Category: Car Talk, Autos

The White House Has A New Enemy: Fuel Economy

Plus, we discuss electric vehicle sales in November and why South Korea is stressed about Tesla's Full-Self Driving software.

Here’s A First Glimpse Of Aptera’s Solar EV Assemb...

The startup is going for a traditional assembly process where the bodies go through several stations to be kitted out.

Kia priming rakish replacement for Stinger saloon

Sleek saloon pictured for the first time as the brand looks to its next wave of EVs Kia is readying a streamlined electric salo...

Call for speed camera revenues to be spent on road...

Police and charities want motoring fines to help pay for safety measures Police chiefs and charities have appealed to the gover...

Mercedes C-Class

Mercedes looks to cover off every angle with super-configurable, fifth-generation C-Class The W206-generation Mercedes C-Class i...

So you want to be a Ferrari test driver? This is h...

Ferrari is fully booked up for F1 next year - so perhaps a role with the road cars would suit? So you want to be a Ferrari test...

The greatest hits (and misses) of designer Gerry M...

We look back at the designer's best and worst moments following his shock departure from JLR After 21 years, influential Britis...

At $14,000, Is This 1986 Ford Mustang GT A Sly Dea...

A very-nearly-unmodified Fox Body is a rarity, these days, but does that make this 1986 Mustang convertible worth the price?

Should You Be Changing All Four Brake Pads Togethe...

Whether or not you need to replace all four brake pads at once depends on several factors. Here's how to know if you should change...

JLR Reportedly Ditches Chief Responsible For Contr...

Controversy in the boardroom, particulates in the tailpipe, and gremlins in your 911. It's Wednesday, and it feels like everything...

What Car Deserves To Be Featured In A Movie Chase ...

This could be a production car or a concept car, and I'll accept answers from any era and of any vehicle type. Let's have some fun...

These Cars Should Be Turned Into GT3 Racers, Accor...

It's nice to see that Jalopnik readers still have a lot of imagination even during the laziest holiday week.

Nord Hands Over 50 High-Capacity CNG-powered Buses...

Nord hands over 50 High-Capacity CNG-powered buses to the Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance. The 50 CNG-powered “...

Jaguar Land Rover Fires Design Boss Behind Jaguar’...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) fires Gerry McGovern, the design boss behind Jaguar’s controversial rebrand, report says. His exit comes t...

LASG To Remove Korope From Major Highways As New L...

LASG to remove Korope from major highways as new Lekki-Epe Bus Reform Scheme begins on December 8. LAMATA to deploy 229 high- and ...

Cubana Chief Priest Acquires Rolls-Royce Cullinan ...

Celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest, acquires Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II – his second “Rolls-Royce of SUVs”. He also owns a ...

Open-top Off-roader : Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabrio...

Open-air Off-roader : Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet begins worldwide testings in Austria. In Sweden, prototypes will be through ...

This Mysterious Kia Concept Could Be The Stinger’s...

A mysterious electric fastback teaser has us wondering whether Kia is planning a cut-price Porsche Taycan

Not Updating Your Driver’s License Could Soon Cost...

Starting in February, the TSA will charge flyers $45 for traveling without proper ID

Toyota’s Century Coupe Refuses To Join The Electri...

The Century brand is venturing into uncharted territory yet will stand apart by keeping an internal combustion engine in its lineu...

As EV Sales Crash Badly, Hyundai Gets Its Lifeline...

Hyundai faces a sharp EV slide as other parts of its lineup gain ground, setting up a very different outlook for next year

Rivian Turns One-Off Miami Showpiece Into A Very P...

Rivian showed the white, blue and pink SUV as a one-off in September but has now decided to make ten of them

2026 Yamaha R3 70th Anniversary Edition Revealed

2026 Yamaha R3 70th Anniversary Edition Revealed with a heritage red-and-white livery and unchanged 321cc twin-cylinder performanc...

All-New Kia Seltos Teased Ahead Of Global Debut Wi...

