jasontorch
Jason Torchinsky
jasontorch
Senior Editor, Jalopnik • Running: 1973 VW Beetle, 2006 Scion xB, 1990 Nissan Pao, 1991 Yugo GV Plus, 2020 Changli EV • Not-so-running: 1977 Dodge Tioga RV (also, buy my book!: https://rb.gy/udnqhh)

I got it from here! I picked the middle, non-sleeper option.

Oh, I know about this. There’s even a weird horsehair/leather cubical ottoman at my house. There’s still something weird about it. Read more

The direction of rotation thing was discussed at length which is why we decided we COULD mount a VW flat four up front in a Willys, backwards. Read more

Have any of the VW people let anything slip about the new Microbus? If you know something, just give us a hint. We won’t let them know it came from you. Read more

I dated a girl who drove an ‘80s Chevy Cavalier. Like the Cimmaron without the glitz. Abominable car. She later upgraded to a Dodge Gold Duster with a snakeskin top that was much better. I once towed that car up a hill with my Beetle! Read more

I think the context and the mindset of the reviewer will have to be made clear in the body of the article. The review summary graphic may not be able to stand completely independently? Read more

It’s a SsangYong Korando. I picked it because it has the biggest indicators I could think of. Read more

You’re right, 4x4 Type 87s were made during the war, but I remember reading that the addition of the roller came at the suggestion of one of the British officers. So, I usually peg the roller ones as Brit 87s. Maybe I’m wrong? I need to try and find the source for that. Read more

you know, I bet I don’t fully understand why and how paint dries. I suspect there’s more to it than I realize. Read more

I’m sure many of our readers could, but the question has come up often enough in various places I figured it was worth talking about. I promise I’ll try and find something more interesting to you soon. Read more