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Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend?
Around 7:15 p.m. this evening, a Eurocopter AS350 crashed into New York City’s East River, according to eyewitnesses and reports. Video from a bystander shows the helicopter going into the water and starting to sink. A spokesman for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed that two died in the crash. Update 7:30 a.m.: More people are reported dead in the crash.
The Buick Roadmaster proves that the rear-wheel drive wagon we desire was in our hearts all along.
Is Jerry Seinfeld responsible for the Porsche 911 R? Maybe? According to The Drive on an episode of Spike Feresten’s Spike Car Radio podcast, the comedian said that he went to Grant Larson, a Porsche designer, and some of the top brass at Porsche with an idea for a new 911 R.
The BMW E30 M3 is the darling of BMW fans. It’s boxy, fast and has a powerful inline-four under the hood. They’re sought after by everyone and prices are only getting higher. BMW enthusiasts often call it the best M3 that’s ever been made.
I live about five miles down the road from the oldest U.S. Army proving ground, Aberdeen Proving Ground. Located in Harford County, Maryland, the base is where the Army developed quite a few of the vehicles and weapons deployed in every war of the 20th and 21st centuries. It’s the U.S. Army’s Nürburgring for tanks and armored vehicles.
If societal norms and insurance costs didn’t exist, my garage would be pretty wild and stupid. Im sure many of you are in the same boat. Everyone has that car that the dream about but for whatever reason, they can’t buy one just yet. Homeowner’s Associations, plain ol’ reason and more can get in the way of automotive dreams. It’s probably for the best.
After seeing the celebration of France’s military at last year’s a Bastille Day celebration, President Donald Trump decided that he wanted a big parade for America’s armed forces. While the move was panned as being logistically difficult and expensive, we now know there’s one thing this parade won’t have: tanks.
Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend?
In a tweet today, President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European cars in an escalation of rhetoric that, in recent days, has made the prospect of an all-out trade war more and more of a possibility. Trump’s tweet came after he said Thursday that he planned tariffs on steel and aluminum, which prompted European officials to put Harley-Davidson in their sights.
Last month we posted about a 1999 Subaru Impreza RS 2.5 that was stolen near Portland, Oregon right after photographer Eric Gearheart bought it. Anyone with an ounce of humanity shed a tear for Eric and his poor Subaru.
Barn find cars are the archeological expeditions of the car world. Instead of a fedora, whip and Harrison Ford, these digs often involve standing in a shed and googling “Mustang VIN decoder” while a pigeon silently judges you from the rafters.
Along Mound Road in Warren, Michigan, a very large pothole has been been claiming tire after tire. NBC Affiliate Local 4 was filming the particularly large hole and car after car blew out their tires.
Direct injection motors are the new cool kids on the block and it’s becoming more an more common on newer cars. What is direct injection? Should I be afraid of it?
Suburban mall parking lots aren’t always home to cars that capture anyone’s attention. Aside from the dad in a lifted F-350 covered in Punisher stickers, none of the cars typically ever stick out.
Much like many rental car companies, airlines are now ending any discounts associated with National Rifle Association membership. In a tweet today, United Airlines announced that their partnership with the NRA will be ending.
Learning to drive can be a daunting experience. You are suddenly tasked with safely controlling a few thousand pound piece of steel in traffic. Not every car is best suited for this task. A Dodge Challenger Hellcat for instance, is probably the worst possible car for someone who has never driven a car. New drivers need a car that can take safely take a little punishment without losing control.
Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend?
Am I allowed to say that I like the Lexus LX 450 a little bit more than the Land Cruiser? No? Ok, never mind then.
Rust sometimes makes a car look just a tad better. It gives the car a bit of personality and this 1968 VW Type 2 pickup on Craigslist is no exception. I think it’d actually look a little more mundane if all the paint was in order.
The Daytona 500 didn’t go too well for quite a few racers yesterday and it also did not go well for Fox Sports’ new tethered camera drone. During one of the many crashes a piece of debris smacked the drone right out of the sky.
Eric Gearhart, a car photographer from Washington, flew down to Missouri to pick up a 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS from a friend. The Subaru was destined to be raced in rallycrosses and hillclimbs. On his way back to Washington, Eric stopped in Portland for the night. In the morning he found that it was stolen.
Today is President’s Day which marks the birthday of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I’m honoring our nation’s past leaders in the only way I know how, blogging about cars on the internet.Everyone knows that George Washington probably would have driven a big American SUV or muscle car. He just seems like that kind of guy.
Today Red Bull and Aston Martin unveiled their new Formula 1 car, the RB14. Decked out in very cool blue digital camo and sporting the Halo, this car might be a serious competitor for the 2018 F1 season. I quite like the look if I’m being honest.
While they may be on their way back, the United States doesn’t really deserve Citroen. We have sinned too much as a nation for their line of joyous and weird cars. But for a little while, Citroen sold some cars in the United States like the DS but not in huge numbers. The Citroen CX, however was never sold here in North America. As a result, seeing one this side of the Atlantic is a rare occasion. A CX showed up to the Jalopnik Hurricane Relief Car Show last year and it made my entire week.