The 2015 Audi A3 Is A Huge Hit With The Youths
Those hipster parties must have been a smash success, because the 2015 Audi A3 is a hit with younger folks, leading to a tight supply on dealer lots.
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Star Tornado Chaser Can't Believe The A-10 Warthog Storm Chaser Is Legit!
Apparently, Reed Timmer, America's most recognizable storm chaser, could not believe my piece on the A-10 storm chasing aircraft that the National Science Foundation has commissioned. For a dude who drives a homemade tank, I don't think the idea of an A-10 weather sciences platform is that unbelievable, especially considering NOAA operates its own air force.
Read MoreThe A-10 Warthog Will Soon Be Chasing Tornados And Attacking Storms
Soon, there will be more to the A-10's original "Thunderbolt" moniker than just a name. Everyone's favorite down and dirty chariot of destruction is going geek and soon will be receiving thunderbolts instead of throwing them. A single surplus Warthog is currently undergoing transformation into the ultimate storm chasing vehicle.
Read MoreJames Bond's Micro-Jet Lives On As A Pretend Cruise Missile
You probably remember it from the Bond classic Octopussy, where the Roger Moore piloted the tiny BD-5J microjet through a hangar to dodge a missile. It was one of the Bond Franchise's most memorable moments. Some 30 years later, the tiny BD-5J has found a new purpose in life, not dodging missiles on screen, but masquerading as one over the simulated battlefield.
Read MoreGrumman Hellcat Or SRT Hellcat: Which Is Truly The Greatest Hellcat?
One was the premier US carrier-borne fighter of WWII that epitomized the term "Grumman Iron," the other is the massively powerful pinnacle of Dodge's muscle car heritage. So let's compare the raw data, Hellcat vs Hellcat, and see how close these heavy hitting American icons truly are to one another.
Read MoreBehold: The Mother Of All Flotillas At The Mother Of All Naval War Games
Exercise Rim Of The Pacific, commonly known as RIMPAC, is the largest multinational naval training event in the world. Based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together a multitude of Navies with far ranging capabilities to train together cooperatively under intricate battle scenarios similar to the ones they may face in the real world.
Read MoreIs This Giant Soviet Era Hovercraft China's New Access Weapon Of Choice?
Whether it be the massive Typhoon Class ballistic submarines, or the menacing Kirov Class Battle Cruisers, the USSR of the 1980s tended to prefer their military hardware massive. When it comes to hovercraft, the Zubr Class landing craft air cushion (LCAC) is no different, and it is now being reborn as China's ultimate access weapon.
Read MoreMiG-29 'Fulcrum Drivers II" Video Is Out And It Is Marvelous
A few months back Mike Ballaban posted one of the coolest combat aircraft videos of the year, called 'Fulcrum Drivers,' that put us right into the cockpit of the mighty MiG-29 during some jaw dropping maneuvers. Well now the Fulcrum and its master are back for 'Fulcrum Drivers II.'
Read MoreU.S. Quietly Evacuates Libyan Embassy With Surprise Convoy Escape
With Tripoli's major airport coming under fire and a civil war raging in the streets, it's been clear for a while that the fighting in Libya was getting out of control and the evacuation of U.S. staff and troops would be necessary. How'd they do it? With a sneaky early morning convoy.
Read MoreWatch These Canadian Commandos Storm An Airliner Full Of Passengers
Sunwing Airliners Flight 772, a 737 with 183 passengers on-board, was only about 45 minutes into its trip from Toronto to Panama when a bomb threat was made by a passenger. What followed was an F-16 escort and a Royal Canadian Mounted Police special tactics team storming the aircraft upon landing, screaming 'heads down' and pointing tricked out M4s at passengers.
Read MoreWatch This Bomb Bay View Of A B-52 Carpet Bombing An Island
You are looking at 45 surplus M117 750lb general purpose bombs being dropped out of the weapons bay of a B-52H Stratofortress in under two seconds. You can see the impacts seconds later on the island far below.
Read MoreSeattle Police Investigate "Drone Strike" On Space Needle
'Drone' really is such a stupid term for what was reported to be a hobbyist quadcopter with a small camera attached. None-the-less, earlier today, visitors to the Seattle Space Needle said such a craft was hovering up around the observation deck when it supposedly impacted the iconic structure. It then flew back to its "base of operations" on the fifth floor of nearby hotel.
Read MoreElite F-14 Flight Officer Explains Why The Tomcat Was So Influential
We sat at the end of the runway, our F-14's GE-110 motors humming, awaiting our clearance to begin what would be the last F-14 Demonstration ever. The Air Boss's voice crackled over the radio: "Tomcat Demo, you're cleared to five miles and 15k feet. The air show box is yours" At that very moment, I distinctly remember what my Commanding Officer told us before the show: "Fellas, make it a memorable one… just not too memorable!"
Read MoreCheck Out This Shotgun Silencer That Actually Works
The Cohen Brothers hit No Country For Old Men featured one of the best villains in modern times played by bowl cut wearing Javier Berdem. As a hitman, his weapons of choice were a cattle killing air compressor and a shotgun with a suppressor. After much internet debate as to such a suppressor's size and effectiveness, it appears that SilencerCo has built one that really works.
Read MoreWatch An Active Protection System Destroy An RPG Fired At Israeli Tank
We have discussed Active Protection Systems many times before, but it is another thing seeing one work operationally. The video below depicts a Merkava IV tank being fired on in Gaza by an RPG, with Trophy intercepting and destroying the explosive projectile before it could plow through the tank's side armor.
Read MoreHow Raw Data Can Explain A Big Part Of The Current Gaza Conflict
War is still raging in Gaza and Israel, and right now, it looks like it can only get worse as each attempted ceasefire begins and is promptly discarded. Scores are dying, many of them civilians. But how many are civilians? How can we find out? The answer we found is far different from the official one.
Read MoreGaza Rockets & Missile Countermeasures: Warzone Flying Is Dangerous
After a rocket fired from Gaza landed near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport, US Airways, Delta and United have all cancelled flights into Israel, with one aircraft diverting mid-flight to Paris. The events of last week have reminded carriers just how deadly flying even high above an embattled areas can be.
Read MoreWho Is Lying About The Buk Missiles That Took Down MH17 Over Ukraine?
The only thing we know for sure is that somebody pressed a button. Here's what Russia, Ukraine and America are saying about the radar-guided surface to air missiles that killed 298 civilians. Someone is lying.
Read MoreSquadron Cars: The Amazingly Liveried Rides Of Air Combat Units
The modern requirements for a squadron vehicle are simple: it has to be gaudy, relatively expendable and a continuous work in progress. Most importantly it has to capture the culture and lore of the flying squadron it belongs to, no matter how outrageous.
Read MoreBattle For Tripoli's International Airport Rages On, A330 In Flames
The nearly week-long battle for Tripoli's International Airport continues on, and sadly, a very new $225M Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A330 has been the latest aircraft victim of the shelling. The fighting is between an Islamist Militia and a more moderate one that originates from the western city of Zintan that currently controls the airport.
Read MoreArmed Ukraine Rebels Seize Control Of Bodies At MH17 Crash Site
Though rebels in eastern Ukraine were warned not to tamper with the evidence at the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash site, U.S. officials report the rebels have seized control of the bodies recovered from the downed plane.
Read MoreThe US Navy Finally Retires The C-9B Skytrain II After 41 Years
After some 41 years and over 1.3M mishap free flight hours, the the US Navy has retired its last C-9 Skytrain II. To many who flew it or loved watching it from the ground, it will be sorely missed.
Read MoreWhy Boeing's Design For A 747 Full Of Cruise Missiles Makes Total Sense
After the Carter Administration's cancellation of the B-1A program due to fiscal concerns, the rise of air-launched cruise missiles and the possibility of developing a stealth bomber, Boeing put forward a low-risk, relatively cheap, cruise missile delivery vehicle alternative based on the mighty 747. It was called the Cruise Missile Carrier Aircraft, or CMCA for short.
Read MoreIs This SA-11 'Buk' SAM Missing 2 Missiles The One That Shot Down MH17?
A video has surfaced that supposedly shows an SA-11 “Buk” SAM system being flat-bedded out of Eastern Ukraine and into Russia. Regardless of its destination, what’s interesting is that two of its missiles are missing.
Read MoreMH17 Was Barely Above Restricted Airspace When It Was Shot Down
Many people are asking: What was an airliner doing flying over a war zone? This is a valid question considering that many aircraft have been shot down over Ukraine recently and it was known that pro-Russian forces had recently seized advanced SAMs. Technically, MH17 was flying where it was supposed to, which indicates a larger failure.
Read MoreUkraine Rebels Stole Same Type Of Missiles That May Have Taken Down MH17
It seems clear that the Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile defense regiment A-1402 was overran and looted by pro-Russian forces on June 29th. This unit operated the SA-11/17 "Buk" medium-range mobile air defense system, an advanced cousin of the SA-6, that is thought to have been used in the MH17 attack.
Read MoreCould Russian Or Pro-Russian Forces Have Shot Down MH17?
