Car Culture

Big Oil Is Using TikTok To Convince Young People That They're The Good Guys

Shell, ExxonMobil and Conoco are trying to greenwash their image via social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

Bugatti Is Recalling One (1) Chiron Super Sport

There's another recall for one single Bugatti Chiron due to untested wheels from BBS.

EVs Are Getting Weird and Coming Into Their Own at the Shanghai Auto Show

Chinese EVs from domestic brands as well as Hyundai and Polestar are relying on experimental technology and design to stand out.

Jalopnik's Favorite Cars From the 2023 New York International Auto Show

We checked out every car, truck, SUV, and electric vehicle at the 2023 New York International Auto Show to bring you the best of the best.

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Chevy's Holiday TV Commercial Is Great Because It Doesn't Try to Sell You a Car

It's a touching short story told in the form of a car commercial, and that's what makes it great.

Jay Leno Has Been Released From the Hospital, Report Says

The comedian and car enthusiast is expected to recover fully from his burns.

Here Are The Pop Up Headlights You Forgot About

Sure, the Corvette is the poster child of pop-up headlights, but did you know that more than 100 different cars came with the distinctive lighting design?

Mazda Made A Roof-Less RX-8 For Its Hometown Baseball Heroes

Mazda converted two of its rotary-powered sports cars to participate in Hiroshima Toyo Carp's big parade in 2016.

Charging An EV In The U.S. Still Sucks: Report

New JD Power survey shows things have changed for the worst in the EV-owning public's mind

Your New Car Is Watching You And Collecting Your Data

New models from Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford are collecting driver data and sharing it with carmakers.

Infiniti's QX Monograph Might Be A Preview Of A New QX80

Infiniti’s new concept sure looks a lot like it could be a next-gen version of the brand's full-size SUV.

Caterham’s Two-Seat EV Concept Could Be Its First Car With A Roof

Caterham will unveil its Project V electric coupe concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week

Have You Ever Owned A Subaru B9 Tribeca, The Crossover With A Plane Stuck To Its Face?

Subaru's crossover seated seven, but its looks didn't take off.

What Do You Want To Know About The 2022 Honda Civic?

Ahhh the Civic; it’s the car of choice for everyone from street racers to folks who want an uncomplicated a-to-b machine that doesn’t ask too much of them. Such a versatile car is well-loved in the car community, and rightfully so. Honda let me have…

Dealership Drops, Smashes Brand New Corvette Z06 Before Delivery

The gleaming red 2023 Corvette Z06 fell from an inspection lift during checks before it was due to be delivered to its excited owner

Chevy Silverado Mounts Corvette C8 In Bizarre Crash

The Corvette driver was uninjured despite the Silverado caving in the windshield

Kia And Hyundai Say Thefts Aren’t Their Fault So Please Don't Sue Them

The real crime is social media, which explains why every other automaker has been hit just as hard

Just Because Weed Is Legal Doesn’t Mean You Can Smoke And Drive

Less than one percent of fatal traffic accidents over the last decade in Canada involved cannabis use.

Meet The Kansas Demo-Derby Enthusiast Who Installed 52-Inch Military Tires On His Pickup

While driving through rural Kansas in my $500 Postal Jeep a few years ago, I spotted a house in Scranton (population: under 600!) surrounded by demolition derby cars. I stopped by and met the owner, Austin, who give me a tour of his compound. It was…

Here Are The Coolest Cars I Found In Hong Kong's Most Prolific Scrapping District

In late January, I visited my brother in Southeast Asia. I’ve already shown you the awesome custom Jeep Wagoneer we saw in Vietnam, the sweet Nissan Pao pickup we spotted in Hong Kong, the spider-infested Pao, and the ridiculous Hong Kong parking…

I Bought A Diesel Manual Wagon For Cheaper Than A Cash For Clunkers Nissan Versa

This Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI was the cheapest in the Midwest

Check Out What A Toyota Prius Engine Looks Like After 303,000 Miles

This Prius engine was neglected, but it was still alive and kicking.

Always Travel With Beer Koozies

You never know when you'll need a cold one — or something soft to store equipment

Now Is The Time To Finally Master The Heel-Toe Shift

This neat driving trick more than just for rally drivers

Motorcycle Parts Seller BikeBandit Has Stolen $646,000 of Customers' Money and Disappeared, Says Bankruptcy Trustee

The online parts seller declared bankruptcy in February, but the website stayed up, leading thousands of customers to pay for orders they would never receive.

How New York Became the Center of the Fight Against Uber and the Gig Economy Lie

This story was originally published on August 7, 2018

What It's Like To Own A Lexus LFA Nürburging

Like many great modern supercars, the Lexus LFA — I’ll take no arguments on this, it is a supercar — was born from the single-minded approach of one person, in this case Akio Toyoda. It’s this sort of approach that results in cars we remember the…

This Man Owns Over 100 Cars Including That Road-Legal Porsche 962

It started out simply enough. Travel two hours north of Tokyo before an official lockdown is implemented to see the Mike Tyson Special Koenig Testarossa, for sale at a dealer in the countryside of Gunma Prefecture. What I found was far more…

Upcoming Gran Turismo Movie Alludes To Lethal Real-World Crash In Trailer

The 2015 crash at the Nürburgring killed a spectator while several others were injured.

