The uber cool-looking BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept makes 265 HP and 590 Lb-Ft of torque thanks to a full hybrid three-cylinder turbodiesel. Now it's finally gone live on the Frankfurt floor. Also, it looks like an extra from Tron.
Read MoreThe Acura ZDX press drive's going on in Manhattan today. We'll have more on that later. For the moment, feast your eyes on the mega-gallery of brown metal flesh — and the nicest Acura interior ever — below the jump.
Read MoreWith only 20 being built, the chances of owning a Lamborghini Reventón Roadster are supposedly 1-in-700,000,000. Lamborghini's created this morbid-yet-awesome promo video to show us exactly where those odds stack up against, say, being hit by a meteorite.
Read MoreLast night we threw down with the first low-resolution photos of the much-anticipated bird-of-prey-like 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG. Now we've hit the mother load — a slew of shots in glorious high-resolution. Feast your eyes on the SLSuper car below.
Read MoreLast night we brought you first photos of the McLaren MP4-12C, the super car successor to the vaunted McLaren F1. Now we've got a mega-load of new pictures and very, very complete details.
Read MoreBrabus SV12 R drops a tuned twelve-cylinder engine producing 750 HP and an astonishing 995 lb-ft of torque between the rails of the 2010 Mercedes S-Class. That'll take the luxury barge from 0-to-epic in just under four seconds.
Read MoreThe new Acura ZDX has a distinctive exterior, a sumptuous interior and both are strangely proportioned. So who, exactly, does Acura think is going to buy this thing? In a word: DINKs.
Read MoreWith a straight-from-the-parts-bin interior and engine, the LR3, Ford-owned Land Rover's luxury off-road-ready-and-willing SUV failed miserably at the "luxury" part. After spending the day driving its successor, the 2010 Land Rover LR4, it looks like India got it right.
Read MoreWe were quite impressed with the 2010 Chevy Equinox on our first drive, but what about its platform-mate, the controversially-styled 2010 GMC Terrain? It's both more butch and expensive, but does it offer any substance over the Chevy? Not really.
Read MoreWould you believe that the same self-service junkyard that has the 2-for-1 Rancheros and the double or nothing Amazons also has this classic Vietnam War Era family hauler? True!
Read MoreHalfway through the Brazos Valley Off-Road Ranch I contemplate turning back. But there is no way back, only forward. The 2009 Nissan Frontier PRO4X has gotten me this far. Can it get me out?
Read MoreSuper cars don't come much more dedicated than the Ariel Atom 3, a car that's fast becoming a legend. And if you're a dedicated driver they don't come much faster, as we found out at rainy Lime Rock last weekend.
Read MoreMore than two years after the first street-parked Alameda car in this series, we've reached the 500 mark! 1919 to 2000, Chevrolets to Rolls-Royces, econoboxes to muscle cars: all here!
Read MoreWelcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. 500+ vehicles into this series, we've finally got an electric car!
Read MoreRemember this DOTSBE '72 Stag? It turns out that the execrable, 8,000-miles-between-rebuilds Triumph V8 has been replaced with the engine British Leyland should have installed in the first place: the Buick/Rover V8.
Read MoreThe British may have a reputation for stuffiness, but it takes a certain measure of haughty genius to take a Range Rover and add shotguns and a bar with all the spirits you can drink in a year.
Read MoreThe history of automotive safety engineering is a reflection of society. As society has changed, evolved, advanced and reassessed its values, so too were those values foisted, painfully, upon automotive engineers.
Read MoreThough the most popular vehicle destroyed under Cash For Clunkers was the Ford Explorer, there were also AMGs, Rolls-Royces and even a LaForza crushed. The ten most exotic cars that fools parted with below. Click through if you dare.
Read MoreIf you're a decent person who saw the first Transformers movie, your neck veins popped out in rage when the perfectly lovable 1977 Camaro transformed into the slick modern version. Well, now the "fully functional" '77 is for sale.
Read MoreThe VW L1 is 3/4 of the way towards VW's goal of a 200 MPG production car. None of these creepy European journalists care. They just want to watch her get out of it.
Read MoreAlways wanted to own your own arcade-style race simulator? 0-60's put together a downloadable 66-page guide to building your own for just $500 plus electronics and the beer your friend's help will cost. What you'll need to build it below.
Read MoreAnother day, another top five list, and this time we're not kidding around. Here's a question more important than "do you believe in God" to most of us: what are your top five muscle cars?
Read MoreWhat happens when newly-monied Russians design a super car? You get the successor to the first Russian super car, the B1. It's the Marussia B2 and it's got looks to shame a Ferrari Enzo and, supposedly, a 420HP Cosworth mill.
Read MoreOne of the advantages Lockheed Martin has always had in getting great government contracts, other than extensive lobbying and campaign contributions, has been the Skunk Works facility. Named for a run-down factory in the Li'l Abner comics, Skunk Works has been the home of some of the most advanced plane research in history, including the U-2, F-22 Raptor and SR-71 Blackbird. Engineers are encouraged to test out compete theories and prototypes, such as in the Have Blue trials which resulted in th
Read MoreYesterday was all about the top five sports sedans. Today? "Top Five Week" continues with this important question: what are your top five hot hatches?
Read MoreWe're happy to have a brand-new gull-winged Mercedes and a McLaren road car back among the living. Which made us wonder: In a perfect world, what long-lost super car would come back to us again?
Read MoreEarlier this week, the masculoids at Ask Men released their list of the ten best cars to have sex in — complete with positions. After careful deliberation we're prepared to warn you off these ten worst, complete with reasons.
Read MoreTuesday we explored the concept cars that never made it to production. Now we want to hear about those that survived long enough to grace a showroom floor. What's the best concept car come to life?
Read MoreWith the Frankfurt Motor Show around the corner we're ready for wild concept cars from what's shaping up to be a European Tokyo Motor Show, but will they see the light of day? What's your favorite unrealized concept car?
Read MoreGordon Murray's revealed the layout for his pending T.25 City Car. It's a modular central driver system flanked by two rear passengers just like his legendary McLaren F1 super car. This takes the T.25 from just-another-microcar to something very interesting.
Read MoreWhile the Beetle, Ambassador, Mini, and 2CV each enjoyed more than four decades of production in pretty much their original form, we mustn't overlook the other long-term survivors of the automotive world.
Read MoreWe saw it happen with Detroit's first go-round of turning off-the-shelf hardware into a mighty moneymaking machine: the muscle car. Now the original muscle cars are objects of worship. Will SUVs follow the same path?
Read MoreWith Labor Day weekend upon us we thought we'd take time to recognize the American auto worker and their contribution to cars we love. What's the best American union-built car of all time?
