Yahoo Autos Weekend QOTD Roundup April 06, 2024
What’s The Stereotypical Old Person’s New Car?
When I was a kid, the stereotypical cars that old people drove included the exact pearlescent white 1998 Cadillac DeVille that my grandmother owned, any Buick sedan, Lincoln Town Cars, Ford Crown Victorias, and Toyota Avalons — mostly large, comfortable sedans. Now though, in a world where Cadillac sedans have gone all sporty and firm; Ford, Lincoln, and Buick have all stopped selling sedans; and the Toyota Avalon is no more, what modern vehicles are left to take the torch and ferry silver-haired AARP members to all of their doctor’s appointments? - Logan Carter Read More
These Cars Have Aged Like Fine Wine, According To Readers
Some cars age better than others. It’s just a fact of the industry. Because of that, some cars that may not have looked too hot when they first came out have really grown and matured as the years go by. It means we get a new appreciation for them, which is what led us to last week’s question. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More
These Are The Cars Readers Would Drive For The Rest Of Their Lives
Ditch all of your cars and settle on just one? Like it’s just that easy? Come on, it would be so hard to reduce a car enthusiast’s fleet to just a single car. That’s ludicrous. Unless, maybe, it’s one of the following fifteen suggestions made by Jalopnik readers. Earlier this week I asked you all to provide me with the one car you’d be happy to drive until you die. Here’s what you all came up with. - Bradley Brownell Read More
These Are Your Favorite Failed Concept Cars
What’s cooler than a concept car? The sleek lines, the novel powertrains — few cars are as interesting or eye-catching on an auto show floor. But, while many concept cars eventually morph into nearly as-cool production variants, not all are so lucky. Last week, we asked you for your favorite failed concept cars — the vehicles that never made it to production — and today we’re taking a look at your answers. Let’s dive in. - Amber DaSilva Read More
What Car Desperately Needs The Restomod Treatment?
Restomods are so hot right now, with creative mechanics and designers the world over clamoring to take classic cars and fix everything that’s wrong with them using modern tech and engineering. From Singer’s meticulous 911 builds to the gorgeous Alfa Romeo restorations coming from Totem Automobili, there are some wonderful restomods out there today. - Owen Bellwood Read More
