Jalopnik Profile Banner
Jalopnik Profile
Jalopnik

@Jalopnik

Followers
315K
Following
254
Media
108K
Statuses
177K

Jalopnik celebrates all forms of transportation, from the fastest supercars to the slowest public trains.

Joined March 2007
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
1 hour
The Vision X-Compact is just a concept car for now, but it could preview a next-generation Mazda 2. https://t.co/RTgWJaCRuF
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
The Vision X-Compact is just a concept car for now, but it could preview a next-generation Mazda 2.
0
0
0
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
1 hour
Mazda says the Vision X-Coupe's turbocharged two-rotor PHEV powertrain could travel nearly 100 miles on just electricity. https://t.co/t2LbvqioK0
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Mazda says the Vision X-Coupe's turbocharged two-rotor PHEV powertrain could travel nearly 100 miles on just electricity.
0
1
3
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
1 hour
Side by sides are perhaps the most entertaining way to grievously wound yourself offroad. https://t.co/kdQzmrRZc1
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Side by sides are perhaps the most entertaining way to grievously wound yourself offroad.
0
0
0
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
2 hours
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is unlike virtually any plane that came before it, and virtually no planes like it have been made since. https://t.co/o4eDB2oIb8
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is unlike virtually any plane that came before it, and virtually no planes like it have been made since.
0
1
4
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
3 hours
You can rub the dash the dash with a towel to get the dust, but this creates static electricity that attracts more dust. There's an answer to this problem, too. https://t.co/tGgtU4jvNt
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
You can keep towels in your car to clean the dash, but rubbing the dash creates static electricity that attracts more dust. The answer is an anti-static spray.
0
0
2
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
4 hours
Is the Chevy big block "rat" engine related to the "Mighty Mouse"? How about the "porcupine" or the "elephant"? We uncover a zoo-full of answers. https://t.co/0WTpJA42xo
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
There are all sorts of theories about this, some involving "mouse," "elephant," and "porcupine" engines. No one seems to really know the exact true story.
0
0
3
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
5 hours
The F-22 Raptor's gold tint makes the cockpit shine like a pair of Oakleys, but it's pure science engineered for stealth and pilot protection. https://t.co/wifv8yw55b
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
The F-22 Raptor’s gold-tinted canopy doesn't just look cool -- it serves a real purpose, shielding pilots from radiation and radar waves.
0
1
5
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
6 hours
While it might look mighty similar to the 0 SUV, Honda tells us this is a completely new, smaller vehicle. https://t.co/d7bnJG3V3a
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
While it might look mighty similar to the 0 SUV, Honda tells us this is a completely new, smaller vehicle.
1
0
1
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
6 hours
The Super-One is all about the "joy of driving," according to Honda. https://t.co/UzBpRDv3Vi
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
The Super-One is all about the "joy of driving," according to Honda.
0
0
2
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
6 hours
Windshield replacements aren't typically thought of as bank-breaking expenses. However, that's not the case when it comes to these vehicles. https://t.co/9jTYt7CIdz
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Some of the cars with the most expensive windshield replacements include the BMW 5 Series G30, the Aston Martin Vantage, the Pagani Zonda, and the Mclaren F1.
0
1
2
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
8 hours
When you think of luxury vehicle brands, Cadillac is close to, if not at the top of the list. The latest flagship model, the Celestiq, boasts a hefty price tag. https://t.co/qsvJ6cLiz3
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Cadillac's newest flagship model, the Celestiq, comes with a starting price of $340,000. Models from previous decades also had eye-watering price tags.
0
2
0
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
8 hours
Keeping your seats clean is simple enough, requiring nothing but a regular vacuuming and wipe down -- but what do you do when you run into tough oil stains? https://t.co/tVE2oC7DL1
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Oil and grease stains are a challenge, but, whether your seats are cloth or leather, it's not impossible to get them out of your car interior.
0
0
1
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
8 hours
Honda's VTEC technology has developed quite a reputation over the years. But does this engine tech require any special maintenance? Here's what to know. https://t.co/hFxpP07AGm
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Honda cars with VTEC don't require any special maintenance compared to other vehicles. However, Honda does recommend using brand-specific fluids.
0
0
3
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
9 hours
Lucid announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use its Drive AV platform to hopefully offer Level 4 autonomy soon. https://t.co/TWw20gL8p7
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Lucid announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use its Drive AV platform to hopefully offer Level 4 autonomy soon.
0
1
0
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
10 hours
So, how exactly are air traffic controllers, who were barely holding it together already, faring during the government shutdown? Turns out, not great! https://t.co/2cqNTV62q8
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
So, how exactly are air traffic controllers, who were barely holding it together already, faring during the government shutdown? Turns out, not great!
0
0
3
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
11 hours
You may want to think twice about cruising through that automatic car wash on the way home. Here's how an automatic wash can harm your ride. https://t.co/NjER9cQ3Fy
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Automatic car washes can damage a vehicle's paint job by causing scratches and swirls, as well as contributing to fading over time.
0
0
1
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
11 hours
Connecticut drivers are hopping curbs, driving the wrong way, and generally just becoming absolute menaces. https://t.co/HIYov9VKbS
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Connecticut drivers are hopping curbs, driving the wrong way, and generally just becoming absolute menaces.
0
0
1
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
11 hours
Changing your own oil can save a few bucks and teach you about your car, but it can get messy and time-consuming. Here are the pros and cons. https://t.co/5YqA8A6fdw
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Thinking of changing your own oil? You might be able to save a nice chunk of change, but there are some potential headaches to consider.
1
0
0
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
12 hours
Despite the questionable reliability of the new engine, the Turbo Trail Cruiser is an exceptionally well-done restomod. https://t.co/KqgkmNsyxz
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
Despite the questionable reliability of the new engine, the Turbo Trail Cruiser is an exceptionally well-done restomod.
0
0
2
@Jalopnik
Jalopnik
13 hours
The current owner, appropriately called Pan Am Global Holdings, believes it can break the curse and return the white and blue livery to glory. https://t.co/vcP4VVCH27
Tweet card summary image
jalopnik.com
The current owner, appropriately called Pan Am Global Holdings, believes it can break the curse and return the white and blue livery to glory.
1
1
3