days.
Read MoreRemember in the olden days when ships weren’t fitted with engines and propellers to power them across the oceans? Back then, they used massive sheets of fabric called sails to capture the wind and use that to push them through the waves, novel idea right? Well now, that vintage tech is making a comeback on a cargo ship that’s about to sail from China to Brazil.
Read MoreHouseboats were very popular. From people that actually used them as their full-time residence to families on vacation, it was sort of cool to actually reside on the water. But as the years went on they started to look and feel… old. One company is trying to bring houseboats into the 21st Century by reinventing them entirely. Robb Report highlights how one boating company has come up with ‘houseyachts.’
Read MoreThe Panama Canal, one of the major shipping routes through which 40 percent of container goods sold in America travels, currently has a 21-day wait time for ships attempting to make the passage. And the situation will only get worse before it gets better.
Read MoreWe’ve all seen the ways we’ve ruined the world around us. Record forest fires are raging around the world, roads are melting under the heat and oceans are reaching unprecedented temperatures. It should come as no surprise, then, that nature is starting to fight back. At the forefront of this fight is the orca, which has been attacking ships around the world in recent months.
Read MoreWhen we’re young, we tend to do dumb stuff. I, for example, hopped onto the trunk of a friend’s car when I was 16 because I was too lazy to walk down a gravel road to the parking lot. Which is how I ended up in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury, some road rash, and two pulled hamstrings. It was not fun, and all these years later, I still deal with the side effects of the TBI. But at least I didn’t take a jon boat out into the ocean without a life jacket or emergency beacon and end up lo
Read MoreA scientist based in Spain and his team narrowed down the population of killer whales engaging in sailboat rudder-removal in the waters around the Iberian Peninsula. Twenty animals out of a family pod of less than 60 seem to be the culprits, with the adults training the calves to engage in the behavior.
Read MoreAlfa Romeo is bringing a classic into the 21st century with a new halo car called the 33 Stradale. Don’t worry, you can’t buy one either.
Read MoreIncreasing costs due to a number of factors — an ongoing chip shortage and inflation among other things — led to the average new car costing nearly $49,000. But now if you’re in the market for a new car like I am, there’s a bit of relief. Data from Kelley Blue Book via Yahoo Finance shows that the average price for some brands has dropped.
Read MoreThe canceling of models happens all the time in the auto industry. Models come due for a replacement, are part of a segment that just isn’t selling anymore, or are just poorly selling models, period. Sometimes the cancellations are shocking but not entirely surprising. Other times they can make us question just what the automaker was thinking. Going into 2024, so far there are a handful of models that won’t be seeing the light of day again after 2023. Edmunds compiled a list of cars that won’t b
Read MoreFriends, I come to you bearing ill tidings. Just days after rumors of the Mitsubishi Mirage’s death began to spread, another of our great allies has fallen. The Kia Rio, friend to all those looking to spend under $20,000 on a car, is shuffling off its mortal coil.
Read MoreBy now, we all know the Hummer EV’s deal. It’s comically oversized, so heavy it’s banned from parts of U.S. infrastructure, and somehow produces more carbon dioxide than a gas-powered vehicle with the same number of seats. It takes just about every toxic, road-destroying, and deadly trend in modern motoring and cranks it up to eleven. But how inefficient is it, empirically?
Read MoreSome people were kind of salty about Land Rover reimagining the Defender a few years ago. They were mad that it was bigger and more modern and had features like independent suspension and infotainment. They lamented the new car’s complexity, and while on some level, I get that nostalgia for a simpler past, the thing is that the new Defender is awesome and arguably a better vehicle in every way.
Read MoreFlippers were a scourge of the auto market during the thick of the pandemic. Many were people with more money than a care in the world buying up in-demand models and then flipping them for profit to buyers who had more money than sense. Fortunately for the rest of us, the market has cooled off in large part, enough so that a lot of these cars either aren’t selling, or they’re selling for way less than expected. In yet another example of this, someone tried flipping a Chrysler 300C, and failed.
Read MoreYesterday, General Motors announced bidirectional charging — the ability to send power both to and from an EV’s battery — across its entire Ultium EV lineup. But the announcement video, in its list of vehicles types that will receive V2H charging, included a curious item: Ultium-based coupes.
Read MoreCadillac, just a few years ago, announced it would lead GM’s electric strategy, and shortly after that, it revealed the Escalade V-series, which was a surprise in that it went in the complete opposite direction of the new image Cadillac was set to put forth. But the Escalade V is doing quite well, considering it’s the fun “swan song” for the General’s luxury and eventual electrified child, and the brand has since revealed two of its electric vehicles: the Lyriq and Celestiq. But the Escalade, no
Read MoreNo one ever figures that both a dealership and the company that made a vehicle would be without answers over a vehicle’s check engine light. An automaker and trained dealer technicians without answers is scary, even, though that’s what one Chevy Suburban owner went through, according to The Boston Globe.
Read MorePlug-in hybrids are a bridge to full electrification, with enough electric driving range to do things around town and the security of an ICE engine when the battery depletes, but they’re also usually expensive. The Lexus RX 450h+ is no different, a luxury plug-in hybrid that can operate on electric and gas power while starting at $70,080.
Read MoreFirst things first: This is a review of the Nissan Z. It is not a review of any of the sports cars one might cross-shop with a Nissan Z. In this realm, the Z is no hatchet to anyone’s scalpel; no flip phone, no fullback. This is a story about the Z, and how I felt driving it. To my friend’s house in North Jersey. To urgent care. To the lookout on the other side of the lake — the side I’ve somehow never seen before, even though I’ve lived here for years. The sort of things perhaps you’d do with a
Read MoreJosh had a Volvo that stopped working and is using this opportunity to finally get that fun car he has always wanted. He is targeting a two-door model with some speed, three pedals, and ideally a fun color. With a budget of up to $70,000, what car should he buy?
Read MoreThere are a lot of reports that discuss how difficult it is to find an affordable car for about $20,000. However, if you have the ability to charge an EV and are looking to cut fuel costs out of your commute, the 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt offers a really solid blend of cost and quality.
Read MoreJon and his wife share their time between Abu Dhabi and a new home in Charlotte, NC. They are tired of renting cars when they come back to the States and want a comfortable ride, with reasonable power, hauling capacity, and reliability. With a budget of about $25,000, what should they buy?
Read MoreMike is looking for a mid-life crisis car, but not just any ride he wants something with a nice V8 under the hood. Even though he can turn a wrench, he doesn’t want a constant project. With a budget up to $60,000, what car should he buy?
Read MoreRegan is about to start graduate school, which will take him into the field to collect data for environmental research. However, his small sedan isn’t really ideal for these excursions or carrying all the gear. With a budget of up to $25,000, what car should he buy?
Read MoreThere are signs that the car market is slowly shifting back to normal. Deals on electric vehicles are becoming commonplace, and used luxury cars are seeing the expected depreciation drops. But if you’re a used car buyer on a budget, a recent survey revealed how difficult it is to find something in that under $20,000 market.
Read MoreMike lives in New England and is looking for a sporty car to complement his SUV; however, it needs to be able to handle the weather and occasionally make it up to the ski lodge. He is also looking for something with longevity and has a wide-open budget. What car should he buy?
Read MorePerformance pickups used to be a thing. From the Chevy 454 SS in the early 1990s to the sports car like performance the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner was throwing down in the early 2000s fast trucks had their own little slice of the enthusiast market pie. Once, that kind of performance showed up in an unexpected place.
Read MoreThe engine cooling system in my 1997 BMW 318ti is on the fritz. I have yet to diagnose it properly, but I know the problem is somewhere along the lines (literally) that carry coolant to the engine and help the 1.9-liter inline-4 cool off. That’s been important in these dog days of summer, which persist in Texas even though we’re nearing the autumn. In my forum search to glean information, I’ve come across a lot of good stuff, including an old video that describes how the thermostat in my car wo
Read MoreMercedes hasn’t been the loudest automaker to make the switch to electric cars, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been making some interesting moves into the battery-powered space. The German automaker has a range of electric sedans and SUVs out prowling the streets of America, and I’m about to test one out.
Read MoreIt’s a story that could only happen in Nebraska: A watusi bull riding shotgun in an ’90s Ford sedan yesterday morning caught the attention of Norfolk police. Police corralled the driver and asked, holy cow, what the heck were you thinking?
Read MoreThe average cost of owning and operating a car has gone up this year due to higher MSRP figures and increased finance costs, among other things. In 2023, the annual expense of vehicle ownership increased to $12,182, which comes out to a monthly cost of $1,015, according to the American Automobile Association.
Read MoreLegends don’t die, especially automotive ones; they live on under plaques at car shows, in cheap posters stuck to childhood bedroom walls and in matchbox car collections forever. The Audi R8 is about to lay down its nameplate some twenty years after it first showed its face as a concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. Audi invited us out to Monterey Car Week for a proper high-speed send off of its famous mid-engine sports car at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Read MoreThe Polestar 2 has been on sale for about four years now, which means it’s just about time for the electric vehicle to get its first mid-cycle refresh. We’re about to head out to Denver, Colorado to check out the new 2, but before do, we want to know what you want to know about Poletar’s sedan/hatchback/crossover/liftback thing.
Read MoreFord is holding firm to the idea that EVs are its future by going ahead with an ambitious growth plan despite losing money on every single electric vehicle it has made so far, and Lincoln may completely rethink its EV strategy. According to Automotive News, The Blue Oval recently warned that it would lose about $4.5 billion more than expected this year because of its EV business unit, called Model e.
Read MoreIt seems like YouTubes suggestions for me get better each week. Its algorithms must be learning.
Read MoreAs a rule, I don’t spend a lot of time reading about Jalopnik. But I do encounter things from time to time and one of the things I encounter reasonably often is the idea that Jalopnik’s writers “Hate Cars.” Most of the time, it’s that someone is being disingenuous and they probably understand exactly what we’re doing with this site. Other times, it’s people that on some level feel bad or guilty about their place in car-hedonism and don’t have the emotional tools to engage with those feelings wit
Read MoreI love discovering weird and random corners of the automotive world. Recently I stumbled across something I never could have imagined existed: There is a whole community of people who take RC cars based on real life models and take them off-roading.
Read MoreLike many of you, I’ve always been a huge fan of the Jaguar E-Type. Its revolutionary, low-slung design and sweet-sounding inline-six (or V12) engine have made it one of my favorite cars of all time, but unfortunately, I had never driven one. So, when the kind folks at E.C.D. Automotive reached out with a chance to drive one of their E-Types, I jumped at the opportunity.
Read MoreIf you know about Ruf at all, it’s likely that you either encountered the brand in Gran Turismo and thought it was a bootleg Porsche or you saw Stefan Roser driving the original CTR Yellowbird within an inch of its life in “Faszination On The Nurburgring.”
Read MoreWill someone please think of the billionaires? It seems like even they are not immune from the rocky car market we’re currently in. There’s no better example of this than this year’s auctions at Monterey Car Week.
Read MoreFord makes some pretty fun vans here in America, there’s the all-electric e-Transit and the wonderful little Transit Connect, which sadly isn’t long for these shores anymore. But, the company’s best van is the Transit Custom, which is annoyingly only available to those pesky Europeans. Now, prepare to get even more jealous of drivers across the pond, as it sounds like Ford is working on a new camper based on that van.
Read MoreThere are a lot of perks that come with buying a Rolls Royce, you get that feeling of superiority over other road users, a fancy illuminated headliner that reflects the night sky and a neat umbrella hidden in the door. Apparently, there’s another perk, though, and it’s an exclusive app on which you can make friends and close business deals. Cute.
Read MoreEvery year, carmakers like Rolls-Royce and Bugatti try to outdo themselves with models that claim the crown of most expensive new car. So-called coachbuilders and hypercar makers vie for the honor with limited editions of their popular cars, or with bespoke models that owners can claim are unique and inimitable.
Read MoreA Tesla Model 3 owner in Mono City, California did his best Michael Scott impression after he let his Tesla Model 3 plow directly into floodwaters while using the automaker’s Full Self Driving Beta system. YouTube channel Wham Baam Teslacam was able to obtain some footage of the very strange event.
Read MoreFive years ago, I went through a big ‘ol life change. To celebrate, I decided to take my Morgan Three Wheeler (yes, Alex Goy owns one as well as Alex Roy), drive it to Lisbon, then drive it back to London with a chum with few plans, some hope, and a Polaroid camera. Because sometimes you’ve just got to say ‘fuck it’ and do something a little bit stupid.
Read MoreRolls-Royce debuted its latest coachbuilt model, dubbed the Droptail, at Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week 2023. The custom-built Rolls is the first of four Droptails, which the British automaker will unveil as they are completed following a meticulous production process that takes years to finish. That ought to justify the Droptail’s estimated price of over $30 million, according to Bloomberg. But for all its luxury and exclusivity, the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail will still make ow
Read MoreThe automotive treasure chest that is YouTube keeps on giving this week. See just how much detail and care goes into customizing Donks. If you’ve ever wondered just how good previous generations of the Honda Civic Type R were, there’s a guy who purchased one generation that had an interesting-looking design.
Read MoreGeneral Motors is planning to eliminate around 200 engineering jobs from the company. However, Automotive News says those workers will be able to move to other jobs within the company. It’s apparently being done in an effort to “reduce complexity” at the automaking giant.
Read MoreGeneral Motors has big plans for its EVs. Joining its current (ha, get it?) lineup of electric vehicles by mid-2024 are the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Silverado EV, Equinox and Celestiq, just to name a few. The automaking giant expects to have built 400,000 EVs by that time. According to Automotive News, it’s part of an effort to reach a capacity of 1 million units per year starting in 2025.
Read MoreBig Oil is trying to woo young people via TikTok and Instagram in an effort to change the public’s perception of their role in climate change. Oil companies such as Shell and Exxon are apparently trying to start ’em young with marketing campaigns disguised as innocuous posts on social media platforms, according to the Washington Post.
Read MoreFor as luxurious and expensive as a Ferrari can be, the supercars are never really doing anything new. There’s a very good chance that every Ferrari owner in the history of humankind has done at least one of two things with a Ferrari: They have driven it very carefully, or they have added it to their massive car collection that never sees the light of day. That’s why it’s so refreshing to see some truly ingenious uses of a machine like the Ferrari F8 — such as using it as a feed trough for lives
Read MoreEnkei is releasing a set of cast aluminum wheels in Japan this October called the Al’Vita. These new wheels are part of Enkei’s “NeoClassic” lineup, which draws inspiration from the past with designs that recreate classic wheels, such as the steel wheels that are usually standard equipment on base models and work vehicles.
Read MoreWith the advent of online sports betting and day trading right on your phone, gambling has never been more popular than it is right now. That’s why we here at Jalopnik want to get in on the action. For complicated legal reasons, we’re not actually gambling (please do not send us money), but we are going to be betting for the thrill of it all!
Read MoreI’m just going to come out and say it: the 550 Maranello is the last truly great Ferrari. It’s also the only modern Ferrari I’ve ever wanted to own. That car’s gated manual transmission and 478 horsepower 5.5-liter V12 mounted in the front are reason enough to love the “Tipo F133” in theory, but I’d always wondered what it would be like to drive.
Read MoreThe Jaguar I-Pace is apparently not long for this world. According to Autocar, the Jag electric sedan-hatchback-SUV-thing will no longer be a part of the automaker’s all-electric lineup, even as a model to bridge the gap between the internal combustion and EV eras.
Read MoreInsurance companies are increasing auto rates in Florida as residents prepare to hunker down this hurricane season. Some major insurers, such as Farmers, are leaving the Sunshine State outright, while others are increasing car insurance premiums by 30 percent or more, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Read MoreThis story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary.