When Are We Getting the Fast and Furious Prequel About Dom Toretto's Dad?

We not only need to accept that the Fast and Furious franchise will never end; we also need to start asking where the prequel is.

At $21,000, Is This 2001 Bentley Arnage Worth Its Weight In Grey Poupon?

Bentley has long been near the pinnacle of luxury and performance, with pricing that also befits that position. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Arnage is cheaper than a Camry but is it cheap enough to bring the power to the people?

At $14,900, Would Buying This 1946 Willys-Overland CJ2A Be A Memorable Experience?

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Willys is the first civilian edition of the Jeep that helped win WWII. This being Memorial Day in the U.S., that seems fitting. We’ll have to decide if this bare-bones four-by-four’s price is equally fitting.

R-Fit Vintage Is Building My French EV Restomod Dream Cars

The company makes EV conversion kits for the Citroen 2CV and Renault 4L and R5, mixing a stock body (and factory manual transmission!) with all-electric power.

I Had No Idea Nissan Experimented With a Mid-Engine Micra Until This Week and Now I Need One

The Autech Mid-11 was Japan's take on the Renault Clio V6 formula that never saw more than a prototype.

What’s The Most Dangerous Road You’ve Ever Driven?

From drivers treating highways like the Autobahn or can't keep off their phones, to miles of pockmarked tarmac forcing you to play "lose a fender or tire"

These 10 Cars Had The Most Surprising Redesigns

History didn't prepare us for the generational transformation these vehicles underwent.

The New Grand Tour Special Looks Extremely Cold

It's unclear to me why Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond are still making new specials beyond the fact that they can.

James May Has Finally Turned Into Willy Wonka But For Gin

The Grand Tour presenter has a new gin, and a crew of workers to bottle it.

Fain: EV Plant Pause 'A Shameful, Barely-Veiled Threat By Ford To Cut Jobs'

Also, the Blue Oval says there are still "significant gaps" in UAW contract talks, and Big Three suppliers are laying off workers.

Automakers Furious After UK Gives Up On Climate Pledges

Plus America’s Big Three still can’t agree with striking unions and Europe waters down emissions targets

The First Real Video Game Moral Panic Was About A Silly, Spooky Driving Game

The Torchinsky Files is back! Well, it’s not really like it ever left, since it’s just me down here in this basement where I spend hours and hours every day working but, look, I finally shot a new one! So I’m just happy to be back on track. And it’s…

The Torchinsky Files: I'm Betting Most Of You Have Never Seen A Bally Professional Arcade

First off, let me apologize for how often I said the word “fascinating” in this episode. I really should cap the number of times I say a given adjective in one of these to three or so, but, well, I didn’t here. I shot this at about four in the…

The 2021 Hyundai i20 N Likes To Drive On Just Three Wheels In Top Gear's Review

Top Gear’s review of the new Hyundai i20 N hot hatchback features a driving test that is largely accomplished on just three of the vehicle’s four wheels, accomplished with the aid of a firm tune and a very committed limited-slip front differential.

It Has Come To My Attention That Old Seasons Of Top Gear Are Back On Amazon Prime

I noticed that several old seasons are there again, for reasons that I can only guess about.

Here's How You Could Replace Your Car's Fuel Pump With A Human Heart

In the spirit of the holiday laden in love, we're bringing back an oldie.

VW Things Had A Real Moment In Super Bowl Ads

I really didn't expect to see a VW Thing in 2022 Super Bowl commercials, and we got two

Traffic Jams: Giorgio Moroder ft. Charli XCX - 'Diamonds'

Traffic sucks, so why not start your morning off with some music? You provide the toast and we’ll provide the jams.

Traffic Jams: High School Musical Cast - 'Stick to the Status Quo'

Traffic sucks, so why not start your morning off with some music? You provide the toast and we’ll provide the jams.

There's Never Been A Cheaper Time To Build A Fanatec Direct Drive Sim Racing Rig

Fanatec has discounted the price of the PC and Xbox-supporting CSL DD wheel base to $200, so long as you buy any wheel and pedals with it.

The Crew Motorfest Yearns For A Familiar Horizon

Ubisoft's new open-world racer is angling to offer Forza Horizon's thrills to a multiplatform audience, thanks to a renewed focus on quality over quantity.

Formula 1's Wildest Moments of 2022

Broken records, porpoising, and a missile attack. This F1 season had everything except a title fight.

Carvana Had a Not So Great, Very Terrible Year

It’s been a busy year for the online car dealer, which dominated the headlines in 2022.