Kia has previewed the next-gen New Kia Seltos SUV with a radical redesign, Star Map LED lighting and new trims ahead of its world ...

Maruti e Vitara Gets 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating: Bi...

Maruti e Vitara bags a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating with top adult and child protection scores, boosting confidence in India’s...

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Unveiled: 543 Km Range, 5-S...

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara India-spec breaks cover with up to 543 km range, 5-star Bharat NCAP safety and Battery-as-a-Service ahead o...

Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour Revealed: Middleweigh...

Triumph Tiger Sport 800 Tour adds factory panniers, top box, comfort kit and heated grips to turn the lightweight road-focused Tig...

Dodge Opens the Order Books for New Version of the...

There are several kinds of six packs in our world, but this story is for the people who appreciate the term when used in relation ...

1961 Plymouth Pursuit Is a Highway Patrol Survivor...

Much like hearses and ambulances, classic police cars are pretty rare nowadays. That's mainly because they were worn out during th...

Why I Want Lando Norris To Win His First-Ever F1 D...

Going into the Abu Dhabi finale of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Lando Norris leads all drivers in the standings with a total of 408 ...

Genius Engineers Team Up To Roll Out the World's F...

Three genius engineers teamed up to create the world's first all-train hypercar. "We're creating something that simply hasn't exis...

57-Year-Old Pontiac GTO Convertible Begs for Compl...

The 1968 Pontiac GTO in these photos is fighting for a second chance after spending approximately two decades sitting in the same ...

Kia EV8 Incoming? New Concept Teases Potential Ele...

Kia has given a first look at a radical concept that could preview an EV8 sports sedan set to replace the Stinger GT.

GM Considered Buick for Holden Commodore Before Po...

Before Pontiac started selling rebadged Holden Commodores, GM looked at a different brand to market the Aussie muscle sedans.

Cadillac Warranty: How Does American Car Cover Com...

Cadillac is a beloved brand with high-end sedans and supercharged 7-seat SUVs. How does this brand's warranty stack up to the best...

All 2025 Mini Recalls By Model In One Place

All of the latest Nissan recalls listed by model, in one place.

Entry-Level Dodge Charger R/T Has Arrived, Price S...

The entry-spec Charger would make a 426 Hemi blush.

UK road littering now an 'epidemic' and getting wo...

Call for urgent government action as keyless theft...

Kia teases the new EV2 electric small SUV

These Celebrities Provided Their Voices To Ford An...

If you hear a voiceover on a TV commercial and wonder, "Don't I know him?" there's a good chance you do. Here are five stars whose...

New 2029 Dodge Durango Comes out of Hiding, Virtua...

The third-generation Dodge Durango is one of the oldest cars in production today. It came out in 2010, with the assembly taking pl...

R36 Nissan GT-R Isn't Official Just Yet, Imaginati...

The Nissan GT-R (Gran Turismo - Racing) has a rich history across the automotive landscape and a cult status as a true legend, bot...

Kia’s Tiniest Electric Vehicle Debuting Next Month...

What is the Korean automaker's smallest EV? Why, none other than the EV2, a B-segment crossover that was previewed by an eponymous...

Bigger, Better, and Just as Beefy: Dethleffs Globe...

Bigger isn't always better, but it might be in this case. German RV specialist Dethleffs introduced its first-ever 4x4 motorhome i...

Kia Releases the First Photos of the Next-Gen Selt...

The second-generation Kia Seltos is inching closer to its debut. The South Korean automaker has just released the first official p...

Mate Rimac’s Next Big Idea Has Nothing To Do With ...

Verne robotaxis could be the perfect mobility solution for those with diabilities

Mercedes Is Giving The CLE Its New Face

The facelifted CLE Coupe has been spied ahead of a possible debut next year

Mercedes Built A Baby Stroller That Costs More Tha...

Mercedes has launched four fancy strollers that are clad in high-end vegan leatherette

Porsche Brings Back Its Wildest Seat Fabrics And T...

To help aid in restorations, Porsche has brought back Pasha, Pepita, and Tartan upholstery

Kia’s EV2 Jumps From Show Car To Sure Thing On Jan...

