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…
This week’s Dopest Cars roundup delivers a parade of automotive oddities and purpose-built weirdness, all plucked straight from Facebook Marketplace. Leading the charge is a 1961 Ford Falcon that’s been “squished”—front-to-back only—into a chopped, mystery machine listed for $11,950. The…
Car makers spend millions crafting slogans that promise reliability, excitement, or luxury, but drivers often see a different reality. From “Built Ford Tough” to “The Best or Nothing,” these taglines are designed to mask flaws, oversell capabilities, or simply ignore…
A 1956 Ford Thunderbird with both soft and hard tops is listed on Craigslist for $23,500. This two-seat classic comes loaded with rare power accessories, including power windows, seats, steering, and brakes, plus air conditioning (functionality not confirmed). The car…
Ford chose a bear to test the F-150 Security Package, staging an encounter between the truck and an 800-pound Kodiak bear named Tag. The test was designed to see how the system held up to a non-human attacker, with Tag’s…