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classic cars in underground baghdad bunker

Seriously Cool Stash Of Saddam-Era Cars Found In Baghdad Underground Garage

After Uday's Lamborghini got blown up, you might think that all the interesting cars were gone from Baghdad by now, with just Ford Probes remaining to hold the gearhead banner over the ancient city. Not so! Turbo Driver (aka The Wolf) has some sort of secret-type gig in Iraq and snapped these shots of an underground parking garage just packed with old Cadillacs, Rolls-Royces, and Mercedes-Benzes (plus what appears to be a Breezeway-equipped early-60s Mercury, among other things). We also get some bonus shots of military Land Rovers in the Green Zone. Who can identify all the vehicles in these photos? Make the jump to read The Wolf's description and see the entire gallery!

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5:45 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Murilee Martin
14,038 views, 106 comments

Latest by SeanKHotay: @SeanKHotay: The crack KHotay vintage research conglomerate thinks the intriging maroon dustbunny is a Humber Pullman. [www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk][en.wikipedia.org][www.motorbase.com] more »

accidents

McLaren SLR Disintegrates In Deadly Qatar Accident

Details are sketchy, but sometime during the morning of July 15th, a 22-year-old male in a Mercedes McLaren SLR lost control of the vehicle and died in the resulting catastrophic crash. The massive debris field scattered across the Qatari desert suggests the car was traveling at very high speed, rendering any amount of carbon-fiber protection useless.
(Also, we'd like to point out while we do not believe SLR Guy was to blame for the destruction of this particular SLR, without more information we're unable to further speculate. — Ed.)

(Hat tip to Jason!) [LamboPower via Cardomain]

4:20 PM on Thu Jul 17 2008
15,257 views, 109 comments

Latest by fembot: It was fatal. The Mercedes data event recorder in the car indicates he was not wearing a seatbelt, and that if he had, there was some chance he might have survived. Apparently the driver was a 22 yr young man more »

mercedes mclaren slr speedster

Mercedes SLR McLaren Speedster Spotted Testing At the Ring, Mercedes SLC Quietly Plotting Its Demise

It looks like McLaren and Mercedes are completing one last project before making their break-up official (we haven't read it on our Facebook feed yet). The Mercedes McLaren SLR Speedster was recently spotted testing at the Nurburgring, looking fine in its razzle dazzle camouflage, but, the Mercedes SLC is out there too, planning to make both the slow-selling SLR and the sexy R8 obsolete in one fell swoop. What we should expect from the SLR Speedster, as well as video of its 'ring run after the jump.

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12:20 PM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Wes Siler
1,711 views, 24 comments

Latest by n/a: I WANTED THE SLC, DAMMIT! more »

novelties

Russell Simmons Hits SoHo: Maybach Owner, Obama Supporter

One of our New York City tipsters and regular friend of the site, was minding his own business, strolling down Broadway, when he came across a rather imposing Maybach surrounded by rather imposing bodyguards. Our hero was eventually shooed away by one particularly massive fellow, but not before he confirmed it was the carriage of hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. Elbowing his way back in momentarily, he managed to take a photo of the rear — seems Mr. Simmons isn't afraid to declare his love of Obama by way of bumper sticker. Is that even legal on a Maybach?

1:40 PM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,719 views, 84 comments

Latest by Shapeshifter: @EMPM, Esq.: I think if you're reduced to saying "He's still just a politician!" you've found about the best politician you're ever going to find. @bozoerrebbe: I'm not that rich, and i'm not technically a "liberal" (though i've had my hat in that more »

industry news

BMW, Mercedes To Make Decision On Parts Tie-Up By November

Auto Motor und Sport is reporting BMW and Mercedes-Benz continue their ~~relations~~ discussions about a possible parts-sharing tie-up, with hopes of making a decision by November. The report claims the two knights of Teuton have developed the framework of an agreement on air-conditioning components and brakes, but hangups remain involving the sharing of Mercedes' faulty software and BMW's faulty styling. More »

