Automotive News
- Maglev Trains Dead In The U.S.by [email protected] (Nicholas Werner) on August 5, 2025 at 4:33 pm
In fairness, it’s been a troubled effort.
- Report: Toyota Planning Electric Highlanderby Sean Tucker on August 5, 2025 at 4:29 pm
A new report says Toyota will use the Highlander name on an electric 3-row SUV, likely appearing as a 2027 model.
- You Can Buy Pre-Owned Cars On Amazon Autos Now, And It’s More Than Just Hyundaisby [email protected] (Nicholas Werner) on August 5, 2025 at 4:25 pm
If you live in Los Angeles, you can buy certified pre-owned and used cars from any brand through Amazon Autos, though only from Hyundai dealership inventories.
- Mercedes Renaissance: 30 Models, 15 EVs in 2 Yearsby Sean Tucker on August 5, 2025 at 4:12 pm
Mercedes-Benz plans an onslaught of new designs, with 30 vehicle debuts in the next two years, 15 of them electric.
- Formula E CEO Claims The Performance Gap To F1 Is Shrinking, But Is It Really?by [email protected] (Greg Poggiali) on August 5, 2025 at 4:05 pm
But when Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds recently claimed his all-electric series is closing in on Formula 1, he might’ve overcooked it a bit.
- Chevy Just Broke The EV Range Record By Driving A Silverado 1,059 Miles, But You’ll Never Get Anywhere Close To Thatby [email protected] (Andy Kalmowitz) on August 5, 2025 at 4:03 pm
I know that sounds nearly impossible, because it sort of is. At least, it is for normal people like you and me.
- Skipping Software Updates Can Void Your Car’s Warrantyby Sean Tucker on August 5, 2025 at 3:54 pm
Many of today’s cars download regular over-the-air software updates. Skipping them could void your car’s warranty.
- Sean Duffy’s NASA Order To Put A Nuclear Reactor On The Moon Is A Lunar Land Grabby [email protected] (Ryan Erik King) on August 5, 2025 at 3:52 pm
Duffy’s directive orders NASA to prepare a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor for launch by 2030.
- Porsche Recalls Some Macan Electric SUVs Over Loose Airbagsby Sean Tucker on August 5, 2025 at 3:46 pm
Porsche has recalled just three units of its Macan Electric SUV from model years 2024 and 2025 because some front-seat airbags may not deploy properly.
- Kia Recalls K5 Over Detaching Trimby Sean Tucker on August 5, 2025 at 3:36 pm
Kia has recalled 100,063 K5 sedans because exterior trim pieces behind the rear windows can fall off and become a road hazard.
- Trump Mocks Jaguar’s Rebrand As ‘Stupid’ And ‘Woke’ After CEO Resignsby [email protected] (Andy Kalmowitz) on August 5, 2025 at 2:26 pm
Amid tariffs crippling American auto production, President Trump took time out to give his opinion on the Jaguar rebrand. Spoiler: He’s not a fan.
- These Are The Cars You Want To Drive Around The Nürburgringby [email protected] (Daniel Golson) on August 5, 2025 at 2:25 pm
Spurred by new lap records, I asked the Jalopnik audience to tell me what cars they’d want to drive around the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
- Building Cars In America Doesn’t Stop Automakers From Feeling The Tariff Hitsby [email protected] (Amber DaSilva) on August 5, 2025 at 2:10 pm
If a proud American automaker like Ford can’t escape the tariff pinch, what hope is there for any car company?
- Tragic 300 MPH Bonneville Crash Claims Life Of Land Speed Racerby [email protected] (Brad Brownell) on August 5, 2025 at 1:25 pm
Veteran racer Chris Raschke suffered fatal injuries in a catastrophic crash during the second day of Bonneville Speed Week on Sunday. He was 60 years old.
- What Kei Car Has The Best Name?by [email protected] (Collin Woodard) on August 5, 2025 at 1:25 pm
On average, kei car names are way cooler than the vast majority of car names we get here in the U.S.
- Harley-Davidson’s New CEO Is A Dork, But That’s Probably What The Company Needsby [email protected] (Brad Brownell) on August 5, 2025 at 12:56 pm
Harley has finally found its new CEO after cool guy motorcycle man Jochen Zeitz decided to step down back in April, and he’s a real dweeb number cruncher.
- At $32,500, Is This 1996 Mazda MX-5 ‘Not Your Average Craigslist Miata?’by [email protected] (Rob Emslie) on August 5, 2025 at 12:25 pm
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice MX-5 claims it has gone a thorough restoration and touts it as “a turn-key, investment-grade car for someone who wants the best.”
- Apple CarPlay: Do You Need It?by Sean Tucker on August 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Apple CarPlay Quick Facts We live our lives in concert with our phones, even in the car. It’s a primal…
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade Should Be A Wake-Up Call To Other Automakersby [email protected] (Andy Kalmowitz) on August 5, 2025 at 10:00 am
It doesn’t matter what three-row crossover you compare it with – this thing is more luxurious, better looking, more well-rounded and a better value.