Read MoreWe thought Gadhafi's Rocket Car was pretty weak. We liked the spirit of using marble in a vehicle, but a V6 is ridiculous for someone who rules an oil-rich kingdom. What's the best currently-produced car for a dictator?
Read MoreThe most official way to make your interests, hobbies and quirks known to the world is through a license plate. As these twenty hilarious vanity plates show, Americans are really messed up.
Read MoreOur real-life cars are great, but we can't usually use them to catch funky crooks or evil spies, and we can't race them in Formula One — or in 2560 or 1967. Luckily, there's video games! Here's our twenty favorites.
Read MoreSo Crash Week has shuddered, crunched and rolled end-over-end to a close, just as the IIHS released high-res photos of the '59 Bel Air/'09 Malibu crash test that started it all. Let's look at the pics below and reflect.
Read MoreIt's almost the last day of Crash Week, so we figured it's about time to revel in the spectacular stupidity surrounding car crashes. Below, our twelve favorite stupid car crashes caught on tape.
Read MoreThe magnificent collision below, performed for the 50th anniversary of the IIHS, demonstrates how far car crash technology has come in 50 years. Now we're using it to announce next week's Jalopnik Crash Week! The video, plus an explanation, below.
Read MoreAnother Top Gear stunt went wrong yesterday evening after the BBC car show tried to attach a caravan to an airship carrying co-host James May and it crashed into a field near a busy road. May is uninjured.
Read MoreThe 2011 Ford Mustang V6 will get a Camaro-beating 315 HP V6, according to leaked info posted on The Mustang Source. The new "Coyote" V8, however, will only make 400 HP, slightly behind the Camaro SS. More below.
Read MoreThe Hyundai Equus Limousine Edition is 11.8" longer in the passenger compartment and that much more exclusive with a starting price of $113,000 USD, $122,180 fully-equipped. It'll certainly attract the completely legal Korean businessmen of the Kkangpae.
Read MoreNow that Saturn is officially, truly dead, we thought we'd reflect on the history of a GM division that tried, with varying degrees of earnestness, to be a different kind of car company. Luckily, we've done that once already.
Read MoreThe 2010 Nissan Altima may look a bit more like the new Maxima, but it's still the same old Altima underneath, albeit with a slightly tweaked interior, new electronics and a $19,900 starting price.
Read MoreGM has just announced plans to "wind down the Saturn brand" — effectively killing it after Penske Automotive announced plans to terminate its discussions with GM to buy the Saturn brand.
Read MoreConcerned your Toyota floor mat may kill you? Us too. Luckily, Toyota's provided this handy guide for what to do if you think your Toyota/Lexus is part of the recall. Click "more" to avoid a fiery death.
Read MoreMobility technology has historically been limited to wheelchairs. But the aging global population is leading companies like Honda and Panasonic to envision new technology combining robotics and even mind control to give mobility-limited individuals freedom. Here's what to expect.
Read MoreThere's been a trend in the automotive design community towards hideously ugly grilles, either as a statement of corporate identity or as a one-off F.U. to the world. What's the all-time ugliest grille on a production vehicle?
Read MoreSingapore is the new Monaco: a harborside city track, no passing, more spectacle than motor race. But it’s an absolute thrill when you treat it as pure eye candy. Here’s some photos from last Sunday's race.
Read MoreDuring SWAT team training this morning at Detroit's little-used City Airport, the prop-wash from a hovering Blackhawk helicopter managed to rip the facade off of the Detroit Police Department's helicopter storage hangar. Oops. Gallery below.
Read MoreSometimes traditional beliefs run contrary to the facts. Most times it's beneficial to examine those beliefs and adjust to a new way of thinking. But sometimes ideas attain the status of myth for very good reasons. Here's eight of those.
Read MoreThese ungainly plastic diapers go by different names and they're all over the ass ends of cars in New York City. But why?
Read MoreNo "old-school" media outlet bothered providing readers the full list of every car traded-in under the Cash For Clunkers program because it might be too unwieldy. We know Jalopnik readers demand more. Below, the list of all 690,114 trade-ins.
Read MoreA vanilla-flavored econobox appliance hybrid? Sure. But a BMW M1 Hybrid? A Corvette hybrid? Many will scream bloody murder. But there could be worse. Much worse. What's the most sacrilegious hybridization you can think of?
Read MoreMazda will unveil a threesome of engine technology — the ‘Mazda SKY-G' direct-injection gas engine, the ‘Mazda SKY-D' diesel engine and the ‘Mazda SKY Drive' automatic transmission — at next month's Tokyo Motor Show. Details and engine pr0n below.
Read MoreWe like movies about World War II. We like British movies about World War II. We like British literature. We like British literature related to World War II. Somehow, though, the film Atonement, a British film about World War II based on a book by a British author. Somehow it doesn't work for us. We liked the adaptation of Pride & Prejiduce by the same director with the same star (still prefer the BBC version, though). Yet somehow, when we get to the World War II portion of the film, the movie t
Read MoreWe've already covered ten great states to drive across, but now with your help, we've isolated the ten cross-state trips you won't want to take.
Read MoreThis stop-motion short by videographer Franck Deron is 60,000 frames of women drifting through fun, where said fun sometimes comes in the form of bumper cars.
Read MoreIt's Yom Kipur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, which means we are once again giving automakers a chance to seek forgiveness for this year's wrongdoing. Let's help them: what should automakers atone for this year?
Read MoreJames Glickenhaus, owner of the wild coach-built Ferrari Enzo-based Ferrari P4/5 has told the Ferrari faithful he's finally set to launch a North American Racing Team-like race-ready Ferrari P4/5 Competizione.
Read MoreThe Lamest Day takes place at Nelson Ledges next weekend, and it will feature the best all-time Index Of Effluency matchup in 24 Hours Of LeMons history: a Soviet car taking on a finned Caddy!
Read MoreWhen we had the 50 Cars Made For Over 20 Years list a few weeks back, we were deafened by the howls of outrage from those whose favorite cars didn't make the cut.
Read MoreAs you know, here at Autopia, we’re big fans of the engine swaps. And the more high tech or the crazier, the better. We’re not sure if this is either the techy-est or the nutty-est, but some really well meaning folks decided to take a 3 cylinder Volkswagen TDi mill and drop it into an first–gen Honda Insight and still use the hybrid drivetrain. And the mileage numbers are very impressive.