Read MoreThese houses, where the most prominent element you see from the street is the garage, are often called snout houses because the garage pokes out like a big snout. From a design standpoint, they strike me as incredibly weird — like a house for a car with a couple rooms for the car’s caretakers in the back. They’re a little perverse, a mutation of the traditional home.They’re also one of two types of house being built in my area right now, the other being identical black and white Chip and Joanna
Read MoreLast week, Ford CEO Jim Farley hit the road in an F-150 Lightning pickup, driving along Route 66 and into the American West to really put the electric truck through its paces. Unfortunately, Business Insider reports that the EV road trip isn’t exactly all it’s cracked up to be for the CEO.
Read MoreThanks to a historic win by the UPS driver’s union, the pay and benefits of driving for the package delivery service have never been better. If you’re looking for a sweet (and very demanding) gig, you might be wondering what Brown can do for you.
Read MoreFive years ago, Porsche developed the 919 Evo, the unrestricted version of its three-time Le Mans-winning prototype. The German automaker’s factory racing team used the 919 Evo to shatter Nürburgring’s outright lap record by a 51-second margin. While not restrained by a regulatory body, the sports prototype still had to adhere to the first law of circuit racing. The track ends where the pavement stops.
Read MoreChina is reportedly on track to overtake Japan as the world’s biggest auto exporter by the end of the year, according to Moody’s Analytics. CNBC reports that China is closing the gap with Japan, and the shortfall was only about 70,000 vehicles per month during the quarter that ended in June. That’s almost a 100,000-vehicle jump from the same period last year. Japan has held the title of the world’s biggest car exporter since 2019.
Read MorePresident Joe Biden has reportedly called for United Auto Union Workers and Detroit’s Big Three automakers to reach an agreement on a new contract before the current one expires next month, according to Reuters. Hopefully, it goes better than the last time Biden weighed into a possible strike situation. At the end of last year, Biden got Congress to force railway workers to accept a contract proposed by rail executives.
Read MoreDespite the auto industry’s march toward electrification and crossovers, Aston Martin is sticking to its tried and true combination of a big combustion engine and a convertible. The British carmaker is releasing the Aston Martin DB12 Volante, a roadster with a high cylinder count and low roofline that retracts.
Read MoreWhat’s your go-to snack out on the road? Personally, I’m a sucker for either a pouch of Old Bay Goldfish (until my stockpile runs out) or a nice bag of red grapes. But if you’re a professional chef, you can probably muster up something better, can’t you?
Read MoreWe’ve talked a lot about how America’s garbage infrastructure is negatively impacting our lives, but we’ve never really covered the fact that all of these places for cars have been taking up valuable real estate that could be used for Hooters locations. I know what you’re thinking: “Andy, there are already 430+ Hooters locations according to Wikipedia, surely there isn’t room for any more.” Well, reader, you’re wrong. Dead wrong. All we’ve got to do is get rid of our useless parking lots and hig
Read MoreGetting pulled over is a stressful situation, no matter who you are. So it’s odd that the recreation of such a famous one — the DUI arrest of Mel Gibson in 2006 — can be so straight-up relaxing and peaceful.
Read MoreWith Hyundai’s complete redesign of its 2024 Santa Fe midsize crossover, the automaker went for a far more boxy, rugged, and downright old-school SUV look. Overall it’s a really cohesive and fairly simple (three-box) design, but one thing has stuck out to a lot of folks, including me: the oddly low taillight placement. Well, there’s apparently a very good reason for that choice.
Read MoreHyundai is going big on change with the 2024 Santa Fe. Gone are the curved lines and soft edges of the previous crossover. In their place are hard lines, right angles, boxes and some pretty convincing off-roading cosplay. What we’ve got here is a crossover for the adventurous crowd, the weekend warrior, the dirt-road traveler.
Read MoreChina is now the first and only country where women represent at least a quarter of all new and pre-owned Ferrari purchases. According to Bloomberg, female buyers accounted for 26 percent of the Italian supercar maker’s sales in China (not including Taiwan or Hong Kong) over the past five years. Though we do not have the exact number, 26 percent far exceeds the proportion of Ferraris sold to women in other countries.
Read MoreIt looks like it’s going to be a bit harder for automakers to convince people to give up their interior combustion-powered vehicles in favor of electric cars from here on out. According to Axios, the early adopter era for EVs is just about done. Now, it’s time for the more price-conscious “early majority,” and they’re proving to be a tougher get for car companies.
Read MoreMany automakers tend to offer their home countries better products than they do in overseas ones. Take automakers in Japan. There’s all manner of various trims of JDM legends that we never received in the U.S. like the Honda NSX-R, Subaru 22b STi RA and the Mitsubishi Evolution Wagon. Some models come close but they’re still not quite that special. Now, welcome a new Skyline NISMO specifically for the Japanese market.
Read MoreAmazon insists that it doesn’t employ drivers directly, as the company has a habit of hiring outside companies and so-called contractors to deliver its packages. But it looks like Amazon acknowledges that drivers are, indeed, its employees whenever these workers threaten to unionize, according to Vice, and the company continues to spend millions on anti-union efforts, which specifically refer to Amazon’s “drivers” in filings sent to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Read MoreThis week’s videos really embody the automotive goodness that resides within the confines of YouTube. We got a comparison test between three hot hatches — one of which masquerades as a crossover, a cheap sports car showdown and a dig into the internals of Genesis’ most expensive luxury car.
Read MoreIf you’re a Land Rover Defender fan but feel that the SUV has always been a bit too big, I’ve got great news for you. The British automaker has reportedly signed off on a “baby Defender” to be the fourth model in that product line behind the 130, 100 and 90, and it’s due out in 2027.
Read MoreThe 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is, by all accounts, a very good car. Yet, as befits the name, it was entirely unexpected — a brand-new performance oriented trim level, 60 years into the Mustang’s dynasty? Why? What could the differences possibly be from the GT, SVT, Cobra, or Shelby monikers?
Read MoreAcura’s newest electric offering, the 2024 ZDX, is almost here. But, before we get a full view of the crossover August 17 at Monterey Car Week, the Japanese automaker is giving us a tiny little teaser.
Read MoreToyota unveiled the newest iteration of the iconic Land Cruiser, returning to North America after a three-year hiatus. While the SUV will no longer be equipped with a V8 engine, there’s a lot to look forward to with the all-rounder off-roader when it hits showrooms next spring — including its looks.
Read MoreTaylor Swift, an apparent strong believer in Trickle-down economics, is reportedly giving six-figure bonuses to all of the truckers carrying her equipment around the country for her Eras Tour. TMZ reports that each trucker was given a $100,000 bonus check after her show last Saturday in Santa Clara, California.
Read MoreSafety regulators in the U.S. announced an investigation into 280,000 new Tesla Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers after receiving a dozen complaints about steering failures from 2023 Model Y and Model 3 owners, Reuters reports.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the times they are a-changing. Engines are getting smaller and more efficient, which means that much larger motors like Bentley’s W12 are losing favor among automakers. Last month, Bugatti even went so far as to confirm that its W16 won’t be fitted to its next model, and Mercedes’ most powerful car now uses a 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine. Shocking stuff.
Read MoreSupercar speeds are, realistically, not all that useful. You can’t begin to approach the limits of any modern supercar on public roads without risking the life and limb of everyone around you, and taking one to the track is just asking for trouble — you, reader, are probably not skilled enough behind the wheel to hustle these machines around at 10/10ths without hurting something.
Read MoreTrucks and SUVs have long held back the average fuel economy of the national fleet in the U.S., and the Department of Transportation wants to address this via newly proposed standards that set stricter rules for light trucks and sport utility vehicles than those for passenger cars. The latest proposal from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says that trucks and SUVs must increase their fuel economy by four percent per year from 2027-2032, which is double the two percent re
Read MoreModern headlights are cool, with their complex LED arrays and bright illumination, but they’ll never be the best lights out there. That’s because the best lights out there are pop-up headlamps, obviously.
Read MoreThe Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX are absolutely massive vehicles in just about every sense of the word. In all honesty, they’re just too damn big for most places outside of Texas, and most people don’t live in Texas. Luckily for us, though, Chevy has the answer: the Colorado ZR2.
Read MoreInfiniti could use some help. The brand’s sales could be better; just 32,286 have been sold so far in 2023. That’s total sales for a brand with six models. Just two of the brand’s models are new. The QX60 entered its second generation in 2021; the QX55 debuted for the 2022 model year, but it’s a coupe version of the QX50 crossover that debuted for 2017. Now, at Pebble Beach, Infiniti showed a preview of what could be to come: a concept that looks like it could be a next-generation QX80.
Read MoreHurricane Hilary was downgraded to a tropical storm when it made landfall in Mexico on Saturday, but the torrential downpour that the storm brought caused chaos throughout the country nonetheless. Jalisco was hit with heavy rain on Sunday, flooding the streets of Guadalajara and nearby cities. In Zapopan, floodwaters dragged a giant water tank through a major avenue before sending the tank, or tinaco, careening into a city bus. And the memes have been spicy.
Read MoreKia vehicles have been stolen by the thousands over the past few years. A security defect with the automaker’s traditional metal key ignition system has allowed an epidemic of car thefts across the United States. A recent police chase in Minnesota involved an allegedly stolen Kia and ended when the Korean SUV slammed into a tree, sending the vehicle’s juvenile occupants to the hospital with injuries.
Read MoreA person is dead and two others have been left injured after a 2017 Toyota RAV4 crashed into the service area of Hamer Toyota in Mission Hills, California on August 9th. According to the Automotive News, bystanders were able to free the pinned woman, and they attempted to revive her, but she later died from her injuries.
Read MorePolice in Canton, Michigan, arrested six men and one woman Thursday, all 21 years old or younger, on charges related to a huge car theft crime ring that snagged $1.7 million worth of Ford Bronco Raptors.
Read MoreThe proliferation of temporary paper plates is a big problem in Texas. A 38-year old woman from the Greater Houston area was arrested for issuing more than 1,000 dealer tags from a so-called dealership without ever having sold a single car. Police claim that criminals are using these tags to mask the identity of vehicles and to make stolen cars harder to track, as ABC13 reports.
Read MoreGran Turismo, Sony’s shot at the toy-to-movie pipeline that worked so well for Barbie, comes out at the end of this month. Today, reviews of the movie started popping up all over — it seems some members of the press have already seen it but Jalopnik didn’t. But the bosses want those sweet sweet review clicks, and by god I’m here to do the things the bosses want so I can keep my job.
Read MoreVietnamese automaker VinFast is attempting to do what few unknown car brands have successfully accomplished: take a solid foothold in the American car market. Wall Street analysts seem bullish on this idea, giving VinFast a market value greater than GM and Ford. This defies logic on several fronts, and I hope someone can explain why a company that seems doomed to fail, can survive and flourish.
Read MoreBidirectional charging is one of the coolest features to come from the EV revolution. After all, electric cars have some of the largest batteries a consumer is likely to own — why should they be limited to only powering a couple motors and an infotainment screen? Why not let that giant mobile power brick charge your house, your vasectomy, or even your entire city?
Read MoreIt’s been a rather tough year for car enthusiasts – especially the ones who can’t get enough of rumbly, high-displacement engines that shake you to your very core. We have and will continue to mourn quite a few of these fallen American heroes, especially here in the States. Well, all except for one.
Read MoreThe Ford Bronco is a big car built for big adventures, and the Badlands edition takes that up a notch with extra features to keep you out on the trails. It’s not billed by Ford as a luxurious road tripper, but that doesn’t mean it can’t soak up the miles when you decide to head to the mountains or visit the best diners New Jersey has to offer.
Read MoreBig cars are bad. We know this. They’re harder on infrastructure, spew more toxins into the air, and kill more people than smaller commuter vehicles. This is all plain, boring fact: Big cars are bad. But are all big cars bad?
Read MoreHappy Friday, everybody. Hopefully yours is going better than mine, as I’ve spent my entire birthday week locked in my apartment with the lights off — concussed. How I got this concussion is a story for another time (though, if you remember one of my last blogs from last week, you’ll likely be able to guess what happened), but it’s resulted in a lot of time spent in a dark room playing an unplugged bass guitar. Concussion recovery is boooooriiiiiiiing.
Read MoreY’know what’s great? Japan. Is there any country that’s produced a higher rate of cool cars relative to normal ones? I doubt it. Maybe Sweden, with its Saabs and Volvos, but Japan would certainly win out on sheer volume of neat cars. Not to get all Thing, Japan about it, but JDM cars are just — on average — cooler.
Read MoreEarlier this week, the brand new Toyota Land Cruiser was revealed to the world. I’m a fan of its retro-inspired design, but I’m also a sucker for Land Cruisers — of course I was going to like one that serves as a Greatest Hits album of the truck’s previous generations.
Read MoreSay what you want about Hyundai, but the brand has been on a design roll. From the Kia EV9 to the whole Genesis lineup, Hyundai continues to wow for the masses. That design winning streak continues into the 2024 model year with the new Elantra and Sonata sedans.
Read MoreI consider myself to be a pretty attentive driver. Even though I live in a city where driving is not encouraged or the norm, I’m driving fairly often, thanks to my job (working here), and the city forces you to be at attention, often. But after completing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Rider Course, and earning my license to ride, I realized I was now an even safer driver.
Read MoreIt’s our final break before the skills test portion of our Motorcycle Safety Foundation course and I am shitting bricks. Passing the test gets you a waiver that you can bring to the DMV in place of a road test (if you already have your motorcycle permit), so there’s a lot on the line. As the rest of my classmates (a group that includes Jalopnik’s Steve DaSilva and Andy Kalmowitz) casually chat and hydrate to combat the soupy New York City humidity, I am having a minor panic attack.
Read MoreBeing a car and bike journalist is weird. I’ve been licensed to ride motorcycles for four years, but I’ve really only regularly ridden them for one — yet manufacturers will trip over themselves to hand me the keys to a brand-new bike, fully trusting me to take care of it and write an informed review.
Read MoreRemember being 12 years old? The wind whipping through your hair as you pedaled your bike down the steepest hills you could find; the wonder of exploring all the nooks, crannies, and trails of your local park. There’s something so freeing for kids about bicycles — they’re independence, freedom of movement, and the power to go absolutely anywhere.
Read MoreThe EV transition is happening, whether you like it or not. It won’t be an overnight process — we keep our cars around for 12.5 years on average, and it’ll take longer than that to entirely cycle out America’s internal combustion fleet — but Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sees that change coming sooner rather than later. In fact, he already sees ICE vehicles as past their time.
Read MoreShelby American may be best known for the work it does on Mustangs, but Carrol Shelby didn’t always stick to Fords. Back in the late 1990s, you could also get a Shelby-tuned Dodge Durango. Was it necessary? Not at all. But then again, what about tuned cars is actually necessary? You get a Shelby or Saleen Mustang because you want one, not because you need one. Especially these days when Ford already offers so many high-performance options right from the factory.
Read MoreUnlike wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets, honey bees are usually pretty great. If you leave them alone, they’ll leave you alone. Also, they make honey, which is delicious. Oh, and don’t forget the whole pollination thing, which is kind of a big deal. Our planet would definitely be better off with more honey bees. But as much as we love our buzzing little friends in small doses, running into millions of angry bees that just fell off a truck sounds like the stuff of nightmares.
Read MoreEverything from Mustangs to Broncos have been snatched from under Ford’s nose in Michigan. Many of these vehicles end up being “legitimately” sold to unsuspecting buyers, which was the case with one unlucky soul in Arizona, CBS5 reports, who is now out $75,000.
Read MoreFor the past few years, a new payment system has been rolling out on New York City’s trains and buses: OMNY, a modern, credit card-based replacement for the old MetroCard system. OMNY is simple, replacing single-purpose reloadable MetroCards with contactless readers on turnstiles that accept the contactless payment methods you likely already use regularly. But OMNY has a data-driven dark side — your full ride history, available online to anyone with your credit card number, according to a new re
Read More(Disclaimer: This shitpost was originally published last week because I didn’t pay close enough attention to the details of the embargo and thought it would be fine. It was not, and for that, I apologize. But now that the embargo has been lifted, it has returned as a very real conspiracy theory that you should definitely believe.)
