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6 Japanese Performance Cars That Skyrocketed In Value (And 5 Cheaper Alternatives)

Some Japanese performance cars have become prohibitively expensive over the years. But a few alternatives can be had without breaking the bank.

New cars sold in Japan from September 2031 must have driver monitoring systems

Such systems monitor driver attention, alerting them if there are signs of drowsy driving or if they are suspected to be looking at their phones.

Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Mari

Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars

Tesla is facing a massive recall in China today. Chinese regulators are taking a stricter approach to safety, and the automaker now has to add warning labels to 2.98 million Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in China that make it clearer how to open the rear doors in the case

Sheryl Crow Debuts Cars: Lightning Racers Theme 20 Years After Her First Cars Song

It has been two decades since Sheryl Crow first serenated Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the other sentient automobiles in the town of Radiator Springs. In the opening scene of the 2006 Pixar motion picture Cars , Owen Wilson's young hotshot racer Lightning McQueen pulled some rec

JWST peeks at Callisto's ancient scars

Of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, Callisto is the one that gets the least attention. Io is constantly being resurfaced by volcanoes. Europa has a giant liquid water ocean. And Ganymede has its own magnetic field that interacts with its parent planet in weird ways. Callisto, by co

Back When Standard A/C Was For Luxury Cars Only, This Sedan Brought It To The Masses

Every new car has air conditioning now, and that's something we take for granted. But A/C might have taken much longer to become standard without this sedan.

Porsche Models Hold Their Value Well, But These Cars Depreciated The Fastest

Porsches are well known for holding their value, but which of the German brand's high-performance models buck the trend and cost their owners money?

These Cars Should Have Been More Expensive

These are the cars Jalopnik readers think should have been more expensive.

Nissan and Honda partner to develop software for cars

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda entered a deal to jointly develop computer parts and software for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029, both sides said Monday.

Campers Are Wrapping Their Cars in Tarps to Keep Antifreeze-Addicted Marmots Away

Rodents love the sweet, sweet smell of coolant. If you're driving in marmot country, you're going to have to get creative to protect your car. The post Campers Are Wrapping Their Cars in Tarps to Keep Antifreeze-Addicted Marmots Away appeared first on The Drive .

Audi Wants to Build More ‘Emotional’ Cars Like the R8, but It Has ‘Different Priorities’ Right Now

Audi is at its best when it gets to do something different. The Nuvolari is a sign that the company hasn't forgotten that. The post Audi Wants to Build More ‘Emotional’ Cars Like the R8, but It Has ‘Different Priorities’ Right Now appeared first on The Drive .

Elon Musk Saying 'All Cars' Will Have Starlink As The 'Only Way' To Connect Them Sounds More Like Threat Than Promise

Starlink has already been spotted on the roof of a Cybercab, but if the owner of both companies has his way, it'll be a much more ubiquitous technology.

8 Ostentatious Cars That Defined The Wedge-Shape Era

Cars may look alike today, but the late 1960s through the 1980s were a different story. The wedge shape produced some seriously wild sports car designs.

9 Used Cars That Offer Easier Access For People With Mobility Issues

Climbing into some cars can feel like a real workout, especially for those with mobility issues. But you don't need a huge SUV for easy entry and exit.

This City Built A Multi-Story Parking Garage When There Were 800 Cars In The Country

Over 100 years ago, parking garages were being built not just as storage locations, but as charging locations for electric cars. They even had car elevators.

Cars Communicating Badly Is an Already-Solved Problem

The history of networking is full of tools that repurposed solutions to very different kinds of problems first.

Israel banned Palestine 36. Then it landed on an Oscars shortlist

Do You Think Hypercars Are Still Relevant?

Every mega-wealthy car collector is hoarding every new model from their favored brand, so why not sell them another $5,000,000 hypercar every year or two?

These 5 Modern Cars Have Retro Designs Inspired By '70s Icons

These modern cars prove you don't need to own a vintage model to enjoy its unmistakable character, with familiar 70s styling details brought into the present.

Honda Civic Si, Ford Ambulance Camper, Suzuki Cappuccino: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

This week we've got some interesting offerings, from Honda art cars to Ford ambulances you can live in.

Charles Barkley says he was an 'idiot' for owning 3 or 4 luxury cars when he got rich

Durham will pick bowler Carse until told otherwise

Durham coach Ryan Campbell says he is comfortable with selecting Brydon Carse, and will continue to do so unless they are told otherwise.

Police investigating alleged assault in Carse incident

An incident during which Brydon Carse was handcuffed is being investigated by Derbyshire Police, who say they are looking into allegations of assault.

These Are Your Favorite Micro Cars

If traffic resembled confetti or sprinkles on an ice cream cone rather than a gray wall, I don't think I'd mind it so much.

The Tech Download: BlackBerry lost the phone war. Now it's betting on cars and robots

BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo joins CNBC's Arjun Kharpal on The Tech Download podcast.

