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  • The properly outfitted racing driver Henry Talbot behind the wheel of his racing car, just from the driver's window on track, in an episode of Downton Abbey.
    0

    Which Racing Plot Or Mention In Film Or TV Surprised You Most?

    Every once in a while, a racing scene pops up in the most unexpected of places.

    By Lalita Chemello 21 min ago Read More
  • High gas prices in Chicago, Illinois
    38

    Here's What Jalopnik Readers Are Doing To Budget For High Fuel Prices

    Some of you are pinching pennies, others are switching to EVs, and a few readers are powering forward, hoping high gas prices will soon be a thing of the past.

    By Brad Brownell 17 hours ago Read More
  • Asian mechanic in blue jumpsuit feeling frustrated with a difficult car engine problem  by: Wasana Kunpol
    28

    These Are The Most Annoying Problems The Jalopnik Audience Has Caused By Working On Their Own Cars

    "This should be simple" should always set off warning bells.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • A lonely hatchabck car takes on a sweeping s curve at the Nurburgring.
    64

    Which Automotive Destination Is Still On Your Bucket List?

    A road, an event, a racetrack... there are no wrong answers.

    By Lalita Chemello 2 days ago Read More
  • Shot from the front bumper of a car approaching the Arc de Triomphe
    26

    These Are The Most Beautiful Car Films, According To You

    Some of your answers were classics of the car-film genre, while others really went for broke on artsiness

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • A collection of traffic signs including Do Not Enter, Wrong Way, and Detour are posted near a construction zone with orange safety fencing
    55

    What Driving Blunder Still Haunts Your Dreams?

    From driving the wrong way on one-way streets to putting your car in drive when you're trying to reverse out of the garage. Lets hear your worst blunders.

    By Ryan Erik King 3 days ago Read More
  • Host standing next to a small vehicle explaining that your car's engine only works because of a computer
    6

    These Are The Best Car Videos Our Readers Have Watched On YouTube Recently

    It's no surprise to us that you've got great taste. Our readers seem to enjoy informative automotive YouTube content, along with a bit of whimsy.

    By Collin Woodard 4 days ago Read More
  • Las Vegas, NV U.S. September ‎9, ‎2017. Modified Subarus at Elite Tuning Las Vegas event 2017.
    89

    What's The Most Annoying Problem You Caused By Working On Your Own Car?

    Working on your own car can be an enriching experience, but if you screw something up, it can cause some serious headaches.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • A yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E drifting sideways in a parking lot
    103

    These Cars Have The Dumbest Names

    None of you seem to like random combinations of numbers and letters, or extra-long car names, and you really seem to hate EVs that use muscle car names.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 5 days ago Read More
  • A white Toyota AE86 slides through a corner
    68

    What's The Most Beautiful Car Film?

    It's time to wheel out your inner art critic.

    By Amber DaSilva 5 days ago Read More
  • A TWA Lockheed TriStar at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in 1984
    53

    These Dead Airlines Need To Return To The Skies

    Readers had their own reason for wanting certain returns, from restoring hometown pride and longing for better in-flight service to pure nostalgia.

    By Ryan Erik King 6 days ago Read More
  • YouTube host leaning over and engine bay describing car computers
    57

    What's The Best Automotive YouTube Video You've Seen Recently?

    The internet is a big place, with lots of cool content hiding in plain sight. Tell us about the coolest automotive video you've seen lately.

    By Collin Woodard 6 days ago Read More
  • The rear driver's-side corner of an older model GM vehicle, with a For Sale sign taped to the glass, parked on a neighborhood street.
    113

    What Car Or Vehicle Did You Purchase For A Steal Of A Deal?

    If you remember getting it for a hearty deal that floored your friends when you mentioned what you paid for it, it's share-worthy.

    By Lalita Chemello 7 days ago Read More
  • Three fuel pumps showing the price of gasoline
    236

    What Are You Doing To Budget For High Fuel Prices Right Now?

    With the rising cost of fuel, it's particularly tough to be a car enthusiast right now. Are you changing your driving habits to save a bit of money?

