Subaru’s reputation for bulletproof reliability—ranked just behind Toyota in Consumer Reports’ latest dependability study—translates directly into some of the strongest resale values in the mainstream segment. According to CarEdge’s analysis, Subaru ranks second among mainstream brands for 5-year residual value,…
The term “full-size SUV” sounds straightforward, but the reality is far murkier. Car and Driver’s classic definition—a big three-row rig with cavernous cargo space and serious towing muscle—could just as easily describe a midsize SUV like the Chevrolet Traverse. That’s…
Quick oil change chains are gaining ground on dealerships, according to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study. The annual survey ranks aftermarket service providers across three segments: quick oil change, tire and wheel maintenance, and full-service…
Old Toyotas don’t die; they just get upgraded. That’s the lesson from a Jalopnik staffer who swapped a stock head unit in his wife’s 2006 Toyota 4Runner for a modern Apple CarPlay unit, breathing new life into a 20-year-old SUV…
Mercedes-AMG’s customer racing squad MANN-FILTER delivered a flawless performance to secure second place overall in the grueling 78th CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa. Driving the Mercedes-AMG GT3 #48, Lucas Auer (AUT), Maro Engel (GER) and Luca Stolz (GER) completed 541…
George Russell took the top spot at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, with Kimi Antonelli coming in third. The race was intense, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen applying strong pressure throughout. Both Russell and Antonelli employed a two-stop strategy,…
The BMW M4 GT3 EVO has secured a Gold Cup victory at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, with Ugo de Wilde, Tim Tramnitz, and Jens Klingmann driving the #998 ROWE Racing car to an impressive six-lap margin win in their…
McMurtry has officially teased the production version of its track-focused electric hypercar, the Spéirling Pure, ahead of its full debut next week. The British automaker plans to build just 100 examples of the fan-car hypercar, with deliveries scheduled to begin…
Mazda’s name isn’t just a random corporate label—it’s a deliberate fusion of corporate history and spiritual symbolism. The automaker traces its roots to 1920, when Toyo Cork Kogyo was founded. A year later, Jujiro Matsuda took over as president and…
Pelle Söderström, a Swedish engineer, has built a one-of-a-kind inline-16 engine, dubbed the Herkules 1934, using four Volvo 2.0-liter B20 engines. The 8.1-liter engine has a unique crankshaft, which Söderström jokingly describes as a “two-meter-long contraption”. The engine’s construction is…