In horrific news, Malaysia Air flight 17, a Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, crashed after being shot down. People are suggesting it could have been shot down either by Russia's built-up air defense apparatus along its border with Ukraine or by pro-Russian separatists with a mobile radar-guided SAM systems. How possible are these scenarios?
Read MoreWitness The Sheer Protective Power Of The Iron Dome From Way Too Close
Israel's Iron Dome system has proven effective so far, with only one casualty suffered, despite Hamas launching more than 1,000 rockets at Israeli civilian population centers. Most of what we've seen of Iron Dome has looked like little more than flashes in the sky, but up close it's incredible.
Read MoreI Can't Stop Playing F-SIM's Space Shuttle Landing Simulator!
You hear about highly addictive video game applications such as Angry Bird and Words With Friends for your iPad and smart phone, but have you ever heard of F-SIM's Space Shuttle landing simulator? Well now you have and trust me, you will either hate me or thank me after your new-found addiction has takes hold.
Read MoreThis 2015 Mustang Salutes One Of America's Stupidest Defense Failures
So Ford is spiffing up its new 2015 Mustang to look like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, specifically the Navy's F-35C as the Pony Car in question shares the F-35C's developmental tail-flash, as a promotional vehicle that will be featured at this year's EAA AirVenture super fly-in and air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Read MoreHamas Says This Is Video Of Their Armed Drone
Drones, especially ones with weapons attached, have traditionally been the purview of sophisticated state actors. They first really came to prominence through NATO use during the Balkan conflict, and have since been used by the US, Russia, Israel, and many others. And now Hamas says they have one, too.
Read MoreThe USAF's Deadliest F-16 Viper Pilot On Women, Combat, And The F-35
20 years, over 600 combat hours, 151 combat missions, 21 hard kills on surface-to-air missile sites, four Distinguished Flying Crosses with Valor, eight Air Medals with Valor, five Meritorious Service Medals, one Purple Heart. Dan Hampton is one of America's most decorated fighter pilots of modern times and he holds nothing back when it comes to his views on air combat.
Read MoreIsrael's Controversial 'Roof Knocking' Tactic Caught On Video
Israel has used a tactic called "roof knocking" for a while, but it became more widely known since Operation Protective Edge began last week. In an attempt to reduce civilian casualties, it involves hitting a target with a low-yield weapon as a warning, just moments before obliterating it with a much larger weapon.
Read MoreThe First Clear Pictures Of Japan's Stealth Fighter Emerge
Japan's Mitsubishi built ATD-X experimental stealth fighter has emerged! This technology demonstrator, known within the Japanese Ministry Of Defense as the "Spirit of The Heart," is set to fly sometime later this year.
Read MoreThis Pilot Will Make Your Hand-Eye Coordination Look Shameful
The Bell 206 Jet Ranger, also known as the OH-58 and TH-67 in the military, is one of the most popular helicopter designs of all time, with over 7,000 units delivered. Jet Rangers are known for their good handling qualities, economy and reliability, but this pilot shows us just how capable these choppers are in the right hands.
Read MoreMeet The Ilyushin IL-102, The Most Gorgeously Ugly Combat Jet Ever
When we talk about combat aircraft that are so ugly they are brutishly beautiful, aircraft like the A-10, B-52 and the Mi-24 come to mind. Yet an obscure Russian close air support aircraft that lost a competition to the now notorious Sukhoi Su-25 may take the trophy for the must gorgeously ugly combat jet of all time.
Read MoreThe Ten Best F-111 "Pig" Dump And Burn Moments Of All Time!
The F-111 Aardvaark, also known as the "The Pig," served for thirty years in USAF service, and with the Royal Australian Air Force for over a decade more, with the type finally being retired in 2010. One of the things missed the most about the swing-winged Pig is its incredible ability to set the sky ablaze.
Read MoreWhat This Israeli Wedding Rocket Attack Tells Us About The Conflict
In response to relentless and indiscriminate Palestinian missile attacks over the past week, Israel looks poised to launch another operation against the Gaza Strip. We'll get into the numbers in just a bit, but this video, lasting less than a minute, can explain so much about the current situation.
Read MoreWhy The US Navy Should Build Smaller Aircraft Carriers
The aircraft carrier inventory question has always been up for debate, but it has largely centered on the number of hulls and not the physical size of each carrier. In an age of shrinking defense budgets, smaller wars, and the Pacific Pivot, the U.S. should ditch its supercarrier-only policy and build smaller, less expensive aircraft carriers.
Read MoreNow Spend The Next Five Minutes Ogling The Most Advanced Fighter Ever
It's true that the F-22 Raptor has never been tested in battle. What's also true is that it has dominated nearly every realistic wargame it has ever come across. It is faster, stealthier, and more deadly than any fighter jet ever before it, and it doesn't hurt that it's the second prettiest plane ever made, either.
Read MoreAxing The F-35's Alternative Engine Was An Incredibly Stupid Move
The DoD painted the F-35's alternative jet engine as a huge unneeded expense, one that was more about congressional pork than necessity or logic. Now with the fleet grounded due a mystery engine fire, we are reminded of how stupid it was to cancel the jet's other engine.
Read MoreThe First Submarine Attack Happened During The Revolutionary War
At 11pm on September 6th, 1776, Sargent Ezra Lee began cranking away on a lever that propelled the tiny submersible that he sat inside of. His goal was to make his way to the British Flagship HMS Eagle and attach a crude explosive charge to it, then make haste (at 2mph) safely out of the area.
Read MoreA Drone Shows You Fireworks Like You've Never Seen Them
From tactical to practical, unmanned aircraft systems are becoming a more constant presence in our everyday lives, and one of the reasons for this is that they are expendable to varying degrees. Flying a camera equipped drone through a barrage of fireworks is just another indication of this, albeit a spectacular one.
Read MoreThe Revolutionary War: By The Numbers
As we celebrate the 4th of July let's take a moment to reflect on the enormous cost, in lives and treasure, that it took us to earn our independence.
Read MoreThis Secretive Island Has Fake City For Navy SEALs To Train On
Navy SEALs are known for their incredible abilities to sneak into well guarded places undetected and taking down enemy threats with incredible violence of action. One of the places they practice such capabilities is in a custom built city located on a secretive wind-swept island off the California coast.
Read MoreConfessions Of A US Navy P-3 Orion Maritime Patrol Pilot
Have you ever wondered what it is like to chase enemy subs from the air or to hunt pirates off the coast of Somalia? Foxtrot Alpha gives you an unprecedented look into the world of a US Navy Maritime Patrol pilot, a job that continues to change and evolve as fast as our increasingly complicated world does.
Read MoreThe F-16 Gun Pod That Tried To Shoot Down The A-10 Warthog
The USAF has been trying to kill the A-10 for as long as the Warthog has been in service. Part of this effort saw the A-10's huge GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon shrunk down into a pod that could be carried by sexier fighters, primarily the F-16. The results of which were far from impressive...
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Can A Tuned Diesel 3-Series Take Down The 2015 BMW M3?
Yesterday we asked you fine people which car or cars (or cars and motorcycles, or cars and drugs) you'd buy instead of the mighty 2015 BMW M4 or its sedan counterpart the M3. Over at the UK's Autocar, Steve Sutcliffe has an answer to that question that you might not expect.
Read MoreCan The 2015 BMW M4 Defeat The Mighty Corvette Stingray?
You have about $65,000 to spend on a brand new go-fast machine. Do you go for the V8-powered, better-than-ever Corvette Stingray or opt for the all new, all turbocharged BMW M4? Decisions, decisions...
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Oh Yeah, The GT-R Nismo Is Way Wilder To Drive Than The Regular GT-R
"Wow," was all I could say, emerging from a Nissan GT-R for the first time. It really did exceed my expectations. Then I drove the Nismo version, one of about 60 that will come to the US this year. And sweet sweaty bear bollocks, the thing made me reconsider what I thought was possible on four wheels.
Read MoreThis Unique White McLaren F1 Could Sell For $14 Million
Did you know only 106 examples of the McLaren F1 were ever produced? Thanks to the car's rarity, and its ability to crush modern supercars even 20 years after it's debut, its value has skyrocketed in recent years.
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About The AMG GT's 510 HP Biturbo V8
AMG is all about powerful V8s and the latest engine from Affalterbach fits right in the family. Now we have the official specs on the motor that will make its home in the 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT. How does 510 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque sound?
Read MoreThe Nissan Versa Note Nismo Proves You Can Nismo Anything
The Nissan GT-R Nismo. The Nissan Juke Nismo. The Nissan Sentra Nismo. Anything can be Nismo'd. Everything will be Nismo'd. Nissan will not stop until all things have been Nismo'd even the humble Versa Note.
Read More?I'm Amazed I Didn't Die Driving The Hellcat On Track
I really can't overstate the torrential downpour engulfing Portland International Raceway right now. Even Noah would grab a hammer and head to the lumber yard. Goldberg rode shotgun with a hotshoe for the first outing, because he's smart. I'm not. Which is why I'm sliding sideways through the first corner at a face-warping 25 mph.