Read MoreWe all generally knew it was coming. There was just no way the Ram 15oo TRX was long for this world. After all, it has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that makes 702 hp, weighs about 6,500 lbs and is only rated at 12 mpg combined. That’s not great for the planet, and it also doesn’t fit with Stellantis’s plans to go electric. So it comes as no surprise today that Ram announced the TRX would go out of production at the end of the year. Which is bad news for truck fans but great news for the children
Read MoreThese days, most new cars are out of reach for Americans who don’t earn six figures, and that includes the vast majority of electric cars. So in order to get more drivers behind the wheel of something more environmentally friendly, Colorado has announced an exchange program that gives owners of older gas and diesel vehicles a little extra money if they replace them with new EVs or plug-in hybrids.
Read MoreWhen someone passes you on the road, what do you do? Do you mutter to yourself about those dang speed demons? Do you accusatorily gesture through your windshield? Or, do you follow that other driver to their home, block their car into their driveway, and pull a gun on them?
Read MoreWe all know about the dangers of drunk-driving. Alcohol impacts our senses and judgment, which makes getting behind the wheel after a few drinks a pretty deadly practice. But it’s rare that you can experience the difference a couple of beers has on your skills behind the wheel in a safe, controlled manner. That’s exactly what one driving school in Japan offered students this week.
Read MoreA new film documenting probably the worst year in Enzo Ferrari’s life will debut on December 25 from the American film distribution company Neon.
Read MoreGenerally speaking, Delta is about as good as it gets when it comes to flying in the U.S. That doesn’t mean Delta’s actually great or basically perfect. Heck, a lot of people don’t even realize its flight attendants aren’t unionized yet. Still, it could easily be so much worse. And yet, its planes still aren’t immune to the elements, as the crew and passengers on Flight 175 found out yesterday.
Read MoreVolkswagen sent out a press release this morning about the 2024 Golf GTI 380 Edition. It contains the biggest “oh, by the way” in the history of enthusiast cars: that the 380 is being built to celebrate the end of the manual transmission in the GTI and Golf R.
Read MoreIf you walk into a Rivian factory tour expecting something out of the future, where robots buzz around, autonomously building cars in a space-age building, you’re setting yourself up to be disappointed. It’s very much not that. Maybe that’ll be what we see when the second factory opens up outside of Atlanta. But even though Rivian crafts ultra-powerful electric trucks and SUVs and has a strong focus on in-house manufacturing, thousands of robots are arguably not all that necessary.
Read MoreRobotaxis and driverless cars are a common sight in San Francisco now. California officials’ recent expansion of service and testing has allowed even more of these cars on city streets. Unfortunately for residents, it’s been a headache, with traffic, accidents and other puzzling incidents happening more and more. Now using data provided by the California DMV, The San Francisco Chronicle has created a map that shows just how many incidents involving driverless cars have happened in the city.
Read MoreEV charging is a hassle. I’m not talking about simply finding a charger to use: I’m talking about all the extra tech that comes along with simply plugging an EV in to get some juice. But as our colleague Kevin Williams pointed out for Heatmap, we’d all be better off with just a simple wall outlet.
Read MoreThe Hyundai Elantra’s styling isn’t going to be for everyone, but if you’re in the market for a new car that’s affordable and fuel-efficient, the Elantra Hybrid makes a compelling case for itself. After all, it starts below $25,000 (although the price rises to $25,665 if you include the destination charge) and is EPA-rated at 53/56/54 mpg (city/highway/combined). Especially if you can’t get your hands on a Toyota Corolla Hybrid, you can’t go wrong in giving the Elantra Hybrid a look. Just make s
Read MoreThe updated 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport are facing a recall right off the bat. According to a recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2,018 examples of the crossover in the U.S. and Canada are being impacted by a potential engine problem. Apparently, a possible connecting rod bearing failure could happen and could catastrophically destroy the engine. That is, in a word, bad.
Read MoreIf the nationwide failure of its airports wasn’t bad enough, Brits have even more to complain about today as the UK capital has expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone to charge even more drivers for taking their gas-powered cars into London. However, the £12.50 (about $16) fee has proven too much for some, and drivers in the Big Smoke have taken matters into their own hands.
Read MoreRecently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk decided to livestream a demonstration of the company’s Full Self-Driving v12 software on Twitter, which he recently changed to just X. Back in July, Musk described the new software as “mind-blowing,” so obviously, it was going to be perfect at driving despite not using radar or lidar, and we’d all be clamoring for our chance to own a car powered by this revolutionary software, right? After all, it uses neural nets now, which is so advanced.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that people are spending truly absurd amounts of money on new cars these days. But what’s even more discouraging is that automakers continue to cut less expensive models from their lineups, making it even harder to find new cars that you could reasonably afford. That doesn’t mean you’re completely out of luck, though.
Read MoreA train loaded with hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio nearly seven months ago. The crash poisoned the small town and sparked outrage across the nation, but here we are in August and derailments continue seemingly unabated.
Read MoreEven at its best, air travel is really only ever OK. You can always try to make it suck less by drinking alcohol, but then you have to get up and use the tiny questionably sanitary bathrooms more often. But while no one’s ever truly having the time of their lives on a commercial airline, there are plenty of things that can go wrong that make your flight miserable. Like missing your connection because your first flight got delayed. Or a storm causing thousands of flights to get canceled. Or getti
Read MoreThe EPA’s fight against coal rollers continues as the agency slapped two Idaho tuning shops with a $1 million total fine for selling diesel emissions defeat devices. according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. GDP Tuning and Gorilla Performance, and their owner Barry Pierce, racked up the fine for selling “tens of thousands” of tuning devices that allowed diesel truck owners (read: assholes) to bypass emission control components.
Read MoreAfter kicking off its electrification with the XC40 Recharge, Volvo has been slowly adding to its range of electric models with the C40, the new EX30 and the flagship EX90 SUV, which will launch next year. Now, it’s preparing to add another new model to the EV range, and this one’s going to be a minivan.
Read MoreLast week, the New York Times published a report on airline safety that found planes come close to crashing far more frequently than previously thought. In just the last couple of months, commercial planes came close to hitting each other at least 46 times. Those close calls have also reportedly been happening more frequently, with one database showing they’ve doubled over the last decade. Understandably, people who were interviewed expressed concern that if nothing changes, it’s only a matter o
Read MoreThe American auto industry is on the verge of what could be the largest strike in 50 years. The Big Three and the UAW have been unable to ratify a new contract that meets the demands of all parties involved, prompting the union to vote on strike authorization ahead of the current contract’s expiration. The votes have now been tallied, and 97 percent of union workers have voted yes — meaning the overwhelming majority of the UAW is ready to strike. And it could begin as soon as September 15 unless
Read MoreDepending on who you ask, the Acura Integra Type S is either a fantastic driver’s car that’s far more fun than the spec sheet might suggest or an overpriced turd that has ruined the Integra name. The latter opinion usually comes from people who haven’t driven the Integra Type S yet, but hey, they’re still entitled to their own opinions. And yet, even the most hardened Integra Type S hater probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear about dealers adding ridiculous markups and owners who got early allo
Read MoreIf you feel like the weather has been out of control lately, you’re not the only one. Wildfires in Hawaii. A hurricane headed for California. Ridiculously hot temperatures across large parts of the country. Storms knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of houses. It’s all getting to be a bit much. It’s also causing some truly nasty traffic situations.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, 30-year-old Eric Duprey was killed in a motorcycle crash in the Bronx. Surveillance camera footage shows Duprey riding on the sidewalk toward a group of men. One of the men picked up a cooler and hurled it at Duprey’s head. He then lost control of the bike and fell towards a tree. Duprey and the bike came to rest against the front bumper of a parked Jeep Cherokee.
Read MoreThe Pontiac Solstice may have had its fair share of shortcomings, but it was also proof that it’s a lot easier to get people to overlook your faults if you’re good-looking. And while we wouldn’t say the Solstice GXP was underpowered, at least for the 2000s, we wouldn’t exactly have complained if Pontiac had been able to give it more power. Perhaps that would have happened if the Solstice had survived long enough to earn a redesign, but GM murdered Pontiac before that could happen, so these days
Read MoreEarlier today, we wrote about a woman in Texas who barely avoided being impaled by a spear while driving after someone apparently threw it at her moving car. While the police currently have no leads in that particular case, there is some good news about a different asshole, this time in Massachusetts. Police have arrested Cameron Currier, who is accused of leaving rocks in the middle of the road to intentionally damage cars.
Read MoreAmerica’s major manufacturers have made it clear that electric vehicles haven’t been as profitable as hoped. Ford has stated they expected to lose $4.5 billion on their electric vehicle divisions this year. Detroit’s automakers knew that they were going to lose money in these early years of production, just not that much money. Now, dealers are refusing EV deliveries to avoid having cars they can’t move off their lots.
Read MoreIf you believe everything you read on the internet, then Tesla is nearing mass production of its angular monstrosity, also known as the Cybertruck. But away from the excited announcement, issues with building the massive truck are still plain to see.
Read MoreEarlier this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told automakers to ignore the Massachusetts Data Access Law, mandating open access to vehicle data. The federal agency claimed that open data cars could allow an avenue for hackers to break into vehicle control systems. NHTSA previously wanted to remain the sole regulator for vehicle data. Now, the agency openly supports Massachusetts’ right-to-repair law.
Read MoreThe recent rains in Southern California from Tropical Storm Hilary made for dangerous road conditions in much of the region. While a lot of Southern Californians still can’t drive when roads get wet, there are actual reasons why LA roads get so treacherous in slick conditions, Spectrum News explains.
Read MoreA man’s short but profitable scheme stealing over $400,000 in vehicles from multiple dealers concludes with a sentence of 11 years in prison, KTLA reports.
Read MoreThere are already so many things to be terrified of while driving, from deer jumping in front of your car to lumber falling off the back of a truck and impaling you. But in case the list wasn’t long enough, we now have a new one to add — literal flying spears. Surprisingly, this didn’t take place in Florida, but we suspect you won’t exactly be shocked to learn it happened in Texas, America’s other Florida.
Read MoreHere’s something you don’t see everyday. Los Angeles’ ABC 7 reports that an unknown driver led authorities on a chase, Wednedsay, in a Rolls-Royce.
Read MoreLotus founder Colin Chapman aspired to compete against the dominant McLaren cars in Can-Am but never progressed further than the design stage. However, the Lotus Type 66 will finally see the track 53 years later as a limited-edition track-day special.
Read MoreInsurance rates have been on the rise across the country thanks to most prominently natural disasters, inflation and reckless drivers. Of course insurance companies don’t really want to cover anyone, especially anyone residing in the state of California, as Oakland’s Fox 2 reports. And it’s becoming a problem.
Read MoreWagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is listed among the 10 passengers on board a plane that crashed just north of Moscow, Russia, according to a Russian state media statement reported by CNN. Officials say an investigation has been launched into what brought down the Embraer aircraft in the Tver region northeast of Moscow on Wednesday.
Read MoreLate model Ford F-150 pickup trucks and Expedition SUVs are inexplicably emitting loud static through their speakers, leading Ford to develop a software fix to prevent what owners have dubbed the “sonic boom.” The issue cropped up nearly a year ago, according to the Wall Street Journal, though Ford has yet to pinpoint the specific cause of the mysterious sound.
Read MoreIf you see a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, your first thought is likely that the driver is well off. The pricey SUV is also one of the most capable, but many of these things have never even touched a dirt road. You probably wouldn’t think someone would willingly wreck one, but as Atlanta’s WSB-TV reports, one G-Wagen driver did just that, using his six-figure SUV to wreck cars in a neighborhood.
Read MoreAnother Monterey Week is in the books, with high-end auctioned autos going home to new owners. One in particular caught the eye of attendees, this incredibly rare, and incredibly wrecked, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider Series I which sold for $1,875,000.
Read MoreThe Transportation Security Administration hasn’t kept it secret that its officers keep finding firearms in luggage at airport security checkpoints. However, rarely does anyone pull out a gun and actually start shooting in an airport. One of those rare instances happened at Love Field in Dallas in July 2022 when a woman opened fire into the ceiling. She has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Read MoreWhile street takeovers with idiots doing donuts in intersections and on freeways have been happening in cities across the country, other sorts of takeovers include ATVs and dirt bikes, which tend to be loud and sometimes unruly. Like in San Francisco recently, where news outlets report that hundreds of riders on ATVs and dirt bikes rode through the streets of the city, eventually making their way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Read MoreAmerican Airlines has warned that its third quarter will be less profitable than expected because of the new contract with its pilots’ union, the Allied Pilots Association. Reuters reports that the airline will pay $230 million in retroactive wages for the first four months of 2023 as part of the agreement. However, the nine-figure sum will likely be only a small blemish on the spreadsheet.
Read MoreA cable car is currently dangling above a ravine in Northern Pakistan. The BBC reports that eight people, including six school-bound students, were riding in the cable cars when one of its two wires snapped at around 7:15 a.m. local time. The car’s occupants spent ten hours stranded without food or water as the Pakistan Army organized a helicopter rescue effort. At the time of publication, four children were rescued while four people remain in the cable car.
Read MoreDespite numerous reports, Tropical Storm Hilary didn’t carve a path of destruction through Southern California. Desert and mountain areas were hardest hit with flooding and mudslides, but for the most part, residents just got hit with a lot of rain. Enough that it knocked out services in some areas and flooded plenty of streets. But the worst was the flooding of the freeways. And as video from KTLA shows, the storm showed yet again that Southern Californians can’t drive in the rain.
Read MoreFor Monterey Car Week this year, Land Rover introduced the most expensive Range Rover ever, the 2024 Range Rover SV Carmel Edition. Like the 2023 Carmel Edition that we saw last year, the new one is only available in long-wheelbase form with seating for four. It also gets super expensive paint and all the fanciest interior materials that Land Rover can throw at it.
Read MoreBack in 2020, Nissan revamped the Sentra for the sedan’s eighth generation. At the time, it was acclaimed for its ability to move passengers, cargo, and itself between various locations — noted always-correct outlet Jalopnik called it both “damn decent” and “a totally viable option.” Unfortunately, it now seems that many of these Sentras have a fatal flaw: They’re not big on the whole “turning” thing.
Read MoreBeing an airline pilot isn’t as glamorous a job as it used to be. The industry’s expansion and a shortage of pilots have meant a relentless working schedule for those operating the flights. It isn’t surprising to hear accounts of pilots being stressed or burned out, but I have never heard of a pilot pulling out an ax in an airport parking lot.
Read MoreCustomers eating dinner at Thai Meal in Plantation, Florida got a rude surprise Friday evening when a woman drove her red Nissan Altima through the front windows and into the restaurant. According to ClickOrlando.com, 20 people were injured in the crash, although only nine were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Thankfully, no one was killed in what could easily have been an absolutely devastating wreck.
Read MoreSo, as it turns out, airplanes are nearly crashing mid-air far more regularly than anyone initially thought. After a slew of almost-crashes over the past few months, The New York Times decided to take a deep dive into the issue. In fact, there have been at least 46 close calls involving commercial airlines in the last month alone. These incidents have reportedly been highlighted in preliminary FAA safety reports, but they haven’t been publicly disclosed.
Read MoreAlmost two years ago, Mercedes took the wraps off the redesigned SL Roadster. It was a wild departure from the near-decade-old design of the SL it replaced, most notably adding rear seats to go with its much more modern design. If you wanted a two-seater, there was always the AMG GT. Or at least, there was. Mercedes just released the redesigned AMG GT Coupe, and now, it’s a four-seater, too.