Read MoreBefore landing a dream gig at Jalopnik, we used to hustle in the underground world of the Commercial Mortgage Backed Security. While residential mortgage-backed securities have taken the biggest hit lately, and garnered the most attention, the CMBS market (think office buildings, malls, shopping centers and hotels) is its own unique world of insanity. Though the idea of securitization itself isn't necessarily bad, the investment only works if the various commercial mortgages maintain their level
Read MoreA Nissan GT-R owner in Long Island woke to find his wheels had been swiped during the night. The bums didn't even have the decency to keep it off the ground, leaving those beautiful Brembos kissing the asphalt.
Read MoreWhen we showed you pictures of the Mercedes SLS AMG in Gran Turismo 5, those were not in-game photos, but rather over-photoshopped real photos. We now have both for comparison below.
Read MoreIn the spirit of reverse imperialism, the now Indian-owned Jaguar is bringing a GT2 spec Jaguar XKR with RSR for the Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta this weekend.
Read MoreA very revealing survey of truck owners performed by PickupTrucks.com found a majority of them prefer their trucks to sex, pets and television.
Read MoreA high-on-drugs Dutch trucker en route to Gothenburg, Sweden, was masturbating while driving and lost control, flipping the truck and blocking multiple lanes of traffic. While in the wreckage, he kept masturbating. Under police interrogation, he kept masturbating. That's determination.
Read MoreAs we mentioned, WRC is coming to HD Theater on October 4th, and in honor of Crash Week Discovery cut us an exclusive crashgasmic gallery and video preview of "WRC Top Ten Spectacular Crashes" just for Jalopnik below.
Read MoreYeah, it's still Crash Week, and we've seen some very jarring videos (some we even won't show). Now we need some comforting, so we want to know: what car makes you feel safe?
Read MoreFord's big profit fiesta won't be the dinky li'l car almost finished moving around 'merica. No, the bread n' butter for FoMoCo is the trucks. The first look at their newest — the 2011 Ford Super Duty — below.
Read MoreLand Rover's announced confirmation today they'll build a production version of the itty-bitty baby Ranger Rover off the LRX coupe concept. The always-looking-to-go-off-road brand's even released this new rendering of what the still nameless little tyke'll look like. Look familiar?
Read MoreFor Day Three of the World Atlas Of Bad Driving we focus on the Middle East, a cradle of civilization and, sadly, the site of so many of its problems.
Read MoreWith India expected to be the third largest car consumer by 2020, Ford's Alan Mulally unveiled the Indian-built Ford Figo. Designed for the Indian market, it brings Ford's India Chennai Plant capacity to 200,000 units.
Read MoreDucati Hypermotard 796: Lighter, Cheaper, Nicer Looking [Hell For Leather]
Read MoreWrecked Exotics has put together a list of the fastest crashes they've ever seen and it's quite the compendium of carnage. Below, evidence proving bad decision making will eventually catch up to you.
Read MoreIt's Crash Week and, while we're taking a global view of bad driving, we thought we'd resurrect one of the most controversial driving questions ever: what city has the worst drivers?
Read MoreCanadians hate being teased by Americans, but like a lovable kid-brother doing something goofy, sometimes it can't be helped. Like this new-looking garage spotted in Sarnia, Ontario... with a tree growing in front of it. (Thanks for the shot Mike)
Read MoreThe '65 Sebring Race was noteworthy for both rain and Jim Hall's Chaparral stealing the chequered from better-funded competitors Ford and Ferrari. While the big dogs slid through the slush, one little Sprite showed them all how it was done.
Read MoreGerman tuning shop AVUS Performance have given the Nissan GT-R a newly-modified ECU and exhaust to give the GT-R a boost to 570 HP and an impressive 516 lb-ft of torque. Also, sweet-ass matte black paint. Full gallery below.
Read MoreThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule. The rule requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from large sources and suppliers in the United States, and is intended to collect accurate and timely emissions data to inform future policy decisions.
Read MoreDay Two of the World Atlas Of Bad Driving turns to Asia, where the attitude towards traffic is, well, different.
Read MoreThis Nissan Skyline R34 was a prop car on Fast and Furious 4, and instead of a rootin' tootin' turbocharged straight six up front, it's got a wheezy, air-cooled VW flat four out back. (H/T to YellowDucati) [GTRUSA]
Read MoreWith just one lap to go in the Coke Zero 400 leader Kyle Busch crashes trying to block Tony Stewart in the final turn as cars fly across the finish line. A blow-by-blow CSI-style analysis of the carnage below.
Read MoreControlled Power Technologies has perfected one of the holy grails of forced induction, the electric supercharger. While they're partnering with Ricardo for a compact 1.2-liter super-efficient engine, we like the idea of a V8 making otherworldly power.
Read MoreSeeing something like this on the road at three in the morning after a day of driving would certainly make us think twice about following close to anything. [Imgur]
Read MoreYou’ve seen the unveiling. You’ve read that it’s going digital. What you haven’t seen was the sheer excitement on the scene in Frankfurt when Mercedes–Benz revealed the SLS AMG.
Read MoreThose lamenting the lack of televised World Rally Championship coverage will weep openly when they discover the 2009 season is back on U.S. television in snow-plowing, dirt-drifting, spectator-dodging high definition on Discovery's HD Theater.
Read MoreConsumer Electronics Association President Gary Shapiro announced this afternoon Ford's President and CEO Alan Mulally would be delivering the keynote address at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Supposedly, he'll be showing off new hotness in the SYNC system.
Read MoreWhen arriving at an accident scene, first responders work quickly to create a safe space in which to perform rescues and investigate the cause of the wreck while keeping traffic moving. How they do it below.
Read MoreThe 2010 Nissan Altima is getting teased with this shot of its new headlamps and more Maxima-esque hood. We don't suggest holding your breath until the full unveil on 30 September.
Read MoreWelcome to the inaugural installment of Jalopnik's World Atlas of Bad Driving, a look at footage of screw-ups from around the globe. We begin in Europe, where everyone knows everything is better... except for these guys.
Read MoreRemember that ridiculous Corvette ZHZ crash from Friday? A tipster from Salt Lake City spotted it still cruising around, waiting to once again be featured on Crash Week. Full report below.
Read MoreTime's bought a house in one of Detroit's nicest old-money neighborhoods, embedding reporters for the next year here because it's the hip thing to do. Glad they've finally made it back just in time for our little Carpocalypse party.
Read MoreIn honor of Crash Week, we're taking a look back at some of the stranger wrecks captured by the Google Street View team. Click below to see ten confusing Google Street View accidents.
Read MoreIt's Crash Week and, as everyone knows, crashes are often the result of drivers not paying attention because they're doing something else. But what's the most dangerous thing to do while driving?
Read MoreWe pegged this week's "Crash Week" to the 50th anniversary of the IIHS, kicking off their birthday with a video of a 1959 Chevy crumpling into a 2009 Chevy. But some folks think the '59 smelled funny. They're wrong.