Read More?The Challenger Hellcat Might Be The Best American GT Car
Goldberg is hands-down the most pleasant, laid back, former wrestler I've ever met. He's also the first, and I'm not just saying that because he threatened to drop napalm on my home if I wasn't nice. He also likes power slides and hates traction control. And the weather isn't just cooperating, it's an enabler.
Read MoreThe 2015 Volvo XC90 Is A Super Safe High Tech Armored Fortress
The Swedish want the 2015 Volvo XC90 to be one of the safest cars on the market. That's why the new car has run-off road protection, auto braking at intersections and about 40 per cent of its body made of ultra-high strength steel. Talk about a cannonball that seats seven.
Read MoreThe 2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Coupe: A 621 HP Monument To Excess
If you thought the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe was impressive — and you should because it is amazingly powerful and luxurious — then it's about to laugh at you as it screams "This isn't even my final form!" Meet the S65 AMG Coupe, one of the most powerful two-door Mercedes-Benzes ever.
Read MoreCan You Still Have An Awesome Time In An Automatic Mazda Miata?
Most of the time, the universe is out to actively screw me over, but every now and then it hands me something amazing out of nowhere. A few weeks ago a rep from Mazda emailed me to ask if I wanted a 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata for a week. Like I'd say no to that, right?
Read MoreThe 2015 Volvo XC90 Has 400 HP And Is Cleaner Than A Prius
Volvo engineers must be wizards because their new Twin Engine drivetrain translates to the top of the range XC90 T8 having 400 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque with CO2 emissions of around 60 g/km. That's better than the Prius and its 91 g/km of emissions.
Read More2015 Mini John Cooper Works Reportedly Gets Big Power Bump
Hey, remember the 2014 Mini John Cooper Works Concept unveiled before last Christmas? We haven't heard much from that car in a while. But it's apparently still on, and it's also reportedly getting a pretty nice power bump over the old JCW Cooper.
Read MoreThe 2016 Mazda Miata Is Almost Definitely Turbocharged
Late last night it was revealed that the 2016 Mazda Miata will first be seen on September 3rd. Mazda also posted this little driving video, and there is the distinct sound of forced induction. That's right folks, the 2016 Miata will be going turbo.
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Buying (15)
What's Your Worst Experience Buying A Used Car?
Buying a used car can be a smooth, hassle free process. Or it can be absolute hell on earth. What's your used car buying horror story?
Read MoreWhy The Nissan GT-R Is A Grown Up Mitsubishi Evo, Thoughts From My Dad
(Occasionally I give my Dad some seat time behind the wheel of cars that pique his interest. As he is an Evo X MR owner, the 2015 Nissan GT-R is one such car. Here are his thoughts on how he fell in love with Godzilla. - T.O.)
Read MoreAWD Title Fight: 2015 Subaru WRX STI VS. 2015 Audi S3
Around 300 turbocharged ponies. Four doors. All-wheel drive. A legacy of rally racing that can only be described as legendary. The 2015 Subaru WRX STI and 2015 Audi S3 are, at heart, remarkably similar cars.
Read MoreThe Ten Best Vehicles To Live In
You like the comforts of a house, but need the mobility that a house just can't offer? These ten vehicles here might just be the solution you were looking for.
Read MoreThe Ten Best Cars For A Retiree
You've worked hard, and saved all your pennies so now you can retire. But what's a good car for transporting you around during your golden years? These ten would fit the bill rather well.
Read MoreThe Best Car-Camping Cars
Camping doesn't have to be a grueling endeavor deep into the hinterland. Sometimes you just want to rent a plot, pull your car up between a couple trees, set up a mosquito canopy, and crack a beer.
Read MoreThe Ten Best First Cars For A Teenage Gearhead
The IIHS' list of best cars for a teenager recommended some safe cars, but not much in the way for fun. These are the ten best for a young auto enthusiast.
Read MoreFive Reasons Why You Need To Buy A MKIV Toyota Supra Right Now
From Car Buying: In the mid '90s, Toyota released a full-fledged GT car for the masses — a top of the line, analog masterpiece that not only took the world by storm, but became a staple in the auto community as the standard in World Beaters. It's the Toyota Supra, and here are some reasons you should own one.
Read MoreSomeone Should Buy This Porsche-Engined Beetle So I Don't
Beetles have been going up in price lately, but $25,000 is still really, really steep for one. Even so, this 914-engined little beauty just outside of Los Angeles is pretty damn tempting. As in I'm a little scared of making a decision that will result in a spousal stabbing.
Read MoreTen Common Sense Tips For Successfully Selling Your Car Online
From Car Buying: I'm planning on listing my car on Craigslist for sale in the coming weeks and want to get the most out of the car that I can. What are some tips on the whole process?
Read MoreOMG You Guys, Here's A Vector W8 Twin Turbo For Sale!
That spectacular Tucker 48 isn't the only car you should grab at the RM Auction in Monterey next month. Oh no. There's a Vector!
Read More2014 Skoda Roomster Scout: The Jalopnik European Review
With the very unfortunately-proportioned Fabia wagon ending production on the 13th of June, Skoda has two spacious cars left for families looking for a good value all-rounder. I drove the bigger one with a 1.2 TSI and a seven-speed DSG.
Read MoreAuto Biography Is The Best Car Book Since Go Like Hell
Car enthusiasts believe every car has a story, although I think most of us would have a difficult time managing to tie one together that involves a man beating a K-9 police officer with his own subdued dog. That's what Earl Swift has pulled off with Auto Biography, his fantastic tale of a well-loved '57 Chevy and its violent but charming owner.
Read MoreWhat Is A "Certified" Pre-Owned Car?
Buying any car, new or used, is a risk. Machines are not perfect, things break/malfunction and sometimes need repair. That is why I try to steer people into “Certified Pre-Owned” vehicles whenever possible. But what is a CPO car and when is it a good deal?
Read MoreThe Champ Is Here: The Ultimate BMW E39 M5 Buyer's Guide
From CarBuying, a (mostly) complete guide on how to purchase the best 4-door sports car ever made.
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Culture (57)
Jeremy Clarkson Loves The Corvette Stingray
Anyone with two brain cells to rub together stopped taking Clarkson's car reviews seriously nearly a decade ago (maybe sooner). So when his review of the C7 Corvette Stingray popped up, I didn't even bother. And then I read it. And then I re-read it. And then I checked to make sure I wasn't inhabiting an alternate universe.
Read MoreAn Angel In A Model T Fixed My Baja Bug With A Piece Of Trash
It all started with a long drive from New York City to West Virginia.
Read MoreWe Need More Cars Like The Brubaker Box
I'm so full of idiosyncratic automotive tastes that I'm probably the automotive-taste equivalent of a pervert. I've come to accept this, and now I delight in sharing my fixations with you. So, with that in mind, let's talk about one of the objects of my creepy attentions: the Brubaker Box.
Read MoreIcon Wants To Use A Tesla To Create This Gorgeous, One-Off Streamliner
Icon's Jonathan Ward has officially made the leap from OCD car builder to mad scientist. He's in the early stages of a new project that will see the realization of his streamliner fetish, and he's making in-roads at Tesla for the underpinnings, complete with all-wheel-drive.
Read MoreThe Ten Best Non-Transportation Uses Of Car Engines
You know what car engines are great for? Powering cars, of course. That said, they do have some badass non-transportation uses, as well.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Non-Car Use Of A Car Engine?
If you look around you, by far the most common sources of useful mechanical power are all those engines nestled inside all those car hoods. Car engines are plentiful, well-developed, and surprisingly flexible — why not use them for things other than ass-hauling? What do you think those best non-transport uses are?
Read MoreThe Ten Most Tragically Underused Car Colors
Look around on any street and you'll see no shortage of black, silver, grey, and white cars. You won't see many in these ten colors and that's something that needs to be rectified.
Read MoreMarker Light Madness: A Quiz!
I'm pretty sure side marker lights are some of the least-thought about components of a car. It's amazing the lengths car companies will go not to give a shit about them. Nobody is "into" side markers. Except me. So let's have a quiz about one of them!
Read MoreWhat '90s Sports Coupe Deserves A Comeback?
With the Supra possibly on its way back to the showroom floor, maybe there's room in America's heart for more '90s sports coupes to make a comeback.
Read MoreWhat Car Colors Are Tragically Underused?
Chances are pretty good that if a magic horse teleported you into the middle of any cluster of cars in America, parked or in traffic, you'd find yourself surrounded by grey, white, black, and beige-ish cars. Don't blame the horse — the sad truth is car colors are pretty damn dull. What colors should be used more?
Read MoreThe New MVP Is The Pontiac Aztek Of Planes
Have you ever imagined fishing from, or camping within a plane? Meet the MVP, or Most Versatile Plane — publicly unveiled for the very first time, today at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A few years from now, this imaginative private plane will be gracefully gliding onto a lake near you.
Read MoreWe Asked A NASCAR Rising Star How He'd Prefer His Dick Slammed In A Door
Young Kyle Larson is one of the best dirt oval racers in the country (if not the world) and stands as one of the fastest rising stars in NASCAR's top cup series. We asked him what is assuredly the most awkward question he's ever had to face in an interview.
