Godzilla Minus One is a triumph. You owe it to yourself to go watch the movie over holiday break and then go for a rewatch in black and white when that version is released. If you love monster movies, or war movies, or really just about anything with cool planes and boats in it, you’ll … Read more
The story of sparkling wine in motorsport tends to start in the same place: with that first accidental champagne spray by Jo Siffert on the podium for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and then Dan Gurney following suit intentionally the year after. That, though, is only part of a story that had spanned decades … Read more
Supersonic airliners never became as common as airlines and government officials hoped.Photo: Victor Drees/Daily Express/Hulton Archive (Getty Images) When supersonic flight was set to transform passenger air travel in the late 1960s, Miami-Dade County had grand ambitions of becoming the center of commercial aviation’s fledgling intercontinental network. Local government wanted to construct the world’s largest … Read more
Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP (Getty Images) I’ve made a tradition out of asking you fine readers of Jalopnik for your automotive predictions for the upcoming year, and as we enter 2024, it’s time to ask it again. You’re a reader of culture and taste. What do you think is going to happen in … Read more
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice C5 Corvette has a six-speed stick and a massive rear wing that certainly makes a statement. Let’s see if its price is contrastingly demure. Rutledge Wood Isn’t The Biggest Corvette Fan, But Loved His C6 Custom cars and trucks never get much appreciation around here, and the SBC-powered 1985 … Read more
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Lumina Z34 was once Chevy’s answer to Ford’s SHO Taurus. Let’s see if this handsome coupe comes with a price that will have buyers answering the call. It’s Time To Upgrade To Four-Door Performance Practicality | What Car Should You Buy? The 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid we looked … Read more
Everyone with taste knows that 2 Fast 2 Furious is a great movie. Amongst the silly plot surrounding Paul Walker’s Brian going undercover to bust a drug lord, 2F2F has the introduction of Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson’s fan-favorite characters, iconic cars like Brian’s silver R34 GT-R, the flashy landscape and fashions of Miami, a lot … Read more
There’s not a ton going on between Christmas and New Year’s, so I’m diving back into some of my favorite weird mysteries. The story of the first supposed murder in Antartica is a little hard to track down, but it’s one my Dad would often repeat when his snotty kids pulled out the chess set. … Read more
Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images) If you’re in the market for a car but have hesitated on actually buying something brand new because you’ve heard how quickly a new car loses value, then you’ll be interested in a new CNBC report: New cars are actually depreciating at a much slower rate than in the past. … Read more
Happy Wednesday! It’s December 27, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. 1st Gear: VinFast Has A Dealership Now Most modern automakers are eyeing the direct-to-consumer route for selling … Read more
