Automobile News & Reviews
2024 BMW Z4 Will Finally Get A Manual Transmission In The U.S., And Apparently, It's Awesome
There isnt necessarily anything wrong with the BMW Z4 . When we last got behind the wheel, we liked the way it drove and found the interior significantly nicer than its platform-mate, the Toyota Supra. And unless you really want a convertible, now that the Supra can be ordered with a manual transmission , its been Read more...
Ford's New Megazilla Crate Engine Costs As Much as a Maverick
Ford's $22,995, 7.3-liter monster V8 is just a tiny bit cheaper than a brand new Maverick, which costs $25,640.
2024 BMW Z4 gains manual transmission in US
The current BMW Z4 has offered a manual transmission overseas for years, and now the option is finally coming to the U.S. Following the test drive of a prototype, Autoblog reported on Monday that the 2024 Z4 will offer a 6-speed manual transmission as an alternative to the standard 8-speed automatic, but only on the Z4 M40i grade. The transmission...
Florida Man Driving Stolen Mustang Kills Three, Injures Two After Traffic Stop
A Florida man driving a stolen Ford Mustang allegedly crashed it into two sheriffs vehicles and a Dodge Grand Caravan , killing three people and injuring two others on December 6, according to People . Read more...
You Can Own The Subaru Rally Car Ken Block Raced In X Games
Own a piece of rally history with this 2006 Impreza 2.5 RS, fully prepped by the legends at Vermont SportsCar.
Mercedes-AMG GT 43, Chrysler 300C: Car News Headlines
Mercedes-Benz AMG has been spotted testing a prototype for a new version of its GT Coupe that's likely to be an entry-level option. The prototype is thought to be for a GT 43 packing the same 2.0-liter turbo-4 found in the SL 43 convertible that arrived for the 2023 model year in the U.S. The 2023 model year is the last for the Chrysler 300, at...
Private Flights Could Become As Cheap As Commercial Airlines
KinectAir is the latest venture to tout itself as the Uber of private aviation. In the public imagination, rideshare startups have dramatically transformed the taxi industry by providing a cheap and convenient service through smartphone apps. However, chartered flights can either be convenient or relatively cheap, but Read more...
The Last Chrysler 300C has been built
It's the end of the road for the Chrysler 300C, since the final 2023 Chrysler 300C has rolled off the production line at the Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant. The final 300C is a Velvet Red version with a Hemi engine under the hood. The 300C is powered by a 6.4-liter engine. Production of the 2023 Chrysler 300 will end no later than December 31, 2023. The Chrysler 300 dates back to 1955 and it was reborn in 2005. With the... [read more]
Chicago Cop Jumped A Curb While Looking For Her Phone, Killed Pedestrian
A 56-year-old woman, identified as Maria Schwab from Schertz, Texas, was struck by a white 2016 Infiniti SUV at around 12:30 a.m. Thursday morning while visiting Chicago for a work trip. A 40-year-old off-duty Chicago police officer lost control of her several-thousand-pound projectile when she dropped her cell phone Read more...
Tesla Owners Use Autopilot Where It's Not Designed To Work, With Deadly Consequences
According to Tesla, the driver-assist feature that it calls Autopilot is intended for use on controlled-access highways that have a center divider, clear lane markings, and no cross traffic. The owners manual also points out that it may not work well in areas with hills or sharp turns. Still, despite having the Read more...
The Chrysler 300C is dead, again
The final Chrysler 300C performance sedan rolled off the production line at the 300's plant in Brampton, Canada, last week, marking the end of a nameplate that dates back to 1957. Chrysler introduced the 300 nameplate in 1955 and the 300C joined the lineup in 1957 as a performance option, complete with a 6.4-liter V-8 rated at 375 hp, an...
2.5 Million New Cars Are Just Sitting On Dealer Lots
Good morning! Its Monday, December 11, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more...
Americans: You Can Finally Get a Manual Transmission In Your BMW Z4
Choosing the manual also improves the Z4's suspension and steering.
Cybertruck Might Be Dangerous For Everyone: Experts
If you have an argument with another car, you will win, Elon Musk said during Teslas November 30 Cybertruck delivery event . This is much of the problem that traffic crash analysts are having with the preliminary crash videos released by Tesla. Cars with crumple zones will deform around their passengers , dissipating Read more...
Ex-Ken Block Subaru rally car up for sale
Ken Block drove mulitple rally cars throughout his career but it was a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI that catapulted him to automotive stardom in 2008 after his original Gymkhana video went viral. Now Block fans have the chance to own a Subaru rally car driven by the late racer and entrepreneur, and while it may not be the original WRX STI of the...
What's Your Worst Traffic Stop Story?
Most of us have been there; youre cruising along somewhere between Point A and Point B, maintaining a perfectly reasonable speed regardless of what little things like speed limit signs say, when your rear view mirror lights up red and blue. Shit. They got you. Read more...
Here Are Some More Cars You Probably Forgot Existed
Every so often we like to look back at few models you may have forgotten about. No matter if theyre good or bad, now that these cars are gone, its cool to reflect on them sometimes. Mostly though, its fun to shit on just how bad some of these cars really were. Weve done this before and were doing it again. So Read more...
Ferrari Says A Turbo V8 Outperforms An NA V12 But Is Less Emotional
Plus, new spy shots show the VW ID.7 Tourer and AMG GT 55 Coupe with minimal camo.
BMW M2: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist
Could we have yet another repeat winner? The BMW M2 returns to the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy finalists’ circle seeking the win, again. The BMW M2 won the Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2017 award when it debuted. The unanimous vote cited its near-flawless dynamics. The coupe just begged to be pushed hard, the turbo-6 sang a sweet...
