Photo: Daniel Golson/Jalopnik My hope for Monterey Car Week is always that I’ll see cars I’ve never seen before, whether that be in real life or, even better, something I haven’t even seen a photo of in a book or online. This year, the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance delivered: a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM … Read more
Electric vehicle depreciation is something of a hot topic right now, and for good reason. On one hand, there are some fantastic deals to be had on the secondhand market, but on the other of course, there’s the thorny issue of some EVs losing half of their value in a single year. Cars losing you … Read more
Ford created a surprise smash hit when it introduced the Maverick in 2021. This compact pickup, built on architecture shared with the Escape and Bronco Sport crossover SUVs, offered truck capability in a fuel-efficient, sensibly sized package. Now, Ford has introduced updates for the 2025 model year that make the Maverick even more appealing. First … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, August 9, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Tesla Had A Very Interesting Week 1st Gear: Tesla Orders Canceled Over Musk’s Support For Trump For months, … Read more
The presidential primaries bring chaos to the most peaceful of times in the U.S., but given the volatility of, well, everything over the past few election cycles, it feels like a wilder time than ever before. The all-but-officially official Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris announced her VP pick running mate today … Read more
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Sure, duh: Vehicle lights serve the important and vital safety function of allowing drivers to see where they’re going, and everyone else to see when they’re coming. But for decades, car designers have clocked headlamps and tail lights as an opportunity for creativity, to build a distinctive brand that says, “Here comes that car.” Think … Read more
Image: Facebook Marketplace It’s not often you see someone selling a bundle of cars online instead of a bunch of separate listings. When you do, though, it’s usually interesting, like one seller in Georgia who’s offering up a bundle of four cars on Facebook — and throwing in a free monster truck to go with … Read more
The full name of today’s Nice Price or No Dice candidate is the Bentley Mark VI 4-door standard steel sports saloon. That’s a mouthful, but hopefully, the car’s price won’t prove too hard to swallow. 2022 Was a Banner Year for Bentley Since 1998, Bentley has been owned by Volkswagen, and shortly after that purchase, … Read more
If you consider its price by the linear foot, then today’s Nice Price or No Dice Cadillac is probably a good deal. We’ll still have to decide if it’s desirable enough to warrant even that metric. The Range Rover Tailgate Event Suite is Peak Luxury Lounging Speaking of metrics, all the measurable aspects of the … Read more
Screenshot: Ferrari The first two Ferrari road cars have been lost to time, but New Zealanders Amanda and Philip still have, and regularly drive, the third example. This 1948 Ferrari 166 Inter, a right-hand-drive coupe, is the oldest Ferrari road car in the world. The couple found the car while reading Hemmings by gas lamplight … Read more