Read MoreThis Timeline Is Total Proof That Cars And Trains Are Both 'Automobiles'
The story most people know about the origin of the car is wrong. The real story is, of course, much more complex and muddy, and is inexorably tied to the development of trains. Automobiles — self-propelled machines — really should refer to both trains and cars, and I think I know how the timeline should look.
Read MoreThe Citroen C-Elysee Is The Worst Car I've Ever Driven
I recently paid $904.61 in order to spend a week behind the wheel of the worst car I've ever driven. It was a highly interesting experience, and I'd surely do it again, provided that my only alternate form of transportation involves getting dragged around for a while by an angry gorilla.
Read MoreHere's Why Monaco Is The World's Best Place For Car Enthusiasts
I try to visit Monaco as often as I possibly can. If you're a car enthusiast, I'm sure you already know exactly why this is: because I enjoy sipping lukewarm table water and spending 19 Euro for a slice of pizza.
Read MoreSon Finds His Late Dad's 'Ghost' In A Racing Video Game
This is lovely, strange, and wrenching all at the same time. A teenager whose father passed away when he was just six had pulled out an old Xbox game that he and his dad used to play together, only to discover a part of his father lived on in the game, as a ghost car.
Read MoreI've Discovered The Cheapest Vehicles Available, Pound-For-Pound
If your overall goal in buying a vehicle is the best possible value, boy do I have news for you. Recently, I’ve been shopping for an RV, and in that process I’ve discovered that, pound for pound, they’ve got to be the cheapest vehicles money can buy.
Read MoreLos Angeles Is The Best Car City In America
Let me be up front with you: this is a love letter. It's a mash note to a city that's become my home more than any other city ever has, for many reasons. We talk about cars here, and that's just fine, because there is no American city with a carscape as lush, rich, and varied as Los Angeles.
Read MoreThe Ten Most Bizarre Motor Races In The World
If it can be raced, people will race it. If you don't already know that statement to be true, these ten bonkers competitions will surely change your mind.
Read MoreYour Ridiculously Awesome Porsche 911 Turbo S Wallpaper Is Here
The Porsche 911 Turbo S is good. We drove it for an entire week, just to assure you of that. It's also one of the prettiest 911s ever made, but with just a few light enhancements (yeah, yeah, sacrilege), it can look even better.
Read MoreThe Oldsmobile Omega Was Apparently The Most Redundant Small Car
Oldsmobile's got a weird legacy. It was supposed to be sporty, sort of, and it was supposed to slot into a level somewhere above Pontiac, but somewhere below everything else. At the end of the day, it was clearly redundant. So I have no idea what the hell the tagline in this ad means.
Read MoreThe Weirdest Hondas Ever Made
Jason had this great piece about the Honda Vamos the other day, and in it he highlighted one of the most unusual and funky cars that brand has ever put out.
Read MoreRare Vector Promo Video Is Miami Vice Meets Top Gun With John DeLorean
Of the millions of people living in homes across the country, few achieve the success to live in the ultimate. Millions of people climb towering mountains throughout the world. Few achieve the skills to climb the ultimate. Millions of people drive cars throughout the world. Few achieve the success to drive the ultimate.
Read MoreThrill To The Weirdest Honda Ever Made!
For me, Hondas have always been the cars I was told I should buy by someone who didn't know shit about cars, when I was stuck on the side of the road, in the rain, trying to keep an SU carb from dumping fuel on an exhaust manifold. So, while I like and respect many Hondas, part of me has always found them too "safe." But not this one.
Read MoreThis May Be The Best Sentence In A Car Ad Ever
Modern muscle cars are better, faster, meaner, more efficient, and more advanced than ever, but they sure take themselves so freaking seriously all the time. That wasn't always the case. Looking at this 1968 Barracuda ad, you can see there was once a healthy serving of batshit in muscle car advertising.
Read MoreThe First Kenyan Car Had The Greatest And Worst Mission Statement Ever
Ever heard of the Nyayo Pioneer? Me neither. The Pioneer was to be Africa's first independently developed car, and the project was started with this amazing quote from Kenya's then president: he asked for the development of a car, "no matter how ugly or slow it may be." Wow.
Read MoreMazda Once Built A Rotary Miata Powered By Miraculous Science-Fuel
Imagine! A world in which you can own a small, cheap, rear-wheel drive sports car that burns not the finite processed dinosaur juice extracted from the ground, but hydrogen in all its abundant glory! This isn't some science fiction dream — it's something Mazda actually did back in the early 1990s.
Read MoreThe Ten Worst Warrantied Car Repair Horror Stories
A car bought with a warranty can offer great peace of mind... or so you might have thought. Here are ten horror stories that will make you want to do the repairs yourself.
Read MoreWhat The Hell Is Alcantara, Anyway?
If you're having your valet read you this as you drive your luxury or near-luxury car, at this very moment at least one of your hands is probably touching something covered in Alcantara. It's soft, it's modern, it's what you deserve. But what is it, exactly?
Read MoreDaughter Gives Her Gearhead Step Dad The Best Present Ever
Parents make a lot of sacrifices for their families. Often, it's a beloved car. For Dave, the money he saved to restore a 1973 Porsche 914 was just enough to cover a wedding.
Read MoreThe Ten Most Underrated Sports Cars
People rave endlessly about the Porsche 911, the Mazda Miata, and their ilk for good reason, but these ten sports cars deserve some of that praise as well.
Read MoreYour Ridiculously Awesome Ford GT40 Wallpaper Is Here
Four times. The Ford GT40 won at Le Mans four times. In a row. Do you know what cars haven't done that? Hint: it's pretty much all of them, save for a few. The Bentley Speed 8 did not. The McLaren F1 did not. The Porsche 917K did not. The Jaguar D-Type did not. There's a reason it's a legend.
Read MoreBehold, All That Is Subaru
When I think of a Subaru, I don't think of some shiny bauble that can barely clear a pothole. No, I think of a beater'd out rallybeast masterfully held together with zip ties and duct tape that flies over all the yumps.
Read MorePeople Should Be Allowed To Drive Whatever Car They Want
There's been a story that's been going around a lot about a formerly well-to-do woman who found her financial situation crapify dramatically. Things eventually became so dire that she went on food stamps, which she collected in her Mercedes. That made everyone crazy, and carries an important lesson for anyone who loves cars.
Read MoreThis Busty Naked Woman Has Been Following Me Around The Internet
Bertha has been following me around from website to website, flanked by used Mercedes sedans, for a few days. It's sort of embarrassing to have a woman with giant breasts on your laptop when you're in public, but because of a quirk in my job and how Cars.com displays ads, I can't seem to escape her.
Read MoreThe Ten Most Underrated Muscle Cars
For every Chevelle SS, Road Runner, and GT500KR there's a host of other muscle cars that don't get their fair share of the spotlight. Let's take a moment to appreciate ten that don't get their due often enough.
Read MoreThe Guy Who Invented That Neon Underglow Changed His Name To "They"
I suppose that headline pretty much gave everything away, huh? It's like the opposite of clickbait. Is that click-repellent? Shit, I hope not. But it's all true, and it's bizarre. The inventor who came up with the idea of sticking neon tubes under your car is legally known as "They."
Read MoreDead: Nissan Cube
The Nissan Cube is dead. And not just the one Doug sold so he could move, all of them after the 2014 model year.
Read MoreThe Hermit Kingdom: An Inside View Of North Korea's Hidden Car Culture
When I found myself in one of the most isolated and mysterious countries on the planet naturally the first thing I noticed was the profound assortment of vehicles in the airport parking lot. Behind the wall of mines and propaganda in North Korea are still people, and many people still like cars.
Read MoreThis Ad Has The Most Illegible Dash Clock In Human History
While researching something probably more inane than this, I came across this ad, for a 1980 Brazilian Chevrolet Diplomata. I think the car is actually strangely lovely, in an American-translated-to-Portuguese way. But that picture of the LED clock on the dash. Holy shit, is that illegible.
Read MoreThis Car Made Me Realize English Is Missing An Important Word
Did you know I love cars? Holy crap do I love cars. Because they give and give and give. They're either ferrying my ass someplace or providing me with visceral joy or they're giving me a job writing about them. And now they've done something else: alerted me to the fact that English is missing a very key word.
Read MoreDo Cars Approach Universal Un-Safety As They Get Older?
This question starts with two cars I very much admire: Toyota's 1980s midengine MR2, and its 2000s MR2 successor.
Read MoreHere Are The Best Comments And Messages I've Gotten So Far
As some of you are no doubt aware, I am currently on vacation. This means I've interrupted my usual schedule of a) waking up late, and b) sitting around the house no pants on, just so I could spend thousands of dollars to fly half-way around the world, where I am a) waking up late, and b) sitting around the house with no pants on. The difference, of course, is that I am now sitting around the house with no pants in Europe, where I don't understand anything on TV.
