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1972 International Harvester Scout II, With Bonus IHC Poll

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we look at old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Another Truck Monday has rolled around, which means we can contemplate work vehicles as we descend into the salt mine for the day's tasks, and this week's DOTS truck is another example of farm equipment maker International Harvester's road machinery.
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9:00 AM on Mon Jul 21 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,479 views, 38 comments

Latest by MajorKong: @Mike the Dog: "The original hardtop convertible..." There's a bunch of people out there with '57-'59 Ford Skyliners who might disagree... Actually, there's bunch of Peugeot fans out there who are sick of hearing about how Ford invented the retractable hardtop, more »

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GM Buckles To Jalopnik Pressure, Reveals Slightly Less Grainy Images Of Upcoming Lineup

UPDATE: We used the "GM Buckles" line for purposes of humor. They really didn't "officially release" these pictures. They're from the same video presentation we saw earlier in the week. Just a wee bit more clear than the last set.

The clamor of every auto enthusiast outlet on the face of this earth was apparently too much for GM. They've just released slightly less grainy shots of what we showed you first Tuesday afternoon — the vehicles "Slick" Rick Wagoner revealed at Tuesday's press conference. Apparently none of the assembled outlets were able to figure out how we got our mitts on those shots of the 2011 Chevy Cruze, 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Chevy Equinox, 2010 Saab 9-4X and an unnamed Buick sedan for 2010 — and of course we're not planning on revealing our slightly silly source. But, thanks to their demand for access, we now get an ever-so-slightly better look at the purported saviors of the GM sales world. Have a gander.

6:14 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ray Wert
5,518 views, 66 comments

Latest by n/a: The cruze and the Buick are IMO, the best. more »

2009 mitsubishi pajero sport

New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV Coming To Moscow

Mitsubishi will introduce its latest Pajero Sport SUV next month at the annual Moscow International Auto Salon. The new Mitsu bruiser, known on the South side of the Americas as the Mitsubishi Montero, will feature 2- or 3-row seating along with water-repellent seats and a waterproof luggage compartment floor. They're features Mitsubishi claims to be "ideal for leisure use." We suppose that depends upon your idea of leisure. Two diesels along with a gas V6 will power the Pajero Sport, which, coupled with its Russian introduction, should tell you it's not coming here. Full release and a shot from the rear after the jump. More »

8:40 AM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Andrew Stoy
1,247 views, 7 comments

Latest by 5cents: Old Pajeros, 80 to the 90s, were as legendary as Land Cruisers in the desert I lived in. Rugged, truck body, clumsy handling but invincible off-road. This new one looks like a city boy with soft skin and gelled hair. more »

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Saab 9-3X Wagon Spotted Cuddling Next To New 9-4X

The folks over at Trollhattan Saab have dug up some images of another new Swedish surprise, the Saab 9-3X lifted from a presentation also showing off the 2010 Saab 9-4X. We're told to expect this new Saab 9-3X to debut at the Paris Motor Show later this year. More below.

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8:40 AM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,340 views, 17 comments

2010 chevy cruze

Rick Wagoner Unwraps First Shots Of Chevy Cruze, Cadillac SRX

In the now-infamous press conference from General Motors this morning, Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner not only spelled out GM's strategy to save itself from impending doom, but also revealed pretty much every upcoming GM vehicle that hadn't already been shown to the public. This includes the first photos of the 2010 Chevy Cruze, 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Saab 9-4X, and the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. This comes in addition to official confirmation of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe and 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon. So basically, along with GM's own downsizing, they're also putting plenty of enterprising spy photographers out of business too.

4:40 PM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Mark Arnold
19,842 views, 67 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: @leemikemphstn: Nice memories about the new car arrivals. For some models, like the first monster Boss Mustang, the actual time of the arrival of the car was advertised and we would faithfully gather on the dealer's lot to get the more »

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GM Wants More Money, Fewer Employees; Cadillac CTS Coupe, Saab 9-4X Get The Green Light

GM announced in a press conference this morning that its turnaround progress was proceeding so well that significant layoffs were needed. Oh, and please, send money. But the more pressing concern this week is to come up with $15 billion through cuts to the cost of salaried employees, particularly among white-collar staffers, along with spending in areas like health care costs and dividend payments. As part of its second restructuring this year, the company also announced that the 2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe and Saab 9-4X have been green-lighted. Details on where the job cuts will hit hardest were absent, but if our job description had the word "truck" in it anywhere, we'd be dusting off the resume quick-like. More analysis after the jump. More »

9:01 AM on Tue Jul 15 2008
By Andrew Stoy
2,230 views, 42 comments

Latest by Jones Foyer: Why have Saab anymore? I don't get it. more »

custom cars

Repent! The Future Of Crossovers Is At Hand, End Times Draw Ever Closer

We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn us of the automotive apocalypse.