Read MoreIt seems like yesterday, but it was long ago, as the song says. One day in the spring of 1982, my father pulled into the driveway behind the wheel of a new Lincoln Town Car Signature Series. His new Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, purchased to commemorate his ascension to the post of Executive Vice President in a small food brokerage. Let the record show that my father was thirty-seven years old, as I am now. If he was confused and occasionally frustrated by life, as I am now, he never showed
Read MoreFerrari exhaust tuner Capristo invited as many German Ferrari owners they could find (one or two even fitted with Capristo-built aftermarket exhausts) last Saturday to Sundern, Germany. Over 80 prancing stallions from Maranello responded to the call. Gallery below.
Read MoreThe LeMons Supreme Court always thinks of some location-specific penalties for each race, and South Carolina politicians Mark Sanford and Joe Wilson provided a rich vein of material for us.
Read MoreI've been hitting the junkyards quite frequently of late, searching for interesting Cash For Clunkers victims, and some heartbreaking non-clunkers are showing up as well. For example, this Cougar.
Read MoreWe were a bit shorthanded at LeMons HQ at Carolina Motorsports Park last weekend, so I wasn't able to do the usual Index Of Effluency winner post. Check out the Rusty Bolt Racing E12!
Read MoreThe 19th race in the history of the 24 Hours Of LeMons is over, and Mazda has tied Toyota for the title of Most LeMons Wins: five apiece!
Read MoreIt’s not every day a simple click of the mouse can make you a test pilot.
Read MoreNASCAR hyped the Chase for the Cup yesterday by bringing the Sprint Cup show car to New York's Times Square, one of the few places where it wouldn't be the most garish thing in sight.
Read MoreAC Schnitzer has plied its tuning skills on the latest iteration of the BMW Z4 and produced a car with more aggressive styling and a most welcomed 54 more horses. It'll look great sitting outside the spa.
Read MoreToday, the fifth annual PARK(ing) Day, is the day purportedly anti-parking terrorists activists turn metered parking spaces into art shows, community spaces and mini shops. Submit your photos and check out the gallery of past reclaimed spots below.
Read MoreDo you lament the ever-increasing size and complexity of so-called off-roaders? Do you mourn the passing of the flat-fender Jeeps and the old FJ Cruiser? The upcoming ICON CJ3B might be for you. They call it "The Dog."
Read MoreMemo to Renault: Everyone at car shows stops caring after your second electric car. Example? Your Renault Kangoo ZE. Yes, we know ya worked hard on them all, but save some for later. Also, turn on the lights.
Read MoreSilicon Valley startup Better Place has signed a deal with Renault to put 100,000 electric vehicles on the road in Israel and Denmark by 2016. That is a staggering number of cars in remarkably little time, and it underscores how committed the two companies are to seeing EVs take off.
Read MoreWe knew Jay Leno would do a Top Gear-esque star in a reasonably priced electric car segment. We even knew the car would be an electric Focus. We didn't know it would be an electric-orange Euro-spec model.
Read MoreEveryone else is reimagining their beloved older cars, and now Citroen has jumped on the bandwagon. It's too bad they didn't realize part of the appeal of the 2CV was that it didn't look like futuristic swine.
Read MoreWe get it Renault, we really do. You're "green," you're "eco-friendly," just please, never four electric cars at one show ever again. Even if this particular example, the Renault Fluence ZE, is actually attractive.
Read MoreWhat would you say if we told you GM's putting another, more miserly diesel in its Euro-spec Chevy Cruze? What if we told you it got 33 MPG city, 50 MPG highway? We expect no 'merican would even be interested.
Read MoreThe Porsche Panamera is now available for a 567-Euro weekend rental through Avis in Germany if you want to haul four asses plus luggage. Oh, well, we can still rent muscle cars. Press release after the jump.
Read MoreUnlike the 2012 Grand C-Max, its smaller brother, the new five-passenger Ford Focus-based C-Max has no plans for storming the US market. This one does however look cooler, especially when dressed in this fashionable shade of Ford Fiesta green.
Read MoreNot content to bring just the kinda-weird Renault Zeo ZE concept, the crazy Frenchmen went bonkers with the crazy square-wheeled Renault Twizy ZE electric concept. It's almost weirder than the Peugeot BB1. Almost.
Read MoreThe Zonda’s insane farewell special may be old news, but would you just walk by if you saw one with its hood carapace torn asunder? You could not. Come and see the gallery of heat-rainbowed titanium below!
Read MoreNot content just to be the cheaper mid-size sedan on the market, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, which debuted in Korea this morning, appears to be another vehicle from Hyundai ready to try and compete on more than just price.
Read MoreThe sneaky spy photographers at KGP have caught the Lexus LF-A, Toyota's luxe-brand's super car that'll reportedly command a $400,000 price tag with almost no camouflage. We wonder where they spotted it. Any guesses? Gallery below.
Read MoreThe Renault Zoe ZE is yet another — shock-of-shocks — electric car concept making its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. But, this is the first we've seen to infuse the cabin air with L'Oreal skin moisturizer. How very French.
Read MoreChrysler announced yesterday that it will offer leasing options for U.S. customers on all 2010 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles through Chrysler’s preferred lender, GMAC Financial Services.
Read MoreGM CEO Fritz Henderson says the General's still looking to win a contract to supply re-badged Holden Commodores (formerly re-badged as the Pontiac G8 and once rumored to be re-badged as the Chevy Caprice) to US law enforcement agencies.
Read MoreAnother wild, weird, and mostly wunderbar day in Frankfurt, and another blitz of all the models that matter. If you missed our Day One coverage — head here or feast your eyes on our Day Two rundown below.
Read MoreBeing in a long-term relationship means watching shows you're generally not predisposed to view on a regular basis. You do it because you love the person you're with and if they get excited about long-distance running then, dammit, you can learn to at least feign some enthusiasm. And if someone will agree to pretend to watch stage after stage of WRC replays then you can survive watching Project Runway. In fact, of all the shows we watch because someone else wants to, it's probably our favorite.
Read MoreThe Peugeot RCZ may be the Audi TT-fighter from France, but as it's the first modern Peugeot passenger car not bearing a numerical designation, is it French enough? In a word: Oui!
Read MoreThe most surprising thing about the Bentley Mulsanne, other than the look on its face, is the choice of motivation. Rather than a Volkswagen W12 it uses an updated version of the classic Rolls Royce 6¾-litre V8.
Read MoreNot only is the Audi A5 Sportback not coming to the U.S., but as we heart-breakingly told you Monday night, neither is the more powerful Audi S5 Sportback. Cry with us below.