Read MoreR2-D2 Lives In A Honda Element In Irvine, California
In a few years, when those new Star Wars movies come out, I'm looking forward to taking my son. Because I want to hear his conversations with his friends as he tells them he's been to R2-D2s house. In Irvine. Nice place, very clean. Where he lives with another droid, and drives in a cleverly modded Honda Element.
Read MoreTen Cars That Could Have Been Great But Weren't
Sometimes cars offer great promise, but for one reason or another don't live up to those high expectations.
Read MoreAn Aircraft Carrier Makes The Ultimate Racetrack For The BMW M4
BMW has just released a new ad on their Canadian YouTube channel, showing the new M4 blazing around the "Ultimate Racetrack" — the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Read MoreDumping On Another Enthusiast's Motorsport Is Bad Karma
"You comin' this weekend?" asked another member of the Spokes autocross group at our Friday group lunch. "You haven't been to an actual autocross in a while. You've been busy with road racing or LeMons or something." Oh my gosh, I thought—I hope he doesn't think I've turned into one of those guys.
Read MoreThe Ten Most American Foreign Cars
The American market is an important one and these ten foreign cars had the biggest slices of apple pie.
Read MoreSir Jackie Stewart's First Race Car Was Cooler Than Yours
Only nine Marcos GT Xylons were built using a wooden chassis and gullwing doors, but by far the most famous is the one driven by future three time World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart at the start of his racing career.
Read MoreThe AMC Cowboy Concept Is As American As An Eagle Eating A Hot Dog
Just take a moment and consider the full name of this car: the American Motors Corporation Cowboy. Just saying all those words together should materialize a waving flag behind you and cause an eagle to alight on your shoulder. Pretty amazing for an economy car trucklet that never happened.
Read MoreWhat Do You Want To See On The 2016 Mazda Miata?
Today we woke up to the most wonderful of news: the all-new 2016 Mazda Miata is coming sooner than we expected. While it won't be on sale for some time, we'll get our first look in September.
Read MoreWitnessing Death At Pikes Peak
Photographer Trevor Andrusko was stationed at the summit of Pikes Peak on Sunday. He gives a first person account of the events that unfolded after rider Bobby Goodin crashed his Triumph seconds after taking the checkered flag.
Read MoreThis Old Ford Concept Wagon Really Should Have Happened
We know that most concept cars are purely inspiration-fuel. There's no chance they're ever going to be built, unless we somehow morph into a society populated only by millionaires with daring taste and no luggage. But others are simply novel — and plausible — ideas. Like Ford's Aurora II wagon of 1969.
Read MoreMini Is Super Freaked Out Over Being 'A Girlie Car' In China
PANIC! There's panic at Mini these days, and it's not over ever-growing door count and exterior dimensions. It's over girls! Chinese girls who can't stop buying their cars!
Read MoreThe Ferrari 360 Is The Most Reliable Car I've Ever Owned
It's an interesting moment every time I meet someone who recognizes me from Jalopnik. "Hey! You're Doug! From Jalopnik!" they always say. "The guy with the Ferrari and the CarMax Land Rover!" And then, in all their excitement to learn more about the industry, and all their eagerness to talk about cars, they invariably ask the same first question: "Why do you always wear the same shirt in all your videos?"
Read MoreI Tracked A McLaren 650S And Learned All Exotic Cars Drive The Same
I recently had the opportunity to drive the new McLaren 650S on a racetrack. Here's basically what happened: I put on a helmet, sat down in the car, strapped myself in, and spent the next 15 minutes silently praying I wouldn't hit anything. I also stole a McLaren headsock.
Read MoreThe Ten Dumbest Road Rage Fails Ever Caught On Video
It's best to turn yourself into a Vulcan behind the wheel and learn to control your emotions. Otherwise, things could get embarrassing.
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Car Design (1)
The 10 Worst German Cars Ever Made
When you think of German cars you think of great stalwarts like the W123-E Class, the first-gen Golf GTI, and the 911 Carrera RS. You’d think this country would be incapable of making a bad car, but these ten prove otherwise.
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Car Types (1)
Learning Fast And Loose At Rally School In My Baja Bug
"It's tippy-er than I thought it'd be," Wyatt says. It's unclear if he means that the car turns in faster than he expected, or if the car feels like it's going to roll over. I get the sense he means the latter.
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Crashes and Safety (9)
Hey You Know What's Terrifying? An Axe Through Your Windshield
Sometimes when you're driving in Massachusetts, an axe might come flying through your windshield. THAT'S WHAT'S UP.
Read MorePace Car Spinout Leads To Amazing Rob Ford Joke At Indy Toronto
Well, that didn't take a long. The inevitable Rob Ford joke at the IndyCar Honda Toronto race this weekend, I mean.
Read MoreWeird Tesla Crash Was Result Of Wrong Pedal Press, Witness Says
A completely bizarre accident yesterday, which saw a Tesla Model S veer straight into a sign at Tesla's Fremont factory and store, was the result of a driver slamming on the accelerator instead of the brake, according to a witness at the scene. And, weirdly enough, they'd had the car for a while.
Read MoreWatch These Bros Destroy A Ferrari's Face On A Test Drive
These Bros decided to take a Ferrari California on a test drive in Maranello back in May, because Bro, Ferrari, Bro. Unfortunately, just because you can drive a Ferrari, doesn't mean you know how to drive a Ferrari. Now watch them promptly throw it into a wall.
Read MorePerson Buys Tesla, Person Immediately Crashes Tesla
Today's the big day. You're just bought a Tesla Model S. You've waited so long. Saved up all that money. You're going to be the hit of the board room. "So forward thinking, so progressive," they'll say about you. No one will notice your gray hairs now. Just ease it out of the lot. There we go.
Read MoreThis Is What A $335,000 Valet Parking Crash Looks Like
Once again, a sad fate has befallen a Lamborghini at the hands of a valet driver. And this one is about to get potentially very expensive.
Read MoreWoman Nearly Kneecapped By Lamborghini Gallardo At Bike Race
The finishing pack at the Gastown Grand Prix was lead by a Lamborghini Gallardo pace car. One spectator missed that memo, and nearly paid for it with her legs.
Read MoreWhat It's Like To Get Hit By A Car (For A Cyclist)
Amazingly, the cyclist survived this head-on crash, giving us a perfect first-person view of getting hit by a car.
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Entertainment (1)
World's Best Place To Watch Top Gear Episodes Taken Down By Lawyers
If you live in a country where Top Gear isn't broadcast live on BBC 2, there's a good chance you've visited Final Gear to nab a download of the latest episode. Well, not anymore. The DMCA just made them take down all their links. This is not great news.
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Ford (3)
The 2015 Ford Mustang: Everything You Need To Know
To say that information about the 2015 Ford Mustang has trickled out slowly would be the understatement of the decade. Here's most of the information you've been dying to know in one compact, easily digestible nugget. Think of it as a Fig Newton that can rip massive burnouts.
Read More2015 Ford Mustang: 435 Horsepower For The V8, 310 For The EcoBoost
Nearly eight months after it was unveiled to the public, we finally know what is arguably the most important thing about the 2015 Ford Mustang: How much power it has. And it doesn't disappoint.
Read MoreThese Twin Turbo Ford GTs Are The Fastest Street Cars In The World
There are many ways to measure the fastest car in the world, and running to over 283 miles an hour in a standing mile certainly tops out one of them. Welcome to the Badd GT, which the world's speed freaks can now buy.
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News (374)
Crash Claims Pilot's Life At AirVenture (UPDATED)
This morning, I was working on quite a different post for Flight Club, when I received a text from another writer: "Something just happen? Reports of smoke and emergency crews?" I walked out to the flight line and saw the scene above.
Read MoreNo Moped Has Any Right To Be This Bad Ass
I have absolutely no need for a moped. I have a motorcycle and I have a bike, and never the twain shall meet. Then I saw the Motoped and wanted one. And then I saw this ridiculously over-endowed backwoods version and needed one.
Read MoreThe Creator Of The Brubaker Box Has Some Big Plans For The Future
Yesterday, I allowed myself to have a little public love-fest with one of my favorite VW-based specials, the Brubaker Box. Happily, it seems that I wasn't alone, as many of you shared my enthusiasm. Even better, our little Brubaker love-in attracted the attention of the man himself, Curtis Brubaker. He's got some good news.
Read More?Tesla Brought In Formula 1 People To Help With Service
Tesla just wrapped up its investor's call following the release of its Q2 earnings report, and as always, Elon Musk and Co. delivered a slew of interesting tidbits and quotes. Here's what you need to know, in easily digestible bullet-point form.
Read MoreSanta, Bikini Babes, And A Dummy Make For A Bizarre 'Vette eBay Ad
I'm not exactly sure if it's the pictures themselves or the juxtaposition of them together, or maybe it's just the inherent weirdness a ventriloquist dummy brings to any situation. I'm just not sure. But I do know that this ad for a 1977 Corvette Stingray is pleasingly unsettling.
Read MoreFuck The Tampa Bay Fox Affiliate
Here's a ridiculous (now-deleted) tweet in response to Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price heading to the Detroit Tigers. We got a screengrab, though.
