In January, Toyota unveiled its new flagship truck, the Tundra Capstone, a very large truck that makes 583 lb-ft and 437 horsepower, with 22-inch wheels, standard power running boards, and can tow as much as 10,340 pounds. Toyota also did not say how much it would cost, then. But it did this week; the TundraContinue reading “No One Really Asked For The 2023 Toyota Tundra Capstone But It’s Here Anyway”
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See If You Can Figure Out What This Thing Is And Why It Is
In modern life, real mysteries are quite few and far between. We live in a very explored world, a world of easy and ubiquitous access to information, so the sensation of being truly baffled is one that’s not terribly common. That’s why I encourage all of you to really savor those moments of delightful bafflement.…Continue reading “See If You Can Figure Out What This Thing Is And Why It Is”
Chinese Company Plans To Fly You At 9 Times The Speed Of Sound
Chinese company Space Transportation has some big plans. They’re currently developing a “rocket with wings” for space tourism as well as point-to-point travel. Read more…
The Shipping Backlog Is Costing Companies So Much, They’re Considering Bringing Production Back West
The logistical nightmare caused by the pandemic and subsequent high costs of shipping goods from Asia is making companies reconsider local production. At the very least, companies are thinking about “shortening supply chains” by bringing production back West, as Bloomberg reports. We may be seeing the start of a… Read more…
These Are Your Favorite Road Trip Stops
Ah, the great American road trip. Packing up the car, hitting the road, and finding your destination along the way. But if you want to plan just a little bit in advance, plot out a few points on your itinerary before you leave, we’ve got you covered. Or, really, you do — we asked forContinue reading “These Are Your Favorite Road Trip Stops”
Wireless Charging Highways Will Soon Face Their Toughest Challenge, Michigan
One of the big worries people have around electric vehicles is how they are going to charge them. Now, an Israeli tech firm wants to quell these concerns by creating wireless charging roads. And it sounds like the technology could be ready to tackle its toughest challenge yet: Michigan. Read more…
A Man Vanished On His Lunch Break. He Was Found Dead In The Trunk Of His Car Over A Month Later
Police are investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a Houston man last December who vanished on his lunch break. News outlets are reporting that sadly his remains have been found. Where they were found compounds the mystery. Read more…
Senate Right To Repair Bill Could Preserve Your Right To Fix Your Own Car
There is renewed hope for people who want a right to repair their equipment with a new bill that has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bill would ensure consumers can get their vehicles, electronic devices and farm equipment serviced by independent outlets and owners, according to Reuters. Read more…
The Halo Warthog Is The Most Important Vehicle In Video Games
The Halo series has been popping up in automotive news circles recently, after an early-aughts Chevy Tahoe showed up in a trailer for the games’ upcoming TV series. That little bit of car casting inspired a mod for the Master Chief Collection’s version of Halo 3, replacing the Warthog in the game’s climactic Warthog… ReadContinue reading “The Halo Warthog Is The Most Important Vehicle In Video Games”
This Real Life Gran Turismo 4 Video Is The Most Charming Thing You’ll Watch All Day
One of the best parts about Jalopnik is that cool people reach out to us all the time about fun stuff they’re building or doing with cars. A few days ago, one such reader emailed me a link to a video he made about autocrossing his Mazda3 Turbo. Only, it’s not just a watch-me-go-fast dashContinue reading “This Real Life Gran Turismo 4 Video Is The Most Charming Thing You’ll Watch All Day”
