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Lawrence Hodge
lhodge
Staff Writer at Jalopnik. Dad. Lover of all things with 4 wheels. Weird interest in buses.

None of this would’ve happened, IF HE’D JUST SHAVED OFF THOSE SIDEBURNS! Read more

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I think the issue is that they are leaving in the whole powertrain from the compact this thing is based on in a package with much worse drag. Crossovers are rarely more than 2 adult passengers heavier than the sedans they share a platform with, but that motor probably has to work quite a bit harder to maintain speed Read more

Its crazy how brainwashed people are with modern cars. “Whats the big deal? You’re brand new cars engine blew up? Well it probably didn’t light on fire and kill your whole family so I don't even see the problem" Read more

Wifes got an 2016 Edge Sport with the 2.7 TT. No issues with valves here. It’s at 45K Miles currently. Read more

Rumor on the forums is that it was a bad batch of valves. They’re tracking actual engine production dates and there seems to be some correlation there. Most of the engines that have gone seem to go before 5000 miles, so it’s not a small, lingering problem. Read more

I mean, Ford wanted a Wrangler competitor. Significant recalls really give you that FCA experience. Read more

So it finally showed up this weekend....

Why isn’t it cheaper/replacing the Passat? Hyundai sells a car that has largely the same shape for much less, and the latest NMS Passat just looks outdated (though it’s obviously due to be phased out).

|This album was interesting in that it was financed by noted drug kingpin Rick “Freeway” Ross. He put the money up for the album when the label’s founder ran out of funds.| Read more

I really like the Stinger. It’s got presence. Hatchback for a bit more room. Handles well from all reports. Read more

We want a practical car that looks good, there are some nice looking crossovers out there that are more practical than a sedan (although I agree the stinger is a more practical sedan) This is not a car I am trying to save a few tenths on a track day with, it is a car we want to be easy to use in everyday life. We have Read more

For those of us that live in SoCal we probably will see these on the road. Read more

In the 1980s or 90s, a U.S. car magazine found a note in the glove compartment of a U.S. car they had been provided for review. In the note, a manager was instructing his prep team how to rig the car to earn a more favorable review. He was outed in the review. I forget the mag, make, and model. Read more

Just give it my thanks for making cars like the GT3 RS possible.     Read more

Good explanation. I’d love to test drive all of them but nowadays it’s impossible to find something to test drive. I think my local Porsche dealer only has 10 new cars on the lot, and I’m not in a small market.  Read more

Haptic touch buttons are an industry-wide fuck-up of epic proportions that I hope goes away very soon. Did NOBODY see the unmitigated failure of Cadillac’s CUE system? Read more

I actually kind of like the looks, but I can’t comprehend the idea of trying to sell a sub 250 mile range vehicle for luxury car money in 2022. Read more