What Happened to Two-Door Cars Like the Honda Accord Coupe?

The two-door Accord hasn’t existed for nearly 10 years, but if you’re looking for a new coupe there are still a few alternatives to consider.

Lots Of Great Cars Sold For Under $10,000 At Monterey Car Week 2026

This year's Car Week auctions hit a record of $762 million, with an average sale price of nearly $900k, but the cheap cars sold for cheaper than ever.

Hyundai Is Going All-In on ‘Volume High-Performance’ Cars: TDS

Hyundai is planning a range of sporty cars that sit below proper N models, but are spicier than its N Line products that bear only cosmetic changes. The post Hyundai Is Going All-In on ‘Volume High-Performance’ Cars: TDS appeared first on The Drive .

Inside Honda’s Plan to Keep Cars Affordable Without Squeezing Buyers

As car prices spiral, Honda execs say it's using AI for crash tests and learning from China's robot factories to keep costs in check. The post Inside Honda’s Plan to Keep Cars Affordable Without Squeezing Buyers appeared first on The Drive .

Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident

Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.

Honda Will Keep Building Manual Cars Even Though Demand Is Dying, Executive Says

Honda paused production of the manual Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec earlier this summer, triggering rumors that the two compacts would cease to exist.

Volvo’s cars will warn one another about hazards in the road

Volvo is updating three of its electric vehicles with new hazard alerts to warn drivers when there are animals or vulnerable road users ahead.

These Are The Cars You Secretly Want To Own, But Are Afraid To Admit You Want

Welcome to the Jalopnik confessional.

The Man Who Flattened Supercars With An EV Now Says Gas Is The Future Of Supercars

Mate Rimac built his reputation on electric power, but says tomorrow’s richest enthusiasts will pay for engines, craftsmanship and character

Waymo Says Its Cars Have 16 Times Fewer Serious Crashes Than You Do, But Munich’s First Robotaxis Won’t Actually Drive Themselves

The self-driving future is coming to Germany, though paying riders will have to wait until the end of 2027 to hop in

Honda Confirms It Will Keep Building Manual Transmission Cars Despite Shrinking Demand

Summary American Honda executives confirmed the brand's long-term commitment to manual transmission vehicles despite a shrinking market share for the formatThe announcement follows a July 2026 production pause for the manual 2027 Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec, with current in

'Contrary To Law' Polestar Still Doesn't Understand Why It's Banned From Selling Cars In The U.S. But Volvo Isn't

With vehicles shared between the two brands, using the same software, and even built on the same production lines, the ban remains a head-scratcher.

Hyundai to build more cars in America, betting big on new hybrids and trucks, CEO says

BMW Blames Young People for Loss of Real Buttons in New Cars

One BMW executive reportedly claims that younger customers prefer voice and digital controls over physical knobs and switches.

There Were So Many Awesome JDM Cars At Monterey Car Week, And One Of The Rarest Was A Ferrari

Two of the four HKS Zero-R R32 GT-Rs, one of the ten Ferrari J50s, and a Le Mans–winning Mazda 787B were just some of the best Japanese cars at Pebble Beach.

Lamborghini’s CEO Says China’s Fastest Cars Are Missing One Thing He Won’t Sell Without

Powerful combustion engines differentiate Lamborghini's supercars from China's, but things could change in the near future

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Move is latest deterioration in trade relations between neighbors with historically strong economic ties Donald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on automobiles and crucial raw materials from Canada , the latest deterioration in trade relations between the two neighbors with histo

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs On Canadian Cars, Ontario Threatens To Cut The Power (Updated)

A last-minute trade deal collapse has reignited a North American tariff war between the neighboring countries

Southeast Asia’s budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger

Results from Malaysia's AirAsia, Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot and the Philippines' Cebu Pacific showed efforts to recoup soaring fuel costs through higher fares fell short.

Why Body-On-Frame Passenger Cars Disappeared

It looks like the sedan body style is making a comeback, and maybe it is, but the body-on-frame passenger car is pretty much gone for good. Here's why.

Why Dubai Police Cars Are Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis, And Other Dream Exotics

Police in Dubai are famous for their collection of high-performance pursuit cars, but why do cops in the UAE pick Ferraris over Crown Victorias?

These Are The Cars You Wish You Bought When They Were Cheap

We all made the grave mistake of being born too late to be able to buy anything important at a reasonable cost.

Here's What Jalopnik Readers Think About Chinese Cars

Chinese cars are coming. How soon is anyone's guess.

England bowler Brydon Carse under investigation over nightclub video

England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident

The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.

Carse dropped from England squad for second Test after nightclub incident

Pace bowler Brydon Carse is removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an ongoing investigation into an incident that led to him being briefly arrested.

If Waymo cars are Level 4 automation, what does it take to be a Level 5?

