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    Down on the Street...in Tokyo: The Chevy MW Is The Opel Agila

    As we continue to clean out our CompactFlash cards, we've found another piece of metal from the Tokyo streets. Here's the perfect example of a city car produced by the General that they just don't build or sell over in this here part of the globe. This five-door 'merican Revolution is the Chevy MW, and it's a re-badged Vauxhall Agila which is a re-badged Opel Agila which in turn is a re-badged Suzuki Wagon R. As a Suzuki, the MW was first built in Japan, but now in all forms is built at GM's Gliwice, Poland plant. Speaking of the Opelized version, did we mention the second-generation 2008 Opel Agila was unveiled in Frankfurt earlier this year? Oh wait, we've found some shots of the reveal of that one on our many CF cards as well. The newest model of the Agila will be powered by either one of two gas engines — a three cylinder 1.0-liter 65 HP model and a four cylinder 1.2-liter engine rated at 86 HP — and a diesel 1.3-liter four cylinder engine rated at 75 HP. Will the new 2008 Agila have as many re-branded options as the earlier models? You betcha. The General's already planning for the new Agila to be sold by Suzuki as the Splash. Ah, the sweet smell of platform prostitution and brand whoring. Don't you just love the global automotive industry?

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    9:45 AM on Mon Nov 5 2007
    By Ray Wert
    1,201 views, 6 comments

    Latest by rondeimer: how long until we see this thing as a saturn on our shores? more »

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: Jalopnik Bin Ein Frankfurter

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    11:59 PM on Thu Sep 13 2007
    By Ray Wert
    5,532 views, 47 comments

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: Frankfurter at Last!

    They rolled out more vendor carts at this non-presse day of the big show. At last we found what we think was a frankfurter. For a mere three euros we scored Paar Würstchen mit senf und Brötchen or what was also listed on the menu as Frankfurter Art. One pair sausages, Frankfurt style - with roll. The mustard was applied mit dispenser. No ketchup was poured.

    2:30 PM on Thu Sep 13 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    954 views, 26 comments

    Latest by lascauxcaveman: I like the Polish dogs I get at Costco (++kraut and 'deli' mustard), but I rather doubt a Pole would more »

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: Porsche GT2 Roundup

    From the can't get nearly enough of the Porsche GT2 department comes these shots from the Frankfurt floor. Yes, we have posted the spy photos and brochure. And yes, we've even unearthed a video of the widowmaker. Alas, we have yet to find a good frankfurter mit mustard here in Frankfurt. Specifications and press release redux after the jump. More »

    10:15 AM on Thu Sep 13 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    3,137 views, 14 comments

    Latest by d4005: @d4005, oops, make that the Jaguar R Coupe concept car. more »

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    How To Make A Toyota Prius Hybrid Hot!

    We've finally just found a way to make Toyota's Prius hybrid hot in just one easy step:
    Step One: Add three hot European women in tight white pants.
    Bingo — but I still don't think it'll help the anemic 10-second 0-60 time.

    9:15 AM on Wed Sep 12 2007
    By Ray Wert
    16,107 views, 22 comments

    Latest by macfirsttime: A neat vehicle, plenty of room inside, one heck of a smooth ride and much better gas miles per gallon more »

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: And Now For Something Entirely...The Same


    And now, time for something that's got nothing to do with the Frankfurt Auto Show — today's episode of Fast Lane Daily! Let's see — today's episode is about...umm...crap. Oh well, we already wrote the post. Also, will someone please tell "Derick D" if the comment button's in his pants, then we got nothing to say.

    6:30 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
    By Ray Wert
    467 views, 2 comments

    Latest by Mike the Dog: yes, it is, isn't it? more »

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: 2009 Jaguar XF

    Here you go kids, it's your brand-saving entry from Shag-you-are, the XF. Yeah, it's not as hot as the XF Concept, even though Mr. Cullum promised it would be. Still, this cat's got some good curves on her, even going so far as aping Aston's DB9 from behind. Dare we say that perhaps we were a bit too hasty in our initial verdict? Or does everything look simply snazzy under 17 coats of wax, professional lighting and 50 gallons of none-more-black paint? And have we shown you the interior? No, really, have a look at the gorgeous orange seats. You'll plotz. We did.

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    2:30 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
    By Jonny Lieberman
    5,227 views, 21 comments

    Latest by piththeelder: It looks the same in these pics as the original ones, big slab sides, Buick grill, big panel gaps, and more »

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: Dodge Journey

    From the I think it might be a minivan department comes the Dodge Journey. After seeing a surprising number of Chrysler minivans on the roads here in Frankfurt, we can see the appeal a space wagon equipped with a 2.0L turbodiesel from the Dodge might have for the European market. David and Danya changed outfits magically while metallic confetti distracted everybody temporarily, from noticing the Journey had appeared! Steve Perry was not on hand to belt out Don't Stop Believing, and thankfully there was no vocal laxative effect.

    2:15 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    2,426 views, 16 comments

    Latest by noliebro: i would have to say that this is probably the best exterior look for dodge this year...sadly...and I am that more »

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: F430 Scuderia Revealed For Everyone Else In Frankfurt

    Well, after Ferrari unveiled it for "friends" last week, and for select media a few weeks prior to that, they decided the peons can see it today. So without further ado, here's the new F430 Scuderia. Don't for a moment try to contain that cargasm you're having. We didn't.

    2:00 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
    By Ray Wert
    2,641 views, 12 comments

    Latest by injuhneer: Geez. How many styling cues can you really recycle in one car? All of them! more »

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    Frankfurt Auto Show: Audi RS6 Avant in White

    While we knew the Audi Audi RS6 Avant was coming, we had no idea Bryan Adams was going to belt out an acoustic rendition of Run to You after the cover was pulled on the V10 twin-turbo wagon. As the rest of the presentation was in German the details are still hazy. We do know the world needs more hopped up sportwagons now more than ever. An A4 and A8 were also kicking around coverless. Now with bonus gallery!

    11:30 AM on Tue Sep 11 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    7,016 views, 10 comments

    Latest by targataco: @Turboner: you should talk to Max Mosley... more »