Read MoreWhen most people pick up a crumbled heap of metal to hopefully transform it back to working condition, they also don’t spend two million dollars just to get it in their garage. A Ferrari 500 Mondial was sold at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction for $1.875 looks like it was pulled directly from a scrapyard. But don’t be mistaken. This Ferrari has a unique past and could be the new owner’s ticket to one of historic racing’s most prestigious events, the Mille Miglia.
Read MoreThe Lamborghini Lanzador concept has two doors plus a rear hatch, but seats four people if needed, or two plus what looks like quite a bit of rear cargo space. Lamborghini is calling it an Ultra GT, which is grand touring car but ultra, made for the Lamborghini crowd, which is supercar enthusiasts but way too extra. The Lanzador is all-electric, with two motors, all-wheel drive, and an output over one megawatt, or over 1,300 horsepower, depending on how you think of it. Lamborghini says the Lanz
Read MoreIf you’ve been following the operations of driverless cars in Northern California, you know it’s a bit of a shitshow. State officials want everyone to think that they’re the future and everything is fine, but the reality is different. From getting in the way of emergency vehicles, to stopping traffic to glitching out over traffic cones on their hood, they’re more an annoyance than useful. Now, less than a week after officials expanded their operations, SFGATE reports a robo taxi drove itself int
Read MoreOne of the big incentives for switching to an EV, other than the reduced tailpipe emissions you’ll spew out, is the cost saving that an electric car can give you over its lifetime. There are tax breaks when you want to buy a new EV, cost-saving at the pump and in some places they’re eligible to save on congestion pricing. But some conservative states have decided this isn’t fair on gas car drivers, so are dreaming up new taxes to impose on anyone hoping to get behind the wheel of an EV.
Read MoreAs much as we understand the desire to buy a car and drive it into the ground, the reality is, recent advancements in car safety mean that if you’re driving a car without modern safety features, you really should consider buying something newer.
Read MoreRecently, we learned that people have been having sex in San Francisco robotaxis. It’s not exactly surprising news, but I’m not going to pretend it wasn’t fun to write about. I mean, (apologies to Jesus), but how many opportunities come along that allow you to get paid to introduce people to terms such as “heels-to-Jesus” and “jerkin’ it while she’s twerkin’ it”?
Read MoreEarlier this week, Canadian officials ordered the evacuation of Yellowknife, the capital of the country’s Northwest Territories. A 400,000-acre wildfire is just ten miles away from the city of 20,000 people. The Canadian military has been mobilized to help fight the wildfire and evacuate residents. Every resident was given a deadline of noon today to leave — and Air Canada has been accused of price gouging those attempting to flee by air.
Read MorePublic urination is never a good idea, but arresting an innocent child for doing something like that is maybe taking the law a little too seriously. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to a 10 year old in Mississippi, Fox Memphis reports.
Read MoreAs electric vehicles have gotten more capable, their adoption across the U.S. has been spreading, and now around 14 percent of new car sales are electric. But while adoption was slow to take hold Stateside, there are some countries where EVs sold like hot cakes from day one. This means that now, there are outdated cars piling up as people swap over to more efficient and reliable new cars.
Read MoreEarlier this week, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles announced that it had filed more than 400 charges against 12 employees of the franchise dealer Nissan of Shelby. According to the release, “[t]he initial investigation centered around the process used by individuals or dealers to rebuild salvage vehicles and the documents used to transfer of titles of those vehicles. During the investigation, additional information was found that led to additional charges.?”
Read MoreThe future is here, robots are out here parking our cars, cleaning our floors, and now delivery food and groceries to communities across America. But if we’re to succeed in this new robot-run world, we need to learn to live with our autonomous friends, and not keep robbing the little delivery robots.
Read MoreThe often-said motorsport marketing mantra of “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” rarely ever rings true in an era of exotic composite materials and hybrid power units. Ford aims to reverse that trend with its new street-legal ultra-high-performance Mustang developed in parallel with its upcoming Le Mans GT3 pony car. Though, I can’t earnestly say that it’s simply a road-going version of the GT3 racer, because the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is better.
Read MoreWhen we first drove the oddly named Toyota bZ4X, we didn’t really have any major complaints, but at the same time, it didn’t exactly stand out in any notable ways, either. It was just an OK electric crossover that felt like something meant for Toyota diehards more than anyone else. If you want an electric Toyota crossover, the bZ4X is an electric Toyota crossover. And with a base price in the low-$40,000 range, that’s a lot of money for a car that might lose a wheel while you’re driving.
Read MoreWith the advent of digital wallets in our pockets that can carry everything from debit cards to membership cards, it was only a matter of time before government identification went digital. KTLA reports that California is the attest state to roll out digital driver licenses and IDs for residents — but you might want to think twice before you take part.
Read MoreEarlier this week, VinFast completed its merger with special-purpose acquisition company Black Spade Acquisition, allowing shares to be publicly traded. Between Monday and Tuesday, its stock price jumped to $37.06, an increase of more than 270 percent over the IPO price. That gave VinFast a market cap of more than $85 billion, making it more valuable than BMW, Ford and General Motors.
Read MoreThe Gotthard Base Tunnel is one of the most impressive engineering projects constructed in the 21st century. It took 17 years to construct the 35-mile tunnel through the Alps between Erstfeld and Bodio, Switzerland. The tunnel, the world’s longest and deepest, serves as a vital rail link between Northern and Southern Europe. Now, the Gotthard Base Tunnel will be closed to passenger traffic until 2024 due to a freight train derailment.
Read MoreLike it or not, driver assistance tech like collision avoidance measures, lane-keeping systems and parking assist are all here to stay. But have you ever considered what the impact of this tech could be as it becomes more advanced and gets adopted by more and more automakers? Well, AAA wondered just that and commissioned a report into the effect advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) could have on road safety over the next three decades.
Read MoreThe Little Car Company is a small outfit in the UK that builds faithful reinterpretations of some of the world’s most famous cars. In the past, it has assembled small versions of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and even offers a mini version of James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5. But for its latest creation, the company has taken on something a little larger with its reimagined Bentley Blower.
Read MoreA woman was caught on video standing in the middle of traffic, aiming a gun and shooting it in the air. NBC New York reports that after seeing the woman, a Long Island police officer hit her with a patrol car to help apprehend her.
Read MoreOver the last several years, catalytic converter thefts shot up a mind-blowing 1,000 percent. In some areas of the country, that figure was significantly higher. As in, like, more than 7,000 percent. Toyota even went as far as to offer a catalytic converter shield on new Priuses because thieves were targeting them so frequently. But while that’s bad news, we do have some good news. Or at least less bad news. Catalytic converter thefts are dropping.
Read MoreThe fear of crashing is probably one of the worst fears that people have related to flying. Second to crashing would be the pilots becoming incapacitated. The latter fear was realized earlier this week when the captain of a LATAM flight collapsed while flying between Miami, Florida, and Santiago, Chile. The LATAM Boeing 787 was diverted to Panama City, Panama to receive medical assistance. Unfornaturely, the captain was pronounced dead on the plane’s arrival.
Read MoreI was a little too old to get into Zoey 101, but according to my younger brothers, it was a very popular show with kids their age. Popular enough that despite the allegations of verbal abuse, gender discrimination, and misconduct against the show’s creator and executive producer, Dan Schneider, Paramount+ recently released Zoey 102, a reunion movie that stars Jamie Lynn Spears and a decent amount of the rest of the original cast.
Read MoreWith all the capability in the world and a comparatively small package, the Colorado ZR2 punches well above its weight.
Read MoreFord’s next-generation Mustang broke cover earlier this year with updated styling, a more powerful lineup and even a new top-of-the-line model called the Dark Horse. But now, it appears that Ford might have been working on a secret new Mustang, which could bring its race-ready tech to the highway.
Read MoreThe Ferrari 458 Italia is, by most accounts, a fantastic car. Due to that whole thing where we let Chris Harris share his feelings on Ferrari back in the day, no one here at Jalopnik actually knows firsthand how fantastic the 458 Italia is, but we’re just going to trust that a mid-engine Italian supercar with a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 that makes more than 500 hp is pretty fun to drive. At the same time, there are two problems with the 458: Used ones cost as much as a house in the Midwes
Read MoreThe family of a man shot and killed by Philadelphia police during a traffic stop Monday is just looking for answers. Unfortunately, the police who took the young man’s life seem to be less than forthcoming about what actually happened that night.
Read MoreA 19-year-old has been arrested by police in Oklahoma where he is accused of conning a car dealership out of nearly $100,000. Zachry Bailey was arrested by police on Sunday after he attempted to sell two used cars to a dealer earlier this year.
Read MoreCars today are so much safer than they’ve ever been in the past that you have to intentionally keep your head buried in the sand to think that things were somehow better back in the 1970s. Well, at least if you’re inside the car. Thanks to the popularity of tall hoods, you’re much more likely to be thrown under the car and run over if you’re a pedestrian or cyclist, which is generally a bad thing. But just because cars are safer for drivers and passengers than they were in the past doesn’t mean
Read MoreThe Federal Aviation Administration has shifted towards a zero-tolerance stance on crimes being committed on commercial flights and has recommended that nearly two dozen unruly passengers face federal charges. Serious crimes are being committed on flights: terroristic threats, assaults and sexual assaults. A recent arrest highlights how awful people can be on airliners.
Read MoreBack in November 2021, after spending a week driving a bright yellow Toyota Supra, I came away surprised at just how much I enjoyed driving it. But the whole time I had the car, I took the incredibly controversial position that it would be better with a third pedal. So I asked Toyota to give the Supra a manual. Clearly, Toyota was convinced by my superior logic (and mine alone) because less than six months later, Toyota announced that it would do exactly that. They say auto journalists make bad
Read MoreThe nearly-150,000 members of the United Auto Workers union are reportedly set to vote next week on whether or not to authorize a strike against the Big Three automakers. According to WXYZ Detroit, Union President Shawn Fain took to Facebook to tell members that talks – which started back in July – are moving slowly. In fact, he says they haven’t even gotten to wages and other economic issues.
Read MoreThe Toyota 4Runner may not be the most comfortable to drive on road trips or come with the latest technology, but it’s still an incredible body-on-frame off-roader that you can expect to last for hundreds of thousands of miles. Sure, a lot of them are just used by McMansion owners for Costco runs and daily commutes, but you’re also going to have to try really hard to find a trail that they can’t handle with ease. If said trail happens to be Black Bear Pass near Telluride, Colorado, the San Migue
Read MoreThey say that one of the safest places to be during a thunderstorm is inside a car. Apparently, the car’s metallic shell acts as a faraday cage to direct the electricity around you, keeping you safe and secure. But one car that you don’t want to be inside is one that’s parked next to a gas storage tank on a car lot.
Read MoreIt’s unfortunate, but one of the realities of car ownership is that eventually, things break. And while most repairs are only a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, sometimes, the bill is more than the cost of buying a new car. For example, there’s the Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG that infamously led to one owner getting a quote for more than $50,000 to fix his engine. But surely a Hyundai can’t be anywhere near that expensive to keep on the road, right? Well, as it turns out, it depends on the Hyund
Read MoreCheap new cars used to be a thing. You had models like the Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent and Chevy Spark that you could go down to the dealer and pick up brand new, with a warranty for well under $20,000. But then everything changed. Consumer buying habits changed to favor more expensive cars, and supply chain shortages meant automakers wanted vehicles to be profitable. As a result, small cars started to be killed off. If a new report from Automotive News is to be believed, Mitsubishi is the late
Read MoreThe owner of a Northern California home is finally getting some relief and safety. After having multiple vehicles crash into his house, NBC Bay Area reports a homeowner finally got the go-ahead to build a protective wall around his residence to keep it from happening again.
Read MoreDo you remember Faraday Future? You know, the electric vehicle startup that started a GoFundMe for itself back in 2018 because it was so close to bankruptcy, it had furloughed many of its employees? The EV startup that somehow refuses to die? If not, well, you should know it still exists and has finally delivered its first production vehicle to a customer more than eight years after Faraday Future told MotorTrend its first car would be on sale by 2017.
Read MoreYou might have thought that a Ford lot in Dearborn is a pretty secure place to store brand-new trucks fresh from the production line, but you’d be wrong. So far this month, 15 gleaming trucks have been swiped from Ford facilities in Dearborn – following 22 trucks that went missing in July.
Read MoreStarting with the 2024 model year, the F-150, Lightning, Expedition, and Lincoln’s Navigator, Nautilus, and some Corsair trims will all come standard with Ford’s BlueCruise semi-autonomous driving technology, according to Automotive News. The catch is the subscription part of the deal. As Ford explains, buyers have three options with BlueCruise: either pay up front for the tech as a package, enjoy the 90-day trial period when they purchase their car, or pony up for either monthly or annual plan
Read MoreIt’s not entirely unheard of for people to attempt to track down a special family car from their childhood. Maybe it was stolen when they were a kid, or their parents had to sell it to pay the bills. Heck, sometimes, the car just got sold because one of the parents wanted something new and didn’t have the space to store it until their kid could start driving it. But how many of these stories involve moonshine, racing, a double murder, and a forgotten hero of early stockcar racing?
Read MoreRecently, Toyota entered a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla in the 24-hour race at Fuji. But it wasn’t powered by a hydrogen fuel cell like you see in the Toyota Mirai that uses hydrogen to generate the electricity that actually powers the car. Instead, it used a liquid hydrogen combustion engine. In theory, it gives you the sound and driving characteristics that enthusiasts love about internal combustion engine cars but doesn’t release any harmful emissions.
Read MoreMcLaren, like all automakers, is beginning to work on electrifying its range of supercars. The company will follow in the footsteps of Porsche, which launched its Taycan EV in 2020, with an electric sedan of its own that’s predicted to break cover in the coming years.
Read MoreWe know you were all looking forward to the fight between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that was definitely going to happen 100 percent guaranteed, but sadly, we have some bad news. We regret to report that, actually, the fight has been postponed indefinitely. And trust us when we say we are just as shocked as you probably are.
Read MoreGas prices may not always be at the same level, but they follow similar pricing patterns as a general rule. The price of a gallon of gas will usually goes up as it gets warmer and more people hit the roads, and it goes down again once it gets colder. However, that’s not really happening this year. I mean, it’s happening a little bit, but not nearly as dramatically. As AAA describes it, gas prices are sort of stuck in neutral right now.
Read MoreThe days of even the most reliable cars barely lasting 100,000 miles are long over, but that doesn’t mean you can expect every single new vehicle on sale today to be a reliability juggernaut. And just because a lot of cars are capable of lasting past the 200,000-mile mark, there’s no guarantee that the specific car you buy will get there without costing you a small fortune in repair bills.
Read More(We are saying goodbye to 2023 by re-visiting our favorite posts from the last year. To see why we loved these stories, check out what we said about them here.)
Read MoreThe numbers are all historic; monthly car payments and car loan debt are the highest they’ve ever been and auto delinquencies are higher than pre-COVID times.
Read MoreThe Rivian R1T and R1S are both super cool electric vehicles, offering huge power, impressive range and distinctive styling. They aren’t cheap, but if you can afford one, we suspect you’ll find it’s an absolute hoot to drive. Sadly, no vehicle is perfect, and apparently, one downside of owning a Rivian is that they tend to eat through tires much faster than you’d expect given that the Pirellis they come with from the factory are warrantied for up to 50,000 miles.
Read MoreFord has quite a few problems on its hands right now. From production to quality, it needs to sort those out if it wants people to buy its EVs. Unsurprisingly those problems aren’t just specific to the North American Market. Reports have emerged that say that Ford is delaying the launch of the Explorer EV — a vehicle not meant for the U.S. — by six months. While that’s not unusual, Ford is actually giving two different reasons for the delay.
Read MoreOn August 10th, a tweet (x-weet?) by CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow went viral after he said his Tesla Model X that was totaled in 2022 came back online in Ukraine and started sending his phone notifications. Someone was even logged into his Spotify account and listening to Drake. According to CNBC, Yarow discovered where the car – or its computer – was by opening up his Tesla app and using a geolocation feature.
