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What Car Never Lived Up To The Hype? | Jalopinions

What Car Never Lived Up To The Hype? | Jalopinions

Whether the hype is artificial or natural – a lot of cars were duds when they finally made it to market. The 2000s were especially unkind.

PublishedJuly 24, 2023

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GM Just Can't Seem To Quit The Chevy Bolt

GM Just Can't Seem To Quit The Chevy Bolt

Ram Rampage Small Truck Pre-Orders Sell Out In 28 Minutes

Ram Rampage Small Truck Pre-Orders Sell Out In 28 Minutes

New Nissan Z Finally Gets Its Performance-Happy Nismo

New Nissan Z Finally Gets Its Performance-Happy Nismo

2024 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review

2024 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review

Andy Got His Motorcycle License And Needs A Bike | What Motorcycle Should You Buy?

Andy Got His Motorcycle License And Needs A Bike | What Motorcycle Should You Buy?

Latest Videos

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The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Back Baby!

The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Back Baby!

Texas Couple Need A Do-It-All Vehicle For Colorado Getaway Home | What Car Should You Buy?

Texas Couple Need A Do-It-All Vehicle For Colorado Getaway Home | What Car Should You Buy?

The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Is Finally Here

The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Is Finally Here

The Mazda MX-30 Is No More (In The U.S.)

The Mazda MX-30 Is No More (In The U.S.)

Barbie's GMC Hummer EV Jokes Are One Of The Best Parts Of The Film

Barbie's GMC Hummer EV Jokes Are One Of The Best Parts Of The Film

Car Culture

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The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Back Baby!

The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Back Baby!

The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Is Finally Here

The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Is Finally Here

Barbie's GMC Hummer EV Jokes Are One Of The Best Parts Of The Film

Barbie's GMC Hummer EV Jokes Are One Of The Best Parts Of The Film

Alex Edelman Got Into Two Accidents In One Day With His 2004 PT 'Loser' | My First Car

Alex Edelman Got Into Two Accidents In One Day With His 2004 PT 'Loser' | My First Car

Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat

Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat

Car Buying

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Texas Couple Need A Do-It-All Vehicle For Colorado Getaway Home | What Car Should You Buy?

Texas Couple Need A Do-It-All Vehicle For Colorado Getaway Home | What Car Should You Buy?

It's Time To Upgrade To Four-Door Performance Practicality | What Car Should You Buy?

It's Time To Upgrade To Four-Door Performance Practicality | What Car Should You Buy?

Dad Needs A New Ride With Better Visibility | What Car Should You Buy?

Dad Needs A New Ride With Better Visibility | What Car Should You Buy?

Weekend Warrior Wants A Fun Car For Curvy Mountain Road Drives | What Car Should You Buy?

Weekend Warrior Wants A Fun Car For Curvy Mountain Road Drives | What Car Should You Buy?

Need A Fun Manual Car For My Teen Daughter | What Car Should You Buy?

Need A Fun Manual Car For My Teen Daughter | What Car Should You Buy?

Racing

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Racing Tech | IndyCar’s Steps Towards Racing Sustainably

Racing Tech | IndyCar’s Steps Towards Racing Sustainably

Racing Tech | NASCAR Will Show Off its NextGen Cup Car Capabilities at Le Mans

Racing Tech | NASCAR Will Show Off its NextGen Cup Car Capabilities at Le Mans

Racing Tech | The Most Powerful Engines in Racing Can Be Found in the NHRA

Racing Tech | The Most Powerful Engines in Racing Can Be Found in the NHRA

Racing Tech | How F1 Sanctions Wind Tunnel Testing for Close Racing

Racing Tech | How F1 Sanctions Wind Tunnel Testing for Close Racing

Racing Tech: Why Formula E Cars Don't Need Rear Hydraulic Brakes Anymore

Racing Tech: Why Formula E Cars Don't Need Rear Hydraulic Brakes Anymore

Movies

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Barbie's GMC Hummer EV Jokes Are One Of The Best Parts Of The Film

Barbie's GMC Hummer EV Jokes Are One Of The Best Parts Of The Film

You Can Sleep In A Car But Can You Sleep With It?

You Can Sleep In A Car But Can You Sleep With It?

Transformers: Michael Bay's Attempt At A 2-Hour And 24 Minute Chevy Ad

Transformers: Michael Bay's Attempt At A 2-Hour And 24 Minute Chevy Ad

Jalopnik’s ‘Fast X’ Theories: Did Steve Nail It?

Jalopnik’s ‘Fast X’ Theories: Did Steve Nail It?

The Best Vin Diesel Movie Is The Pacifier

The Best Vin Diesel Movie Is The Pacifier

Nostalgia You Can Taste

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Alex Edelman Got Into Two Accidents In One Day With His 2004 PT 'Loser' | My First Car

Alex Edelman Got Into Two Accidents In One Day With His 2004 PT 'Loser' | My First Car

Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat

Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat

Joe Pantoliano 'Accidentally' Learned How to Handle Hills With A Manual

Joe Pantoliano 'Accidentally' Learned How to Handle Hills With A Manual

Robert Carlyle Got A Big Dose Of Classic Car Reality With His First Car

Robert Carlyle Got A Big Dose Of Classic Car Reality With His First Car

Tom Papa's Nearly Dead First Car Almost Met Its Fate With A Semi

Tom Papa's Nearly Dead First Car Almost Met Its Fate With A Semi

Announcements

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The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Back Baby!

The Toyota Land Cruiser Is Back Baby!

The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Is Finally Here

The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO Is Finally Here

New Nissan Z Finally Gets Its Performance-Happy Nismo

New Nissan Z Finally Gets Its Performance-Happy Nismo

Volvo’s Newest EV Is The Cheapest Volvo You Can Buy In The U.S.

Volvo’s Newest EV Is The Cheapest Volvo You Can Buy In The U.S.

VW’s ID Buzz Gets A Third Row For The U.S. And A Little Closer To Our VW Bus Dreams

VW’s ID Buzz Gets A Third Row For The U.S. And A Little Closer To Our VW Bus Dreams

First Drive

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The Refreshed 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Is Worth Your Time

The Refreshed 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Is Worth Your Time

Is The Lexus RC F Still Relevant?

Is The Lexus RC F Still Relevant?

2023 Toyota Crown: Design Details

2023 Toyota Crown: Design Details

2023 Toyota Crown: Driving Impressions

2023 Toyota Crown: Driving Impressions

2023 Civic Type R on The Track

2023 Civic Type R on The Track

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