Brand’s smallest EV yet makes its debut in production form at the Brussels Motor Show

Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Collezione Is Another Ital...

Technically speaking, Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo has a presence in the U.S. Not exactly a pillar of the automotive market on the ...

Ferrari 12Cilindri Drags Aston Vanquish and Lambo ...

Top Gear's recent Performance Car of the Year trials brought to the same location three V12-powered sports cars, and of course, th...

Ford Evolves the Mighty Ranger Super Duty With Pic...

The Ford Motor Company has a tough and powerful Super Duty version for the Ranger family, though only in the Land Down Under, and ...

Revived Buick Grand National Has a PHEV Secret, Is...

Believe it or not, Buick has become such a hot commodity in China that it now has its own sub-brand to boss around. At home in Ame...

1964 Dodge Polara Hemi Pushbutton Kills Itself, Me...

How many 1964 Dodge Polara cars were fitted with the legendary 426 Hemi V8 at the factory? If forced to venture a guess, one might...

These Are Some Of The Rarest Muscle Cars That Coll...

Ten unicorns of the muscle car world.

Porsche Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch: A Bespoke Mas...

Explore the exquisite craftsmanship and personalized luxury of the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sonderwunsch, a one-of-a-kind creation.

This Aftermarket Oil Pan Could Solve Oil Pressure ...

One track driver's tests suggested high-G maneuvers could reduce oil pressure in his GR86, but a high-capacity oil pan may be the ...

$1.5 Million Aston Martin Valhalla Prototype Caugh...

With over 1,000 horsepower on tap, it's easy to exceed the posted speed limit.

MTM Built An Audi TT With Performance To Rival The...

A German tuning company's obsession with top speed led to one of the coolest versions of the Audi TT ever.

Revealed: the UK's most misunderstood road lines

Maserati Slightly Refreshes The MC20 To Create The...

Of all the new supercars that have come out in the past handful of years, the MC20 was my personal… Read more » The post Maserati ...

Your Mail Truck Is Probably 30 Years Old. Its Elec...

After at least 31 years of diligent public service, your local mail truck deserves a nice retirement package.

'Absolutely Relentless': What Tesla Had To Learn F...

Tearing down Chinese EVs taught Tesla one important lesson that it applied in the Model 3 and Model Y.

This New EV Is Less Than $20,000, But It Leaves Ou...

Owners will need to pay extra to use the LFP battery that powers the electric crossover.

Car sharing firm Zipcar pauses bookings as it cons...

UK arm lost £11.7 million last year, due to the rising costs of EV charging and insurance plus poor vehicle resale values Ameri...

Toyota bZ4X

Wide-ranging overhaul of Toyota's first electric car puts it on a competitive footing for the first time Toyota probably anticip...

Dacia Bigster

What do you get when you make a Duster bigger? A silly name and a real worry for the likes of Ford and Hyundai The Dacia Bigster...

Kia will unveil EV2 in January as Renault 4 rival

Entry-level electric crossover will be shown at the Brussels motor show alongside GT variants for the EV3, EV4 and EV5 Kia will...

Are Aluminum Pistons Better Than Cast Iron? Here's...

Aluminum pistons are used in numerous vehicles over cast iron pistons. But are aluminum pistons really better, or can cast iron co...

Why Toyota No Longer Calls The Prius PHEV The Prim...

Toyota originally called the Prius Plug-in Hybrid the Prime. With the 2025 model year, this EV has dropped its "Prime" naming sche...

Nearly 42,000 2025 Nissan Sentras Recalled Because...

The good news is that Nissan estimates that only 2.2% of the 41,797 Sentras included in this recall are actually afflicted with th...

Chrysler's Slant-6 Was An Oddly Tilted Engine That...

Chrysler created the Slant-Six all the way back in 1960. Despite its odd design, it lasted for a long time, and it even inspired t...

These Subaru Model Years Were The Worst Affected B...

Starting in 1996, Subaru models began to face serious problems with their head gaskets. Check out the model years where these prob...