Read MoreThe California Public Utilities Commission voted 3-1 in favor of opening up robotaxis for 24/7 service anywhere in the city of San Francisco Thursday night. The vote comes after contentious public comment both for and against the two companies—Waymo and Cruise—and their self-driving cars.
Read MoreLast month, it came out that not only did it appear that Tesla was overstating the range of its vehicles, but it also had a team dedicated to suppressing any complaints it received. Generally speaking, that sounds bad. According to Reuters, three owners have even gone so far as to propose a class-action lawsuit against the electric automaker. But what’s really going on here? Is Tesla just lying to make owners think their cars have more range than they actually do? Not necessarily.
Read MoreKentucky’s largest school system has been forced to cancel three days of classes because their overhaul of the district’s transportation system has been such a nightmare. According to the Associated Press, the new routes left some children on buses until nearly 10 p.m. on the first day of school. That is… less than ideal.
Read MoreIt has been an ongoing struggle to manage commercial flights in the skies around New York City. CNN reports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the waiver on slot requirements at the area’s airports. However, the airspace transfer intended also to lessen the burden on the Big Apple’s severely-understaffed radar approach facility hasn’t happened yet despite being announced months ago.
Read MoreA dump truck driver hit and killed an e-bike rider in the Bonx on Wednesday, amNY reports. After reportedly knocking Mariano Leonardo Victoriano to the ground while making a right turn and running him over, the driver kept on driving, leaving Victoriano to die. He was taken to the hospital by emergency services and was later pronounced dead.
Read MoreFord seems to have mounting troubles. Between quality control issues, recalls and its inability to keep up with customer demand, the company seems like it’s stretched thin. Now you can throw a class action suit into the mix. The Detroit Free Press reports that a class action suit against the automaker has been filed over its hybrid vehicles. Owners allege that the hybrid engines can spontaneously burst into flames.
Read MoreBeing in government sounds great. You’ve got incredible power over the lives of millions of people, you can decide which companies live or die with a whim and a pen stroke, and — apparently — you have billionaires tripping over themselves to throw luxury goods at your feet like offerings to a minor god. At least, that seems to be how industry leaders approach Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas — like a harvest deity, whose favor must be curried to ensure a bountiful crop of share prices.
Read MoreTesla is under a ton of investigations mostly related to its Autopilot/Full Self-Driving Beta software. The Wall Street Journal got a hold of some footage and onboard computer logs from crashes under investigation for involving first responder vehicles. This close look at just one of the cases should give everyone in the self-driving industry pause.
Read MoreEarlier this week, we reported that divers attempting to solve a cold case found 32 cars in a lake in Doral, Florida. At the time, we assumed there was probably a good reason all those cars were at the bottom of the lake, but as it turns out, there actually might have been something sketchy going on. Shocking, right? Miami-Dade county will probably never be the same again.
Read MoreTesla is betting a lot on the Cybertruck bringing fresh interest in the brand, which hasn’t released a new vehicle since 2017. However, as yet another self-imposed deadline for the Cybertruck’s start of serious production and customer deliveries draws nearer, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is not exactly forthcoming with details.
Read MoreThe UAW’s labor contracts with Ford, GM, and Stellantis expire on September 14, which is a little over a month from now, and all parties involved are currently in the midst of renegotiating new deals, which involves submitting proposals back and forth. In a live event on Tuesday, UAW President Shawn Fain threw one of those proposals in the trash, from a multinational corporation called Stellantis.
Read MoreWe’ve all had to get rid of something while going through airport security at some point, either a bottle of mouthwash or another liquid larger than the arbitrarily-imposed allowance. It’s an inconvenience to throw it away, but you’ll live. That said, I could never imagine ditching a pet — but a woman taking a flight in Pittsburgh didn’t have the same reservation when she left her French bulldog in the parking lot.
Read MoreThe increase in car prices has come with more predatory loan practices, since so many people are trying to buy cars they can’t afford. Credit Acceptance has been accused of one such predatory loan company, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and New York state regulators have brought a suit against it. But that suit has been paused by a federal judge, according to Automotive News.
Read MoreA Florida man has been arrested after trying to register a stolen Porsche 911 that went missing from a historic car museum in June 2023. The man was caught by the authorities when attempting to register the stolen car in Florida using a VIN from another 911 that was abandoned in a salvage yard.
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for an EV, you might be waiting a bit if you want one made by GM. While EV sales have slowed down and there are a good number available on dealer lots, GM might be the exception. Reuters reports that an executive for the automaker recently admitted that they’re having trouble getting EV production up. The trouble lies with battery production.
Read MoreOver two million people ride on buses operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) in New York City every weekend. The MTA’s expansive fleet of buses needs to be stored, maintained, and refueled somewhere. Though, the fire suppression system at one bus depot has been dysfunctional for nearly two years leading to a 24-hour fire watch being used as a makeshift replacement. The fire watch’s overtime staffing has cost the MTA at least $2.4 million.
Read MoreOn Monday, we reported that the driver of a ninth-generation Toyota Corolla had somehow managed to not only hit a house but also launch it into the second floor of said house. The good news is, no one other than the driver was hurt, and while the crash left a giant hole in the side of the house, emergency crews were able to at least stabilize it and cover the hole with a tarp.
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 380 reports that claim that 2013 to 2016 model-year Ram 1500 pick-up trucks are suffering an intermittent or complete loss of power steering. Only three of the reports submitted to the federal agency involved crashes. A recall could affect 1.1 million Stellantis-built pickups.
Read MoreAccording to Tom, a so-called “person who knows things about buying cars,” it’s hard to find a decent used car these days. But I, a person who knows more than him, can tell you for a fact that Tom is wrong. Not only can you find a decent car for less than $20,000, you can find an incredible car with that budget. Just check out this small car that I found for sale in Denver, Colorado.
Read MoreLast Sunday, bad weather delayed the start of a Beyoncé concert outside of Washington, D.C. The Renaissance World Tour show would end after the D.C. Metro shut down for the night. It would be easy to assume that concert organizers would leave concert-goers stranded or wait for the government to bail them out, but they decided to pay $100,000 for the system to keep running themselves.
Read MoreWaiting in lengthy lines to get through airport security checkpoints is one of the most frustrating aspects of passenger air travel. CLEAR offers a workaround for a $189 annual fee. The service’s customers are pre-screened so they can be escorted to the front of the line. However, a string of recent incidents has raised questions from federal legislators about how secure CLEAR’s process actually is.
Read MoreKen Fleming and Doug Bishop may not be cops, but they do work to solve missing persons cold cases. It’s a volunteer gig that involves traveling up and down the state of Florida, using sonar to search various bodies of water for clues. And according to WSVN, one of their recent searches turned up 32 cars at the bottom of a lake in Doral, Florida.
Read MoreOregon was one of the last states in the U.S. that allowed drivers to pump their own gas. But after the recent passage of a bill by Oregon state lawmakers, that changed, and Oregonians can finally pump their own gas. That leaves just New Jersey which, according to The Wall Street Journal, New Jerseyans are still happy with.
Read MoreAs confusing as it may be for many of the people who live in the suburbs, a lot of people in this country actually enjoy living in areas where you don’t need to drive if you want to do literally anything other than sit in your house. Sometimes it’s because they’re elderly, have a disability, enjoy living in a community, believe it’s better for the environment, or would simply rather spend their money doing fun car stuff instead of commuting in something practical and boring, these people are all
Read MoreOne thing we can thank modern technology for is just how dumb it’s made people that commit crimes. I mean, why would you steal a car, and then go to social media to flaunt said stolen car? It sounds unbelievably dumb but that’s exactly what led to the breakup of an auto theft ring in the Bronx as The New York Post reports.
Read MoreIf you’re going to crash a car into the second story of a house, you would think you’d want some kind of performance car. Maybe even something with some obnoxious performance mods. A 1,000-hp A80 Toyota Supra would make sense. Or a Mustang of some sort because, well, there’s a reason Mustang jokes became a cliché. But for some reason, the last couple of times we’ve written about cars launching themselves into the second stories of buildings, they’ve been surprisingly mundane, regular cars.
Read MoreI get it. Bears are adorable. They’ve got those big fluffy faces, the round bodies; from a distance they look eminently pettable. They’re friend-shaped. But bears aren’t domesticated, and you shouldn’t keep one as a pet. Just ask the poor folks on a recent Iraqi Airways flight, who were delayed after a bear got loose in the plane’s cargo hold.
Read MoreTwo firefighting helicopters responding to a wildfire on Sunday in Southern California collided with each other in mid-air. One chopper was able to land safely. The other aircraft crashed into the ground, killing all three people onboard. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is now investigating the events that led to the collision and fatal crash.
Read MoreThe Rimac Nevera is one of those cars that, even knowing the full backstory and how Rimac came to be, makes it hard to believe really exists. Some guy in Croatia decided to electric-swap a BMW 3 Series, and less than 20 years later, his company now makes a 1,900-hp electric hypercar that continues to shatter records. Oh, and that guy, Mate Rimac, is also now the CEO of Bugatti.
Read MoreLast year, we got our first official look at the 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. It made 671 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque, and according to Mercedes, it could hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. As the last part of its name suggests, it’s a hybrid, and the electric motor is part of why it’s so powerful. But purists weren’t necessarily upset that the C 63 had gone hybrid. They were upset that it had dropped its V8 in favor of a four-cylinder. But soon, they may get what they were initially hoping fo
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Arkansas Department of Transportation shared two photos of a nacho cheese spill with the caption, “Taco Tuesday, anyone? A truck carrying cans of nacho cheese spilled today on I-30 west near Prescott. Things are all clear now and traffic is moving.” And while the first photo showed a mostly cleaned-up highway with traffic still backed up as far as the eye can see, the second photo shows just how bad the spill actually was.
Read MoreInsurance companies are, as a rule, pretty much the worst. It seems they’ll do anything in their power to avoid paying out for claims, even going so far as to drop customers they think might someday need a payout. Case in point: A California resident had his homeowner’s insurance revoked because of a project Chevrolet Corvair on his property.
Read MoreLast May, the Minnesota Senate voted 55 to five in favor of renaming a seven-mile stretch of Highway 5 in honor of Prince, the legendary musician. The Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway runs past the artist’s Paisley Park estates in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Purple signs were appropriately installed this week along the roadway, but the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) was quick to warn drivers not to stop to take pictures with the signs.
Read MoreThe Department of Justice announced this week that Sinister Mfg. Company, Inc., doing business as Sinister Diesel, pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the emissions control defeat devices it sold that allowed entitled assholes to make their diesel trucks roll coal. The company was also fined a total of $1 million and agreed to not manufacture, sell or install any device that defeats a vehicle’s emissions controls.
Read MoreDumping is illegal in most places, for good reason too. You can’t just take crap you don’t want and dump it somewhere to be someone else’s problem. But people still do it without a care or thinking about who it might affect and who has to clean it up. It happened to one Georgia woman, who not only had a dumping problem on her hands now, but couldn’t even leave the house, Atlanta’s WSB-TV reports.
Read MoreWe write a lot about pedestrian safety here, and it’s not because we hate cars. It’s because we generally believe that killing people is bad, and it doesn’t somehow become less bad if you kill someone with your car instead of a gun. Also, we want to live in a world where you can cross the street without having to worry that you’re going to die.
Read More(Update: Toyota has since told Automotive News, “We don’t have anything planned. We’re not announcing anything to the dealers. I won’t even say ‘yet’ because that would suggest it’s coming. But certainly, it’s something we’ve looked at.”)
Read MoreThe Genesis G70 is probably the closest any automaker has come to recreating the excellent driving feel of the legendary BMW 3 Series. It’s very good. But apparently not too many customers are showing up for those excellent driving dynamics. A report from Korean outlet Korea JoongAng Daily says that Genesis is planning to pull the plug on the G70 due to sales.
Read MoreGoogle Street View is an incredibly useful tool. Though, someone has to capture all of the imagery needed to create Street View. The tech giant operates a fleet of cars equipped with roof-mounted 360-degree cameras. According to WXIN, one of those cars was involved in a high-speed police pursuit earlier this week.
Read MoreIf you live in South Australia, come December 1, 2024, you won’t be allowed to drive your Lamborghini unless you get a special license. According to Australia’s Drive, the Australian state has become the first in the country to introduce a license specifically for “ultra high-powered vehicles,” which it defines as any car that makes at least 275 kW per 1000 kg. Or, in units that Americans can actually understand, about 336 hp per ton.
Read MoreCops love a PIT maneuver, huh? Particularly in Arkansas, it seems, where just two years ago a state trooper flipped a pregnant woman’s car as she searched for a safe place to pull over. Now those same Arkansas state police are back at it, nearly rolling another crossover for speeding as it rushed to a nearby hospital — and charging the 18-year-old driver with a felony.
Read MoreWhen it comes to exploring a place literally named Death Valley, you really want to do some preparation. Two men learned this the hard way after becoming lost in the national park and getting their Chevrolet Malibu stuck in the mud on July 4.
Read MoreLast year, New York City launched a pilot program to trial active speed limiters on a fleet of 50 municipal vehicles. A state senator from Manhattan also proposed legislation that would mandate similar limiters on every new vehicle registered in the state starting in 2024. The bill hasn’t left committee. Now, two other state lawmakers in New York City want persistent speeders to have their cars electronically limited.
Read MoreAston Martins aren’t exactly known for being the best driver’s cars in the world, but that’s usually pretty easy to forgive since they’re absolutely gorgeous. That’s maybe not the way that it should be, but the world is a shallow place, and good looks will get you far here. Unfortunately for most people, Aston Martins are also expensive. And even if you look for an old, used one, it’s still going to cost you quite a bit of money. Until now.
Read MoreVolvo has never set the sales charts on fire, at least here in the U.S. For the most part Volvo has a loyal following of buyers who tend to repeat buy; they trade in their older model for the newest version. While Volvo’s best sales years in the U.S. were 2007 and 2019, it seems the good times are behind the brand in the U.K. Autocar reports that Volvo is axing its sedans and wagons in Britain because of slow sales.
Read MoreYesterday, we got our first look at the 2024 Porsche 911 S/T. Weighing in at only 3,056 lbs, the new 911 S/T is meant to be the ultimate road-going 911 and pairs the 911 GT3 RS’s 518-hp flat-six with a manual transmission. Only 1,963 will be built with a starting price of $291,650, so best of luck to you if you were hoping to add one to your collection. If you do get one, though, you should know that you’ll also be given the opportunity to purchase a limited-edition watch from Porsche Design to
Read MoreThe problems in the railroad industry right now comes down to one thing; employees are forced to overwork to make up for staffing deficiencies in the name of profits. It’s a philosophy that we’ve seen time and time again that disregards the health and safety of railroad employees and the general public. A new report on a fatal 2021 Amtrak crash on a freight railroad sheds light on just how brutal the culture of “precision scheduled railroading” has become.
Read MoreHello, friends. It’s been a while now, but it’s about as good a time as any to check in with our old friend Gas Price Watch. I’m sure you’ve probably noticed, but it’s been worryingly hot just about everywhere in the country. It’s caused all sorts of issues in the automotive world (and every world, to be fair). EVs can’t go as far on a single charge, and highways are buckling, but now we are learning that the heat is impacting gas prices too.
Read MoreMelted chocolate is delicious. So delicious, in fact, that someone actually went to the trouble of creating a chocolate fondue fountain. And honestly, the fact that they’ve gone out of style lately is a shame. Oh, you don’t want a chocolate fountain at your wedding reception because it’s “not classy” and “people’s hands are all covered in germs”? Who cares? The best way to celebrate your love is with a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries in hand. That said, maybe a highway isn’t the best way
Read MoreToyota unseated Tesla as the most profitable car company in the world when it announced its earnings for its most recent fiscal quarter on Tuesday.
