Jalopnik
Online automotive magazine
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Jalopnik is an American online magazine focused on automobiles, car culture, and the automotive industry.[1][2] It is owned by Static Media.
| Editor-in-chief | Rory Carroll |
|---|---|
| Categories | Automotive |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Founder | Mike Spinelli |
| Founded | October 2004 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
| Website | jalopnik |
History
Jalopnik was founded in October 2004 by Gawker Media as part of Nick Denton's network of weblogs, with journalist Mike Spinelli serving as the founding editor.[1][3][4] It was established to provide an alternative voice to traditional automotive journalism and gained a following for its irreverent take on car news and culture.[5]
In 2016, following the bankruptcy of Gawker Media, Jalopnik was acquired by Univision Communications for $135 million along with other former Gawker sites and later reorganized into the Gizmodo Media Group.[6] Under Univision's ownership, Jalopnik continued to operate alongside sister sites such as Gizmodo, Deadspin, and Jezebel.[7]
In April 2019, Univision sold the Gizmodo Media Group to the private equity firm Great Hill Partners, which subsequently formed G/O Media.[7][8] Jalopnik operated under G/O Media until late 2024, when it was sold to Indianapolis-based digital publishing company Static Media.[9] The acquisition was finalized in early 2025.[10]
Coverage
Jalopnik provides daily coverage of a wide range of automotive topics, including industry news, car launches, motorsports, technological developments, and enthusiast car culture.[10] It publishes a mix of straightforward news reporting, vehicle reviews, buying guides, and opinion pieces. Its content often extends beyond cars themselves to related areas such as motorcycles, racing, aviation, and transportation technology. A hallmark of Jalopnik's editorial approach is its casual, witty tone. Regular features include vehicle reviews and the crowd-sourced valuation series "Nice Price or No Dice."[11]
Current full-time staff includes editors Erin Marquis and Daniel Golson, as well as staff writers Logan Carter, Amber DaSilva, Andy Kalmowitz, Ryan Erik King and Collin Woodard. They work alongside long-time regular contributors such as Brad Brownell, Rob Emslie and Tom McParland.[12]
Jalopnik Film Festival
In 2013, Jalopnik launched the Jalopnik Film Festival, a film festival focused on automotive cinema and culture.[13] The inaugural festival featured exotic vehicle exhibitions and panel discussions with cinematographers, directors, and automotive enthusiasts. Ron Howard's Formula 1 film Rush, was screened at the film festival, one week before its general theatrical release.[13] Later editions were held in New York City[14], Los Angeles[15], and Williamsburg.[16][17]