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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)

Gilles Vidal is gonna kill it with Renault like he did with Peugeot, which is sad to me cause I’m more of a Peugeot guy, but that is good for that car design world. Read more

I own a Model 3 and use Autopilot regularly (FSD is not worth $10k to me). I have learned to be quite vigilant because while it works fine 99% of the time, there are still glitches that could cause serious problems. Read more

My Mom’s friend had one that I had the opportunity to drive, Loved my Acura, but the sound and the torque of this thing was downright addictive and really made me appreciate them (not so much the interior haha.)

P.S. Can I please get out of the greys in comments? I’ve been on this site for years. Read more

Here’s a controversial take - the Orochi looks a lot better than the internet thinks. Since it was scooped up by the “we make listicles about things you’re supposed to hate” crowd, it has got this reputation for being unspeakably ugly, when it’s really not. Too much going on - Coco Chanel, she who said “before you Read more

I love it when Torchinsky starts drinking first thing in the morning. Read more

Once again:  ARTICLES LIKE THIS ARE WHY I VISIT THIS SITE. Read more

He would just commission custom tail lights for every car in every Jalopnik writer’s collection. Read more

Nice! I’ve never heard of the company but after watching the vid, I just bought the Microbus and two other designs - super job, and hopefully you can do another design sometime soon! Read more

So, when do the signature models go on sale?
I want one, please and thank you, with your signature across the side or top. Read more

Congrats! Might end up with one beneath the tree this year. I have a 3-year-old who LOVES Candylab’s stuff. We’ve got the wood-paneled Wagoneer and a tow truck, and they’ve somehow withstood plenty of abuse and still look great! Read more

Desperately needed funding for your Chang-Li repair/upgrade project. Read more

This is awesome, Torch! Congrats :) Read more

Neat! This would be a fun thing to have in the dash cubby of my Maverick when I get it. Read more

Got one in green, love it. The kids like it too. Nice work! Read more

Congrats!  That toy is awesome.  Will definitely be buying one for my daughter! Read more

I vote for the Transit, I have my sensible head on today. Read more

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