Read MoreThe Volkswagen CC is already the most attractive mid-size sedan on the market and one of the best values. VW's decided to capitalize on the first benefit and mitigate the second by now offering it in R-Line trim.
Read MoreWe may never get the VW Scirocco R, but the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R offers the same engine, is AWD-equipped — and it's actually bound for the U.S. of A. as a replacement for the R32.
Read MoreThe questionably-styled 20 HP four-passenger Peugeot BB1 concept has hit the Frankfurt Motor Show floor and it continues to confuse us. Is the mobile mystery-machine cool? Maybe. Attractive? Not unless you like driving a flying fetus.
Read MoreBased on the 134 HP Elise S, this 2010 Lotus Elise Club Racer is painted in "Old English White" which isn't meant to mimic the pallor of cider aficionados, but rather colors from Lotus's 1960s palette.
Read MoreMike Accavitti, Dodge Brand Prez, raised eyebrows yesterday with this quote about Dodge performance. He's posted a good-humored response at Chrysler LLC Blog explaining he was misquoted, assuring us Dodge is about performance and "that won't change." Full response below.
Read MoreLet's get this straight. A toy carmaker that's never made a real car plans to mass-produce an electric — something no automaker's successfully done — branded as a Trabant, the world-wide symbol of Communist-era crap-cars. Oh yes, this'll end well.
Read MoreOur darling of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Mazda MX-5 Superlight, showed up wearing a stripped-down body, a cool speedster look and a huge Cheshire grin. Seriously, this little guy looks like Pokemon come to life. We love it.
Read MoreHaving a gut time! Wunsch you were hier! Okay, our German is schrecklich, but because we speak your language, enjoy our rundown of every live reveal from Day One of the Frankfurt Motor Show after the jump.
Read MoreThe Rolls Royce Ghost is the car for those requiring champagne flute holders in a 563 HP V12-powered sedan capable of hauling itself to 60 MPH in just 4.7 but can't swing a Phantom and won't settle on a 7-series.
Read MoreThe Frankfurt Motor Show has seen the debut of numerous electric cars, but Toyota execs went out of their way to critique electric cars as too pricey for the average buyer.
Read MoreDo you like the V10-powered Audi R8 5.2 FSI but want something with a drop top? Good news! The Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder gets a power-folding soft top, and a whopping 476 lbs of extra heft to haul around.
Read MoreThe 695 Tributo Ferrari is being offered in limited numbers as a Ferrari-inspired version of the Fiat 500. So is it either a dreadful dilution of the brand or the coolest Fiat ever? It may be both.
Read MoreAfter teasing you with photos of the Ferrari 458 Italiawe now have all the details: a direct injection 4.5-liter V8 pumping out 562 horses, good for a 0-to-62 MPH sprint under 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 202 MPH.
Read MorePorsche's fancy new President and CEO Michael Macht, speaking at the Frankfurt Motor Show, stated the performance brand is developing hybrid and electric powertrains for sports cars. However, current batteries aren't "sufficient to meet Porsche's strict requirements." Press release below.
Read MoreThe Audi e-Tron strikes a familiar form with an R8 body. But the similarities end there. With nearly 3,320 lb-ft of torque pushed out through four electric motors, the e-tron's an electrifying new step for the multi-ringed automaker.
Read MoreWe first saw the production 2010 Aston Martin Rapide almost a year ago, now the four-door Aston is finally getting its official unveiling. Take note Porsche Panamera, this is how you do a beautiful four-door.
Read MoreLooking to drop around $1.6 Million on a two-seat convertible? You and 19 of your fellow oil sheikhs might want to consider the 205 MPH Lamborghini Reventon Roadster. Think of it like buying a jet plane cockpit without the canopy.
Read MoreThanks to a larger 3.8-liter flat-six, the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS makes 450 HP. Expect US sales of the track-ready, yet street-legal super Porsche to start early next year for $132,800.
Read MoreIn preparation for expanding their model lineup with a range of electric vehicles in 2011, Renault is showing four electric car concepts at Frankfurt. Two could be production-intent and the smallest has square wheels. Yeah, that one won't make it.
Read MoreNeed to haul a couple Labradors at 155 MPH? The 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG wagon is probably your best bet. It adds 69 cubic feet of storage space to the 6.2-liter V8's 525 HP. If only it were coming here.
Read MoreYou already know everything about the 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG. The only thing left? Seeing the gullwing live and in the brilliantly red metallic flesh. Oh, and maybe with Dr. Z and Lewis Hamilton. Well, your wish is our command!
Read MoreThis twin-turbo Brabus E V12 uses 800 HP, 1047 Lb-Ft and 230 MPH to justify a wild bodykit, faired rear wheels and a clear hood. We bet it'd kick a CTS-V's ass around Laguna.
Read MoreLast night, we said the seven-passenger Ford Grand C-Max would be heading for the U.S. Now we can give you all the details, better photos and our initial thoughts.
Read MoreThe 1.6-liter variant of Ford's Ecoboost engine line was one of the worst kept secrets in engine development. Well, not as bad as the Scorpion or Coyote, but still, it's a 180 HP, 170 lb-ft turbocharged bigger displacement four-cylinder replacement.
Read MoreAlongside the Coupé, the MINI Roadster Concept just dropped its form-fitting top and, thanks to removal of the rear seats, is ready to accept loads of up to 8.8 cubic feet in its now-larger trunk. Also, it has "Buddy Radar."
Read MoreTake a look at this 333 HP supercharged-V6 quad-pipe quattro seven-speed S-tronic 4-door S5 sportback! Sadly, a look is all you're going to get, because Audi isn't bringing this possible Panamera-fighter stateside. Gallery below to make us all sad together.
Read MoreGM's just-released 60-day money back guarantee works like a charm if you're looking to screw GM out of a new car for two months. All you have to do is meet the following 13 qualifications and GM buys it back:
Read MoreAmos is one of the oldest recorded prophets in the Old Testament and, in the end, one of the most depressing. He does his thing just when Israel is starting to hit its stride. They're exporting wine and oil, making money hand-over-first, and otherwise prospering. Of course, in this prospering they neglect their service and attention to God and Amos gets encouraged to tell everyone this. He's basically the guy at the party reminding every drunk person how hungover they're going to be the next day
Read MoreRemember the VW 1L concept? The wacky tandem-seat diesel streamliner that returned insane mileage and made environmentalist nether regions get all tingly? It's reappearing at Frankfurt, and this time it looks like a real car.
Read MoreVolkswagen will unveil the 2010 VW Golf R at this week's Frankfurt Motor Show. The Golf R will share basic underpinnings with the recently-unveiled Scirocco R plus it'll add VW's 4Motion AWD. Only other difference? We'll probably get this one.
