David Tracy

10/19/21

How To Get A Cheap Reliable Car In A Terrible Used Car Market

My friends need cars, and they came to me for help. Here's my plan.

10/19/21

How My 1966 Ford Mustang Nearly Derailed An Indian Wedding

I'd worked on my Mustang in preparation for the wedding procession, but something still wasn't quite right.

10/14/21

This Is How The Ford F-150's Taillight Scales Work

Let's look at the engineering that lets the 2021 Ford F-150 tell you how much weight you just threw into your truck.

10/12/21

The Supremely-Comfortable 2022 Toyota Tundra Brings Toyota's Full-Size Truck Into Modernity, But That's About It

The new Tundra is competitive and it feels modern and comfortable, but it's not earth-shattering.

10/12/21

Toyota Land Cruisers Are Waking Up Neighborhoods In The Middle Of The Night Due To A Ridiculous Electrical Problem

The 100 Series Land Cruiser is plagued with a poorly designed electrical system that wakes up neighborhoods in the…

10/8/21

The Most Reliable American Car Ever Built May Be 56 Years Old But It Drove 650 Miles Like It Was Brand New

I spent $2000 on a 1965 Plymouth Valiant, did some minor maintenance, then drove it from upstate New York to…

10/5/21

What Do You Want To Know About The 2022 Toyota Tundra?

The new Tundra ditches the V8 and leaf springs in favor of a twin-turbo V6 (hybrid optional) and five-link coil…

10/4/21

A Beat-Up Example Of The Most Reliable American Car Ever Built Is On A 650-Mile Road Trip. Here's How That's Going.

I just bought this 1965 Plymouth Valiant — arguably the most unkillable American car ever built — and now I'm…

10/1/21

Your Guide To The 2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup's Incredible Gadgets

Multiply the 'cool factors' of the Ford Bronco and the Tesla Model X, and you get the Rivian R1T. It's that cool.

9/28/21

I Bought The Most Reliable American Car Ever Built. Now I'm Putting It To The Test

There was no other way to get back home from upstate New York, so I was forced to buy a 1965 Plymouth Valiant.

9/27/21

Here's How A Ford Bronco Sport Looks After Rolling 400 Feet Down A Mountain

Yet another Ford Bronco Sport has crashed while off-roading; the driver sustained serious injuries.

9/17/21

Why The Suzuki SX4 May Be The Ultimate Cheap Winter Car

I've been browsing my Facebook Marketplace for the ultimate winter beater, and now I'm convinced that the SX4 is it.

9/14/21

I Went To Sweden And Found One Of Canada's Greatest Contributions To World War II

'Canadian Military Pattern' (CMP) trucks were Canada's Jeep during WWII, and they were a big deal.

9/13/21

How To Do An Oil Change For Under $20

Are you a cheap bastard like I am? If so, here's a look at how you can do an oil change for dirt cheap.

9/10/21

I Visited Supercar Company Koenigsegg After Sleeping In A Van And Bathing In The Sea

I showed up to Koenigsegg's Ängelholm, Sweden headquarters smelling like fish

9/9/21

What's The Most Outrageous Incentive Automakers And Dealerships Have Used To Sell Cars?

Remember when Jeep offered a lifetime powertrain warranty?

9/9/21

Detroit-Area Jalops: Let's Cruise Woodward On Friday

Wanna meet other Jalopnik readers and let your weird-car flag fly high? Here's where and when to do it.

9/8/21

How A Professional Welder Fixed The Absurd Manufacturing Defect Preventing My Jeep's Door From Closing

Sometimes you just have to hire a professional to get the job done right.

9/6/21

YouTubers Destroy Hyper-Rare 'Holy Grail' Jeep Grand Cherokee For Clicks

They had a lot of fun, which has value. But this poor ZJ was a truly excellent machine worth cherishing.

9/1/21

I Drove A Preproduction Kia EV6, The First Electric Kia Built On The 'Revolutionary' E-GMP Platform. Here's What I Thought

Here's a first look at the future of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis.

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