Ruf’s Next Performance Car Packs 1,000 HP: First Look at the B8 Erprober
Ruf Automobile is developing its next generation of performance cars, using a development prototype called the B8 Erprober to validate new technologies. The B8 Erprober features a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter flat-eight engine, producing over 1,000 horsepower and over 738 pound-feet of…
McLaren 788HS: Allegedly the Best and Final V8 Supercar Iteration
McLaren has pulled the wraps off the 788HS at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, billing it as the "definitive and final evolution" of its V8 supercar lineage that began with the 720S in 2017. The new model revives the High…
5th-Gen Lexus RX 350: Reliable Luxury SUV with a Few Flaws
Lexus’s fifth-generation RX 350, launched in 2023, rides on the brand’s new GA-K platform, trading its predecessor’s familiar look for a bolder, more rigid design. While the chassis and powertrain updates didn’t transform it into a driver’s car—our 2023 first…
Ruf Bets the Farm on a New 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo Flat-Eight
German boutique tuner Ruf has just thrown down the gauntlet with a fire-breathing new flat-eight engine that cracks the 1,000-horsepower barrier—without a single hybrid assist or electric turbo in sight. The new Boxer 8 is a twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder that belts…
The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition: A Tribute to the Brand’s Home
The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition is a special edition model that celebrates the brand's British roots and 25 years of modern MINI production. The edition features a unique design with a Union Jack graphic on the white contrast roof, 18-inch…
Never Buy Someone Else’s Build Unless It’s This 500-HP Manual-Swapped 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon
Used cars are always a gamble, but the stakes climb off the chart when you buy someone else’s unfinished project. What if the car you crave was never sold in the exact spec you want? You could spend months and…
2027 KTM 500 EXC-F 6Days First Look: 100th ISDE Edition
The 2027 KTM 500 EXC-F 6Days is a special edition dual-sport bike inspired by the FIM International Six Days' Enduro, with a range of technical and cosmetic upgrades. The bike features a single-cylinder 4-stroke 511cc engine with Keihin fueling, WP…
At $10,800, Is This 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen Edition a Fresh Deal?
A 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Shinsen Edition is up for grabs on Craigslist in California’s Bay Area with an asking price of $10,800. Mazda built around 1,500 Shinsen Edition Miatas in 2003, each finished in Titanium Silver Metallic with a…
What’s One Car Design Detail That Really Grinds Your Gears?
Car design is the heartbeat of the automotive world for Jalopnik’s Daniel Golson. From childhood fascination to a degree in car design and a career in automotive journalism, he’s always been drawn to the visual language of automobiles. While he…
Nearly One in Four New-Car Buyers Took Out 7-Year Loans Last Quarter
The average new-vehicle transaction price in the U.S. has climbed to nearly $52,000, pushing monthly payments to an eye-watering $777 and forcing buyers into longer loan terms just to keep monthly costs manageable. According to Edmunds’ latest quarterly report on…