Read MoreGM's Bob "Maximum Marketing" Lutz took to the airwaves this morning to shill for the General's 60-day money-back guarantee. No mention was made of our agreed-upon duel. Gee, we hope the gravel-voiced plutocrat jet-pilot's not backing out. Is he... chicken?
Read MoreIt's the eve of the Frankfurt Motor Show — called by some the "Greenest. Show. Ever." Perfect time to reveal the big body-on-frame 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser — a preview of what to expect from the new Lexus LX.
Read MoreIf there's one thing the Corvette ZR1 doesn't need, it's more power. The Corvette ZR1 Geiger GTS is a perfect example of why. The 72 additional HP actually makes it .2 seconds slower to 62 MPH.
Read MoreAccording to Autogespot, the driver of this Lamborghini Murciélago smacked into a Spyker Mercedes and flew off the road in Belgium, killing the driver. Update below
Read MoreAccording to 4WheelsNews, the eight-piped vehicle teased by Bugatti back in July is a four-door coupe unveiled at a private event yesterday named the Bugatti Galibier. Well, at least the name's got some history. UPDATE: Photos!
Read MoreDespite the name, the Audi R8 e-Tron electric concept to be unveiled this week in Frankfurt is not a lightcycle for the new Tron movie. Instead, it's an electric concept designed to show, despite previous comments, Audi hearts electricity.
Read MoreNorth Korea is known for producing quality fake Benjamins, industrial-strength methamphetamine, phony Marlboros, and plutonium. Did you know that North Korea also builds new cars? Peace Motors builds Italian, Chinese, and Japanese knockoffs.
Read MoreWe could smell the cheat as soon as we showed up at CMP this morning; it was clear that we'd be issuing some hefty lap penalties for teams stretching the rules beyond reason.
Read MoreUpgrading the interior of the Bentley Continental is a bit of gilding the lily, but that's exactly what the Crewe crew has done with the Series 51. The cars offer a range of interior customizations and custom wheels.
Read MoreWe practically fell over in spasms of awesome-induced joy when we saw the first renderings of the Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept. Now we've got a whole slew of photos of the 995 Kg stripped-down, carbon fiber and cold-filtered sports car.
Read MoreThe Lotus Evora Type 124 is your basic Evora, stripped of all the creature comforts and made into an honest-to-God endurance racer. With 118 more HP, 440 lbs less weight — it's the car Mr. Chapman would've made.
Read MoreOn our way to drive the Ariel Atom at Lime Rock Park, we stopped by the Hudson Street headquarters of the Classic Car Club of Manhattan. At 6 AM on a Sunday, nobody was around—except the cars.
Read MoreWe’ve seen some really cool eco-friendlier conversions in the past week or so, what with the guy who built an electric El Camino, that cool diesel swap Mercedes-Benz did on an old 190D and, of course, the incredibly awesome DIY electric motorcycle Tom Miceli built. It got us thinking — always a dangerous proposition — about what we’d build if we had a garage, a few sacks of cash and maybe a plasma cutter.
Read MoreGM's Bob "Maximum Marketing" Lutz today challenged any comers in an unmodified production sedan to a duel in a Cadillac CTS-V. We accepted, challenging him to race our own Wes Siler in an AMG C63. Lutz agreed. Two men enter...
Read MoreCongratulations to Robert Sanderson, creator of Old-Timey Civic Kid. By your skill you've crushed your opponents, won immortal glory and fabulous prizes including choice of beer pong balls and the very last "I Am The Hoon Of The Day" t-shirt.
Read MoreIf you've played with Hot Wheels cars in the last forty years, you've seen the Dodge Deora concept. It was a one-off custom A100 Cabover concept loaded with far-out style. Now it's going to auction in real life.
Read MoreAuthorities claim 21-year-old Joshua Bracci led police on a harrowing 13-minute chase Tuesday night through the upstate New York town of Greece at speeds clocked at 111 mph. Impressively, he racked up 56 tickets over the 13-minute period.
Read MoreLexus today officially revealed the LF-Ch hybrid concept — an itty-bitty five-door hatchback designed to prove Lexus can fit luxury into a small package. Well, as long as consumers react favorably to it. Full gallery and press release below.
Read MoreThe fully-electric 2011 Reva NXG tops out at 80 MPH, can travel 125 miles between charges and seats two beneath a removable targa top. Does that make it smarter than a Smart car?
Read MoreSome items are designed with enough imperfection to make them better to use. A metal bat is lighter and easier to swing, but it doesn't compare to the feel of a wooden bat. A cursor on your computer isn't always set to a perfect 1:1 ratio because there's a need to compensate for your slow or quick mousing. Some RWD cars are designed to oversteer a little (or a lot), which sacrificed the ideal balance but makes them more fun/faster. The flattened section of Owen Wilson's nose disrupts the symmetr
Read More67.2MPG. That's the fuel economy figure Fisker calculated for the Fisker Karma using SAE standard estimations. If true, it puts the plug-in, mustachioed hybrid ahead of the current champ, the 2010 Toyota Prius at 50MPG. We'll see. Press release below.
Read MoreThe San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is six months older than the Golden Gate and is undergoing a long-term replacement. This weekend a new 7,000-ton steel section was dropped into place. Photos and a time-lapse video below.
Read MoreAuthorities have sent 37 speeding tickets to Dave Vontesmar, claiming he'd been captured each time by speed camera. Dave denies he's at fault, saying he doesn't resemble the monkey driver portrayed in camera images.
Read MoreAlgae-based biofuel is a relative unknown with actual potential for future use, as we've said in the past, and biofuel producer Sapphire Energy has unveiled a modified Prius they'll run coast-to-coast on 25 gallons of Algae fuel... sorta.
Read MoreWith fewer people reading and more people Tivoing, advertisers are turning back to the outdoor ad. Naturally, they're injecting sex, violence and butt jokes to get them noticed. Ten graphic, and often bootylicious outdoor advertisements below. NSFW.
Read MoreWhen Koenigsegg announced that it was interested in taking over Saab from GM, other than the usual questions on whether the Swedish supercar company would have the ability and experience to turn the brand around, there was also the question of how Koenigsegg was going to finance the deal.
Read MoreHSV, GM's Australian performance division, unveiled its E-Series 2 lineup today. Featuring a twin-nostriled bonnet borrowed directly from the Pontiac G8, it's the performance lineup that could have built excitement for GM's recently-killed arrow-headed brand. Let's take a look.
Read MoreUntil today it's been known as the P11. Now, we've got the first official photographs of what we told you earlier is now called the McLaren MP4-12C — the first bespoke McLaren road car since the F1. Gallery below.