Read MoreWhat Car Looks Most Like A Fake Copy Of Itself?
You're looking at the recently-revealed new Ford Ka aka Figo. It's for developing markets like Brazil and India. I can't help but shake the notion that it looks like a fake copy of itself.
Read More??Tesla Basically Confirms Nevada Gigafactory Construction
Tesla is out with its second quarter shareholder letter, and the automaker has confirmed that it broke ground outside of Reno at a possible Gigafactory location, but it's not saying if Nevada will actually house the new facility.
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Truck Sizes & Classification
From Truck Yeah!: A pickup truck isn't just a pickup truck. There are Class 1s, Class 8s, Half-Tons, One-Tons, Light Duty, Severe Duty, Heavy-Duty-Light-Duty... Its gets confusing, and the distinction matters because it affects how your truck is regulated and compared to competitors.
Read MoreDeals: Upgrades For Your Garage, Ladder Lift, Mechanics Tool Set
Garage upgrades are the theme of the day, and we'll start with two 48" long trackwall strips for under $20. [2-Pack Gladiator Heavy Duty Wall Channel, $16]
Read MoreWould You Buy A Jaguar XE Instead Of A BMW 3-Series?
Not that we know enough about the 2016 Jaguar XE yet to decide, but could you imagine yourself buying one instead of any the established German saloons?
Read MoreThis Is Officially The Best Tesla Advertisement Ever
Tesla Motors doesn't do traditional advertising and marketing the way the big automakers do. This has led some of the nascent company's fans to make their own, like this gem from a few months ago. Guess what? Another fan has just made the best Tesla ad ever.
Read MoreAsk Cadillac's Chief Marketing Officer Anything You Want
The smartly-dressed fellow in the photo above is Uwe Ellinghaus, and he's Cadillac's chief global marketing officer. And he's here to answer all your questions.
Read MoreThis Double-Decker 1930s Bus Is Way Too Awesome
I don't know exactly what's so cool about this old bus, but I can't get over how sweet it looks.
Read MoreThe Most Beautiful Planes At EAA AirVenture 2014
Without a doubt, there's no other place quite like EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with such a wide variety of planes — from experimental to vintage, and warbird to glider. Like you'd see at any car show, each plane is polished and looking her best. Here are some of the best-looking planes I've seen this week.
Read MoreTen Automakers That Offer The Best Customer Perks
Some automakers like to treat customers well even after the've purchased a car. These ten offer the best perks to their customers.
Read MoreNissan Could Target The FWD Nürburgring Lap Record In This Hot Hatch
The war for the front-wheel drive lap record on the Nürburgring is heating up! Earlier this year the Seat Leon Cupra 280 locked it down, only to lose it months later to the Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy-R. Now Renault's corporate cousin Nissan reportedly thinks they can do it faster.
Read MoreThis Brutal V8 Vintage Toyota Is A Car Built With No Style
The man who built this rear-wheel drive '75 Corolla in his garage didn't have a lot of experience modifying cars. Maybe that's why his Corolla is so excellent.
Read MoreMichigan Man Crashes Into Empty House Filled With Bees, Dies
Some tragic news from Michigan today, as police investigate a man who apparently lost control of his car, drove into a vacant home filled with swarms upon swarms of bees and later died from his injuries, according to a local report.
Read More?Edmunds Had A Lot Of Problems With Its Long-Term Tesla
After nearly a year and a half of dutiful service, Edmunds has sold its long-term Model S, and the postmortem on their time with the Tesla proves, once again, that building a car from scratch is hard.
Read MoreDog Dies After Cop Forces Owner To Abandon It At Traffic Stop
Police in Houston are facing considerable ire from the public and from the mayor amid allegations that an officer ordered a man to abandon his elderly, blind dog during a traffic stop, leading to that dog getting hit and killed by a car.
Read MoreWatch Rob Ford Go For A Ride In Deadmau5's Nyan Cat Ferrari
You are noted Canadian electronic artist Deadmau5. You have a shiny blue Nyan Cat-themed Ferrari 458 Italia for the Gumball 3000. What do you do when you go on a coffee run? Why, you take Toronto mayor (and occasional crack user) Rob Ford with you, of course!
Read MoreHere's Why Kia Is The Biggest Threat To Mercedes-Benz
It's one of life's simple truths: automotive journalists get to have all the fun. You know it. Your friends know it. Your wife knows it. And now, I especially know it, because I recently got the chance to spend a few days driving the all-new Kia Forte. It was an excellent experience, and I strongly recommend that you give it a try, assuming your local Enterprise hasn't run out of them.
Read MoreFord And GM Sued Because You Can Use A Car To Pirate Music
Sure, devices like iPods and laptops are handy for ripping music from CDs, but wouldn't they be better if they weighed 2500lbs and had gas-burning motors making hundreds of horsepower? Sure they would. But the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies doesn't want that to happen.
Read MoreIIHS Says The Mazda 5, Fiat 500L And Nissan Leaf Crash Really Badly
While most small cars performed well in the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety's latest crash tests, family cars such as the Mazda 5 or the Fiat 500L and the world's most popular electric car, the Nissan Leaf left a lot to be desired. Ouch!
Read MoreDeals: Dual Outlet Inverter, Paint Restoration, Tool Cabinet
Give your car a couple of proper power outlets for just $20. [Wagan 200W Inverter, $20]
Read MoreIs This The World's Best Driven BMW?
I'm struggling for words to describe everything mind-blowingly awesome in this video of Garo Haroutiounian in his BMW E46 hillclimb car.
Read MoreHow A Flight Sim Taught Me To Fly And Kill With The F-35 Lightning II
When Ford contacted me as a media member who would be attending EAA AirVenture 2014, with the opportunity to fly Lockheed Martin's F-35 simulator, I jumped at the chance! Now, I'm happy to report that I'm highly proficient at flying the military's biggest boondoggle most advanced fighter jet.
Read MoreFinland Airways Is Back In Service For Rally Testing
"We spent more time in the air than on the ground at today's test," is how WRC driver Hayden Paddon described practicing for this weekend's legendary Rally Finland. And Hayden wasn't the only one going airborne.
Read MoreThe Best Lipstick Cars
We see cars as having faces - headlights for eyes, a grill for a mouth. Naturally, some cars end up with lipstick on 'em.
Read MoreMotorcycle Helmet Cam Captures Terrifying Plummet Off Cliff
Motorcycles seem like a blast, but like lots of things that are or involve blasts, they're pretty unforgiving. Like the case of the guy in the video here — he makes a few mistakes, and he pays for them with a terrifying 40 ft. tumble down a hillside. And it's all on camera.
Read MoreThe HondaJet Is Also Beautiful On The Inside
As you've read by now, HondaJet brought its first production aircraft to EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh this week. And since you've already seen a lot of details about this sexy jet, let's skip to the good stuff, and see what she looks like up close!
Read MoreAirbus Tells Skymark 'No Planes For You!'
Airbus has canceled a $1.7 billion order for six of its A380 super-jumbo passenger jets, to Japanese budget airline Skymark. The airline had failed to make payments on its order. As a result, the world's largest passenger plane now has no Japanese buyers.
Read More?Audi's Semi-Autonomous A7 Broke Down With Florida's Governor Onboard
Audi wanted to give Florida Governor Rick Scott a treat. After all, he's the man that signed the state's autonomous vehicle testing legislation into law, so Audi closed down the Selmon Expressway to give the Gov a ride. And then it broke. Twice.
Read MoreEvil Beaver Attempts To Kill Family By Dropping A Tree On Their Car
Oh, beavers! They're so cute, right? What with their little waffle-ironed tails and buck teeth and insatiable woodlust? Wrong. They're not cute. If beavers could, they'd murder you and everyone you love. Just like this Canadian beaver tried to do when he heaved a whole tree onto a family's car.
Read MoreThese Audi Miniatures Ads Are Perfect
I don't know how I missed the debut of this ad campaign late last year, but seeing them now I'm blown away.
Read MoreHouston Out $5 Million Over Police Chase That Critically Injured Two
In recent years, there's been an increasing debate in law enforcement over the safety of police pursuits and whether chasing down suspects is really worth the danger to officers and civilians. Cases like this tragic pursuit in Houston in 2009 are why.
Read MoreNew Review Says The Chevy Malibu Eco Is As Bad You Thought It'd Be
When Chevy debuted the 2014 Malibu, I pointed out that looked like GM had done nothing to fix the soul-crushing mediocrity of the last version. Now real-world reviews are coming out and it looks like the car is as bad as you'd thought it'd be.
Read MoreAmazing Detroit-Area Repair Shop And Duplex Can Be Yours For $99,000
Pictured here, ladies and gentlemen, is the dream: a fully-outfitted garage to house and work on all your favorite toys that just so happens to be attached to a duplex you can live in. All for the low, low price of $99,000. I want to go to there.
Read MoreWas Jack White A Dick At His Detroit Homecoming Concert?