10:00 AM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Andrew Stoy
911 views, 13 comments

formula one

Lewis Hamilton Races F1 Car Against Learjet

The age-old battle of car versus airplane has been renewed by Lewis Hamilton, racing his McLaren Mercedes F1 car against a Learjet. Sadly, it's not quite as exciting as Top Gear's Bugatti Veyron versus EuroFighter contest, but then this was just some publicity stunt put on because Hamilton is a "brand ambassador" for Bombardier Learjet. Whatevs; we'll take all the car vs. jet battles we can get.
[via GridCrasher]

1:00 PM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,807 views, 21 comments

2009 mercedes e-class

2009 Mercedes E-Class In Camouflage Built For Darth Vader

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2009 mercedes sl65 amg black

New Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series Dances Around Track On Video

With twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 under the bonnet blasting out 661 HP and 738 lb-ft of torque, the newly-revealed 2009 Mercedes Benz SL65 Black, the pointy-star brand has really upped its game when it comes to tweaking out production platforms. In fact, as the video below the jump shows, watching it in action is nothing short of automotive pornography.

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9:40 AM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,869 views, 30 comments

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A Jalopnik Study: Does Car Logo Badge Size Correspond With Buyer Bulge Size?

Did you ever notice how big badges on the front of cars are getting these days? Have you ever wondered whether it's out of a need for automakers to "compensate" for their prospective buyers lack of size? We did. So, trusty ruler in hand, we hit the dealer lots at the mega-motor-mall up the street to find out whether size really does matter and to answer the important question: Which automaker has the biggest badges, and do they correspond to the bulge in the pants of the male members of the target buying demographic? Let's find out. More »

12:30 PM on Fri Jul 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
10,363 views, 97 comments

Latest by yokolocococoriko: Love the sprockets reference hahaa more »

2009 mercedes sl65 amg black series

At 661 HP, The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Is A Very Magic Woman

Mercedes has finally revealed the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series. Based on the recently revised Benz SL65 AMG, the newly blackened version will now be Mercedes most powerful production car ever. With the finely tuned and double-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 under the hood, power is up to an astonishing 661 HP with torque remaining at the already staggering 738 lb-ft. Expected to be priced in the range of $320,000, the SL65 AMG Black Series hits the Benz lineup as an indirect replacement for the McLaren-built SLR coupe. Want one? They won't be easy to find.

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9:40 AM on Fri Jul 11 2008
By Ray Wert
3,498 views, 68 comments

Latest by n/a: Here is a video of the beast, turn up the volume! + Watch video more »

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Mercedes Bluetec Diesel SUVs, Reviewed

Our friends at Popular Mechanics have just driven three Mercedes SUVs equipped with the Bluetec diesel engine. The ML, GL and R all share the same 320 CDI Bluetec oilburner, with Popular Mechanics reporting that it does an ample job of powering all three, despite occasionally feeling overwhelmed in the big GL. The diesels carry a price penalty of about $1,000 over models equipped with a similar-capacity V6 gas engine, but deliver 25-33 percent better economy. Sounds like a decent trade-off to us.

[Popular Mechanics]

2:45 PM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Wes Siler
1,006 views, 12 comments

Latest by M0L0TOV: @HDC: Like what? The imminent demise of Chrysler LLC? more »

mercedes slr mclaren speedster

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Speedster In The Works, Hilarious Crash Photos To Follow

Already a tuner darling, Mercedes is looking to make an even more extreme version of their SLR McLaren supercar, since the SLR 722 is so old news. Possibly codenamed Z119, this SLR will be completely open-top, with only a small pair of screens in front of the driver and passenger, according to these pictures from The Car Enthusiast. To save weight, the air conditioning and other non-essential bits have been tossed, and only the twin hoops remain of anything resembling a roof. Fast? Yeah. The hope is a top-speed of 217 mph, meaning it will outrun just about everything Mercedes produces. More »

10:20 AM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Matt Hardigree
4,444 views, 24 comments

Latest by BingleBangleBungle: MB is slowly getting around to the car that they should have built in the first place. more »

vintage racing

Perfect 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Heads For The Race Track

Some of our more observant readers noted the presence of a beautiful Mercedes-Benz 300SL in the background of some of the shots of the '66 Ferrari 275GTB taken by Vintage Racer. You wanted to see more of this car, and we don't blame you! Make the jump to see all the photos, and if you're in the Seattle area and want to check out more cars like this on Friday, get on down to Pacific Raceways for the Fourth of July Historics; go here for the details.

