The Fisker Ocean, a striking but troubled luxury electric SUV, has suffered one of the steepest depreciation hits in the EV segment since its 2023 launch. When new, the range topped out at $68,999 for the Extreme trim, while the…
The word “roadster” is one of those automotive terms that refuses to sit still. Its origins trace back to the early 19th century, when it described a horse bred for pleasure riding rather than labor. By the late 1800s, the…
The golden age of the American land yacht—those colossal, velvety-soft sedans that ruled the road before SUVs and crossovers took over—is long gone. But the nostalgia for these rolling palaces endures. Picture a car so long it feels like you’re…
The auto industry has seen numerous innovations and technological developments over the years, from disc brakes to three-point seatbelts, making cars safer, more efficient, and useful. However, as technology advances, older cars can become outdated and potentially obsolete. According to…
Ford’s long-standing partnership with Firestone collapsed in the wake of a catastrophic 2000 recall that erased billions in value and shattered consumer trust. The rupture began when Firestone tires fitted to the Ford Explorer suffered catastrophic tread separations, leading to…
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…
Walter P. Chrysler didn’t start making cars from scratch, instead, he established the Chrysler Corporation by being in the right place at the right time and having the money to invest. He earned his fortune by solving problems and streamlining…
In the high-stakes arms race of 1960s NASCAR, Chrysler’s legendary Hemi V8 was the undisputed king of the track—until Ford fired back with a weapon so radical it nearly broke the rules. The result? A pair of engines that never…
In 1969, Cosworth, a British engineering firm, developed the BDA engine, a naturally aspirated motor that would set the standard for performance in the next two decades. The BDA was based on the Ford Kent block and featured a cylinder…
The difference between manufacturer-installed (OEM) turbos and aftermarket turbos goes beyond their origin. Quality control, warranty, and after-sales care are significant factors. OEM turbos are covered under the automaker’s warranty, while aftermarket parts have varying warranties and build qualities. Price…