So our own Jack White played a homecoming show at the Fox Theatre, and depending on your vantage point either the venue wasn't right, the crowd wasn't into it or White was being difficult. Moreso than usual.
Read MoreMeet The TBM 900: The World's Fastest Single-Engine Turboprop
The world's newest and fastest certified single-engine turboprop aircraft is taking center stage at this week's AirVenture Oshkosh gathering as DAHER-SOCATA's TBM 900 makes its first-ever appearance at the event.
Read More?Fucking Uber And Lyft Drivers Is Apparently A Thing
Uber and Lyft are doing everything they can to recruit new drivers. There's cash and perks and a bevy of enticing benefits, but for whatever reason they're not mentioning the massive amount of spontaneous sex drivers are having with riders.
Read MoreGetting Gas Is The Hardest Part Of Owning An Exotic Car
Most car guys are a little curious about the exotic car ownership experience. How does it drive on a race track? What does it sound like at full throttle in a long, glorious tunnel? How fast can you get it going on an empty highway? Well, those are all excellent questions, and today I've decided to ignore each of them. Instead, I'm going to tell you what it's like to get gas.
Read MoreIs BMW Cooking Up A Super i8 To Celebrate Their 100th Birthday?
In 2016, BMW will celebrate 100 years of roundels, inline-sixes, motorcycles, M-car hoonage, asshat parking jobs and other magic things. This is a special anniversary and one that merits a special celebration. Could the Bavarian automaker do that by making a hopped-up version of the BMW i8, their super-futuremobile?
Read MoreKenny Loggins Shattered My Childhood Dream
We all have that song. One that we hold in such high regard, that if sung in any other way but pure perfection would forever alter our love for that song and its artist. So when Kenny Loggins came to AirVenture 2014 and performed "Danger Zone," I tried not to expect too much, and still left disappointed.
Read MoreDude Throws A Baseball Through A Moving Car
Yes, you can pitch a ball right through the open windows of a moving Scion FR-S.
Read More2016 Jaguar XE Aims For 75 MPG, But Not In The US
The 2016 Jaguar XE is made with huge amounts of aluminum. That cuts weight and could boost UK fuel economy to 75 MPG combined. What does that mean for Americans, though?
Read MoreThe Triumph Daytona 675 Makes A Terrible Starter Bike
The three cylinder Triumph Daytona is an incredible motorcycle, but an absolutely horrible choice for a beginner. Its not that a beginner physically couldn't ride a Daytona, they could, but it's too fast.
Read MoreI Visited Rezvani To Find Out If The Beast Was Real Or Vaporware
We've had a bit of drama on here with the story of what's essentially a dramatically re-bodied Ariel Atom (well, for an Atom, maybe just bodied) called the Rezvani Beast. First I suspected some questionable PR, then we covered the story of a disgruntled designer for the company. But now I think it's real. Because I've seen it.
Read MoreCode 3 Is All Things Firefighting, Police, & EMS On Kinja
The world of emergency services is complex, intense, and we should be talking about it. Welcome to Code 3; the new hub for all things firefighting, law enforcement, and emergency medicine here on Kinja. We'll discuss technology, techniques, events, and everything else that comes back to first response.
Read MoreWhy The Jaguar F-Type Is Getting All-Wheel Drive
The Jaguar F-Type is one of the most compelling sports cars to come along in years, primarily because it adheres so closely to the classic sports car formula: open top, two seats, rear-wheel drive. (The sexy looks, sexy speed and sexy noises help too.) So why would Jaguar add all-wheel drive to that equation?
Read MoreAirbus Will Fly A Glider To 90,000 Feet On Huge Waves Of Air
The U2 spyplane can fly at an altitude of 70,000 feet. The glider pictured above is built go soar at 90,000 feet.. for science! Here's everything we know about the Perlan Mission II.
Read MoreWill The Toyota-BMW Sports Car Spawn A $120,000 Lexus Too?
We never thought Toyota would be bold enough to put the Lexus LF-LC concept into production, but now it seems that they will with juicy twin-turbo V8 power. But where will its platform come from? According to a new report, the much-anticipated but little-understood BMW-Toyota sports car teamup.
Read MoreThis Is The First Production HondaJet
Honda says their "Over-The-Wing Engine Mounted" HondaJet is the most advanced aircraft in its class, and the final production version has just taken to the skies at the Experimental Aircraft Association's "AirVenture" event.
Read MoreWatch This Toyota Set A World Record With An 89.55-Mile Drift
German drifter Harald Müller just set a new Guinness record in Turkey after driving a Toyota GT86 sideways for 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Read MoreMustang-Loving Kid Pulled Over For Speeding Has Worst Day Ever
Speeding tickets are about as much fun as a combination math test and root canal. This teen with the Sith-style Mustang was pulled over in Montgomery County, Texas, and managed to have an already lousy situation get much worse. Though it could have been much worse still, thanks to a pickup driver who spilled a drink in his lap.
Read MoreMy Stomach Is In My Throat After Watching This Hill Climb Video
Every so often a video pops up that warps my perception of human reaction times. Jos Goodyear and his GWR Raptor have upped the ante yet again.
Read MoreLet's Try And ID All The Cars In The New Mad Max Trailer
So you may have heard that there's a new Mad Max movie coming out. And, aside from providing a ton of screenshots that could be mistaken for a day at Burning Man, there's one thing you know a Mad Max movie will provide: lots of heavily modified cars. Let's see if we can figure out what they all are!
Read More?UK Police To Seize Driver's Phones After A Crash
There's a massive, country-wide freakout going on in the UK after reports that anyone involved in a crash would have their mobile phone seized and inspected by police to determine if they were distracted when the crash took place. And the chief cop behind the hysteria isn't helping matters.
Read MoreThe 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Will Literally Fly Around The Track
No, seriously. Look at the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V get some sick air off a jump at the Nurburgring.
Read MoreFinally, A Case To Make Michigan's Freeways Faster
I've said it, other drivers have said it and now the police are saying it: Michigan's freeways are too slow and they need to be bumped up a notch. It's just not helping anyone.
Read MoreMichigan State Police Lieutenant Denies 'Speed Kills' Myth
Michigan State Police Lieutenant Gary Megge's current job is to monitor the state's speed limits and speed traps. he's been arguing for smarter, often raised limits, and one quote explains why.
Read MoreBehold: The Mother Of All Flotillas At The Mother Of All Naval War Games
Exercises Rim Of The Pacific, commonly known as RIMPAC, is the largest multinational naval training event in the world. Based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, RIMPAC brings together a multitude of Navies with far ranging capabilities to train together cooperatively under intricate battle scenarios similar to the ones they may face in the real world.
Read More?Elon Musk Will Bankrupt Mr. Burns On The Simpsons
Elon Musk might've had cameos in Iron Man 2, Machete Kills, and that steaming pile of kitty litter known as Transcendence, but you're not an A-lister until you land on The Simpsons, and Musk will play/voice himself this season.
Read MoreDeals: Ultra-Cheap Wiper Blades, Cup Holder Inverter, Target Sale
You might have to hoof it to your nearest Kmart to avoid shipping charges, but these wiper blade deals might be worth it. Select wiper blades are 70% off right now, bringing the cheapest models down to the absurd price of $1.95. [Wiper Blade Sale]
Read MoreGoogle Street View Captures Crime From Start To Finish
Last year, Serbian police caught two electrical engineering students preparing to rob a jewelry store. Amazingly, the whole chase and capture was recorded by Google Street View.
Read MoreTen Cars That Would Be Better With Less Power
Nobody likes horsepower as much as true Jalops, but these ten cars would be better with less smoke.
Read MoreListen To The Next-Gen Shelby Mustang Bomb Around The Nurburgring
The reveal of the next-generation Ford SVT/Shelby GT 350/500 (really, whatever they're going to call it) is fast approaching, and it's up against powerful competition. But that might not matter, as we can now get an extensive look at it undergoing serious handling testing at the Nurburgring.
Read MoreThis Is How The Very Recent Past Predicted The Here And Now Of Cars
Welcome to Sunday Matinee, where we highlight classic car reviews or other longer videos I find on YouTube. Kick back and enjoy this blast from the past.
Read MoreNothing Is Better Than Being Strapped Directly Onto A Pagani Zonda
I have heard your cries, from hither, from yon, all yearning with one voice, with one plea. "Please, please, I'd love to know what it's like to have my face strapped right next to the exhaust pipe of a Pagani Zonda Tricolore, preferably at full song." Consider your prayers answered.
Read MoreThis New MiG-29 Fighter Jet Video Is Absolutely Marvelous
From Foxtrot Alpha: A few months back Mike Ballaban posted one of the coolest combat aircraft videos of the year, called 'Fulcrum Drivers,' that put us right into the cockpit of the mighty MiG-29 during some jaw dropping maneuvers. Well now the Fulcrum and its master are back for 'Fulcrum Drivers II.'
Read MoreDelta Pilot Freaks Out At Correction From Air Traffic Control
A Delta Air Lines pilot was obviously having a bad day as he communicating with Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ATC. The pilot in command on Delta 2422 did not take well to the suggestion that he was on the wrong taxiway, and lashed out art the controller for having a bad attitude.
