While there are plenty of JDM vehicles roaming the roads of the United States (I daily-drive one myself), they don’t often appear in the big self-service car graveyards that I frequent while researching this series. Until now, I’d found a discarded 1979 Nissan Fairlady Z originally brought over by an airman and that’s it. Then … Read more
Living near an airport can be everything from dangerous to downright disruptive. People who usually live near these airports and their busy areas of traffic often try to get things at the airport changed, but it’s usually unsuccessful. One household in Washington D.C., though, took things to a whole new level by issuing over 7,000 … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Tinted windows have aesthetic appeal and practical benefits that draw some to the aftermarket accessory. Tinting your windows can reduce the amount of glare you’ll experience while driving, from the sun, city lights, and other … Read more
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, June 22, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters China could flood the U.S. electric-vehicle market with low-cost offerings, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Wednesday, weeks after President Joe Biden raised similar concerns. “We are very concerned about China … Read more
We finally have a reason to be excited about a fully-electric Toyota, now that the carmaker turned its Accessible People Mover EV into the “Catbus” from My Neighbor Totoro. Ever since sisters Mei and Satsuki climbed aboard the feline in the seminal Studio Ghibli film, kids and former kids alike have dreamed of taking a … Read more
The aging but affordable—and to some eyes, rather attractive—Nissan Leaf electric car has been recertified by the US government as now eligible for a federal $3,750 tax credit for 2024. Prior to December 31, 2023, Leaf was eligible for half of the full $7,500 federal incentive, but that expired at the end of 2023. What … Read more
Screenshot: Local 10 Police officers don’t exactly have the best reputation these days, and one Florida cop’s actions haven’t done much to improve that reputation. As Local 10 reports, on Tuesday, Detective Victor Manuel Montalvo was driving an unmarked Miami-Dade Police Department car when he crashed into another marked police cruiser. He then reportedly pulled … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Looking to elevate your camping experience without breaking the bank? Look no further than the MSR Hubba Hubba tents, available in 1-person, 2-person, and 3-person options, now at REI at 40% off. As the weather … Read more
Photo: Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik I’ve owned four cars in my lifetime. Every single one of them had six naturally aspirated cylinders, and three were V6s. I suppose you can I’ve got a pretty strong affinity for that type of engine layout, and that’s why I’m so worried right now. You see, I recently came … Read more
The world has seen more than it’s fair share of bad cars. Cars that break down (the Oldsmobile diesel experiment comes to mind), rust to nothingness (seemingly every Italian car sold in the 1980s), were sales flops (the Ford Edsel) or became rolling jokes (the Pontiac Aztek, which in retrospect may have just been too … Read more
