The Naturally Aspirated V6 Is Going Extinct

Photo: Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik I’ve owned four cars in my lifetime. Every single one of them had six naturally aspirated cylinders, and three were V6s. I suppose you can I’ve got a pretty strong affinity for that type of engine layout, and that’s why I’m so worried right now. You see, I recently came … Read more

2025 Ram 1500: Everything You Need To Know

The 2025 Ram 1500 may not be a totally new truck, but there are plenty of brand-new features built into these trucks that might make you think otherwise. For this model year, Ram has introduced a whole new trim, new engine options, and plenty of tech features that could surprise even diehard Ram fans — … Read more

Maserati’s Grecale Trofeo Is A Fast And Expensive Question Mark

A midsize crossover with a 500+ horsepower turbocharged V6 and all-wheel drive sounds like the stuff performance cars are made of. You’d be right about that with the Maserati Grecale Trofeo. It’s a damn good performer. When that performance comes attached with a six-figure price tag though, you start to question certain things. The Maserati … Read more

Just What The Hell Counts As An SUV Anymore?

SUV used to be a term reserved for body-on-frame, truck-based vehicles, until the crossover came along and turned everything on its head. Now some automakers claim that their subcompact front-wheel-drive hatchbacks are SUVs or crossovers, and we have unibody trucks like the Ford Maverick and Honda Ridgeline that further muddy things up. So, what really … Read more

Safety Experts Worry Tesla Cybertruck Design Is Dangerous

Good morning! It’s Friday, December 8, 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. Ultra Cruise is GM’s Answer to Tesla’s So-Called ‘Full Self-Driving’ 1st Gear: The Cybertruck’s Design Will Hurt You … Read more