3:40 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,520 views, 25 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: @layabout: Well, I will certainly put this Merc in my personal fantasy garage. Although I would probably wreck it, as I got distracted by that amazing shiny dash! more »

2009 hyundai genesis

Motive Pits Hyundai Genesis Against Mercedes E-Class, Will Our Expectations Survive?

Like most of us, the guys at Motive are interested in seeing how the new 2009 Hyundai Genesis stacks up against it's German rivals when compared side-by-side. So, they got their hands on a Genesis and brought along a Mercedes E550 to see if Hyundai really has the beginnings of a top-tier luxury brand. Obviously, the Benz costs a pretty penny more than the Korean upstart, but you might be surprised just how comparable the two are. [Motive]

10:20 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,442 views, 52 comments

Latest by mayback: Has a MB owner, I'd say the brand prestige is important, a car is not just a transportation it is also a statement. The Genesis is an awesome car but it will be a more succesful car if Hyundai would more »

industry news

Americans Want Hybrids As Long As They Don't Cost Nuthin'

It turns out that a majority of Americans surveyed in a recent J.D. Power & Associates study are very enthusiastic about hybrid technology...until they find out that they have to pay for it. Continuing a long history of having cake and eating it too, 72% of consumers said they were interested in hybrid technology independent of cost. When a $5,000 cost was included in the equation, the number of respondents who were interested dropped to 46%. When consumers discovered that hybrids weren't available at Wal-Mart, interest plummeted into the single digits. More »

10:00 AM on Wed Jun 25 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,492 views, 53 comments

Latest by battra92: @ShantJ: Now, if only Suzuki, Daihastu, et al. would start selling kei jidosha here! Good luck with that. Get hit with a Hummer driven by Soccer Mom talking on the phone and see where one of those will get you. Cute little more »

tuners

RENNtech SLR McLaren 722 PKG2 More Powerful, More Confusing

The RENNtech SLR McLaren 722 PKG2 is yet another RENNtech-tuned version of the Mercedes-Benz SLR, following in the large-horsepower footsteps of the Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 and the original RENNtech 722. The original upped power from the SLR's base 650 horses to 722 HP, thus reducing the confusion over the name (7:22 am was Stirling Moss's and Dennis Jenkinson's starting time for the 1955 Mille Miglia in the first SLR). This new version, however, now has 740 HP thanks to the addition of a new exhaust system and a re-mapped ECU. Confusion reigns once more. Press release below the jump.

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3:30 PM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,547 views, 31 comments

Latest by layabout: @tenbeers: Pure genius. more »

mercedes zetros

Mercedes Zetros: When You Need A Bigger Unimog

If you took the Mercedes Unimog, one of the world's most capable off-road military-type vehicles, and scaled it up — a lot — you'd get the Mercedes Zetros. Revealed this week at the International Defence Exhibition Eurosatory 2008 in Paris, it's supposedly the final word in Mercedes military hauling applications. Seems reasonable, especially as we're told the Zetros will be able to go just about anywhere while simultaneously towing or hauling just about anything. Combine that with the ability to be flown almost anywhere thanks to the low cab design that enables the Zetros to be air-lifted in transport aircraft such as the Hercules C 130 or the Transall C 160 with only the slightest of preparation. Available in either 4x4 or 6x6 configurations, the Zetros is equipped with the same beastly diesel powerplant as the one found in the 'Mog, along with three-across seating, satellite navigation, and as much mud-bogging capability as you could possibly want this side of a Muscle Shoals swamp buggy meet. Full press release below the jump.

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12:30 PM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,420 views, 49 comments

Latest by n/a: "Defense Expo"? More like "Mercenary Transport Expo". more »

Jalopnik

Ten Worst Things Automakers Do To Make Their Cars Seem Cheap

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