Read MoreTo celebrate the 911's 60th birthday, Porsche has announced a new version called the Porsche 911 S/T. But it’s not exactly one of those lame anniversary editions that bundles a few options together and offers a special paint color that only anniversary-edition buyers can get. Instead, it’s a lightweight road car that borrows heavily from the 911 GT3 Touring and 911 GT3 RS. And we are absolutely not complaining at all.
Read MoreSix weeks ago, Ford temporarily halted production of the electric F-150 Lightning, again. Except this time around, it wasn’t because of battery fires. No, this time around it was because Ford needed to retool the factory so that it could build more F-150 Lightnings. Now the Associated Press reports that production is back online.
Read MoreAn incident that could have easily turned into another tragedy involving police and Black people was narrowly avoided. NBC News reports that police in Texas held a Black family at gunpoint all because an officer made a typo when entering the vehicle’s information.
Read MoreFord hasn’t made it a secret that it has struggled to produce and sell electric vehicles at a profit. Earlier this year, the venerable automaker estimated that it will lose $3 billion on its electric vehicle division in 2023. Ford announced last week that it would reduce EV production to intentionally reduce supply to match demand because their vehicles are too expensive for their potential customers. However, The American Prospect argued against Ford’s direction, stating America’s underpaid wor
Read MoreIf you live anywhere in the U.S., July was probably a very hot month for you. Here in Georgia, most days saw highs in the 90s with an obnoxious amount of humidity pushing the heat index past 100, making it miserable to do anything outside. And yet, Phoenix, Arizona’s July made those temperatures look moderate and tolerable in comparison. According to a recent report by Reuters, Phoenix had 30 days in a row where temperatures were above 110.
Read MorePer the seller, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Vette backfired out of the carb, starting a little engine bay fire. That was quickly extinguished but led the owner to make new arrangements for the car. Let’s see if its price lights a fire under any of us.
Read MoreThe seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Dodge cloud car describes its condition as “mint,” which isn’t startling considering its extremely low mileage. Let’s see if this surprising survivor is worth the seller’s asking to keep around even longer.
Read MoreToday’s Nice Price or No Dice Volvo has enough miles to show it’s been enjoyed but not too many to imply that said enjoyment is all in the past. Let’s see if we can get past its price tag.
Read MoreThe seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Bugatti replica claims there’s nothing about it that’s “over the top.” Excluding the fact that what it’s a replica of is one of the world’s most famous early racers, of course. Let’s see if it also comes with a less-than-over-the-top price tag.
Read MoreAccording to the ad’s description, today’s Nice Price or No Dice SL 500 is “A car for a fine lady, a gentleman of distinction.” Let’s see if this special final model year edition R129 still has a price that even the rest of us schlubs can afford.
Read MoreFor those who lament the dearth of padded vinyl roofs on contemporary cars and trucks, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Crown Vic will prove a panacea. Let’s see what this lightly customized big sedan should realistically be worth.
Read MoreIf you’ve never even heard of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Vanderhall, count yourself among the majority. Not only are we going to catch up on what it’s all about, we’re going to judge its asking price based on that new-found knowledge.
Read MoreToday’s Nice Price or No Dice Astro offers two seats and AWD, just like a Lamborghini Aventador! The Chevy offers more room than any Lambo and a wildly lower price tag. Let’s see what we think of the overall package.
Read MoreWith its naturally-aspirated engine and six-speed stick, today’s Nice Price or No Dice 328iX should prove a fairly economical and utilitarian winter warrior. First, however, we’ll have to see if there’s any dust-up concerning its price.
Read MoreCats are supposed to have nine lives and the many iterations of Mercury’s Cougar prove that cat-named cars can have almost as many. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Cougar is an ’80s edition and wears a unique dealer-installed trim package. Let’s see what that’s all about.
Read MoreWhile Porsche has long yanked the reins on the mid-engine Cayman preventing it from outshining the halo 911, an aftermarket turbo on today’s Nice Price or No Dice 987 might level the playing field. Let’s see what it costs to pay to play.
Read MoreThere are plenty of cults in the world to join, but one of the more fun ones is the VW Van fan club. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Vanagon is a ticket to entry. Let’s see if its price is something you wouldn’t have to be too crazy to pay.
Read MoreWe all know that the only things to be left after the apocalypse will be roaches and cars like today’s Nice Price or No Dice Volvo. Let’s see if this one is presently priced to weather both the world’s end and our voting.
Read MoreToday’s Nice Price or No Dice A6 Avant is an Allroad, a model derided by some as being one of the flakiest models Audi has ever offered. It still has its defenders, and this particular one looks extra nice. Let’s see if there’s any defending its price.
Read MoreWhile its lines are retro, there’s nothing old-fashioned about the drivetrain or fancy folding top on today’s Nice Price or No Dice SSR. Let’s decide if this audacious albeit oddball truck has an equally crazy price.
Read MoreAccording to its ad, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Silver Shadow has been in storage since 1993. Let’s see if the price makes it worth the effort to wake up Rip Van Rolls.
Read MoreToday’s Nice Price or No Dice Mustang comes with separate keys for street and track. Let’s see if its odd, pre-production pedigree is the key to it bringing its present owner some serious bank.
Read MoreToday’s Nice Price or No Dice VW is notable both for its rarity (when was the last time you saw a 412?) and for the notoriety of sharing its motor with the Porsche 914. Let’s see if this survivor sedan is notably priced as well.
Read MoreThe seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice LW300 emphatically states the price to be firm. Let’s see if the car’s condition and overall desirability make that firm price a solid deal.
Read MoreThe ad for today’s Nice Price or No Dice Stealth states it’s an automatic, while the pictures plainly show three pedals and a five-speed stick. In fact, the shift knob boot for that gearbox is the only thing showing any wear on the car. Let’s see how well its price wears on us.
Read MoreFor anyone looking to get into the classic car hobby, one solid choice is the MGB which has an excellent support system and is a lot of fun to boot. Let’s see if today’s Nice Price or No Dice MGB GT is priced for that hobbyist and not for extra hours of work.
Read MoreThe seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Passat wagon claims it “needs nothing.” We’ll have to see if we need it to have a lower asking price.
Read MoreToday’s Nice Price of No Dice Renault Sport Spider lacks any kind of full-top or side windows, making it solely a fair-weather friend. Let’s see if the price on this dealer-offered street/track car will make any friends around here.
Read MoreNASA thinks there may be a business case for supersonic passenger air travel at speeds up to Mach 4, perhaps equipped with new technology that would allow overland supersonic routes for the first time.
Read MoreThere are plenty of weird hoops passengers have to jump through before they can board a plane. Korean Air is adding taking passengers’ weight to the list of things it wants to know before anyone gets on board.
Read MoreThe last flight I took was awful. It bumped and bounced all the way from Minnesota to New York, despite it appearing to be a pretty clear night. This went against everything I thought I knew about rough air, which I always associated with a cloudy flight. But apparently, we’re now living through a boom in something called “clear-air turbulence,” which experts warn is getting worse as the planet warms.
Read MoreThe UK was in turmoil yesterday, and not for the usual reasons like the fallout from Brexit and inept politicians. Instead, it was struggling to deal with an enormous outage of its air traffic control system, which resulted in the cancellation of more than a quarter of flights into and out of the country. Now, experts warn that the effects of the outage could be felt for days.
Read MoreIt takes a lot to be a pilot, but thousands of pilots are out there flying right now while claiming mental and physical disabilities from the government that would bar them from getting in the captain’s chair.
Read MoreCalifornia has been through the ringer this weekend as tropical storm Hilary made landfall in the south of the state, bringing high winds and severe rainfall to some areas. The storm brought down power lines, cut internet services and even left Death Valley (the driest place in North America) flooded. The storm also made flying into and out of California a nightmare.
Read MoreA Boeing 737 traveling from Houston to Cancun suffered a major mechanical failure minutes after take off on Tuesday, forcing the passenger plane to return to Hobby Airport so passengers could safely disembark. Travelers aboard the Southwest Airlines flight witnessed a terrifying scene as the plane’s right engine began spewing flames and smoke, as NBC News reports.
Read MoreTwo people flying in a Soviet-era MiG-23 fighter jet were forced to eject right before it crash at the end of an air show in Michigan over the weekend, according to the Detroit Free Press. The pilot and their passenger were hospitalized, but appear to have escaped serious injury. The crash sent a thick cloud of black smoke and a fireball billowing into the air, but no one on the ground was injured.
Read MoreGood news may be coming for Elon Musk and other uberwealthy folks with private jets. The FAA reauthorization bill, which was recently passed by the House, may soon block the public from learning about the flights people take on private jets, according to Axios. While it may be good news in the eyes of the rich, it’s bad news for everyone else.
Read MoreThe last few years have been hell on most of us, but flight attendants in particular have faced a barrage of bad behavior. Now the Federal Aviation Administration is recommending another 22 of those unruly passengers face federal charges.
Read MoreAfter nearly two decades of hanging out on the Intrepid aircraft carrier in the Hudson River, the Concorde supersonic jet is once again on the move. Sadly, it didn’t ignite its four Rolls-Royce Olympus engines. Instead, it took a leisurely boat ride to Brooklyn where it is scheduled to get a bit of a facelift that’ll take a few months, according to the Associated Press.
Read MoreUnfortunately, due to “laws” or whatever, folks like you and I cannot buy an F-14 Tomcat or F/A-18 Super Hornet to tool around in while living out our Top Gun fantasies. However, a consolation prize is now up for grabs: Maverick’s iconic sunglasses.
Read MoreNegotiations between Southwest Airlines and the union representing its pilots, Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), have seemingly reached an impasse. Despite the lack of progress towards an agreement, the National Mediation Board has now decided that negotiations must continue, preventing a potential strike.
Read MoreA close call between a chartered jet and a JetBlue flight at Logan Airport in Boston last February was a near run thing indeed, according to the final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Read MoreFrontier Airlines has gone to unusual lengths to get as many seats on its flights filled. The budget carrier ran a five million frequent flyer mile giveaway. Frontier also began offering an annual unlimited flight pass. The airline’s “GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass” has spawned seasonal six-month passes. Now, Frontier has launched a monthly unlimited flight subscription.
Read MoreI’m a really lucky dude because I get to drive a lot of Porsches. I’ve driven new 911s and old 911s, 914s, 944s and 928s, Taycans and Macans, and Cayennes and Panameras. It’s a pretty good way to live, tbh, but one production Porsche I’ve never had the chance to dance with is the first one: the 356.
Read MoreA few months ago, I got some time behind the wheel of the brand-new 2024 Porsche Cayenne. I drove the S model and the top-tier, wicked-fast Turbo GT; both were incredible. In fact, I’d say it’s comfortably the best SUV on sale today. Of course, Porsche being Porsche, it hasn’t been content with the Turbo GT’s 650 horsepower, and so, according to an announcement made on Monday, it’s adding a hybrid system to the twin-turbo V8.
Read MoreIt seems like every year for the past 13 or 14 years, we’ve hit what appeared to be peak “old hot-rod 911,” and each time that happens, we can’t possibly get any more exotic, expensive, powerful or lightweight. Well, we might have actually hit the peak this time with the Tuthill Porsche 911K.
Read MoreIt’s been a week now since I drove the 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS in the rolling hills of the Swabian Alps in Germany. Normally I don’t get this much time to reflect on a day of driving a new car before writing about it, but I’m glad that in this case, I did. See, the 718 Spyder RS is a relatively simple car, but it generates some complex feelings in me, not the least of which is regret because this will be the last mid-engine internal combustion vehicle to come from Zuffenhausen. With that weig
Read MoreI’m sure most of us agree that no matter the style, sporty cars are the best kind of cars. Whether it’s a hot hatch that’s been tuned for ultimate fun, or a drop-top coupe that puts a smile on your face whenever you hop behind the wheel, they’re all great. But are they really all great?
Read MoreWe here at Jalopnik are rich in friendship and spirit. Our coffers overflow with good times and great vibes. Of course, that doesn’t mean shit in the real world, but hey, take what you can get.
Read MoreWagons. You all – and myself to be honest – really love them. Everyone talks about how they’re the perfect vehicle – a blend of the practicality of a crossover or SUV with the driving dynamics of a sedan. What’s not to love? That being said, not all wagons are created equal. Some stand above others. That’s what brings us to today’s question.
Read MoreI’m not ashamed to admit it: I am a broke American. After years of wage stagnation and rampant inflation, many of us are. Some are experiencing being broke for the first time in a long time, maybe ever. It’s up to us Old Poors to lead New Poors through the gauntlet of gig job apps and paycheck cashing places to the ultimate goal of being broke but semi-functional.
Read MoreEarlier this week, I asked readers what were the best automotive decisions they ever made. While there was a steady stream of comments that praised beloved cars that were bought below the expected selling price and stood the test of time, other types of responses were just as impactful. People decided to learn skills that better their experience as car owners. Others took the choice to sell certain cars to better their day-to-day lives. Here are the best responses:
Read MoreNo one wants to waste their money on a dumb purchase, like a used car offered at a price too good to be true turned out to be a frequent flyer at the local garage. We all aim to be as informed as possible before we make decisions that impact our checking account, credit score and free time. With the proper research and when the stars align, we hit it out of the park and bring home something we’ll love day in and day out. What is the best automotive decision you’ve ever made?
Read MoreI asked you, our feral commentariat, to give me your opinions on what the best cars of the 1950s were and holy hell, did you all deliver. We’ve got Chevys, we’ve got Dodges. There are Benzes and Citroens and Subarus and everything else under the sun and I love them all.
Read MoreWe get a ton of emails on a daily basis. From readers to PR people and companies pitching us things, it can be a lot to go through but somehow we sift through it all. Not all of the things we get is newsworthy or worth even looking at. But recently something we received piqued our interest.
Read MoreMilk, eggs, toilet paper, Tahoes and Wagoneers. They all cost more now than they used to in the past. As much as we want to complain about the price of groceries and household goods, the price of modern cars just hits different. Beyond simply costing more than they ever have, cars simply cost too much. Many of us feel as if cars are overpriced, but research shows that cars are, indeed, reaching astronomically high prices.
Read MoreAhh, the 1950s. The post-war economic boom is happening, people are having babies and buying houses. They’re also buying cars and manufacturers are more than happy to oblige with new, thrilling iron that shakes off the last decade-plus of stale design and austerity.
Read MoreThe ‘90s were a fun time, we had Oasis and Blur arguing for the Britpop crown, Michael Schumacher only had two F1 world titles under his belt and self-driving cars were just a sci-fi fantasy. There were also some really dopey cars out on the road.
Read MoreThere’s a dearth of cheap cars on the American auto market right now, which is troubling. Look, I get that carmakers are running a business and margins are allegedly razor thin. But it all seems to even out for them, because there are plenty of cars on sale today that seem overpriced — even before dealer markups. Which new models do you think are the most overpriced based on their MSRP?
Read MoreFolks, I owe you all an apology. Earlier this week, I asked for your opinions: Which yellow car is the best yellow car? As always, I offered up my own opinion in trade, but I — a rube, a fucking idiot — forgot the greatest yellow car there is. I suggested the Lexus LFA, which while a solid contender, is not the RUF Yellowbird. I apologize for the error.
Read MoreThese days, performance cars and even regular cars from the 1990s are seeing a huge surge in popularity. Maybe you couldn’t afford a Chevrolet Corvette back in 1997 due to your allowance only being $20 a month, but now that they can be found for less than $20,000, odds are, it’s much more likely that you can afford the C5 of your dreams. Although, if I’m being honest, the C5 of your dreams should be a Z06, which is technically a car from the 2000s.
Read MoreWe’ve all taken journeys that ended up being sketchier than we’d expected. Maybe the road turned out to be in a much worse condition than you’d thought it would be, or the traffic around you might have been much more erratic than you were prepared for. Whatever the reason, a lot of factors can make a road seem pretty dangerous.
