Boeing, Boeing, Derailments, Helmsworth, And More
When asked how Boeing’s recent door plug incident came about, company CEO Dave Calhoun cryptically explained “a quality escape occurred.” That kind of corporate doublespeak is indicative of the problem at hand. Boeing used to have quality, but it escaped, apparently sometime around when it merged with McDonnell Douglas
Jalopnik's Got The Bargains, Willy's Jeeps, Ferraris, You Name It
The ELR coupe was Cadillac’s first attempt at a plug-in hybrid — the second being the equally rare CT6 PHEV — and it was a spectacular flop. Only on the market for three years, only 2,958 ELRs were ever made. Now, more than eight years after the last ELR rolled off the production line, they’re starting to show up for…
Weekend News Roundup March 09, 2024
Donald Trump and his campaign to be the president once again need money. You know who says he has money? Elon Musk, the second richest person on Earth. It’s a match made in “guys who suck” heaven; Trump and his team are apparently looking for additional donors to shore up his finances ahead of his general electric…
2024 Dodge Charger, 2025 Kia Tasman: This Week's Top Photos
The Scamander is the most bizarre TVR of all
[VIDEO] 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hits the Dyno! Highest Torque of all C8 Corvettes
Red Bull Now Investigating Helmut Marko Over Leaks Of Christian Horner's Inappropriate Conduct
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko is now the focus of an investigation into media leaks regarding the inappropriate behavior allegations made against team principal Christian Horner. This comes a few days after the energy drinks company dismissed (not proved false) the allegations and suspended the woman who…
Overwatch 2 Is Getting Rad D.Va Mech Skins Inspired By The Porsche Macan EV
For a long time licensing issues held Porsche back from being available in most video games, with the German brand being mostly relegated to the Need For Speed series. Thankfully in recent years Porsche has returned to games like Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo in a big way, and the company has expanded beyond…
[VIDEO] C7 Corvette Z06 Takes On All Comers at Island Dragway’s Test and Tune
The Joyful Mechanical Design of Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball, to Dragon Quest’s legendary beasts like the Slime, and countless more, the mangaka is in rare company when it comes to a singular talent responsible for so many…
Flying Sure Is Scary These Days
So far, 2024 really hasn’t been the year for air travel. In January alone there was the Japan Airlines fire, the Boeing 737 Max 9 that lost its door plug mid-flight, the discovery of more loose door plugs on other 737 Max 9s, a cockpit windshield that cracked mid-flight, a 747 shooting sparks through the air when one…
BaT Finds: Blacktech Project Forged Carbon-Fiber ’69 Camaro For Sale
Even The Geneva Auto Show Was Kind Of A Bummer
Last week the 2024 edition of the Geneva International Motor Show took place in the halls of Palexpo, like it has for a 120 year-plus history. Except this time the show was fundamentally different. 200,000 visitors were expected over the course of the 2024 show. A few short years ago in 2019 roughly 600,000 visitors…
Corvettes for Sale: 2018 Corvette Z06 that was Previously a GM Show Car is on Bring a Trailer
Bike Lanes Are Good For Business, Actually, And Everyone Who Says Otherwise Is Wrong
Bike lanes are obviously good for cyclists, as they make it safer to ride and encourage people to make more trips on two wheels. More people riding instead of driving is also better for the environment and cuts down on noise pollution from cars. Still, since bike lanes often replace street parking, it’s understandable…
Rivian R2, 2024 Dodge Charger, electric Range Rover Velar successor: The Week In Reverse
Lotus Emira Finally Cleared For Sale In U.S. After Three Years
When we first drove the Lotus Emira, we found it to be an absolute delight to drive. It’s not cheap, but then again, neither is the Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0. It’s also absolutely gorgeous, which never hurts. And with a Toyota-sourced engine and manual transmission, at least mechanically speaking, it should be relatively…
Got a 2023 Corvette Stingray? Here’s What Track Rats Need to Know Before Adding Two Quarts to the DCT
Toyota’s Real Life Pokémon Motorbike Will Let You Ride A Miraidon
Toyota may have made a name for itself building sensible, reliable family haulers that can last for up to a million miles, but the company is really full of big kids at its heart. Case in point, the Japanese automaker has partnered with Pokémon to create a real life Miraidon motorbike from Pokémon Violet.