- What EV Chargers Does Costco Sell, And Why Might You Want To Buy Elsewhere?by [email protected] (B. L. Johnson) on August 5, 2025 at 9:25 am
Costco sells several EV chargers, and members may turn to it reflexively. There are other options in the world, though, that may suit your needs better.
- Flying-Taxi Company Joby Could Buy Heli-Taxi Company Blade For Cheapby [email protected] (Matthew DeBord) on August 5, 2025 at 3:25 am
The goal with the Blade deal is to plug Blade users into Joby’s products, with flights commencing next year.
- Bristol Motor Speedway Ran Out Of Food Almost Immediately During Its Record-Setting Inaugural MLB Gameby [email protected] (Logan K. Carter) on August 4, 2025 at 11:08 pm
There were hot dogs with no buns, and nachos with no cheese.
- These Are The Last New Vehicles You Can Get With A Manual Transfer Caseby [email protected] (Charles Krome) on August 4, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Having a manual transfer case can give die-hard off-road enthusiasts an advantage. However, there aren’t many vehicles equipped with one anymore.
- ‘Safety Today Is A Luxury,’ Giorgetto Giugiaro Says After His Crashby [email protected] (Justin Hughes) on August 4, 2025 at 8:43 pm
Anyone who’s survived a major crash may have a new perspective on life, and Giugiaro is no exception.
- Delaying Over-The-Air Updates Could Risk Warranty Coverageby [email protected] (Justin Hughes) on August 4, 2025 at 8:05 pm
GM also says that “if an Over-the-Air software update causes damage to the vehicle, that damage will be covered for the applicable warranty coverage period.”
- Next-Gen GLC EV Brings Back Mercedes-Benz’s Most Iconic Grille With A Bold Illuminated Twistby [email protected] (Daniel Golson) on August 4, 2025 at 7:53 pm
With the next-gen GLC crossover, which will be fully electric and sit alongside the existing gas-powered GLC, Mercedes is going back to its design roots.
- Ford Offers Red-Accented 60th Anniversary Broncoby Sean Tucker on August 4, 2025 at 5:24 pm
Ford will introduce a 60th anniversary edition of its Bronco SUV with ’60s-inspired red accents for the 2026 model year
- GM: OnStar Coordinated Rescues in Texas Floodsby Sean Tucker on August 4, 2025 at 5:16 pm
GM makes its OnStar service free during some crises. During recent flash floods in Texas, the company says it coordinated 12 rescues.
- NY Times: Trump Can Slow, Not Stop, EV Transitionby Sean Tucker on August 4, 2025 at 5:05 pm
A New York Times analysis predicts that President Trump’s policy changes can slow, but not stop, the transition to EVs.
- Kia Recalls Telluride Over Loose Door Trimby Sean Tucker on August 4, 2025 at 4:10 pm
Kia has recalled 201,149 Telluride SUVs because a piece of trim on the vehicles’ doors can loosen and fall off in traffic.
- NONWICK: My 1967 Ford Mustang Gets Fresh Front Brakesby Jeff Glucker on August 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Continual additions to my 1967 Ford Mustang feel like solid progress towards the potential endgame—the… The post NONWICK: My 1967 Ford Mustang Gets Fresh Front Brakes appeared first on Hooniverse.
- For Sale: 1988 Isuzu Box Truck… Hang-Out Space?by Jeff Glucker on July 31, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Here’s a weird one for you. Someone has taken a 1988 Isuzu Box Truck and… The post For Sale: 1988 Isuzu Box Truck… Hang-Out Space? appeared first on Hooniverse.
- In a World of Beautiful Adventure, the 70-Series Toyota Land Cruiser is King of the Landby Jeff Glucker on July 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The 109 and the Defender have been dethroned. If you visit Tanzania, you won’t see… The post In a World of Beautiful Adventure, the 70-Series Toyota Land Cruiser is King of the Land appeared first on Hooniverse.
- 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid Review: A Better Fozzieby Ross Ballot on July 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Having sold more than 4 million units over a near-thirty year span, Subaru has tinkered… The post 2025 Subaru Forester Touring Hybrid Review: A Better Fozzie appeared first on Hooniverse.
- 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro: Excessively Capable… and Expensiveby Jeff Glucker on July 22, 2025 at 9:34 pm
Earlier today, our man Will told you about the new Trailhunter version of the 4Runner…. The post 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro: Excessively Capable… and Expensive appeared first on Hooniverse.
- 2025 Toyota 4Runner: The TrailHunter is Here!by William Byrd on July 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The Toyota 4Runner has always been an enigma to me. It was one of those… The post 2025 Toyota 4Runner: The TrailHunter is Here! appeared first on Hooniverse.
- NONWICK: The ’67 Mustang Gets Steering and Some Metal Workby Jeff Glucker on July 21, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Work continues on my 1967 Ford Mustang project car, and it feels good to have… The post NONWICK: The ’67 Mustang Gets Steering and Some Metal Work appeared first on Hooniverse.
- 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Reviewby Ross Ballot on July 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV is conflicting. On one hand, it’s an amazingly capable… The post 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Review appeared first on Hooniverse.
