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 feel like we could put a tent over your boyfriend and sell tickets. Read more

I do like the follow-the-wheelarch ones like that, but they do tend to downplay the lamps as opposed to embracing them, like I felt the Kia does. Read more

I’m not really joking about this! I honestly believe this is an excellent marker light design. And I’m down to award other minutiae. Read more

Herbie is a ‘63, and the ones that weren’t that year had changes to make them look like a ‘63. The external fuel filler was a modification, and not intended to look like how the external fuel fillers were from ‘68 on. Read more

I did guess this in the post: “Is that grid-thing used for some kind of aero drag tests? Perhaps the grid’s squares can be sealed with panels to increase drag as needed?” Read more

Honestly, xB was my first immediate reaction, but Tom beat me to it. So I had some fun. Read more

I’m sure if you really want to fuck some horses, someone on Craigslist can help out. Dream big! Read more

Yep, I know. On a Tesla, you at least have two trunks, or, if there’s just two, the back seat. It’s either give up some luggage room or don’t take the EV at all, though. Read more