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6:00 PM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Mark Arnold
4,263 views, 83 comments

Latest by LostAmerica: I kinda like it. It amuses me, it's one of a kind, and agree that it's better looking than anything penned by Chris Bangle. Reminds me of a Luigi Colani design. more »

2010 bmw x1

2010 BMW X1 Cute-UV Caught Covered With Nauseating Camo

Underneath the Bavarians' now signature swirly camo is the 2010 BMW X1. Expect most of the 1-Series' engine range to be available on the X1, connected to BMW's X-Drive AWD drivetrain — which should make it an able handler. Apparently, there are plenty of people BMW thinks want one, as production is expected to top 100,000 units at BMW's Leipzig factory. More »

1:00 PM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,345 views, 18 comments

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Progressive Automotive X Prize Mustang Claims 400 HP, 110 MPG; We Claim Baloney

Doug Pelmear is claiming his '87 Stang is good for 400 HP and a 3 second 0-60 MPH time, all while returning a 110 MPGe figure. MPGe? Yeah, that's miles per gallon equivalent; because he's using E85 ethanol, that figure might be about 80 real miles per gasoline gallon. So, is Doug one of those garage tinkerers who managed to create a magnetized fuel line or a super-efficient set of exhaust bearings which promise an amazing 100 MPG, but whose patent hasn't gone through yet, or it was destroyed in a fire, or the dog ate it? Well, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... More »

4:20 PM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,083 views, 95 comments

Latest by n/a: Misplaced decimal poin.t? You mean the car gets 4000 HP and 1100 MPG?!? more »

2010 bmw x6 hybrid

Big-Assed 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Spotted In Death Valley, No Spotted Owls In Sight

Now we don't know for sure if the lack of spotted owls in these photos is the direct result of engineers blasting the A/C in their 2010 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid, but we're going to go out on a limb and say that it is. Expect a rapid decline in spotted owl population levels in LA, New York and other major cities where people like to pay lip service to being green as a fashion statement when the big-ass SUV hybrid rolls out.

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3:50 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Wes Siler
1,244 views, 23 comments

Latest by autotronic: Automotive Traveler posted some really good, very clear shots shots of the X6 hybrid and the Z4. You can check them out at: [automotivetraveler.com] Someone should find a way to post them here. more »

2010 bmw x5

2010 BMW X5 Shows Off Its New Nose

Someone must have gotten lazy at the Nordschleife and didn't remember to cover up the new nose on the twin-turbocharged V8-powered 2010 BMW X5. In this latest round of spy shots from the folks at KGP, we can clearly see the dramatic, M3-inspired front air dam and big new wheels to match the upgraded styling. This marks the second application for the twin-turbo eight cylinder which debuted in the BMW X6, and in the X5 it will be making 408 HP and providing a 0-60 time of just 5.5 seconds. The one thing it won't be doing is wearing the "M" badge. Check out the full spy report after the jump.

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5:35 PM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,428 views, 29 comments

Latest by n/a: All you haters are wrong, wrong, wrong. No one actually cares if the mileage sucks. People who aren't even that wealthy will take on debt to buy one, because it is a big tall eight-cylindered Bimmer beast that's literally the more »

news

Saab 9-X BioHybrid Wins Specialty Concept Of The Year

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been crowned as the coolest car to never actually exist by 25 professional auto journalists at the Automotive Hall of Fame. The award, better known as the "Specialty Concept Car of the Year," was bestowed upon the 9-X BioHybrid due to its ultra-efficient 200 HP 1.4-liter BioPower turbo hybrid engine. Not only were the underhood goods touted, but the panel of journalists also loved how purty the 9-X BioHybrid looks, with its electronic power-sliding floor, ambient light design, instrument panel and more. Click through for the full release.

