Car Culture

Police Shot And Killed Man Who Crashed Into A Chinese Consulate In San Francisco

The driver of a blue Honda Civic smashed through the entrance of a Chinese consulate and was fatally shot by the police.

Armed Biker Probably Regrets Messing With This Philly Woman's Car

"It was a little gun and at that point, my windshield was already broken so, what was he really going to do to me, for real?"

The 2025 Toyota Camry Will Only Be Available As A Full Hybrid

If you spring for the all-wheel-drive models, you'll get more power out of the hybrid engine.

Here Are The Best Car Builds We Saw At SEMA 2023

We showed you the worst of SEMA 2023. Now take a look at the best builds of the show

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What Car Would Monsieur Mangetout Eat in 2022?

"Mr. Eat-it-All" landed in Guinness World Records by eating bicycles, shopping carts, and a Cessna airplane. What 2022 automobile would make his mouth water?

The Petersen Museum’s CarStories Podcast and My Start in Auto Journalism Wasn’t Entirely Lost

A little digging brought back a major part of my history in the industry, some fun shows, and a long-lost friend.

What Even Is A Crossover Anymore?

According to European Jeep design lead Daniele Calonaci, it's... anything round?

Tesla Now Wants $1,000 For Its Dumb Yoke Steering Wheel

Tesla’s now expects owners to drop a grand if they want this pointless steering option

Remote Starters Are A Seriously Underrated Car Feature

From the toasty grandstands at Texas Motor Speedway, I could remote start my Alfa Romeo Tonale press car. It was beautiful.

Manual Transmission Sales Are Up Again This Year, Market Domination Inevitable

Slowly but surely, manual transmission-equipped vehicles are regaining market share in the U.S.

The VW ID. GTI Is An Electric Hot Hatch We Probably Won’t Get (Update)

The electric GTI is expected to go on sale in Europe in 2027, but we don't know if we'll see it here

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.

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…

Extended Cab Trucks Are An Acceptable Alternative To Single Cabs

Single cabs are best, but the Ford F-150, Ranger and F-250 Super Duty have made use of the practicality offered by extended cabs.

‘Succession’ Star Alan Ruck Plowed His Rivian Into A Hollywood Pizza Restaurant In Bizarre Crash

Alan Ruck says he “didn’t know what happened” when his Rivian R1T accelerated through a red light and smashed into the side of an LA pizza restaurant

Washington D.C. Cops Hope Apple AirTags Will Solve Car Theft Problem

Mayor Muriel Bowser says the U.S. capital city is offering free digital tracking tags to residents, which sounds better than admitting they're just AirTags.

'My Friend Gave It To Me' Defense Fails In Stolen McLaren MP4-12C Case

The driver of a stolen McLaren MP4-12C could have at least tried a better excuse

This Is Why You Don't Go Off-Roading Alone

Back in 2019, I took a $500 Postal Jeep on an epic road trip. Due to numerous mechanical and structural problems, my journey got off to a late start. By the time I arrived in the off-road promised land, the Easter Jeep Safari was over, and I was out…

Watch Me Catch A Serious Brake Problem Moments Before Heading Up One Of America's Most Dangerous Mountain Passes

Back in 2019, I completed a 4,000 mile road trip in a vehicle that, frankly, was destined for the junkyard. The series was wildly successful, garnering millions of pageviews, though one thing was missing: video footage. Jalopnik recently uncovered…

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 Looks Like To Drive Through The Fukushima Exclusion Zone

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster hit Japan in 2011. It still shows

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…

Speculative Review: Gran Turismo Is (Most Likely) A Sports Biopic For The Gaming Age

I mean, probably. I haven't seen it. No one at Jalopnik has.

Barbie's GMC Hummer EV Jokes Are One Of The Best Parts Of The Film

Steve talks about GM's obvious product placement in the film and the message it really gives to its moviegoers. Wait. Is GM in on the joke?

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.

Phil Keoghan And His Toyota Corolla | My First Car

The "Amazing Race" host chats with Jalopnik about working multiple jobs to get his 1977 Toyota Corolla SR5 Sport Coupe.

Jonathan Bennett And His Late 1980s Honda Accord | My First Car

The actor and host of "Halloween Wars" chats with Jalopnik about his first car with those flip up headlights.

From Road to Rally: How to Make Your Daily Driver a Rally Racer, Part 2

Chris and Jake take us through the finishing repairs of their VW Rabbit and put it to the test on track. (Supplies provided by Carparts.com and Motul.)

From Road to Rally: How to Make Your Daily Driver a Rally Racer, Part 1

Jalopnik friends Chris and Jake make a list of basic repairs needed to prepare their project car for track day. (Supplies provided by Carparts.com and Motul.)

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.

Tall American-Market Cars Are Uniquely Dangerous And Pedestrians Are Paying The Price

Also, Fisker slashes its 2023 production forecast because of delivery struggles, and Stellantis is offering 6,400 workers buyouts.

EV Sales Could Hit 1 Million In The U.S. For The First Time In 2023

Plus BMW investigates environmental issues at supplier and a Ford plant voted against the UAW deal

The Torchinsky Files: Let's Compare The Most Popular Video- Game Speech Modules Of The 1980s

As someone who was alive and at least semiconscious during the 1980s, I vividly remember the strange thrill of having a machine talk. For reasons that I think are more emotional than rational, there was a time when the idea of having a talking…

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…

How Top Gear's Former Stig Shot One Of The Wildest James Bond Chases Ever

Before Gary Powell had finished his question about the new Bond movie, I’d already said yes twice. Gary was a 007 veteran. In The World Is Not Enough, he perfected flipping the Q speedboat on the Thames by jumping a smaller vessel—wait for it—onto…

Ask Former Stig And James Bond Stunt Driver Anything You Want

Ben Collins is famous for being a successful race car driver, author, and Hollywood stunt driver, but you probably know him best as The Stig from Top Gear. Now that the helmet's off he can answer all your questions about being the world's most…

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: B*Witched - 'C'est la vie'

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

Traffic Jams: Japanese Breakfast - 'Rugged Country'

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

Check This Out | Forza Motorsport Sneak Peek

Steve got a sneak peak at the upcoming reboot of the long-running sim racing franchise.

Forza Motorsport Preview: A Racing Game Designed To Last Forever

Turn 10 wants to create a simcade for the ages. There's a chance the developers could pull it off.

The Best EVs We Drove in 2022

Hyundai's Ioniq 5, VW's ID Buzz and Rivian's upcoming SUV are prime examples of automakers go all-in on electrification and a fun driving experience.

Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition: Jalopnik’s 2022 Favorite Drives

Adam recounts his test drive of a car he has wanted for a very long time.