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Tesla Designer's V8-Powered Pontiac Solstice Charms Jay Leno

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:32:06 +0000

It has more than enough power to break the back tires loose, yet is calm and collected when he eases off the throttle.

When (And Why) Did Ford Stop Selling Semi Trucks In The US?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Ford's semi-truck business once held a significant share of the U.S. market. See what changed and why the company eventually walked away from heavy-duty trucks.

Our Readers Think These Cars Need To Gain Another Axle, And I Agree With All Of Them

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

People love to say that "less is more," but I think that's total BS. Clearly more is more.

Hyundai Workers Shut Down Factories In Full-Day Strike

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:14:50 +0000

Plus Ford's new collaboration with Geely. We'll also look at China's big door latch recall, and the Netherlands' big Uber fine.

Which Feature Still Screams 'Luxury' To You?

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000

When you can get massage seats in a Ford Explorer and hands-free cruise control on a Chevy Bolt, what feature still counts as genuinely luxurious?

At $7,591, Is This 1991 Olds Cutlass Supreme A Supremely Good Bargain?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's a rare spec, in excellent shape, and with relatively low miles for its age, but is that enough to make you pay $8k for this 35-year-old Olds?

5 Safety Tips To Keep In Mind As You Navigate School Zones

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Driving through a school zone requires extreme caution. To help you navigate these areas safely and protect the children, remember these five essential rules.

Who Typically Pays Higher Car Insurance Premiums, Young People Or Old People?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

There are stereotypes about both young and old drivers, but one group pays more than the other when it comes to car insurance. Like, way more.

Bugatti Is Making Larger OEM Veyron Wheels That Don't Need To Use $40,000 PAX Tires

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:27:57 +0000

The new wheel setup debuted in Monterey on a Veyron that underwent Bugatti's full recommission program, receiving a fresh color scheme and other new options.

Brembo Had To Design Its Most Powerful Caliper Ever Because American Trucks Are Getting Too Heavy

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Meant to fit under 20-inch wheels and stop some of the largest trucks and SUVs you can buy, the new calipers will debut on the Chevy Silverado EV.

Please Buy This Factory Pink Brabus Smart ForTwo Before I Have To

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:55:57 +0000

A mere 101 horsepower but a whole lot of pink.

We Have A Growing Family And Need To Adjust Our Fleet! What Car Should I Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Does practical have to mean boring?

Max Verstappen Not Retiring After All, Extends With Red Bull Through 2030

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:02:44 +0000

Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren have their driver lineups locked up, so If Verstappen wants to stay in F1 and be at a title-contender, it'll have to be Red Bull.

NC Driver Hits University Cycling Team, Killing 2 And Sending 7 More To The Hospital

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:51:02 +0000

The cause of the crash is yet to be announced.

Volvo Used Compressed Air To Spin A Turbo For Lag-Free Boost, But It Didn't Catch On

staff@jalopnik.com (Viraaj Bhatnagar) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

When other automakers were addressing turbo lag with variable-geometry turbos, sequential turbocharging, or electrical assistance, Volvo had a different idea.

Senator Susan Collins Asks Supporters For Gas Money After Voting For The War That Made Gas Expensive

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:03:22 +0000

Gas prices are only such a salient issue because the president - who she's voted with 95% of the time - started a senseless war with Iran.

These Cars Need To Hurry Up And Depreciate Faster, According To Our Readers

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0000

I'll be the first to tell you that getting a $55,000 E39 540i for about $5,000 was pretty awesome for me, personally.

Automakers Want To Charge You More With AI

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:22:17 +0000

You want AI subscriptions on top of your lease payments, right?

What Car Do You Wish You Bought When It Was Still Cheap?

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0000

There are few killer deals on older cars anymore, since the internet lets us car enthusiasts discuss cool cars that we want and drive their value up.

At $5,800, Is This 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V A Special Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Nissan's Sentra wouldn't ordinarily be the car-of-choice for enthusiastic driving, but this SE-R Spec-V bucks the trend.