Welcome to Jalopnik's Buyer's Guide, your one-stop source for information on the best cars and gear to buy based on the collective wisdom of our staff. Unlike our normal reviews, these are more focused on what a typical consumer would want, but still from the perspective of people who love cars.
The Best Mid-Size Sedan
America loves it some mid-size sedans. Wagons might be more practical and crossovers are now outselling the humble four-door, but mid-sizers remain the chariot of choice for a massive swath of the population. Nearly every automaker offers one and each comes in dozens of flavors, so how do you pick the best? We’re…
The Best Budget Dash Cams
I find the dashcam market absolutely puzzling. And this is even after I accept that they're useful for people outside of Russia who may never encounter naked people or half-eaten trucks on the road. But the truth is this isn't a market with clear leaders or even players, and knowing what to buy is tricky. Maybe we can…
The Best Performance Car For Less Than $30,000
You have a problem. You want a performance car, but you don't have the means to get a Ferrari or even a Corvette Z06... unless you want to live in it too. But don't fret, Mr. or Mrs. Gearhead, because the automakers have plenty of budget choices for you. This is our roundup of what you should buy and what you should…
The Best Smartphone Car Mount
Mounting a smartphone in a car shouldn't be complicated. It just needs to be sturdy, secure, and adjustable. The Ram X-Grip dominates on all those fronts, and does it with military-grade construction, an array of modular accessories, and a grip that accommodates damn near any smartphone on the market.
The Best Mid-Sized Pickup Truck
You want the capability of a truck but can’t be burdened with something you need an air-traffic controller to help park. Your “mid-sized” truck options may be limited in the US, but they’re about to get a whole lot better. Here’s a roundup for what’s out there now.
The Jalopnik Review Leaderboard
While consumer journals might rank cars for their durability, and safety experts might put them on a list from safest to most dangerous, here at Jalopnik we decided to create a ranking system for cars based solely on what an enthusiast might like. Behold, here's the master ranking list of all the cars we've given…
The Jalopnik Review Leaderboard: Sorted By Categories
While consumer journals might rank cars for their durability, and safety experts might put them on a list from safest to most dangerous, here at Jalopnik we decided to create a ranking system for cars based solely on what an enthusiast might like. Behold, here's the master ranking list of all the cars we've given…