Read MoreYellow is one of the best car colors out there, second only to purple in its beauty. This is established, known fact, beyond reconsideration or debate. But with so many very good cars having been released in this very good color, we have to wonder: What’s the best?
Read MoreCar commercials are a big business. Just look at the ads on our website. Every year, automakers shell out millions in order to get their vehicle messaging just right. But those best-intended ideas don’t always pan out. That’s what led me to our question from a few days ago.
Read MoreMost people have got stories about the most fun roads they’ve ever driven on, you might even have a tale about an unexpectedly beautiful roadway that you like to share with fellow travelers. But one thing we all have in common is that we’ve got a tale about an unexpectedly dangerous journey.
Read MoreCar advertising is a big business (just look at the ads on our site for proof). Every year, automakers spend millions upon millions of dollars making their ads just right – making sure viewers feel some sort of connection to the car when they’re looking at it. These ads can highlight a car’s luxuriousness, its efficiency, its excellent price point — anything really. But, sometimes they miss the mark and get a bit odd. It got me thinking about today’s question.
Read MoreCars; you either love them, hate them, or think they’re OK. If you’re here, I assume your relationship swings wildly between intense love and crippling hate. But hey, we contain multitudes.
Read MoreEarlier this week, I asked readers what was the biggest disappointment in car history. The comments were flooded with a deluge of dreams never fulfilled or cut too short. There were several General Motors models that were discounted far too soon. There were several highly anticipated cars that didn’t live up to expectations or never even reached showrooms. No automaker went uncriticized. Without further ado, here are your biggest disappointments in car history.
Read MoreI’m of the firm belief that there are no bad cars, just limited imaginations. Take the time to see the beauty in the Yugo, or the Nissan Versa or the Mitsubishi Mirage and your life will be more full of wonder (well, maybe not the Mirage, but you get my drift.)
Read MoreThe automotive industry seems to be getting a bit circus-like as manufacturers rush to meet EV mandate deadlines coming with the 2030s. More and more EVs are hitting the market, but they’re mostly getting physically larger, more expensive and certainly more tech-ridden. Then there’s the screen-size arms race with dash-spanning layouts increasingly becoming the norm. At least off-road models seem to be making a decent comeback. While trendy now... it’s only a matter of time before one fizzles rig
Read MoreThe eternal conflict between the desires of car enthusiasts and the demands of the automotive marketplace frequently leads to decisions that leave most people disappointed. We’ve all been there. An automaker shows off a concept that checks all the boxes for what car lovers want, and then the production car hits the road. The promises come up empty, and the sales figures end up being more lackluster than flat soda.
Read MoreTo any regular person, it would probably make sense that all car enthusiasts think alike. We just love vehicles and think they’re all cool. But that couldn’t possibly be further from the truth. If there’s one thing we love more than anything else, it’s arguing with each other. It’s certainly not unique to this particular hobby, but it’s also a massive part of it.
Read MoreAutomotive trends come and go like waves in the ocean. Sometimes they’re interesting or unique enough to spread around until everyone is doing. Often there are good intentions behind them, like LED daytime running lights, which are pretty much a natural evolution of the regular halogen daytime running light with a bit of style added in. Other times, they’re just flat dumb or pointless. Like four door coupe SUVs, truck light bars as bright as a neutron star and faux exhaust outlets.
Read MoreOne of the great things about cars is that they’re kind of like glorified erector sets, and if something doesn’t come from the factory the way you want it, you can swap it out for something that’s more to your taste. Modifications aren’t usually cheap, but say, if you wish your Mazda MX-5 Miata had less body roll, you can always pick up a set of sway bars from Flyin’ Miata or another reputable company.
Read MoreThese days, it’s getting harder and harder to find a good used car for less than $20,000. Before the pandemic, a little more than half of all used cars less than five years old were below that price point, but these days, it’s more like 12 percent. But this is Jalopnik. We don’t necessarily need our cars to be less than five years old.
Read MoreWouldn’t it be nice to have money? It doesn’t need to be trillions, billions, or even millions — a cool six figures is more than sufficient. Earlier this week, we asked you for your $100,000 dream garages, and you had plenty of answers. Here are some of the best.
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, we asked you what new cars you would buy with a budget of up to $50,000. As it turns out, a lot of you had pretty varied answers that made for some good discussion. Even if a few people weren’t happy to find out that someone who reads Jalopnik might spend their money on a minivan. Sorry, some people have kids, I guess?
Read MoreLast week, we asked you to tell us what cars got retro design right. There were plenty of comments that recommended various models harkening back to beloved cars of the past. However, there were certain choices that definitely be divisive, like an often derided four-door from Chrysler. Here are the best retro-inspired car designs:
Read MoreCongratulations, you’ve won the lottery. Not the Powerball, we’re talking a smaller one — maybe a partial match, or a particularly good scratch off. You have enough to pay off your debt, take care of your friends and family, and donate to some mutual aid GoFundMes. And, after all that, you’ve still got some cash left over: $100,000, all to spend on vehicles.
Read MoreThere are plenty of beautiful exotic cars out there, but after a while, all of those start to blend together. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens, whatever — there isn’t that much of a difference between them, and that’s what got me thinking about our question from last week.
Read MoreCarmakers love to rehash old designs. Call it nostalgia, laziness, or just limited possibilities. There are only so many ways to make a box on wheels, after all, whether it’s a big box, little box, a box stuck to another box, or a Ford Ka. The challenge of designing a car that’s both novel and comforting for creatures of habit could be why automakers borrow from previous designs on a regular basis. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. What car do you think got retro design right?
Read MoreWe all know that – for the most part at least – exotic and expensive sports cars tend to look, well, good. That’s not why we’re here today. Sure, we’re talking about cars that are beautiful, but we’re focusing on the unsung heroes of the pretty car world.
Read MoreWe are all heroes in our own way. Some of you can manage to keep all four tires on the ground despite the best efforts of overzealous car detailers. Others, were just heroes for making it out of their cars still alive. At least one of you won the day by not leaving the house.
Read MoreEarlier this week, I asked readers for their worst taxi/rideshare trips stories. I honestly didn’t know how awful those rides could get. One former driver recalled when he was involved in a gunfight. Someone else shared when their driver went rogue and drove on a sidewalk. Here are the worst of the worst readers had to offer:
Read MoreHave you ever been driving along, minding your own business, when some random moment of happenstances calls on you to deliver the goods? When your VR Racing bona fides beg to be proven in the real world? I did a few weeks ago, and now I want to hear about your own experiences saving the day.
Read MoreFour hundred and fifty two dollars. That was my monthly car payment after purchasing my 2018 Hyundai Sonata in April of that same year. That payment definitely could have been worse, considering my circumstances at the time.
Read MoreThe Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has announced that Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will remain with the team through the 2025 Formula 1 season. The pair of agreements keep the driver duo locked in at Mercedes until the end of the current rules cycle. Mercedes had little reason to make a change unless Hamilton decided to retire. Though that might be the case after this contract, the seven-time world champion will turn 40 just before the 2025 season.
Read MoreIf you trawl through the Formula 1 history books, there are a ton of records to unearth. Did you know that Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most consecutive races as championship leader? Or that Lewis Hamilton still holds the record for being the youngest ever championship leader?
Read MoreThis weekend, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway marked the final NASCAR Cup Series race before the beginning of the Playoffs, where drivers will compete for a championship. It was also a race marred by some nasty wrecks for Ryan Blaney — who was speared into the outside wall — and Ryan Preece — who was sent into a spin that lasted for a full eight seconds. It begs the question: should NASCAR rethink superspeedway racing?
Read MoreIt’s Monday, August 28, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. Chris Buescher ended the NASCAR Cup Series regular season on a hot streak, meaning Bubba Wallace could join him in the playoffs on points alone. Changing weather conditions caused chaos at Zandvoort, but Max Verstappen still tied the F1 record for most consecutive race wins. In IndyCar, Josef Newgarden made an ill-timed mistake to take himself out of the title race at Gateway.
Read MoreIndyCar’s presumptive 2023 champion Alex Palou is facing legal action yet again. Last year, the 26-year-old Spaniard was sued by his current team, Chip Ganassi Racing, for breach of contract as Palou stated that he wouldn’t race for Ganassi in 2023, despite the team picking up an option in his contract. McLaren then announced that it had signed Palou.
Read MoreFan favorite Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo made headlines just two races ago when it was announced he’d be replacing rookie Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri halfway through the season. Now, the Australian is once again leaving the F1 paddock, this time thanks to a broken wrist sustained in a practice crash ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. He’ll be replaced by Liam Lawson, a Red Bull Junior driver.
Read MoreValtteri Bottas has been in Formula 1 for a while now, having first raced in the sport for Williams Racing back in 2013 with Williams Racing. Now, after a wildly successful stint at Mercedes and a switch to Alfa Romeo, the Finnish driver is trying his hand at two-wheeled racing and spent his summer break competing in a 100-mile gravel race in Colorado.
Read MoreIt’s Monday, August 21, 2023 and this is Race Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. The NASCAR Cup Series has its annual stop at Watkins Glen in upstate New York. It wasn’t the most exciting affair but a split day for Hendrick Motorsports: William Byron won yet again, but Chase Elliott’s playoff hopes are up against the ropes. In MotoGP, Ducati’s Pecco Bagnaia won lights-to-flag at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.
Read MoreThere was once a time — an era — when Americans ruled MotoGP (or the precursor to it). Those riders included names like Kenny Roberts, Wayne Rainey, Freddie Spencer, and Nicky Hayden — the latter one of the last Americans to take home a world title, way back in 2006. The absence of Americans in the world’s upper echelon of motorcycle racing wasn’t for a lack of talent, by any means, but the U.S. was lacking what most other countries had: a solid series or “ladder” to funnel young riders through
Read MoreThis decade of motorcycle racing is for the ladies. It’s been much more common to watch most pro series races with at least one or two female riders amid the sea of bikes. Most inspiring is a young 15-year-old rider whose resumé reads like a well-seasoned pro rider twice her age — a resumé that includes becoming the first female winner of a MotoAmerica race. This year, after a pre-season injury took her out of the first few races, she came back in full force with one win and a second-place finis
Read MoreSeconds after parking on a hill in the infield at Road America, I’m summoned trackside by the crescendo of a field of deep, guttural engines. At first it sounds like multiple vintage bikes racing around the corner, but this is a MotoAmerica race weekend, and there’s nothing remotely vintage on the schedule. I wait for the source to peek out from the tree line and pass my sliver of track, hoping to catch a glimpse of what it was I was hearing before it disappeared into yet another tree line.
Read MoreWe’re just past the halfway point of August, and the picture is starting to clear on where drivers will be racing in 2024. Retirements have been announced and postponed, and contracts have been signed and then torn up. Here’s a round-up of the biggest talking points of silly season so far for NASCAR and IndyCar:
Read MoreThe Olympic Games are the most prestigious events in international sports. With a global television audience of over three billion viewers, the impact of having a sport included in the Olympic program cannot be underestimated and governing bodies relentlessly lobby for the sport’s place at the once-every-four-year event. In 2028, motorsport could have its first official presence at the Games in Los Angeles.
Read MoreIt’s Monday, August 14, 2023 and this is Race Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. The focus of the racing world was on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend with NTT IndyCar Series and NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader at the iconic facility.
Read MoreIn the changing tides of Formula E, it can be rare to see a driver stick it out with a single team for any significant amount of time. Not so with Mitch Evans; the New Zealander signed on with Jaguar Racing back in the sport’s third season, and he’s remained there ever since. Throughout Evans’ seven seasons of competition, Jaguar has transformed from a struggling marque to a formidable Championship contender — and Evans has honed his skills as well.
Read MoreThe introduction of the Next Gen car and the addition of several new road course races have brought a wider array of international talent to the NASCAR Cup Series. Three-time Supercars Champion Shane van Gisbergen has stolen most of the attention with his win on debut in Chicago, but there are a plethora of new stars in the series. F1 champions Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen made their Cup debuts as well as Mike Rockenfeller, sports car ace and one-time Jalopnik contributor.
Read MoreLess than a week after being suspended, Noah Gragson has parted ways with Legacy Motor Club. Gragson was initially sidelined last Saturday, the day before the NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway. He had liked a meme on Instagram mocking the murder of George Floyd. Now, it’s not clear when or if the 25-year-old will return to the stock car racing’s highest division.
Read MoreScott McLaughlin knew the taste of success long before he ever arrived in IndyCar with Team Penske. In the Australian Supercars series, he secured three championships and 56 wins with Dick Johnson Racing, setting records along the way. His transition to the IndyCar series, though, has come with a slew of new attitudes, and one of McLaughlin’s favorites is the fact that America properly celebrates its winners.
Read MoreOliver Askew’s journey in motorsport these last few years hasn’t been easy. After a nasty crash in the 2020 Indianapolis 500, Askew withdrew from an event to pursue treatment for lingering concussion-like symptoms; later, he was dropped from the team. In 2022, he signed with Avalanche Andretti in Formula E, earned Rookie of the Year, and was subsequently replaced. Without any clear prospects for a competitive ride in 2023, Askew turned to a new talent he’s learned to love: presenting.
Read MoreIt was the Thursday before the London ePrix, the 2023 Formula E season finale, and championship leader Jake Dennis didn’t seem terribly perturbed. He’d brought his dog, Billy, to explore the paddock, and he’d just completed an interview with the broadcast team before he joined me on the pit wall in front of Avalanche Andretti’s garage. According to Dennis, this weekend would be like any other — even though he’d be chasing down his first championship in 13 years.
Read MoreWhen I had a chance to speak with Jeff Dodds, the new CEO of all-electric open-wheel racing series Formula E, he had been in the job for just under two months, and he was facing down a World Championship finale as one of his first races as a new boss. It’s a big role to fill partway through the first season with an entirely new generation of car, so I came armed with some big questions: What’s your leadership philosophy? Where can we see Formula E go from here?
Read MoreThe United States has been in the running for a new event on the FIA World Rally Championship schedule. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the prospective base for the international rally and is scheduled to host a test event to showcase its viability next month. However, the wait to host the flotilla of aggressive Rally1 machines will be longer than anticipated. The Tennessee event won’t be on the 2024 WRC schedule.
Read MoreWith electric technology storming the automotive industry, it makes sense to see supercar manufacturers venturing into the realm of electric motorsport. But McLaren Applied Technology served as the powertrain provider for all of the series’ first-generation cars before transitioning to being the battery provider in the second generation. Now, as FE completes its inaugural Gen3 era — one with McLaren running as a competitor and not a provider of components — I had to know just what it is McLaren
Read MoreThree years ago, New Zealander Scott McLaughlin made his transition from Australian Supercars to the American-based IndyCar series. But as he fought for track position, he was also fighting another battle: getting the legal ability to live and work in the United States. As someone whose spouse just jumped through the green card hoops, I had to know more about McLaughlin’s experience balancing a high-speed racing career with the demands of the government.
Read MoreIt’s Monday, August 7, 2023 and this is Race Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. The NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway was postponed to Monday by rain, but not before Chase Elliott crashed out. MotoGP’s British Grand Prix came down to a last-lap fight for the win, and IndyCar’s Music City Grand Prix wasn’t nearly as crash-filled as expected.
Read MoreIt is our constitutional right as Americans to buy anything and everything at bulk superstores like Costco — and now, that even includes your Formula 1 tickets. If you were hoping to head to the 2023 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, then I’ve got some good news for you: You can nab your general admission passes alongside enough toilet paper to last you through the nuclear apocalypse and your $1.50 hot dog.
Read MoreOn this day in 2006, one of motorsport’s finest movies hit the big screen. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby tells the story of a NASCAR driver fighting to save a career threatened by a French Formula 1 driver named Jean Girard. I recently introduced this classic of American cinema to some friends overseas, but my re-watching of it left me with one pressing question: Within the confines of the Talladega Nights universe, would Jean Girard have entered the infamous 2005 United States Gra
Read MoreNo matter how avid a fan you are, motorsport can be brutal. Even the most hardened veteran can still struggle after spending a day outdoors battling the elements and spending far too much money on some frankly miserable concessions. But Formula E looks like it has that all figured out thanks to the venue that hosts its London ePrix, the ExCeL Center.
