Folks, I just got back from driving a couple of new Honda Civics, the facelifted 2025 versions of the Si and Hatchback Hybrid. They were both brilliant little cars in their own ways, but I know what would make them even better: combining the two. What I need Honda to do is take a couple … Read more
When the FE1 Honda Civic Si first went on sale a few years ago, people tended to love the way it drove and the way it looked, but they complained it was missing out on certain features the car should have absolutely had. Stuff like a full-digital gauge cluster, an LED shift indicator (from the … Read more
Most Americans are convinced they’re proficient at three things; fighting, fucking, and driving cars. In reality, they don’t know how to do any of them properly without instruction. I would say I’m an OK driver. I don’t have any points on my license, I passed a motorcycle safety course, I’ve done some track days, rallies, … Read more
Photo: Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik Sometimes, I am very confused by the choices car companies make when it comes to the interiors of their vehicles. There’s a lot of two-steps-forward, one-step-back stuff going on, and a great example of this is drive mode selectors. Car companies have decided that even on the most mundane of … Read more
Image: Acura Over the years, there’s been more than a few instances of cars that seem to get flack for no other reason than it seems like the popular thing to do. Often that hate comes from those who have never even encountered the car, don’t get the point of it or in the case … Read more
Photo: Acura We’ve been pretty clear about our love for the Integra Type-S. It’s an incredible car that really strikes a perfect balance between daily usability and pure driving experience. The prototype shown above is meant to demonstrate what would happen if that balance was shifted—heavily—toward performance. The 2024 Acura Integra Type S Transmission Will … Read more
Image: Infiniti Inflation is killing me, so I’m guessing it’s becoming a problem for many other folks out there, too. Fortunately, I’ll pay off my car loan soon and I’m already counting on the extra money that will go into my pocket each month instead of siphoning it off to some bank somewhere. If you’re … Read more
Photo: Lexus It’s finally July, which means we’re officially halfway through the calendar year. That also means that even the automakers that only announce quarterly sales figures have released their sales reports, allowing sites like Jalopnik to dig through the data hoping to find something interesting. The biggest story is probably that Tesla’s sales continue … Read more
Photo: Logan K. Carter Three words: Made in America. We Americans carry quite a bit of national pride when it comes to our homegrown car manufacturers, be they Fords, Chevys, or Mopar. On this, the fourth day of the month of July, we celebrate American independence. Given the current political climate, however, I know why … Read more
Image: Manuel Carrillo III There have been so many different kinds of car built since the beginning of time. I don’t know how many different cars, but it’s got to be in the dozens, right? With so many options to choose from, there has to have been one that just achieved ultimate perfection. If you … Read more
