Photo: Daniel Golson/Jalopnik I live about ten minutes away from Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, so I’m always driving around or walking through to see what cars are out and about. There’s always rare, cool and weird stuff running around, and even on a slow day I’m likely to see at least a few new … Read more
Image: Gregory Bull (AP) Paris 2024, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, kicked off to great fanfare over the weekend. One of the games this round isn’t based in Paris at all, however, mostly due to the area’s lack of gnarly swells. The surf competition, added to the Olympiad schedule in 2020, … Read more
Thousands of cruise ship passengers turned the charming Greek island of Santorini into standing-room-only hell Wednesday, proving once again it really is the worst way to travel. Santorini is probably what you imagine when you picture Greece in your head; it’s just that picturesque. Naturally the island of 15,500 residents is a draw for the … Read more
Australians could soon be paying more for their pint at the pub, as the hospitality industry feels the pressure of soaring alcohol taxes. Business owners are pleading with the federal government to take action before its twice-yearly tax hike on alcohol kicks in on August 5. Some owners say they have to charge as much … Read more
There are very few reasons I get up at 6:00 am. If I’ve got an early flight or I’m taking the green flag at an off-road race then fine. I’ll grumble and stumble out of bed, down the first Diet Dr Pepper of the day and get things started. However, most days it’s a stretch … Read more
Michael recently stopped being a drummer in a local band but has the feeling the rock and roll life may come calling again. He needs a replacement for this Ford Transit that works as a comfortable daily driver while also having the space to haul his set. With a budget of $25,000, what car should … Read more
Tesla now offers a tailgate protector for its “bulletproof” Cybertruck, a move that has been soundly mocked online. Yet, dumb as that combination is, the Tesla “Tailgate Shield” is even dumber than you think. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived Tailgate pads on trucks are common among cyclists, whether or not the truck’s bed can actually … Read more
Aiden is a college student in Philadelphia, with a Nissan Xterra that has recently expired. He wants something smaller and easier to park with low maintenance costs. With a budget of about $6,000, what car should he buy? Honda And Kia Were The Automotive Highlights of CES 2024 (Welcome back to What Car Should You … Read more
Image: Stellantis Trucks have replaced sedans and wagons as the everyday driver from thirty years ago, that’s just a fact. Remember when your friend’s mom in high school had a wagon with seats in “the way back” that folded out of the floor? What’s old is new again. Ram filed a patent for a third … Read more
A truck driver hauling a massive boat on Thursday managed to get it stuck in a tunnel near the Los Angeles International Airport, inconveniencing drivers, folks on their way to fly and boaters in a rare triple transportation threat. The boat was being towed on an oversized load carrier, so it seems the driver at … Read more
