Here’s How EVs Really Sold In 2023

Here’s How EVs Really Sold In 2023

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SSImage: Chevrolet 75,883 total sales GM has kept its EV sales numbers close to its chest the last few years; the company has had trouble ramping up EV production. Things may have changed though as the company says it sold 75,883 EVs in 2023, up 93 percent from 2022. Looking at … Read more

The Nissan Ariya NISMO Is A 413-HP Japan-Only EV With A Racing Sound Generator

The Nissan Ariya NISMO Is A 413-HP Japan-Only EV With A Racing Sound Generator

Image: Nissan A few performance EVs have hit the scene in the last few years, as the electrified era brings both innovation and also a desire for power. While they have incredible performance, that often comes at the sacrifice of things like range. That said, automakers need these models as a way to drum up … Read more

At $5,900, Is This 1984 Nissan 720 4X4 A Solid Deal?

At ,900, Is This 1984 Nissan 720 4X4 A Solid Deal?

According to its seller, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Nissan 4X4 shows “pride of ownership.” Let’s see if it would take swallowing one’s pride to pay its asking price. Opinions were split on how well the design of yesterday’s 2008 Audi TT has held up over the years. Some of you commented that the … Read more

Toyota Supra Sales Plummeted Last Year Because You All Have Terrible Taste

Toyota Supra Sales Plummeted Last Year Because You All Have Terrible Taste

Photo: Toyota The A90 Toyota Supra is a good car. A very good car, in fact, with some of the best styling and engine sounds on the market today. Yet, according to Toyota’s year-end sales numbers, none of you have actually gone out and bought one. This is a travesty, and I won’t stand for … Read more

Tesla Recalls Nearly Ever Car It Has Ever Sold In China Over Autopilot Safety Issues

Tesla Recalls Nearly Ever Car It Has Ever Sold In China Over Autopilot Safety Issues

Good morning! It’s Friday, January 5, 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. 1st Gear: Tesla Recalls Every Car It Has Sold In China Safety issues with Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance … Read more

Ram Will Still Sell You A Brand-New, 16-Year-Old Truck

Ram Will Still Sell You A Brand-New, 16-Year-Old Truck

2023 Ram 1500 ClassicImage: Ram There’s a strange automotive tradition of keeping old models around while the new generation of the same model goes on sale. Often its because the old model is still selling pretty damn good. Nissan did it with its Rogue Select; Chevy has done it a few times with Classic models. … Read more

Weekend Car Buying Roundup January 06, 2024

Weekend Car Buying Roundup January 06, 2024

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car buying. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Jonathan Bennett And His Late 1980’s Honda Accord | My First Car Ram Will Still Sell You A Brand-New, 16-Year-Old Truck 2023 Ram 1500 ClassicImage: Ram There’s … Read more

Don’t Pay $50,000 For A Nissan Frontier, I Beg Of You

Don’t Pay ,000 For A Nissan Frontier, I Beg Of You

I haven’t spotted too many unreasonable dealer markups in a while. There was that Toyota dealer marking up a 2024 Tacoma they didn’t even have yet. And I know with models like the all new Lexus GX and Toyota Land Cruiser coming soon, some doozies are on the horizon. One model I never paid much … Read more

These Are Your Best Automotive New Year’s Resolutions

These Are Your Best Automotive New Year’s Resolutions

Image: Bradley Brownell Humanity has survived another lap around the sun, and 2024 is here. You’re ready to start the year anew with aims at making your life a little better. You’ve set goals for the year, and will diligently work toward their achievement within the next 12 months. You’ll stick to it and you’ll … Read more

Yet Again, Full-Size Pickup Trucks Dominated U.S. Auto Sales In 2023

Yet Again, Full-Size Pickup Trucks Dominated U.S. Auto Sales In 2023

2023 has officially come to a close, which means it’s time for us to dig through yearly sales reports for fun tidbits. For example, did you know that despite Chevrolet killing off the Bolt, sales increased 63 percent compared to 2022? Or that Miata sales were also up nearly 50 percent? What’s less fun, though, … Read more