I’m Looking For A Fun Commuter Car With An Electric Boost! What Should I Buy?

I’m Looking For A Fun Commuter Car With An Electric Boost! What Should I Buy?

Matt is a high school teacher in Oklahoma. He is looking for an enjoyable commuter car that is also comfortable for the family. Ideally, it would be some kind of EV or plug-in. With a firm budget of up to $50,000, what car should he buy? 2023 Kia EV6 GT | Jalopnik Reviews (Welcome back … Read more

I’m Replacing My Pilot With An EV! What Car Should I Buy?

I’m Replacing My Pilot With An EV! What Car Should I Buy?

John is on his third Honda Pilot and wants to change it up to an EV SUV. It needs to fit two medium sized dogs, have AWD and get at least 300 miles of range. With a budget up to $70,000, what car should he buy? We’re Driving the 2024 Kia EV9, What Do You … Read more

I Need A Fun Road Trip Car For A Life Reset! What Should I Buy?

I Need A Fun Road Trip Car For A Life Reset! What Should I Buy?

Jamie recently broke up with his girlfriend, so he is looking for a bit of a reset. He is going to put his stuff in storage and travel around a bit. However, his Fiat 124 Spider Abarth isn’t the best road trip car, so he wants something more ideal for long drives that’s still fun. … Read more

You Can Get A Brand New V8 Muscle Car For The Price Of A Camry

You Can Get A Brand New V8 Muscle Car For The Price Of A Camry

As more models shift towards hybridization and electrification, there are going to be some drivers that still prefer horsepower over mpgs. For buyers that aren’t going for the rational choice, this is a great time to score V8 power at Toyota Camry pricing. According to Bob: You Need to Buy a Coupe The 2025 Camry … Read more

I Can Finally Own A Manual Car Again! What Should I Buy?

I Can Finally Own A Manual Car Again! What Should I Buy?

Scott’s teenage daughter will be driving soon and she will take his Volvo, which means he can finally get a manual transmission car after years of automatics. He has a modest budget, but is open to options that are sporty with reasonable mpgs. What car should he buy? The BMW Z3 Was Secretly the Coolest … Read more

Underrated Small Crossover For Under $30,000

Underrated Small Crossover For Under ,000

The sub-compact crossover segment is super popular for buyers who want something that’s not too big but that also rides a little higher. There are a ton of options to choose from, but one offering from General Motors is often lost in the shuffle — and it might provide the best car for your dollar. … Read more

I Finally Have A ‘Real Job’ And Need A Fun, Yet Practical Car For The Commute! What Should I Buy?

I Finally Have A ‘Real Job’ And Need A Fun, Yet Practical Car For The Commute! What Should I Buy?

Scott lives in Baltimore and after working various gigs including a few stints on cruise ships he has what he calls a “real job” as a software engineer. However, he hasn’t driven a car in a long time and wants something fun, but not too challenging. With a $25,000 budget, what car should he buy? … Read more

I Need A Car That Can Go 50k Miles A Year! What Should I Buy?

I Need A Car That Can Go 50k Miles A Year! What Should I Buy?

Robert is the Director of Operations for a major company and travels a lot to various locations. He will put about 50,000 miles per year on his car and wants something comfortable and reliable for the long commutes. What car should he buy? According to Bob: Why the AMG C63 Hybrid Is So Goddamn Cool … Read more

This Car Buying Advice Totally Changed My Perspective

This Car Buying Advice Totally Changed My Perspective

I’ve been advising on car buying for over 10 years and have come across some pretty awful and unrealistic tips in my time. I’ve been here so long that it’s not often that I encounter a life hack that blows me away and completely changes my perspective on purchasing an automobile: Just don’t buy one. … Read more

What Car Is The Biggest Bargain You Can Buy Right Now?

What Car Is The Biggest Bargain You Can Buy Right Now?

After price cuts and tax credits, is this a bargain now? Photo: Tesla Here at Jalopnik, we’re lucky to have car-buying expert Tom McParland on hand to give us advice whenever we need it. But he can’t be doing everything, everywhere, all at once, and this means that sometimes it’s better to hear from the … Read more