The Naturally Aspirated V6 Is Going Extinct

The Naturally Aspirated V6 Is Going Extinct

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 2024 Lexus GX 550 Turned Me Into A Believer

The 2024 Lexus GX 550 Turned Me Into A Believer

I’ve never been a modern Toyota Land Cruiser guy, and by extension the Lexus LX and GX have never really done it for me either. I’ve always understood the appeal, but personally I like my high-end SUVs to be less simple and rugged and more interesting and luxurious, plus the 13-year-old GX has been seriously … Read more

Maserati’s Grecale Trofeo Is A Fast And Expensive Question Mark

Maserati’s Grecale Trofeo Is A Fast And Expensive Question Mark

A midsize crossover with a 500+ horsepower turbocharged V6 and all-wheel drive sounds like the stuff performance cars are made of. You’d be right about that with the Maserati Grecale Trofeo. It’s a damn good performer. When that performance comes attached with a six-figure price tag though, you start to question certain things. The Maserati … Read more