For $10,890, drive an Olds Gutless

Finding a survivor ‘70s GM product, and then discovering it has one of the company's diesel engines under hood is sort of like starting a semester abroad and then finding out your roommate is Amanda Knox. Today's Pipe Olds Cutlass is just such a discovery, and like Amanda, its price...

May 2, 2026

Forza Motorsport 4: First Drive

After my first quick hands-on this past June with , the latest iteration of Microsoft's Turn 10 Studios' racing franchise for the XBox 360, I claimed they were . I was wrong. They actually want to rule all of Metropolis. Jalopnik worked together with Turn 10 on "Forzalopnik," a strictly...

May 2, 2026

For $17,900, this fall could be your Corvette summer

Over the years, the bow-tie brand has been the Heartbeat of America, Like a Rock and espoused seeing the U.S.A. in a Chevrolet. Seeing the U.S.A. in today's Corvette convertible might get your heart beating a little faster, but will its price mean you won't be getting your rocks off?...

May 2, 2026

For $29,000, this Mangusta may not be the snake-killer you’re looking for

The original Mangusta was named after the one animal that was brave enough to stand up to the deadly Cobra. Today's Qvale Mangusta sports a Cobra engine, but will it price make you say Qvale who? Kjell Qvale — which is pronounced shell kev-all-ee is to West Coast automotive history...

May 2, 2026

For $2,800, what’s your sign?

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the Zodiac and is also considered to be one of the water signs. Today's Merkur Scorpio rocks a V8, but does its price mean the seller is all wet? Froggy may have gone a courtin' miss mousey - uh huh - and wanted to...

May 2, 2026

For $10,500, show us your TTs

For a doll, Barbie sure has a lot of cool clothes and shit, kinda' making you wonder how she could have afforded it all. Today's custom Audi TT looks like it might have pulled right out of Barbie's Dream Garage, but will its price force her back on the street?...

May 2, 2026

Inside the armored SWAT truck of the future

There's a standoff downtown with heavily armed criminals. The SWAT team's been called in and they have two ways to get there: an unimposing bread delivery truck with flashing lights or a scary-but-slow converted tank. 's come up with a compromise: a bullet-proof, blast-resistant rolling bunker that looks like it...

May 2, 2026

For $18,995, duke it out

There's a chasm that lies between the major auto makers and kit car builders, call it the taint between the big boys and the homeboys. That's because it's pretty obvious that one t'aint t'other. Today's Jag SS evoking ‘Duke' closes that gap a bit, but is its price tainted? Okay,...

May 2, 2026

For $88,500, Me Gusta Mangusta

On Monday, when you heard Mangusta, and then saw the , I guess it was a little like expecting the finest pasta primavera, and then getting served . To make up for that, today's Mangusta is the real deal. The question is, does its price mean you'd be getting served?...

May 2, 2026

Audi E-Tron Spyder: First Drive

Sure, Audi's E-Tron is the , but is it worth its weight in electrons as a true driver's weapon? We headed to the twisties of Southern California to find out if Audi's getting it right. Are you tired of hearing about transportation of the future that puts low-emissions over raw...

May 2, 2026

For $4,500, go slowly, but carry a big stick shift wagon

The French make some of the best food in the world, and in fact both their fries and toast have become staples of the American gastronome. Sadly, French cars never found as much favor, despite such offerings as today's Peugeot 504 estate. That's too bad, but could the reason be...

May 2, 2026

Electric DeLorean: First Drive

The DeLorean's long been associated with technology and performance, despite being saddled with a French-Swedish powerplant that made those associations slightly laughable. This weekend I drove the . I'm not laughing anymore. This weekend was the International DeLorean Owners Event in Houston, Texas. Lovers of the stainless steel sports car...

May 2, 2026

For $2,764, relive the dream

Some car companies build a reputation over time, while others create their mystique one model at a time. Today's Audi V8 Quattro leapfrogged the German brand into über sedan territory, but is its price, reputable? Considering how many times Germany has invaded France (seriously, Henri, change the locks) you'd think...

May 2, 2026

2012 Audi TT RS: First Drive

The new has loads to brag about: Ludicrous power, astounding grip and a luxurious interior that smells of nutmeg. It's even manual only (in the U.S.). But does the TT RS live up to Audi's turbocharged, inline-five legend? And can you even get one? We found out. Audi wanted me...

May 2, 2026

For $5,000, my fair lady goes topless

In Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady Professor Henry Higgins manages to turn cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle into a right proper lady. Today's Datsun Fairlady has also been transformed - into a custom roadster, but should the seller learn to lower the price? Well, Audi pardner! That's right, you...

May 2, 2026