Image: Manufacturer Provided The state of affordable new automobiles right now is bleak, y’all. Back in 2020, I did a rundown of all the cars left in the U.S. market under $20,000, and there were seventeen. I did another one last fall, and there were six. Now, because the Kia Soul has crept above the … Read more
It could be argued that the 1980s was the greatest decade of automotive production for enthusiasts. Unlike today, manufacturers all around the world were developing street versions of racing cars, compact sports machines, hot hatchbacks, a cadre of analog machines capable of stirring your emotions. Moreover these cars were aimed at appeasing the everyman’s desires … Read more
2012 Detroit Auto ShowImage: Paul Sancya (AP) Auto shows have been waning the last few years. From the media side, it’s obvious they’re more for the public than the press, which has been especially apparent in recent years. While the major auto shows still attract attendees, those public numbers are down; I saw the difference … Read more
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car culture. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Valtteri Bottas Gets Excited About The Las Vegas Grand Prix | Jalopnik Chats These Are The Fastest Depreciating Cars Over The Past Five Years Photo: Maserati Depreciation … Read more
Kia has introduced two new electric vehicle concepts, the EV3, a compact electric SUV, and the EV4, an electric sedan, ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show, which will be held from November 17 to November 27, 2023. The South Korean automaker aims to bolster its electric model lineup in the United States, responding to … Read more
Image: Ford There’s a new variant of the S650-generation Ford Mustang called the GT/CS, with CS standing for California Special. This two-thousand dollar package adds a bunch of ugly blue shit to an otherwise pretty Mustang, including grille ducts, wheels, blue badges, blue leather and stitching inside, and a side stripe package. Ford revived the … Read more