Read MoreThe folks at Mint.com have put together this handy post-Carpocalyptic flow chart breaking down the U.S. auto industry. Look at it as a handy 1600-pixel-wide cheat-sheet on the 'merican carmakers. Hit the jump to see it all big-like.
Read MoreThe Lexus LF-Ch hybrid concept, set for a Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling, is sporting an angry snout in this first frontal view, indicating it's ready to take on Europe's finest premium compact competitors.
Read MoreEuropcar, one of the largest rental companies in Europe, has heard some crazy excuses for why their rental vehicles came back late or damaged. The eight most hilarious excuses below.
Read MoreFor automakers heavily invested in light hybrids when extended range electric vehicles become the newest green fashion accessory, Lotus has developed the Lotus Range Extender, a self-contained EREV crate powerplant. It would seem Lotus is bringing "green" to the aftermarket.
Read MoreFerrari and Fiat's performance division Abarth have partnered together for a surprise Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling — a limited edition Fiat 500 they'll call the 695 Tributo Ferrari. So, um, when did Ferrari become Fiat's new tuning shop?
Read MoreWith 200EX concept styling, the little Rolls-Royce Ghost is all about the numbers. 212.6" long. 76.7" inches wide. A curb weight of 5,445 lbs. The brilliant 575 lb-ft of torque, 563 HP 6.6-liter V12. Put those numbers together? Epic.
Read MoreSince its introduction in 2006, the Volvo C30 has been known for that rear end. Now the 2010 model gets a new front fascia designed to match that "unique" ass-end. Also, "Orange Flame Metallic" body paint and white wheels. Börk!
Read MoreThe true gearhead shall never rest. Even on an early autumn stroll by Lake Geneva, six exquisite exhaust pipes are ready to corrupt the soul and the credit rating.
Read MoreWelcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! As you saw in last week's episode, we love Italian Hell Projects!
Read MoreRemember the Win-A-Wartburg contest put on by the 24 Hours Of LeMons perpetrators, in which the winning "Why I Want A Wartburg" essayist gets a '58 Wartburg 311 and free LeMons registration? Here's the winner!
Read MoreHow long does an engine family need to survive in front-line use to become a legend? 42 years, like the Toyota R? 47, as with the small-block Chevy? Today's engine may have them both beat!
Read MoreOne of our favorite urban myths/conspiracy theories is that of Smokey And The Bandit III and the role Jackie Gleason played in it. The plot is as disorganized as a South Korean Parliament fight, but Sheriff Justice essentially bets his badge (at his retirement party, for some reason) against his ability to transport a fish. To make things even more confusing, Jerry Reed decides to transition from Snowman to actually playing the Bandit himself. This has all led to the conspiracy theory that they
Read MoreAustralia's Ford Performance Vehicles has updated their Falcon lineup by resurrecting the GS trim for both the large Falcon sedan and Ute. Retrohoonanism anyone?
Read MoreDon't adjust your monitor, there's a car in these pictures, it's just hidden under steel and ice. Olafur Eliasson intended this H2R to comment on the frosty relationship between cars and climate change.
Read MoreWe couldn't believe our eyes when we first saw this six-wheeled, Road-Runner-spoilered, Ferrari-straked "El Camaro" in flat black primer hailing from Ashland, Kentucky. The bold scent of awesome and Schlitz practically wafts from the eBay listing.
Read MoreYesterday, Lawrence Ulrich of MSN Autos reported Audi US President Johan de Nysschen called Chevy Volt buyers "idiots." Today, de Nysschen is trying to distance himself from those comments through his Facebook page. Yes, Facebook.
Read MoreYou know, when you see a movie star, you immediately think of the roles they’ve played and the cool movies they’ve been in. But, you don’t think “Hey, that guy has to eat, right?” I mean, watching Tom Hanks or Cher walking down the dog food aisle at Ralph’s isn’t normal, you know what I’m saying? Or, is it?
Read MoreAfter enduring a seemingly endless litany of complaints regarding the design of the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour on the Crosstour Facebook page, Honda is finally attempting some damage control. Apparently, it's the photographers fault!
Read MoreThe first vehicle based on Ford's new global Focus platform, the new C-MAX will drop cloth later this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. But, you say, why should we care? Well, because we're told it may wash ashore here.
Read MoreAutomobile's speculatively rendered an all-new model Jaguar plans for the 2013 model year. It's a compact sports-car — a spiritual successor to the E-type called the Jaguar XE and it's taken front-fascia-personification to a whole new level — catsonification.
Read MoreWhat’s even more magnificent than a Lamborghini Miura? Why, a Miura Jota racing replica with rear wheels straight off a Le Mans prototype, of course. [Flickr/ANITA.trans - My way of life]
Read MoreWe don't understand the Jalopnik commentariat's fetish with Megan Fox. Sure, she was in Transformers. Yes, she's hot. But despite there being next-to-zero tangential relationships between her and cars, we continue getting story tips about her. Let's sate that desire.
Read MoreMark Grgurich, 54, of Des Moines was killed cycling in rural Iowa when a speeding truck slammed into him, then sped away from the scene. Police recovered this partial logo and are asking for help identifying it. Updated.
Read MoreMercedes-Benz is hopping on the extended-range EV bandwagon with a compact that combines European styling with a Chevrolet Volt-like drivetrain good for 62 miles of all-electric motoring. Although the car is just a concept, it provides a glimpse of the E-Benz we’ll see next year.
Read MoreA brief exposure to the current gamut of muscle cars has left our Euro car boy with a new appreciation of European interiors and straight line Americana.
Read MoreCall us crazy, but we think stealing is wrong. So does this plucky poster-maker, who also throws proportionate response right out the window. We're on her (we assume; girl's bike, tassels) side. Monster-truck owners, your duty is clear.
Read MoreHybrids have become the public perception of the pinnacle of efficiency, though they may become victims of their own success. A recent Reuters report details how hybrid sales growth is spurring fears of shortages in the rare earth elements market.
Read MoreMany cars have been killed because of the Carpocalypse. But we don't think the bloodbath should be over. With the help of Jalopnik readers we've identified nine on death row and one that should be read its last rights.
Read MoreThis is the solar-powered 'BOcruiser,' presented yesterday in the western German city of Bochum. Set to compete in the 3,000 km (1,864 mi) World Solar Challenge later this month in Australia, it's certainly an odd-looking solar car.
Read MoreFirst we hear VW might axe a couple of Porsche's more "off-message" models, then we get these renderings from a 12-year-old showing a way to salvage the Panamera program. Coincidence? We. Think. Not.
Read MoreThe Honda Accord Crosstour has ended its boring striptease, revealing an Accord-like front with a muscular grille and an interestingly designed hatch.
