msg919/Shutterstock As RVs are put away for the winter season, one component faces more failures than almost anything else: the battery. Owners often deal with an RV that won’t charge because the battery has suffered damage from long periods of inactivity, cold temperatures and gradual self-discharge. The […]
Remember Caterham Project V? First unveiled in 2023, it was the British sports car maker’s vision for a lightweight electric performance car. Weighing just 2,623 pounds (only a little heavier than a Miata) and packing 268 horsepower from a single rear-mounted engine, the concept certainly sounded promising on paper. But that revelation was two and […]
Bentley’s ultra-luxury performance sedan sets a new record. Bentley’s range is rapidly evolving, thanks to the century-old manufacturer’s commitment to its journey towards electrification, and the retirement of its former flagship W12 powertrain in favor of a new hybrid twin-turbo V8 setup that develops unprecedented levels of power and performance. With 771 hp, the new […]
A funny thing happens when you spend time with the Genesis G80. You start comparing it – not to the mid-size sedans you assume are rivals – but to the big-name luxury flagships. The cars with eye-watering MSRPs, impossible dealer surcharges and the kind of brand recognition that makes parking attendants a little too excited. […]
Subaru Adam is from Minneapolis and his family is expanding, and his 2019 Outback will feel a little cramped. He wants something bigger with good safety ratings that can still handle Minnesota winters. What car should he buy with a budget of up to $50,000? (Welcome back […]
Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock New cars are selling a little faster than they used to, but this is largely supported by the only cars people can actually afford: cars that cost less than $25,000. Overall, new cars spend 73 days at the dealer, but cars costing less than $25,000 […]
Bentley’s top performance grand tourer is officially BRABUS certified. Although much of its history is marked by the modifications of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, in more recent chapters BRABUS has radically expanded its portfolio. Now BRABUS is known for boats, motorcycles, a camper and many exciting modifications of vehicles from other manufacturers such as Porsche and Range […]
Logan K. Carter/Jalopnik Chances are you’ve been on a ride before, whether you choose the one with the misused German word, or the one that unnecessarily swapped an “i” for a “y.” I’ve been using them for years, and I remember using them in high school before […]
Most major automakers have a performance sub-brand or division that focuses on more brutal performance. BMW has the M, Mercedes-Benz has AMG and Audi has the RS. These offerings are hardcore iterations that push the boundaries of performance. In addition, certain brands have slightly less intrusive subdivisions, such as Hyundai’s N Line and Kia’s GT […]
Oleksandr Sokurenko/Shutterstock An engine is a complex series of components that work together to get your vehicle moving. While combustion works through the pistons and piston rods to create mechanical rotating energy that turns the crankshaft, other systems need a way to tap into that power. That’s […]