Modern vans and minivans play it safe with sleek, serious designs—but half a century ago, the scene was dominated by vans that looked like they stepped out of an animated series. These weren’t just utilitarian workhorses; they were characters with…
Aerodynamics isn’t just about looks—it’s about physics. The drag coefficient (Cd) is the silent efficiency hero under every car’s skin, dictating how much air resistance a vehicle fights as it slices through the atmosphere. A lower Cd means the car’s…
The Volkswagen Group has issued a statement in response to reports that it may sell some of its brands, including Ducati and potentially transitioning Lamborghini to a publicly traded company. The statement does not deny the rumors, instead emphasizing that…
Cars are more than just appliances—they’re rolling art. Behind every head-turning silhouette and soul-stirring shape is a visionary designer who turned four wheels into desire. Some names echo through history like legends; others redefined entire segments. Here are 12 car…
Jalopnik’s readers just dropped a treasure trove of daily drivers that turned out to be the best they’ve ever owned — and the list spans everything from humble compacts to exotic sports cars. The callout drew over 100 responses on…
Minivans have never been poster children for speed, but today’s crop of family haulers is packing serious muscle. Back in 1984, the original Plymouth Voyager’s top engine option produced just 104 horsepower and hit 94 mph with a 0–60 mph…
Volkswagen’s German labor leaders have accused management of sidelining them on plans to slash up to 100,000 jobs in Germany, exposing deep governance rifts at Europe’s largest automaker. In an internal document published on VW’s intranet and obtained by Bloomberg…
Cars and water have a complicated relationship, and sometimes this relationship ends with a car sitting at the bottom of a lake or ocean. The ‘Lady of the Lake’ 1925 Bugatti Type 22 Brescia is one such example, which spent…
The Volkswagen air-cooled flat-4 engine was a staple of the company’s success, powering various models from sports cars to family sedans and commercial vans. The original Type 1 engine served well until the 1960s, when it was replaced by the…
Slate CEO Peter Faricy has declared that every one of the startup’s no-frills electric pickups will turn a gross margin profit, even at its revised starting price. The bold claim comes after Slate adjusted pricing for its budget electric truck…