Great read, thank you. Read more

*Dealers shouldn’t be allowed to spec their cars Read more

Can we please stop perpetuating the myth that AWD (as used in economy crossovers) provides any actual function or benefit beyond adding drag, weight, and complication? Read more

It’s comments like this that keep me coming to Jalopnik.  Thank you! Read more

Bentley needs to be more like Koenigsegg and build a car that’s so slow it only needs a one-speed transmission. Very irresponsible.

The baby elephant suffered a bit of road rash, and was referred to a pachydermatologist. Read more

What did you buy for a better riv-nut gun?  Read more

Don’t waste your time/money on Chemical guys. It’s a marketing company, there are better and cheaper products elsewhere. Read more

Jimmy once delivered a car I bought when he was coming up to my neighborhood with an empty trailer to pick up his car. He’s a truly good guy. Read more

This has a full FIA passport and several class wins. (period E) It is for sale in Finland. Shipping it to Michigan should not be a problem. Annoyingly it sold while I was typing!

This is the most accurate description of a boat launch I’ve ever read.
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Like everything else, launching boats takes practice. I think the biggest thing that causes these accidents is nerves causing people to forget the basics. I have a pretty solid checklist that I run through each time and it keeps me out of trouble. I also refuse to rush, no matter how busy the launch is. Rushing leads… Read more

Boat dock watching is one of my favorite pastimes. Up there with people watching at the airport.
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My uncle, an avid boater, always recommended leaving the truck in drive if you have an auto trans. The boat will pull the truck backwards if the truck is idling, but if you need to get out of a trick situation, you are already in the right gear. if the ramp is not steep enough it may require going into neutral.  Read more

I imagine the arm would injure Evelyn quite severely. Read more

This issue extends to owners of cars that have been stolen and just taken for simple joyrides. The notification system that the cars have been recovered is painfully slow and at times bordering on intentional. Between towing fees, impound fees and the real concern jurisdictions are hoping to auction off the property… Read more

I’m wildly unqualified to play, but it’s seems like it was an issue related to the engine mechanicals. So I’m guessing a failed bearing. Read more

I’m in the “the last 10% of the project takes 90% of the time” stage, so I missed NEFR 2022 an 2023. Was hoping to do NEFR 2024 but it’s not on the 2024 ARA schedule, maybe 2025. In the mean time I’m hoping to do some of the new Gravel Trials series in upstate NH. Read more

They sure are! I’m currently prepping my ‘78 Datsun 200sx for a K24 swap Read more

A Honda K series engine mated to a Toyobaru 86  subframe, going into a Lada.  It’s insane that you even thought of doing this. Read more