It just makes so much sense that the readership of Jalopnik dot com would have driven some really weird stuff. In some cases, a lot of you have driven weirder stuff than we have! Earlier in the week we asked you to tell us all about your weird driving experiences, and what you considered weird. … Read more
Rolls-Royce, the British luxury carmaker, launched its Spectre electric vehicle in India on January 19 at a price of Rs 7.50 crore (ex-showroom). Amid an ongoing worldwide transition towards EVs, the Spectre EV is the first all-electric car launched by the company. Billed as a spiritual successor to the iconic Phantom, the Spectre is a … Read more
Fuel economy can be an important selling point for those looking for a new vehicle. However, it doesn’t influence every single purchase. Certain cars and trucks are worth being a little thirsty at the pump if they are worth the driving experience or money simply isn’t an object for an owner. Sports cars certainly fit… … Read more
2024 Fiat 500eImage: Stellantis If you thought that Dodge and, to a more serious extent, Chrysler were the most sad looking brands in Stellantis’ arsenal, you haven’t been paying attention to Fiat. And why would you? The brand sells so few cars in the U.S. it makes you wonder if it’s even worth it for Stellantis … Read more
Photo: Rolls-Royce It’s relatively common for automakers to offer cash incentives designed to move inventory. Not enough people buying Nissan Altimas at full price? Just knock a few thousand dollars off the price and see what that does. Your typical Altima buyer actually has to think about money, though. A Rolls-Royce buyer, on the other … Read more
Photo: Daniel Golson/Jalopnik Since time immemorial (or at least since the invention of the automobile), car-obsessed kids have put up posters on their bedroom walls that feature their dream cars. I’d be shocked if even a single Jalopnik reader didn’t have at least some sort of car art. Iconic examples of poster cars include any … Read more
Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen Group, owner of the U.S.-based EV charging infrastructure operator Electrify America, has finally announced its commitment to the North American Charging Standard (NACS, also known as the Tesla charger) beginning in 2025 for many of its brands. The company said it will also explore adapter options so preexisting electrified vehicles can charge … Read more
Photo: Matt Cardy (Getty Images) A Concorde turbojet engine that spent years listed on eBay finally sold over the weekend to one lucky buyer, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be making supersonic booms of their own anytime soon. 2024 Jaguar F-PACE SVR | Jalopnik Reviews The Concorde turbojet engine spent years listed on eBay before … Read more
On paper, the Volkswagen Group is the largest overall automaker in the world in terms of employment, with nearly 700,000 employees across its brands all around the world. That dwarfs runners-up like BYD (~570,000), Toyota (~380,000) and Stellantis (~270,000). In contrast, British luxury brand Bentley, a Volkswagen subsidiary, only employs around 4,000 humans. But if … Read more
Photo: Nissan We’re currently living in the golden age of automotive wheel design. Mercedes brought back the monoblock, Rolls-Royce offers huge discs, and Kia is producing wheels that don’t even really look like wheels. The surge in popularity of hybrids and electric cars has also seen the return of hubcaps and aero discs, and now … Read more
