Image: greyghostpontiac.com The SCCA Trans Am class was at its absolute pinnacle in the early 1970s, with factory-backed efforts from Ford, Chevrolet, AMC, Dodge, and Plymouth fighting for the top spots. You’re probably one of those basic bitches that loves the Bud Moore Mustangs or the Penske Camaros, right? Yeah, everyone is. Me, I’m into … Read more
When GM reintroduced the Pontiac GTO for the 2004 model year, it was a big deal, and yet, at the same time, it somehow wasn’t. It had the same name as the original American muscle car, but it was actually based on the Australian-market Holden Monaro, and its styling could probably best be described as … Read more
Photo: Dodge Dodge is the latest automaker to debut a retro-inspired EV along with Renault, which recently released the throwback Renault 5 E-Tech. Dodge is touting the Charger Daytona EV as the first fully-electric muscle car, which got our wheels turning and led to today’s question: What vintage muscle cars should be reborn as EVs? … Read more
Adolf Hitler had a strong desire to prove Germany’s scientific, engineering, and sporting might. Much like the “sportswashing” some countries are accused of today, this was a public relations tactic employed by the Nazi party. Hitler pushed German brands Mercedes and Auto Union to new heights in Grand Prix racing, and to prove the newly … Read more
I can understand the whole “something is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it” mindset that people like to pivot to whenever we point out things with stupid prices, but some things are just more expensive than they should be. For example, take this Pontiac found for sale in Pennsylvania. Carspotting: Big Ol’ … Read more
Photo: Daniel Golson/Jalopnik Last weekend I was walking through Beverly Hills when I came across a trio of bright red cars parked in front of the Beverly Wilshire hotel. There was a constant crowd of people surrounding them, with civilians taking videos for TikTok and carspotters shooting photos with their DSLR to get Instagram likes. … Read more
Took our Kona in and for 4 recalls(3 inspections & upgrade the diagnostics). The day after we get it back it throws a check engine light. I put a code reader on the car and get P0326- knock sensor failure. Huh…I was advised this was a potential outcome, but the car is driving fine in … Read more
When I was very VERY young, I obviously thought the first car I was exposed to (my dad’s car) was cool… and that was a 1972 Ford Custom that looked something like this: I remember riding my tricycle around it and thinking it was ‘better’ than many other cars because it had FOUR headlights (while … Read more
Gif: Michigan State Police A Michigan State Police trooper had a small mystery on his hands when responding to a call about a blue Pontiac Grand Prix driving recklessly on Monday. The police claim the Grand Prix was unoccupied when the trooper arrived at the scene, and what a scene it was. Friend or Fiero? … Read more
Image: The Offical Knight Rider YouTube Fictional cars can be the best, specifically because they’re not real. They can be as wild as the person who created them imagines. From nuclear power to weapons systems they’re like concept cars if auto makers had any guts. Valtteri Bottas Gets Excited About The Las Vegas Grand Prix … Read more