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 like oddities, too! That’s not the problem here. I’m just sort of sick of the hyper-luxo stupid stuff. Give me cheap stupid stuff all day, though. Read more

It’s a step up from the Beetle? And, I mostly use it in town, and use a safer car for freeway trips. Also, while his safety is absolutely important to me, so is the enjoyment he gets from being in the car. I mean, he rides his scooter down our street, walks on sidewalks near roads, and does any number of other things Read more

Ohhhhhh! That sounds like it’d work! Maybe I’ll see if I can put a smoothing coat on top! Read more

For what it’s worth, I was disappointed, too. I could not get that shit to apply smoothy! Read more

The ‘character’ part is very key. I drive deathtraps, but only deathtraps with character. Read more

I’m glad to be back! I got a lot of book written, but this is my home. Read more

I think maybe a Citroën Cactus. Or a Renault Twingo. Or I’ll cheat and both. Read more

I’m going to say a flying car over the Elio actually being produced. Read more