Weekend Car Culture Roundup December 09, 2023

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car culture. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed.

What Car Should You Buy: Fast, Impractical and Fun

Hyundai Finally Replaced My Engine. Millions Of Other Owners Aren’t As Lucky

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After two long years, Hyundai finally replaced the engine in my 2018 Sonata. It took multiple dealer visits, poking Hyundai corporate, thousands of miles of driving and hundreds of gallons of oil. Luckily it was done at no cost to me. Unfortunately, other Hyundai/Kia owners are either still awaiting a decision on whether their engine will be replaced, currently dealing with engine problems or have been outright denied a replacement. – Lawrence Hodge Read More

Hot Girls Drive Cigarette Cars, But What The Hell Does That Mean?

Can’t you just smell the Virginia Slims from here?Image: Chevrolet

Radwood helped make the otherwise-forgotten cars of the ‘80s and ‘90s cool, and brought a wider appreciation for the unloved machines that ferried our grandparents through the Reagan, Bush, and Clinton administrations. Quirky cars like classic Volvos and diesel Mercedes’ have always been popular with some enthusiasts, but the current TikTok trend celebrating “cigarette cars” tickles my sadistic side as I see young folks celebrating automotive outcasts. – Logan Carter Read More

EVs Are Losing Half Their Value In Just Three Years

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Good morning! It’s Monday, December 4, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. – Andy Kalmowitz Read More

Teenager Killed By Seller After Not Buying A Car On Facebook Marketplace

A Pennsylvania teenager was shot to death by another teen in Baltimore after deciding not to buy a car he saw advertised on Facebook Marketplace. Carlos Carrazana Ricardo was killed after he and his friend made the trip down to West Baltimore to check out a 2006 Acura TL they saw on Marketplace. He ultimately decided not to buy it and was shot in the head while driving away, according to The Baltimore Banner. – Andy Kalmowitz Read More

Dead In The U.S.: Jeep Renegade

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Goodbye, my little boxy friend. Jeep is killing the Jeepster Renegade subcompact crossover in the U.S. and Canada at the end of the year.

The small SUV – which starts at $29,445 (including destination) sits about $500 below the Jeep Compass as the automaker’s cheapest offering. Now, that crossover will serve as Jeep’s most affordable vehicle. – Andy Kalmowitz Read More

This Dealer Is Trying To Sell A 1995 Honda Accord For More Than The Original MSRP

Image: Vern Eide Honda

I love a clean, low-mileage car just as much as any of us, but I don’t like seeing these same cars with insane price tags on them. This is one of those instances. Found through my random scrolling of Facebook car groups, Vern Eide Honda in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has this 1995 Honda Accord sedan for sale. It is immaculate. The problem is that it costs more than the original. – Lawrence Hodge Read More

Italian Town Discovers True Cause Of Slashed Tires And It’s Not The Mob Or Angry Neighbors

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A mysterious culprit had been at large since July in a mountain village in Italy, slashing tires and terrorizing car owners who parked in the historic center of Vastogirardi. Residents feared the tire slasher was a disgruntled neighbor or someone carrying out mafia-style intimidation, according to the Guardian. But it turns out the repeat offender was a dog named Billy who just had a bad case of gingivitis. – José Rodríguez Jr. Read More

Nearly 2 Million EVs Have Been Sold In The U.S. This Year

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Good morning! It’s Wednesday, December 6, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. – Andy Kalmowitz Read More

A Eulogy For The Jeep Renegade

A Eulogy For The Jeep Renegade

Following a nine year production run, the compact Renegade is no more in the U.S. market.

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Teases The Cars Of Vice City

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Teases The Cars Of Vice City

Grand Theft Auto VI honors Florida cultural with air boats and street takeovers.