BMW 7 Series Doesn't Look Bad With Maybach-Style Wheels
The set of 22-inch rims will likely fit the i7, too.
At $7,500, Is This 3-Row 2004 Mercedes E500 Wagon A Triple Threat?
The seller of todays Nice Price or No Dice E500 claims it to be the last non-AMG V8 wagon offered by Mercedes but has still festooned it with AMG badges and wheels. Lets see if the price has escaped that AMGification. Read more...
These Are The Cars You Love But Would Never Own
Sometimes car enthusiasts and the vehicles they really want are just star-crossed lovers. For whatever reason, you two just cant be together. Its sad, but its just a fact of life when youre a car lover . We cant (or shouldnt) always get what we want, and that thought is what led me to our question from last week. Read more...
Smaller And Cheaper Hyundai N EV Hot Hatch All But Confirmed
$70,000 too much for the Ioniq 5 N? Hyundai might have a solution.
VW reportedly in talks with Renault on EV joint development
Volkswagen Group may turn to outside help in its quest to deliver an electric vehicle with a starting price of around 20,000 euros (approximately $21,500). Citing people familiar with the matter, Germany's Handelsblatt (subscription required) reported over the weekend that VW Group is in talks with potential partners over joint development of...
Volkswagen Wants Renault To Help Develop Cheap EV
A spokesperson for Renault confirms the two are discussing a potential tie-up.
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 entry-level option in the works
A redesigned version of Mercedes-Benz AMG's GT sports car arrived for the 2024 model year, but the range is not yet complete. The GT, which has grown to enable 2+2 seating, was launched in GT 55 and GT 63 grades, both powered by AMG's familiar twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8. The engine delivers 469 hp in the GT 55 and 577 hp in the GT 63. A...
Mercedes Fully Owned Audi In 1959 When It Nearly Bought BMW
Just imagine the three-pointed star, four rings, and roundel under the same roof.
This Barn Had To Be Dismantled To Rescue A Classic Mustang
It was parked in the early 1980s and a wall was literally built around it.
Clever Stealth Camper Proves You Don't Need Big Space To Build A Cozy Home
It cost $20,000 and it's a full-time home with a kitchen, permanent bed, and a bathroom.
Watch This Audi S8 Plus Blow By Its Top Speed On The Autobahn
The Audi S8 Plus has an official top speed of 190 mph. But as this video from the German Autobahn shows, it can go even faster.
2024 Honda Civic Type R lands with price increase
The 2024 Honda Civic Type R costs $1,900 more than it did the previous model year. First spotted by Motor1, the Civic Type R now carries a base price of $44,795 before destination. That's up from $42,895 for the 2023 model. The mandatory $1,095 destination charge hasn't changed, and with it added in, you're looking at $45,890 in total. Honda...
Ford patents reconfigurable tonneau cover
A tonneau cover is usually a simple device that gives items in a pickup bed a bit of protection against the elements and prying eyes. But Ford may be working on something a bit more elaborate. A recent patent filing from the automaker details a tonneau cover comprised of movable panels that can be reconfigured in multiple ways to deflect air and...
The First-Ever Mazda MX-5 Cup Race Looked Like A Seriously Awesome Time
Hop onboard this Miata race car as it dashes through competition in the first MX-5 Cup race to take place, held at Laguna Seca in 2006.
This Tour Of The Abandoned Factory That Once Built The Allante And Testarossa Is Fascinating
The plant also build the Peugeot 406 Coupe, Alfa Romeo Brera, and Spider.
Genesis hypercar concept, BMW Neue Klasse SUV: This Week's Top Photos
Genesis has imagined what a hypercar styled under the principles of the brand's current design language might look like, and showcased the results this week with the X Gran Berlinetta concept. Ken Block starred in one final installment of the Gymkhana series of videos, a series he created back in 2008 when he uploaded a video of himself doing some...
Weekend News Roundup December 09, 2023
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in news. Weve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more...
Weekend Car Culture Roundup December 09, 2023
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car culture. Weve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more...
Weekend Car Buying Roundup December 09, 2023
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car buying. Weve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more...
Weekend Beyond Cars Roundup December 09, 2023
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in beyond cars. Weve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more...
Weekend QOTD Roundup December 09, 2023
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in QOTD. Weve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Read more...
Toyota's 1977 Shoe-Shaped Aluminum Concept Weighed Just 992 Pounds
It has a massive hood that covers an engine that's just half a liter in displacement
2024 Goodwood Revival to run sustainable fuel
Following a trial this year, all vintage race cars at the 2024 Goodwood Revival will run on sustainable fuel. Goodwood will require competitors at the 2024 Revival to use a fuel with a minimum of 70% "sustainable components," in accordance with current FIA requirements for sustainable fuel, organizers said in November. The fuel requires no...
This Junky Honda Odyssey Is Actually a 1020-HP Tesla Model S Plaid Underneath
This combo works better than youd expect.
You Can't Even Go To A Christmas Parade Without Getting Run Over Anymore
What was supposed to be a festive night of fun and cheer in Bakersfield, California turned into a nightmare Thursday night when the driver of a white Ford F-150 crashed into the crowd waiting for the citys annual Christmas parade to begin, running over three people. The victims were taken to the hospital for their Read more...
Porsche Recalls 53 Caymans And Boxsters Because Their Spoilers Extend Too Far
There are probably some owners who wouldn't mind a taller wing on their Boxster or Cayman. But Porsche isn't having it.
Listen To This Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Scream Like An F1 Car On The Autobahn
The driver hits 193 mph on the highway.
