The Changli series is the best that has happened to Jalopnik in ages, really. Weird, interesting, informative, written with Torch's consistent wit, and, above all, unique content. That's the holy grail of blogism. Read more

Jalop meetup/group dump on Taema’s lawn in 10, 9, 8...

Get ready to take that yard-shit! Read more

Torch is a tresure and we humanity don’t deserve him.
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@Jason,

when are you going to hop it up? you promised us the Fast and Furious Changli (or at least less slow and slightly miffed)

WHAR AR THA HOPUPS? Read more

I love the Changli updates because I have never seen someone so enamored with a machine as you are with it. The pure joy on display here is delightful. Read more

I assume it falls under the same regulations as a golf cart or something else that isn’t intended to be registered as a real vehicle Read more

Torch - does the Changli have the ability to warp our conception of time? I refuse - patently - to acknowledge that you received this vehicle one year ago. Read more

Scrolling... Scrolling.. “The fun part here is obsessive over-scrutiny, though, so I’m going to complain that the taillight lenses heinously aren’t divided into three chambers first, then get into the engine issues." Okay whew! Its a genuine Torch article. Just had to be sure.  Read more

The most accurate part about this is that it showed a VW beetle owner attempting a roadside repair after a mechanical failure on their car. Playmobil is truly educating the children. Read more

Look at the little hang 10 sticker on the Bus, the hand is a little Playmobil hand, that’s fucking adorable. Read more

If you see someone with a pair of vise grips that big, keep them the hell away from your car. Read more

he’s too tall and well-groomed Read more

It is! The people don’t even have any organs inside at all, accurate or not! Read more

This is the good shit - pure, unadulterated Torchlopnik madness.  Read more

Glad at least one journalist is still asking the tough questions. Read more

Is it me, or does it kinda resemble a crumpled up Mini Countrymen?! Read more

I have a Smart ... SUV.

See how that doesn’t resonates ?

They should keep making small good quality 2 seater Smarts like they did 20 years ago. Electrify them, small engine, nothing special, let Brabus tune them for giggles. Adding batteries under the seats for a nice low CG, maybe make it a bit wider for more stability… Read more

They’re struggling to sell them at a 40% discount. That doesn’t scream “absolute steal” to me. More like, they’re willing to lose money to get that shit off the lot. Read more

I was Today’s years old, when I found out that Dodge made a Journey that had a year of 202x. I know they came out in 2009, but for some reason, it feels like they stopped making them in 2009. Read more