    By Brad Brownell 8 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of an orange Cadillac CTS
    24

    These Automakers Have Had The Biggest Glow-Ups

    We expected the Korean automakers to be heavily represented, which is true, but we've got a pretty good variety of different companies here.

    By Daniel Golson 9 days ago Read More
  • Ferrari Enzo Ferrari
    232

    What Car Has The Dumbest Name?

    I don't know what the hell they're doing over in Maranello, but someone in the naming department has a terminal case of being Italian.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 9 days ago Read More
  • BEESD, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 12: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Mk8.5 hatchback performance car on display during the Wheels Mariënwaerdt event on September 12, 2026 in Beesd, Netherlands. The 2026 Wheels Mariënwaerdt & Concours d'Elegance takes place from Friday, 11 September to Sunday, 13 September 2026 at the historic Mariënwaerdt Estate and is the largest car event in The Netherlands. At this three-day festival rare automotive heritage, modern hypercars, and dynamic track cars feature against an 800-year-old country estate backdrop. (Photo by Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images)
    63

    These Upper Trim Levels Just Aren't Worth It

    Let's dive in to all your answers, and see what you all came up with to loathe.

    By Amber DaSilva 10 days ago Read More
  • A pair of Pan Am Boeing 747 at Frankfurt Airport in Germany in 1989
    79

    Which Dead Airline Needs To Return To The Skies?

    While executives would love yet another round of consolidation, more competition would be one way to tamp down ticket prices.

    By Ryan Erik King 10 days ago Read More
  • A silver Volvo 740 Turbo sedan surrounded by people dressed like Marie Antoinette
    29

    These Are Your Favorite Volvos

    Everyone's got their own personal stories for why they love the brand or a particular Volvo model so much.

    By Daniel Golson 11 days ago Read More
  • front three-quarters shot of Serena Williams' custom Navigator in a bronze color with bronze wheels parked on concrete in front of a wood slatted wall
    92

    Which Automaker Has Had The Biggest Glow-Up?

    A reputation can be a difficult thing to change, especially when you're talking about one of the biggest single purchases in a person's lifetime.

    By Logan K. Carter 11 days ago Read More
  • Honda Prelude
    50

    These Front-Wheel-Drive Cars Should Be Rear-Wheel Drive

    If you're pure of heart, you know that God's one true drivetrain configuration is rear-wheel drive.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 12 days ago Read More
  • A blue GMC Terrain Denali
    189

    What Upper Trim Just Isn't Worth It?

    Bonus points if you actually bought the upper trim and regretted it, or bought the base model and are glad you did.

    By Amber DaSilva 12 days ago Read More
  • A red Audi Quattro on an outdoor display
    32

    These Are The Golden Ages For Your Favorite Automakers

    Some automakers were mentioned multiple times for their work in different decades, another sign of how subjective the question can be.

    By Ryan Erik King 13 days ago Read More
  • Two Volvo 480 hatchbacks in front of a sunset
    106

    What's Your Favorite Volvo?

    The Swedish automaker has made so many amazing cars over its 99-year history, but we want to know about which Volvo you love most.

    By Daniel Golson 13 days ago Read More
  • A maroon, sadly dirty, unused 1976 Excalibur Phaeton parked in a driveway.
    25

    What's The Best Weird (Or Oddball) Car You've Seen For Sale Recently?

    If you're up late, scrolling through Marketplace and Craigslist, you've probably found some pretty strange cars. And we want to hear all about them.

    By Lalita Chemello 14 days ago Read More
  • Blank Slate SUV in yellow
    56

    Here's How Much Jalopnik Readers Care About A Car's Branding

    For some of you, brand is a deal breaker; for others, you're willing to give any brand a shot so long as the car is right.

    By Brad Brownell 15 days ago Read More
  • 1949 Saab 92 with Saab 21 Jet Fighter plane. Creator: Unknown (Photo by National Motor Museum/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
    30

    These Are Your Favorite Car Company Slogans

    Lots of different automakers and decades were represented in the answers.

    By Logan K. Carter 16 days ago Read More
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