Teni Receives Davido’s Lamborghini Aventador To Sh...

Teni receives Davido’s Lamborghini Aventador sports car to shoot the music video of her new single “Speed”. Davido granted her req...

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63, Davido’s New Rolls-R...

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 arrives Nigeria, Davido’s Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II, Nord’s ‘Tavet Motion’ EV Brand, ‘London Bus...

Carloha, The Assembler of Chery Vehicles In Nigeri...

Carloha, the assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, partners with FRSC for Ember Month Safety Campaign. This year’s campaign emph...

Audi’s V6 Dieselgate Engine Is Now A Hybrid Withou...

A new hybrid diesel tech revives old-school power with instant torque, better efficiency, and the ability to run on renewable fuel...

The 2027 Mercedes S-Class Hides Its Biggest Change...

Star-shaped daytime running lights and a new Vision Concept-inspired grille will define the front end of the facelifted model

Tesla Just Did Something No Automaker Has Ever Pul...

Norway’s Tesla sales are up by more than a third as the country’s EVs come close to a 100 percent share

The 2026 Century Broke Up With Toyota And Sent The...

The flagship luxury sedan benefits from upgraded safety tech, but its design and underpinnings remain unchanged

Ford Accused Lemon Law Lawyers Of Overcharging. Th...

Ford’s fraud lawsuit against Lemon Law firms collapsed in court, but the judge left a door open for a December comeback

Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA): One of the Most Da...

There are bad ideas, and then there are the kind of bad ideas that only a committee of well-meaning bureaucrats could dream up whi...

Man Buys New Corvette Stingray Convertible for $97...

This 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible features a Red Mist Metallic exterior, the Z51 Performance Package, and the 3LT ...

1968 Dodge Charger Ragtop That Shouldn't Exist Is ...

Introduced as a premium fastback in 1966, the Dodge Charger morphed into a more traditional muscle car in 1968. But unlike every o...

F1: Lando Norris Still Retaining Faith in McLaren ...

Lando Norris feels McLaren should have pitted under the safety car rather than staying out in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix at Losail....

Tesla Celebrates Cybertruck's Second Anniversary, ...

Two years ago, on November 30, Tesla delivered the first 10 Cybertrucks to select customers—mostly influencers, celebrities, and b...

All 2025 Subaru Recalls By Model In One Place

All of the latest Subaru recalls listed by model, in one place.

Porsche Brings Back Iconic Fabrics For All The Vin...

Porsche is bringing back its iconic ’70s fabrics, letting classic patterns like Tartan and Pasha dress both vintage and modern 911...

All 2025 Chrysler Recalls By Model In One Place

All of the latest Chrysler recalls listed by model for your convenience.

2027 Kia Seltos Teased For Upcoming Reveal

Expect big changes for the small Kia

All 2025 Dodge Recalls By Model In Place

We list all of the latest Dodge recalls conveniently, by model.

Skoda Elroq SportLine 85 Review

Skoda is the epitome of bang-for-buck and fantastic value for money, I haven’t driven to many Skodas recently, with the… Details »...

Custom Michelin Tyres For The Hispano Suiza Carmen...

Hispano Suiza, now that’s a name we’ve not heard of in a really, really long time. Originally, they were one… Read more » The post...

Tesla's Full Self-Driving Swerves To Avoid A Sides...

Pushing FSD to its limits on the track reveals how advanced it actually is.

Hyundai's $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hyb...

The automaker is bringing more battery operations in-house, but the big question is what comes out of it.

Waymo Has A Charging Problem

A neighborhood dispute over Waymo's overnight charging in Santa Monica has bigger implications for the autonomous taxi space.

BYD's 5-Minute Flash EV Charging Is Headed Here Ne...

The Chinese auto giant is serious about extending its fast-charging lead all over the world, and Europe could experience it soon.

Tesla Reimagined How Door Handles Work. Now It's E...

Today on Critical Materials: the auto industry faces a reckoning over electric door handles. Plus, are Americans fed up with big t...