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2:40 PM on Wed Jun 25 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,790 views, 11 comments

Latest by n/a: Looks good, hopefully it looks as good on the street as it does in the photos. The auto extending rear diffuser and spoiler are cool. more »

alternative energy

McCain To Offer $300 Million Prize For Developing New Super Battery

Presidential candidate John McCain (R-Old) is expected to unveil a new proposal today offering $300 million in prize money to the first automaker that can demonstrate significant improvements in battery technology. The targets to secure the prize include a 30% cost reduction, along with "substantial improvements" in size, capacity and technology. Additionally, McCain announced a "Clean Car Challenge," offering U.S. automakers a $5,000 tax credit for every zero-carbon-emissions car developed and sold. Apparently, McCain thinks the market's delivery on a 100-mile-per-charge battery won't be coming as he predicted without some helpful ~~handouts~~ incentives. Hmm, we've been flipping through Wealth of Nations for the past hour, and can't seem to find the page on contests, raffles and sweepstakes. Was that section before or after the chapter on the national progress of opulence? [Detroit News ] More »

1:00 PM on Mon Jun 23 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,064 views, 36 comments

Latest by n/a: "Plus McCain's old and we all know old people are stupid right...." Yes. Also, annoying and generally not super great-smelling. And they can't drive. more »

2010 bmw x5

2010 BMW X5 Spotted With 4.4-Liter 408 HP Twin-Turbo V8 From X6

According to Car Magazine, the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that debuted in the BMW X6 is coming to the 2010 BMW X5. That'll give the X5 408 HP, a 155 MPH top speed, and a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds; just a hair slower than the X6. More »

10:20 AM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Wes Siler
2,077 views, 10 comments

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Oregon Suzuki LJ80, Plus Bonus '66 Ford F-100

PaulN continues to send in photos of interesting machinery he's found in Eugene, Oregon, and today we're going to look at a "Suzuki Jeep," otherwise known as a Suzuki LJ. I've never seen one of these in my life, but apparently some were sold in North America back in the day. Make the jump to read Paul's description and check out his indestructible '66 Ford truck.

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2:20 PM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,465 views, 35 comments

Latest by JoshIsTheReason: I used to work for a Suzuki Dealer (yeah I know) back in like 2000 and some guy was looking for parts for one of these and we could actually still get some stuff more »

spy photos

2010 Saab 9-4X Copies Cool Kids, Laps The 'Ring

The 2010 Saab 9-4X was caught running round the Nurburgring today just like the big boys and while we're pretty certain the Audi (both of them) is (are) a pinch quicker, the 9-4X is definitely more economical. Word on the street is the new 9-4X will not only be replacing the porky ~~Oldsmobile Bravada~~ Saab 9-7X, but will be doing it with some form of "biopower" like the original show car. The crossover of Trollhattan is expected to be on sale some time in 2009 for the 2010 model year, but that didn't stop our KGP spies from spittin' words about this one — which you can read after the break.

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11:20 AM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,863 views, 22 comments

Latest by n/a: Wow that's cute. more »

2009 infiniti g37x

2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe To Get AWD This Fall, Cheapskates X-static

Confirming what we all expected, the Infiniti G37 is going to get AWD this fall, making it a super-bargain version of the Nissan GT-R inasmuch as they're both AWD sports coupes from Nissan. It's still not a bad deal for those lacking in the funds for Godzilla but maintaining enough stomach to pull off this bodykit. Details below the jump.

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3:00 PM on Tue Jun 17 2008
By Matt Hardigree
4,032 views, 16 comments

paris motor show

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Coming To Paris Motor Show

We've been excited about the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ever since we got confirmation that it would go into production. Now, we've got official shots and details to even further whet our appetites. This is the Ralliart trim model, which will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four pumping out a WRX-battling 240 HP. No word yet on an Evo Sportback, but we'd be plenty happy with this Ralliart if it comes to the US. The car will debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall, where we'll be able to get a closer look. For now, check out the full press release after the jump. More »

6:00 PM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,664 views, 30 comments

Latest by n/a: omg. i meant that's what the back looks like. more »

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