Read MoreWelcome to Jalopnik’s weekly How to Watch racing television and streaming guide, where we catch you up on the recent events of the racing world and let you know how to watch all the major events of the upcoming weekend. Formula 1 might be on its summer break, but there’s still plenty of racing action, from IndyCar’s chaotic street race in Nashville to MotoGP at Silverstone.
Read MoreSubaru has a long history in rallying — over four decades now -- and, on Wednesday, it unveiled its latest car, a WRX but not an STI. It is the Subaru Motorsports WRX Rally. It is 320 horsepower, limited by class regulations, and a rally car, the only car anyone ever wants.
Read MoreDriving a multi-million-dollar car like Bentley’s Batur is weird. Not only are you trying unbelievably hard not to do anything that will damage the car, but you’re also hyper-aware of everything and everyone around you, trying to ensure that nothing outside the car damages it either. Add in someone from the company who made the car sitting in the passenger seat, and you’ve got a generally uncomfortable situation.
Read MoreIf you’re the kind of person that takes their truck camping but is sick of putting up a tent every night, then you’ve got a few options to make your life easier. You could buy a ready-made camper shell that fits snugly into the bed and gives you a kitchen and sleeping space, or you could strap a rooftop tent to your truck and be on your way. Thankfully, the GFC Camper offers a third option that’s much better than both
Read MoreIt’s the end of the road for the Dodge Challenger and Charger. After 15 and 17 respective years, Dodge is pulling the plug on its two iconic models for something – well – with a plug. But, don’t think these two cars are going away without a bang.
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for an electric bike, there are probably a few important parameters you’re considering. Things like range, price and usability are all important when dropping a few thousand bucks on a new bike. The NIU BQi-C3 Pro E-Bike is great at one of these, but it sadly struggles a little on the other two.
Read MoreLike it or not, the all-electric Fiat 500 is coming to our shores next year in a last attempt from Fiat to break into the American market. On the surface, it’s a compelling little car with space for four, a claimed 199-mile range and cutesy styling that makes it stand out from the crowd. But is that enough to make it appeal to an American audience? I, Jalopnik’s resident Brit, flew home for a week to try and find out.
Read MoreThe road to a production Cybertruck has been bumpy. Almost as bumpy and uneven as the first Cybertrucks coming out of the Austin Gigafactory, which have reportedly been so bad that they prompted Elon Musk to send an urgent email to Tesla employees. In the message, Musk demanded greater precision in the production process of the EV pickup, with Musk going on to reference the famously tight tolerances of Lego blocks and soda cans to inspire his workers to build better Cybertrucks. It goes without
Read MoreThe damage caused by the SpaceX Starship explosion on April 20 is coming to light, and the environmental destruction the blast left behind in Boca Chica is more extensive than wildlife officials expected. It took just under four minutes after launch for several engines aboard Starship to malfunction — leading to the blast — but the failed attempt left a 385-acre debris field and sparked a 3.5-acre fire, as Bloomberg reports.
Read MoreElon Musk’s space exploration firm SpaceX is under fire after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it was suing the company for discrimination. The firm has been accused of only hiring “U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents from September 2018 to September 2020” after claiming that government regulations meant that it couldn’t appoint asylum seekers and refugees to roles at the company.
Read MoreThe Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully landed its unmanned lunar exploration vehicle Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon’s south pole. The monumental moment for India comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25 crashed into the lunar surface attempting the same feat. The race has highlighted the post-Soviet decline of the Russian space program and the emergence of India as a new power in space exploration.
Read MoreI’ve got bad news for fans of lunar exploration, as Russia’s latest mission to the surface of the Moon sadly crashed this weekend. The un-manned Luna-25 craft was aiming to be the first probe to ever land on the Moon’s south pole, before disaster struck on Saturday.
Read MoreThe VW Rabbit introduced the brand’s small water-cooled hatchbacks to U.S. buyers nearly 50 years ago now. It didn’t last long, VW pretty quickly realized that the name Golf would work in America too. VW has revived the Rabbit name before, rebadging the Golf for a minute in the 2006 before pulling it again to stick with Golf back in 2009.Now Electrek reports that VW could bring back the name for an EV.
Read MoreDriving is one of the few times in modern life where you aren’t constantly staring at a screen. This, of course, is a flaw manufacturers have been doing their darnedest to rectify by cramming as many displays as possible onto their dashboards. But Apple thinks it has an even better solution: Just turn the entire windshield into one big screen.
Read MoreI’m not here to moralize or make guesses about your driving needs. Yet, I find myself constantly frustrated with the conversations we have about range and range anxiety. It’s not that they aren’t real, concerns – spending lots of money for a car that has less utility is not the move. But, the ever-insatiable desire for a big range number obfuscates the tradeoffs and drawbacks that come with making a battery big enough to meet the supposed range “needs” of consumers. Real world experience proves
Read MoreThere’s no question that EVs are better for the environment as far as tailpipe emissions go, but research suggests that the production of batteries poses a problem when comparing EVs and ICE-equipped cars. In order for EVs to be environmentally beneficial, drivers must pass a certain mileage threshold, but many U.S. households are not driving their new EVs enough to offset emissions from the production of their fully-electric cars, according to a Harvard study.
Read MoreBench seats. While you can still find them in certain pickup configurations, many of us miss having the option in cars. But like white wall tires and column shifters (though those seem to be making a comeback at Mercedes and with EVs) they went the way of the Dodo. Kia just released a design that gets us at least part of the way there.
Read MoreBlacked-out vehicles have been a vehicle design trend for years now. From blacked out packages and trims to wheels, black is in. Even some black cars tend to cost or be worth more than cars in other colors. Ford is taking that to heart and bringing that blacked-out trend into the EV era with the 2024 F-150 Lightning Platinum Black.
Read MoreRobotaxis are in disarray in California’s Bay Area. Just over a week after getting the OK to expand service by California state officials, a Cruise robotaxi drove itself into wet cement. Days after that incident, NBC Bay Area reports another Cruise car glitched out in the middle of an intersection.
Read MoreKia is celebrating the EV6 winning The North American Utility Vehicle Of The Year (I stand firm in my belief that the EV6 is not a crossover) by giving it a special edition. It has a very long name and it’s green. Witness the 2023 Kia EV6 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Limited Edition. Yes, that’s its full name. No, we’re not kidding.
Read MoreThe Fisker Alaska is the latest concept from American EV maker Fisker. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate the bold new concept, such as Fisker’s decision to make a small(ish) fully-electric pickup, which the company claims will go into production in early 2025.
Read MoreGoogle quietly rolled out some beneficial changes that some EV drivers may not be aware of. The Verge reports that EV drivers using Android Auto won’t be able to see gas stations as points of interest in Google Maps anymore. They’ll be shown charging stations and other information that’s useful when driving an EV.
Read MoreJust over a decade after it was discontinued, the Acura ZDX has returned. It’s not the swoopy, concept car-like crossover thing it once was, though. This time around it’s a powerful performance EV that’s helping usher in Acura’s EV era.
Read MoreWe’re all supposed to be moving towards EVs in the coming decades, but there is a persistent problem that threatens this green revolution; charging cars sucks, like really sucks, especially if you rely on public chargers to get your juice.
Read MoreConcert-goers left San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival Friday bracing for bad traffic, not knowning a gaggle of Cruise robotaxis would make the mess much, much worse.
Read MoreThe U.S. is trying to cut China out of its EV supply chain, but the Eastern superpower is not keen on reducing its role in global EV production. Chinese companies are investing in South Korea’s EV industry, and partnering with Korean firms to maintain China’s outsized role in the production of batteries that will end up in American EVs that qualify for federal EV tax credits, as Bloomberg reports.
Read MoreThe Tesla Semi is struggling to take off, in part due to a lack of charging stations for EV big rigs in America. Tesla itself admits that the Semi is still in “pilot production,” according to Bloomberg, but the company is now asking the U.S. to subsidize a new charging corridor from Texas to California that would cost $97 million to build.
Read MoreThe Chevy Blazer EV was welcomed with open arms when GM finally showed it to the public in the summer of 2022. Here was a sharp-looking EV that was going to battle the likes of the Ford Mustang Mach-E with an attractive starting price of $44,995. Fast forward just over a year later and it’s headed to dealers. You’ll just have to wait a little longer to see that price.
Read MoreGood morning! It’s Thursday, August 31, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreWe’re half way there now. It’s Wednesday, August 30, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreGood morning! It’s Tuesday, August 29, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Read MoreWelcome to a brand new week. It’s Monday, August 28, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreHappy Friday! It’s August 25, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreGood morning! It’s Thursday, August 24, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know today.
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Read MoreWelcome to a brand new week! It’s Monday, August 21, 2023 and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Read MoreHappy Friday! It’s August 18, 2023 and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Read MoreGood morning! It’s Thursday, August 17, 2023 and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
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Read MoreWelcome to a new week, did you have a good weekend? It’s Monday, August 14, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are all the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreHappy Friday! It’s August 11, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are all the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreGood morning! It’s Thursday, August 10, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are all the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreHappy Wednesday! It’s August 9, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are all the important stories you need to know today.
Read MoreGood morning! It’s Tuesday, August 8, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
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Read MoreGood morning! It’s Wednesday, August 2, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
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Read MoreThe Toyota Land Cruiser is the ultimate all-around vehicle. It’ll take you and the family on a road trip across the country, blending in at every destination along the way, just as easily as it’ll take a hardcore off-road enthusiast through the deepest of trails. At least, it was the ultimate all-rounder — before Toyota killed the model off in the United States back in 2021.
Read MoreFor two decades, Amtrak’s Acela service from Washington D.C. to Boston via New York City has been the only high-speed rail in the United States. While there are several independent projects to establish new lines, the federally-owned railroad corporation seems set on accelerating expansion itself in Texas.
Read MoreSix months following the spill and emergency burn-off of toxic chemicals at a train derailment site outside of East Palestine not much has changed in the railroad industry, while the people who lived through the disaster fear they will never be the same.
Read MoreThe Ford F-150 Lobo looms on the horizon in the U.S. After more than two decades of the nameplate’s success in Mexico, the Lobo could finally be headed to America as a performance truck, much like the late and great SVT Lightning. Well, if the latest rumors that Ford Authority reported on turn out to be true.
Read MoreThe Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger can trade blows all they want, but Chevy doesn’t have a worthy challenger to the Maverick. No carmaker really does, except maybe Hyundai. Ford keeps winning on the small truck front uncontested. It’d be a real shame for the Blue Oval, then, if Chevy were to release a successor to the LUV. A real shame, indeed.
Read MoreSay what you will about the Dodge Dakota, but the little Ram had range. The Dakota debuted in 1987 as an alternative to full-size pickups from the Big Three, as well as an alternative to compact trucks from both American and Japanese automakers. The Dakota allegedly invented what would become the midsize truck segment, according to Hagerty. But, more importantly, it was also sold as a convertible, which makes it one of the boldest pickup trucks ever.
Read MoreThe tiny trucks Toyota unveiled last year in Thailand are back in the form of the latest compact work vehicle from the Japanese auto giant, which it calls the Toyota Rangga Concept. Toyota debuted the Rannga at this year’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS 2023) where it showcased a few possibilities for the IMV-0 platform, upon which the Rangga concept is built.
Read MoreWho knew that the best work truck in the world was actually a car? See, the things that make trucks cool are their utility and practicality, and in our modern automotive landscape full of giant trucks, coupe-utes are, indeed, more practical than most trucks. Too bad we can’t buy them in the U.S., unless you want to argue that the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz are coupe-utes in some way. But these are still far from the Holden Ute and Holden One Tonner, sadly.
Read MoreThe Nissan Titan. It was never good enough to take much market share from the Big Three but Nissan kept at it anyway. Now, just over 20 years after the model made its debut, Nissan is pulling the plug.
Read MoreIf you’re the kind of person that likes to head for the hills and escape the troubles of the real world with a night under canvas, then there’s a good chance you’re worried about the state of the world right now. If that’s the case, you might be looking for a way to cut the emissions from your camping trip. That’s where the GMC Hummer EV comes in.
Read MoreFisker finally started delivering its Ocean electric SUV to buyers in America earlier this year. The brand’s first electric SUV promises a bougie interior, a range of up to 360 miles, and a whole heap of futuristic tech. But if you’re the kind of driver that wants their all-electric family hauler to come with a bit more grunt, then Fisker might finally have the car for you.
Read MoreFord has had trouble getting vehicles made, and many people still can’t get their hands on popular models like the Mustang Mach-E, Maverick and Bronco. That hasn’t stopped Ford from updating their lineup every new model year. Ford Authority reports on the recent updates for the 2024 model year for the Bronco. The big news is the base trim has been dropped.
Read MoreJeep’s diesel-equipped Wrangler and Gladiator models gained a bit of a following when they debuted for the 2020 model year. Here was an engine that could get you up to 29 mpg on the highway in what is effectively a brick with off-road tires. But it was a pricey option, costing $4,000 to add on to your Wrangler or Gladiator. After only being around a couple of years, Jeep announced it was pulling the plug on the diesel. The Wrangler diesel was canned last year. This year sees the Gladiator diesel
Read MoreThe new Land Cruiser was a surprising addition to Toyota’s lineup. When the previous generation left our shores, we thought we would never see it again. You could have headed to Lexus to buy the similar LX600, but you’d have to drop close to six figures to do it. This new Land Cruiser threw all that out. Here was a smaller, off road capable SUV with a more attainable price tag. While that’s all well and good, some have been wondering: Where does that leave the 4Runner? If Toyota executives are t
Read MoreBuyers in Japan have spoken. They have politely but firmly asked Toyota to keep the magic of the classic Land Cruiser alive, which is why the Land Cruiser 70 Series is being reintroduced to the Japanese market, according to Car Watch. It’s a significant return home for a few reasons, chief among these the debut of a full Land Cruiser lineup, but, also, for showcasing extraordinary restraint on Toyota’s part, which has left the 70 Series — clearly, the one true Land Cruiser — mostly untouched. Be
Read MoreThe 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is all about a return to form. When Toyota was designing the new Land Cruiser, then-CEO Akio Toyoda asked his development team to bring the model back to its origins, as Car Watch reports. This meant a return to a “light-duty” off-roader that could easily be identified as a modern successor of classic Land Cruisers, which, naturally, calls for a two-tone roof.
Read MoreFor most of us at Jalopnik — and I suspect most of you who visit the site — watching an old car be restored is a wonderful, calming thing. Watching somebody wind back the clock, reverse the ravages of time and end up with something that they’re proud of, even if it isn’t perfect. Now, picture all of that in your mind and imagine it in stop-motion.
Read MoreSure, the rotary engine may be an oil-eating machine filled with Nazi-designed spinning tortilla chips that turn money into nightmares, but god, I love them. My first car was an RX-7, and while, somewhat tellingly, I haven’t owned another rotary since, I think about them often. Not as often as Rotary Stifler, aka Rob Dahm, though, and especially not since someone gave him a homemade 12-rotor marine engine to try to get running.
Read MoreSome modifications you make to your car because they’ll make it faster or handle better. Some you do because it will make it look cooler. Some you do because the stock part is worn out, and it’s the same money to replace it with a performance part. Others, like the Rennline racing pedal set I installed this past weekend on Project 996, you do just for the hell of it.
Read MoreThe internet’s favorite broken old Beemer is back — now, less broken than ever. When we last saw my BMW F800GS, it had finally been restored to its bright-blue glory, but the process came at a cost: My front-right turn signal, long hanging by a thread, finally succumbed to the engine’s vibrations and freed itself from my front fairing.
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