Jalopnik

Jalopnik is a news and opinion website covering cars, the automotive industry, racing, transportation, airplanes, technology, motorcycles and more with honesty and transparency. The site aims to provide coverage that can't be found elsewhere in the industry. It is part of G/O Media. The primary topics covered by the articles include Boeing Starliner stranding astronauts on the International Space Station, Fisker Automotive's closure, issues within Boeing's production process, and a NASCAR race in Atlanta. The site also covers airplanes, technology, motorcycles and various other forms of transportation.

87%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Biases found in the articles include not reporting anything to the FAA, HR officer feeling uneasy about justifications corporate was using for firing, and attempting to manufacture dramatic moments just makes thrilling racing dull over time.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Conflicts of interest found in the articles include Boeing terrorizing employees into ignoring missing non-conforming parts on production floor and no evidence to support any claims made about Daniel Suarez's momentum on the outside carrying him ahead.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in the articles include no one determining what happened to the missing fuselage section, talks with a big automaker for investment failed, and roughy a second covers the top 20 drivers across the line.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Deceptive practices found in the articles include ignoring numerous pile-ups and multi-car wrecks that occurred throughout the race, using sensationalism by describing the finish as a 'stunning three-wide photo finish', and there is no evidence to support any claims made about Daniel Suarez's momentum on the outside carrying him ahead.

Recent Articles

  • Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Unplanned Issues Extend Astronauts' Stay at ISS

    Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Unplanned Issues Extend Astronauts' Stay at ISS

    Broke On: Wednesday, 14 June 2023 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, encountered unexpected issues during its maiden crewed flight. The spacecraft suffered from helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, but the astronauts are safe on board. Engineers are working to resolve these issues before the astronauts return home on June 26. Despite setbacks, Boeing frames the mission as a learning opportunity and plans to eliminate both helium system performance and thruster issues before Starliner flies again.
  • Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Quality Issues with Ocean Electric SUV

    Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Quality Issues with Ocean Electric SUV

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 In June 2024, Fisker, a US-based electric vehicle startup, filed for bankruptcy due to financial struggles and quality issues with their Ocean electric SUV caused by software from various suppliers. (51 words)
  • Whistleblowers Expose Quality Control Issues at Boeing and Its Suppliers: Pressure to Downplay Defects

    Whistleblowers Expose Quality Control Issues at Boeing and Its Suppliers: Pressure to Downplay Defects

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Multiple whistleblowers, including Merle Meyers from Boeing and John Barnett from Boeing South Carolina, have exposed quality control issues at the companies. Allegations include pressure to downplay defects or ignore them altogether to meet production deadlines. Unauthorized forms were used to recover scrapped parts, paperwork and shipping crates were discarded, and large portions of Dreamliner fuselages went missing without a trace.
  • NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway: A Thrilling Finish and a Look into the Evolution of NASCAR Racing

    NASCAR Cup Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway: A Thrilling Finish and a Look into the Evolution of NASCAR Racing

    Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 The NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night was a thrilling event that left fans on the edge of their seats. The historic finish between Daniel Suarez, Ryan Blaney, and Kyle Busch was an all-time record in just about every sense. With only 0.03 seconds separating the top three drivers at the line, it's clear that this race will go down as one of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history.