Read MoreEvergreen Aviation's 747 Supertanker has the same capabilities as any long-range Boeing 747, except that thanks to 20,500 gallons of tank space, it's the world's biggest fire extinguisher. The plane made a first-ever U.S. drop over LA yesterday.
Read MoreOver the years, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has brought you pristine examples of some of the world's finest automobiles for your consideration. And today, breaking that trend, we have a Yugo.
Read MoreWhile the Samurai established Suzuki as a car maker in the U.S., it was known to be unstable in quick maneuvers. Whether or not that is true, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has an example you might flip over.
Read MoreYou may drive an import, but it's still from the Earth. Now Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a car for you that may have been imported from another planet — a sad, sad planet where cars look like suppositories.
Read MoreOkay, it's not really Carmen's, but Nice Price or Crack Pipe is still trying to figure out what a Flamenco dancer has to do with this drop top Vee-dub.
Read MoreWith the success of the Mustang under their belt, Ford went for another equine equitable in replacement of the Falcon. Now, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants to know if this '70 Maverick is hot to trot.
Read MoreGenerally, describing a car as an appliance is pejorative, indicating it is dull as dishwater. Today Nice Price or Crack Pipe brings you a car that's totally not boring, but does look an awful lot like a refrigerator.
Read MoreHere at Nice Price or Crack Pipe we use the term "classic" sparingly. Layla is a classic, the french bikini is a classic, as is the Manhattan. Today, you get to decide if this Pontiac is classically trained.
Read MoreThe Thunderbird legend features prominently in the lore of many Native American cultures. At one point in time, Ford Thunderbirds also featured prominently on American highways. And now, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has one that's gone off the reservation.
Read MoreIt's Friday, and what better way to end the week than with a 1994 Escort from FORD. And Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants you to know that stands for Flying Over Roads Demonically.
Read MoreWhen creating the Simpson's characters, Matt Groening named Bart from an anagram of Brat- reflecting his personality. Now Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a Subaru that seems almost as crudely drawn and rowdy.
Read MoreEverybody knew Bagheera, and nobody cared to cross his path. . . Thus Rudyard Kipling introduced the jungle cat who became Mowgli's chief protector. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has his namesake- at a price you shere khan afford.
Read MoreLast year an Ohio man got himself caught trying to fake his own death in a plane crash. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a Canadian Lambo, that you could own, which is just plain fake.
Read MoreIs a vintage convertible with a rear-mounted flat six on your to-do list? Well, Nice Price or Crack Pipe says to put away your lederhosen, because this one's not a Porsche.
Read MoreIs it really better to be dead than red? Today you can find out as Nice Price or Crack Pipe brings an East German escapee Trabant in from the cold, Comrade.
Read MoreAward season is rapidly approaching, and Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants you to arrive at the red carpet shouting oh, what a feeling!
Read MoreAre you ready to get your budget exotic on? Well, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a Piccolo toro for you, and that's no bull.
Read MoreSummer is over and Nice Price or Crack Pipe is putting away its white shoes for the year. Getting back to work, we're going see who loves the ‘80s, and more importantly, a Diesel Chevette.
Read MoreThe 1984 Olympic games were boycotted by 14 Eastern Bloc nations. While the Soviet Union failed to show up, Auto Union did, and today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has an Olympic Audi that's ready to go for your gold.
Read MoreDo you want to attack the Rubicon, but desire something less pedestrian than a Jeep? Well, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a Land Rover that might bowl you over.
Read MoreHistorically X marks the spot, however Ford seemed to miss the target with their mid-eighties imports. Today, Nice Price or Crack Pipe wants to know if time has improved the perception of their aim.
Read MoreIn horses, Pinto is not a breed, but a description of coloration. In cars, the Pinto is colored by a history of corporate malfeasance and an era of performance malaise. Still, Nice Price or Crack Pipe keeps an open mind.
Read MoreAlong with the new 911 Turbo, GT3 RS and Cup Race Car, Porsche is bringing a limited-to-250-units production car to Frankfurt. The not-available-for-North-America 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic gets the Carrera S 3.8-liter flat-six plus some classic visual flair.
Read MoreWe were going to wrap up Top Five QOTD Week with top sports cars, but then Tanshanomi begged for top five wagons and then the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon happened. What are your top five wagons?
Read MoreAnother day, another "Top Five" question. Monday was top five sports sedans, Tuesday was top five hot hatches and today we want you to drop your tops and raise your eyes to tell us: what are your top five roadsters?
Read MoreAfter catching a replay of High Fidelity we're in the mood for top five lists this week. Turn on your sad bastard music and get out your pencils: what are your top five sports sedans?
Read MoreToyota's 2008 SEMA pickup's named the Tacoma Truck Concept. However, most call it the BTTF Truck, for "Back to the Future," as it's meant to look similar to the 1985 Toyota pickup Marty McFly drives at the movie's end.
Read MoreMove over, Tesla. This home-brew Electric El Camino may only achieve a top speed of 85 MPH with its 100 HP motor but it's still the coolest electric car we've ever seen.
Read MoreTwo years ago, Novitec Rosso tuned the Ferrari 599 GTB just in time for the Frankfurt Motor Show. This year, they're releasing another kit for the Italian stallion's two-seat flagship adding 40 horses under the hood and more carbon fiber.
Read MoreBecause the Space Shuttle occasionally has to use alternate landing places, NASA uses two heavily modified 747 aircraft to ferry them around the world. Check out how they mate the shuttle to the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft below.
Read MoreThe Honda U3-X, the automaker's new personal mobility device, is a boom box-looking one-person unicycle-like scooter for office use, home mobility and travel on sidewalks without interfering with walkers, as seen in the awkward video and gallery below.
Read MoreThe 2010 Toyota 4Runner is all new for 2010, shares the FJ Cruiser platform and offers a 4x4 Trail option. Toyota was uncharacteristically bold enough to send out dented photos of a trip to the Rubicon trail.
Read MoreInstalling 66 gargantuan antennae necessary to survey the furthest reaches of the universe from a 16,000-foot high plateau in Chile is no easy job. But this purpose-built truck's been designed to do exactly that. Gallery below.
Read MoreEver wondered how atom bombs and fissile material crisscross the United States? They do so in blue trucks called Safeguards Transporters.
Read MoreWhat we thought was an electric minivan is in fact a quiet little "3+1" city car. What we believed to be an 82-horsepower zero emissions concept was just that. Volkswagen says it's the Beetle of the future; we're thinking Polo.
Read MoreIt's time again to test your automotive intellectual fortitude by figuring out what car this engine bay's from before you click through. Sure, you'll say you got it right in the comments, but only you'll know the truth.
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