- ’25 Subaru Impreza RS – a Warm Hatch Middle Childby Kamil Kaluski on July 18, 2025 at 8:08 pm
The Impreza RS fills the gap between the typical pedestrian Impreza and the WRX. While… The post ’25 Subaru Impreza RS – a Warm Hatch Middle Child appeared first on Hooniverse.
- For Sale: 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Ready for Daily Duty?by Jeff Glucker on July 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm
A comfortable commuter car can be a nice thing to have if you’re driving to… The post For Sale: 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Ready for Daily Duty? appeared first on Hooniverse.
- A How-To Guide To ITBs With Project NSXby Blake Jones on April 8, 2025 at 11:31 pm
What do we love so much about naturally aspirated engines? Perhaps the musicality, or the responsiveness, or the combination of both that creates an emotionally rewarding experience with every stab at the throttle pedal. Well, whatever underpins that appeal, I can say for sure that nothing turns […]
- 3 Days At The World’s Most Luxurious Race Trackby Alec Pender on April 5, 2025 at 4:39 am
That’s what Cornes & Co did here in Japan, and with that, we’re left with The Magarigawa Club. The Magarigawa Club is not hot off the press news, it’s actually been open for a little over 18 months now, but since it’s doors have opened, I had yet to have the chance to visit and see […]
- Modernising A WRC Legend: The Prodrive P25by Alec Pender on March 31, 2025 at 11:19 am
Not so long ago, restomods were almost exclusively reserved for big dollar classics and vintage supercars. But exclusivity no more, just in the last couple of years we’ve seen the JDM space sprout a few of its own resto-mods; the Built By Legends GT-Rs and TOM’S’ Supra just to name a few. […]
- 8 Cars In 1 Day: A Day With Drivers Loungeby Dino Dalle Carbonare on March 29, 2025 at 4:40 am
And rightly so, there’s so much to see, visit, do and of course eat, oh and if you happen to be a car guy or gal, then you’re in luck as there’s never been a better time to actually see the car culture in all its glory. With famed parking areas like Daikoku and Umihotaru The post 8 Cars In 1 […]
- Kei & Mighty: Exploring Japan’s WAZUKA Microcar Museumby Mark Riccioni on March 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm
That might sound like a lot, but it manages some 82 million vehicles in some of the world’s most densely populated cities daily. As a country, it should be at a perpetual standstill. Yet, ever since the 1950s, the Japanese have held a tiny little ace up their sleeves… Kei-jidõsha, or ‘kei […]
- 10-Year Throwback: For The Love Of Rotaryby TheSpeedhunters on March 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm
But finally, after the stars recently aligned, I managed to get the cool guys at Car Shop Glow (CSG) to bring their time attacking Mazda to a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s daily chaos. I can remember the first time I laid eyes on this RX-7 – it was probably The post […]
- Project Rough: DIY Corner Balance Take 2 – With Physics!by Ron Celestine on March 11, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Corner balancing a car has been one of those things that seemed off-limits to the average automotive DIY enthusiast. You can find a wide range of electronic scales from a speed shop like Summit Racing; however, a ‘decent’ set will set you back at least $1,000, and a higher-quality set will cost […]
- Nifsta Classic Cars: Stockholm’s Summer Delightby Alen Haseta on March 10, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Car meets are a rare occurrence in Scandinavia’s cold months, but with the arrival of spring and the clearing of salted roads, enthusiasts begin bringing out their cars. After a long, dark, and freezing winter, not one clear, warm day is wasted. While there are a few well-known spots for […]
- Who Remembers The JUN Akira Supra?by Brad Lord on March 8, 2025 at 6:30 am
I could name a few, but one that stands out is a 21-second clip of a bright yellow MkIV Toyota Supra built by JUN, power-sliding at Tsukuba Circuit. I’m not sure where I first saw it online, but in 2001 – four years before YouTube was a thing – you can bet I risked the prospect The post Who […]
- From The Garage To The Loop: A Kanjo-Spec Civic Type Rby Toby Thyer on March 7, 2025 at 12:30 am
‘Give a man a body kit, and he’ll look cool for a day. Give him a sheet of raw carbon fibre, and he’ll look cool for a lifetime.’ Masato Nitta lives by this philosophy, and he’s built a one-piece carbon front cowl for his EK9 Honda Civic Type R to prove it. Of course, while this The […]
- Exciting Changes to Linkage Magazineby LINKAGEADMIN on January 22, 2025 at 9:40 pm
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- Cars to Watch in Arizonaby Jim Pickering on January 16, 2025 at 12:21 am
Arizona Car Week starts now — and while there’s now more to see and do…
- Dan Gurney’s ’61 Impala Comes to Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunionby Jim Pickering on January 14, 2025 at 10:18 pm
Monterey Car Week is still months away, but plans are already coming together for 2025’s…
- Finalists Announced for The Best of the Best Awardby Jim Pickering on January 14, 2025 at 7:39 pm
This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Peninsula Classics’ Best of the Best Award…
- Mecum Kissimmee Brings 4,500 Cars to Auctionby Jim Pickering on January 8, 2025 at 8:44 pm
The world’s largest collector car auction is underway. Mecum Kissimmee has steadily grown over the…