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Weekend Car Culture Roundup December 09, 2023

Image: Hyundai
Image: Hyundai

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.


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

2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL
2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL

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

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Nissan and Volkswagen electric cars sit parked at a Charge Point EV charging station on July 28, 2023 in Corte Madera, California.
Nissan and Volkswagen electric cars sit parked at a Charge Point EV charging station on July 28, 2023 in Corte Madera, California.

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

Screenshot: CBS News Baltimore
Screenshot: CBS News Baltimore

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

A yellow 2023 Jeep Renegade
A yellow 2023 Jeep Renegade

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
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

Photo: Martin Bernetti/AFP (Getty Images)
Photo: Martin Bernetti/AFP (Getty Images)

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

New Tesla electric vehicles fill the car lot at the Tesla retail location on Route 347 in Smithtown, New York on July 5, 2023.
New Tesla electric vehicles fill the car lot at the Tesla retail location on Route 347 in Smithtown, New York on July 5, 2023.

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

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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

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


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