Honda’s reputation for strong resale value holds true with the 2021 Accord, which has proven remarkably resilient against depreciation. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the base LX trim retains 76% of its original value after five years, far outpacing…
The automotive industry is stuck in a rut. Automakers are playing it safe, refreshing tired models instead of rolling out bold new designs, thanks to shifting consumer tastes and regulatory hurdles. The result? A sea of familiar faces on the…
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…
The Slate Auto Blank Slate compact EV pickup, teased in April 2025 with a $20,000 price after a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, offers two battery packs: a 52.7 kWh unit rated for 150 miles and an 84.3 kWh version…
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…
The author’s 1984 Honda VF500C V30 Magna, a favorite bike that reached 104.532 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2009, needed a clutch seal replacement after 42 years and 23,480 miles. The hydraulic clutch actuator’s slave cylinder had leaked,…
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,…
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…
A 1992 Honda Accord LX with 213,624 miles is listed for $4,999 on Craigslist in San Diego, California. This fifth-generation Accord represents an era when sedans like the Accord and Toyota Camry dominated the market before SUVs and crossovers took…
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a relentless 12.42-mile gauntlet of 156 turns that punishes even the most prepared drivers. No amount of simulator practice, corner memorization, or race-day strategy can fully prepare you for the mountain’s ever-changing conditions. A…