We break down the different autonomous driving levels, and why Level 5 is so hard to achieve.

Tesla recalls nearly three million cars in China over hidden door handles

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

8 Of The Cheapest Sports Cars With Alarmingly Low Resale Values

Most cars depreciate of over time, of course, but some sports cars are surprisingly less expensive than they were originally. Here are eight leading examples.

The Smallest Mercedes-AMG SUV Is Almost Ready To Humble Cars Twice Its Price

The hottest version of Mercedes’ new electric crossover is shedding camouflage and will almost certainly get the wild CLA 45’s three-motor powertrain

ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident'

The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.

Analysis Shows All Those Data Centers Under Construction Will Output As Much CO2 As 24 Million Cars

More than just using lots of water to keep their computers cool, data centers use massive amounts of energy, which has a large impact on C02 emissions.

Here's Where Used Cars Are The Most (And Least) Affordable

The cost of a used car can vary wildly based on where in the U.S. you're looking for it. Here are the states with the highest and lowest median prices.

Toyota Knows the GR GT ‘Makes No Financial Sense.’ But Akio Promised No Boring Cars

A Toyota exec gets candid about the finances behind the brand's new halo car, and why gentleman drivers are crucial for its success. The post Toyota Knows the GR GT ‘Makes No Financial Sense.’ But Akio Promised No Boring Cars appeared first on The Drive .

The Key Differences Between American And European Police Cars

While both American and European police forces use modified versions of existing mass-market cars, the vehicles they choose to rely on are worlds apart.

What's Your Take On Chinese Cars In America?

Right now the Chinese brands are pushing through the Global South like a wildfire.

Shear flow in narrow channels sparks amyloid formation, experiments reveal

Many cars and not enough lanes is a recipe for traffic jams. Now, researchers from Japan show that even proteins can get backed up and start behaving poorly when too many try to squeeze too quickly through a small space.

Driving data can predict crash black spots before accidents happen

An analysis of data collected from hundreds of thousands of cars in Australia offers an insight into driving behaviour that can be used to identify sections of road where crashes may occur in the future

Tesla Quietly Hikes Cybertruck Prices by $5,000 USD With No Changes to Specs or Performance

Summary Tesla raised the price of two Cybertruck trims by $5,000 USD on August 24, pushing the Dual Motor AWD to $74,990 USD and the Premium AWD to $84,990 USD while the Cyberbeast remains unchanged at $99,990 USDProduction at Gigafactory Texas is currently operating at roughly 1

Why Germany's Volkswagen could cut 100,000 jobs

Europe's biggest automaker, Volkswagen, faces Chinese competition, high costs and US tariffs. What could its restructuring mean for the German car industry?

Hyundai has grown more than any automaker in the U.S. — and it's not done yet

The South Korean automaker wants to keep going by ramping up production at a new $7.6 billion plant in Georgia to capture more sales and market share.

Tesla’s Cybertruck Isn’t Selling, So Naturally It Now Costs $5,000 More

Two Cybertruck trims just got pricier without gaining any extra power, range or equipment

VW's future could shape Germany's car industry

Volkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over restructuring plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and threaten several German plants. DW examines the pressure on Europe's biggest automaker.

Will Volkswagen's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?

Volkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over restructuring plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and threaten several German plants. DW examines the pressure on Europe's biggest automaker.

Tesla and other automakers begin record vehicle recall in China

The automakers said they will recall a total of about 4.3 million vehicles over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency.

Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet

A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.

Walking, Talking Factory Robots Are Here, But Humans Are Still Faster. For Now

BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes and Tesla see humanoids as factory workers, though some experts question whether they’re worth the trouble

Industry and residents clash over water near Berlin

The state surrounding Berlin is drying out, but local Tesla and Red Bull plants are looking to expand. Is Brandenburg running out of water to share?

China’s Biggest Recall Ever Comes Down To One Part, And Tesla Owns Most Of It

Tesla accounts for almost 3 million affected cars as regulators turn up the heat on increasingly controversial electronic doors

Tesla’s solar roof is dead — here’s what went wrong

Tesla's solar roof was an experiment that never really caught on for the company. But does that mean the concept of roof-integrated solar is dead?

Chinese carmakers now sell one EV abroad for every two at home

Dwindling sales at home are pushing the cars toward Brazil, Thailand, and the Gulf.

The First Jail Sentence For Speeding Came In 1904 (For A Speed You Could Reach On Foot)

Cars weren't exactly fast back in the early 20th century. But one person ended up receiving jail time for speeding anyway all the way back in 1904.

Maluma Goes Back to His Roots With Hot Wheels and “La Matrona”

For Maluma, cars have always been about more than what is sitting in his garage.

Car owners want tech they can ignore

Automakers keep shoving more tech into their cars, despite evidence that consumers are increasingly fed up with huge screens and glitchy software.