Read MoreThis Purple Plymouth Road Runner Represents A Beautiful Sadness
Welcome to Little Car in the Big City, where I highlight fascinating cars I found walking around a town that is known for being bigger than everything else, but where every car is fighting to stand out: New York, New York.
Read MoreWatch This Gas Station Clerk And 5-Time MMA Champion Destroy Robbers
Mayura Dissanyake is a gas station clerk at a Fuel Depot in Houston, Texas. He also just happens to be a five-time Sri Lankan Mixed Martial Arts national champion. So when a bunch of guys tried to rob his co-worker right in front of him, he made them suffer.
Read MoreFiat Dips Its Toes Into The Offroad Water With Fiat 500L Vans Concept
With Mini building softroaders like the Countryman, and Volkswagen nipping at its heels with the Beetle Dune, it's only a matter of time before we see some sort of crossover Fiat. Sadly, I don't think we'll be getting the Panda over here, but the Fiat 500L Vans Concept just dropped.
Read MoreMan On The Hood Of Car Is The Most Terrifying Dash Cam You'll Ever See
Every "driver's worst nightmare" scenario involves a child jumping out to chase a ball, or a truck careening into your path, or breaking down on a lonely road. But a clearly drug-addled man, riding the hood of your car, staring you in the face with dead eyes and clawing at your windshield is much worse.
Read MoreThese 12 Bizarre Subway Ads Aren't From An Alternate Reality
No, these subway ads aren't from an alternate reality at all. They're from history. And yes, that does appear to be a child laying in a pool of his own blood, while a man walks over to make sure he's really dead.
Read MoreThe Subaru XT6 Will Contribute To A Breakdown In Family Relations
Also, a breakdown in your suspension.
Read MoreThis Video Of A 911 Obliterating A Deer Is Why Track + Wildlife = Bad
This is the track day wildlife scenario of my nightmares. A Porsche 911, a race track in the woods, and a massive deer running full speed onto the tarmac while flooring it down a straightaway.
Read More?Fisker's Chinese Owner Promises A New Model Once The Karma Returns
Lu Guanqiu, the Chinese owner of Fisker and the man that pledged to go bankrupt to beat Tesla, says that a new Fisker model is coming in three years, but only after production of the Karma resumes.
Read MoreWhat It's Like To Race, Crash, And Fix A 300 Horsepower BMW Rally Car
BRAKIM Racing isn't the craziest team in American rallying. There are plenty of madcap Irishmen for that. But the high-flying Brakim guys are one of the fastest teams in their class, and they might just be the most entertaining team in the field.
Read More?Schumacher Could Use A Mouth-Controlled Wheelchair In A "Few Weeks"
The latest report about Michael Schumacher's recovery has the seven-time F1 champ communicating with his family by blinking, and possibly returning home this summer where he may be capable of using a mouth-controlled wheelchair.
Read MoreThe Rotary-Powered Mazda RX-500 Shooting Brake Is Mindblowing
The Mazda RX-500 is bonkers even by concept car standards. It had a 491cc rotary engine revving to 14,000 RPM and made a whopping 247 horsepower. Welcome to Japan in 1970.
Read MoreMan Behind This Ugly Car Wants To Sue Us Because We Said His Car Is Ugly
Remember the Youabian Puma from the LA Auto Show? Of course you do. If you saw it in person, you're probably having colossal blue flashbacks about it right now. Well, the man who made the car, Dr. Kambiz Youabian, is so very upset that so many people called the car ugly that he's threatening to sue us all.
Read MoreWhy Do You Care About Cars? Why Do You Read Jalopnik?
Success breeds contentment and contentment is the enemy of success. Jalopnik has exceeded any dreams we had of what it could be, which means we need to dream bigger. We also need to realize that car culture is still in danger and that we don't serve everyone who deserves to be served. Thus we need to know: Why do you care about cars? What aren't we doing?
Read MoreMcLaren P1 GTR Is ?Reportedly $3.35 Million, 2,800 LBS, And Has 986 HP
McLaren will make no more than fifty 986 horsepower $3.35 million P1 GTRs, but you can only buy one if you already have a "regular" P1 in the garage. And there's more.
Read MoreGaggle Of Porsche Prototypes Show Facelifted Boxster And 911 Targa GTS
There were eight prototype Porsches in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive the other day. And even through the camo we were able to see some excellent things. Like updates to the Boxster and Cayman and what appears to be a GTS version of the 911 Targa. GAHHHHH!
Read MoreTravelers Are Willing To Pay More To Have Wi-Fi On Their Flights
Honeywell has released its 2nd annual wireless connectivity survey, and the results have shown that having Wi-Fi on a flight is really important to most travelers. So much so, that 22 percent admitted to paying more for their ticket, just to have Wi-Fi availability on their plane.
Read MoreWhat Car Would Be Better If It Had Less Power?
Power is great. Like really great. But sometimes it can throw an entire car out of balance. What car would be better with less power?
Read MoreHere Is Proof That A 707 HP Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Sedan Is Coming
You want a four-door Dodge Charger with the 707 horsepower supercharged V8 from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat? You're probably gonna get it. Here's why.
Read MoreThese Ten Cities Have The Best Public Transit In The World
Public transportation can be the bane of your existence. But it doesn't have to be. These ten cities prove that sometimes public transportation doesn't have to be totally awful.
Read MoreAn Even Hotter Subaru WRX Is Coming And It's Named After An Audi
Subaru has decided that their superb 2015 WRX isn't kickass enough, so they're coming out with an upgraded version. No, it's not the 2015 WRX STI, smartass. It's an even more high-tech model called... um, the Subaru WRX S4. Apparently.
Read MoreEven Detroit Politicians Are Having Their Water Shut Off
It seems no one is immune from the mass water shutoffs here in Detroit as customers with delinquent bills are being asked to cough up or go dry. The latest victim is a relatively drama-free Detroit city councilman.
Read MoreThe F-35 Mustang Is Here To Spread Freedom With Horsepower
How much more American could the F-35 Lightning II-themed 2015 Ford Mustang be? None. None more American. Ford just released the first live shots of the custom car headed to a charity auction soon, and it's looking sharp.
Read MoreBMW Will Restore Elvis' 507
The BMW 507 is an absolutely lovely car. They only made 254 of them, so it's rare as well. When you factor in a famous owner, things can get pretty nuts pretty quickly. Which is probably why BMW themselves will be restoring Elvis Presley's BMW 507.
Read MoreGM's Tesla-Fighting 'Moon Shot' Is A 200-Mile... Sonic?
GM is building an EV. That's a given. And when former CEO Dan Akerson said the automaker assembled a team to investigate how Tesla could upend the auto industry, there was an assumption that GM's next full-fledged EV would compete with Tesla's volume sedan, the Model 3. Now comes word that it's a Sonic EV.
Read MoreThe Ultimate In Luxury Is A Fender Sink
We've got so many features and amenities in modern cars that would prove absolutely mind-blasting to people from the past. Screens that display real-time maps, heads-up displays, A/C that works, and on and on. But we've never beaten this 1939 Horch 930S that has a freaking sink in the fender.
Read MoreAwful PETA Is Trying To Profit From Detroit's Suffering
You may have heard we have a bit of a water crisis here in Detroit. Several people are unable to pay their bills, so the department is cutting them off. Now PETA says they will pay some of those bills — if customers switch to veganism.
Read MoreMeet The Amazing Wounded Warrior With A Race Car Connected To His Body
Back in October 2011, a few months after an explosive device ripped through his body and tore off his left leg, a physical therapist told Marine Staff Sgt. Liam Dwyer that he'd never drive a manual transmission car ever again.
Read MoreWhat You Learn Driving The BMW M4 On A Public Road
From Car Buying: Jalopnik superstar Mike Spinelli drove the 2015 BMW M3 and M4 in their natural habitat. I am not a Jalopnik superstar, but I did get a chance to take an M4 Launch Edition out for a spin. I did not actually "spin" it, however, I did learn some valuable consumer information.
Read MoreThis Is The Last Ford Falcon
In 2016 the dream of V8-powered rear-wheel drive Australian Fords will die forever as local manufacturing there, as well as homegrown Aussie Fords specific to that market, comes to an end. This is the last hurrah of the Australian Ford. Meet the last Ford Falcon.
Read MoreAn Elite F-14 Flight Officer Explains Why The Tomcat Was So Influential
We sat at the end of the runway, our F-14's GE-110 motors humming, awaiting our clearance to begin what would be the last F-14 Demonstration ever. The Air Boss's voice crackled over the radio: "Tomcat Demo, you're cleared to five miles and 15k feet. The air show box is yours" At that very moment, I distinctly remember what my Commanding Officer told us before the show: "Fellas, make it a memorable one… just not too memorable!"
Read MoreWhat City Has The Best Public Transit?
Public transit sucks nearly everywhere. But every once in a while there's that rare place where the system is clean, on time, and just a joy to use. Where is that place?
Read MoreThe Ten Tracks Where NASCAR Has To Race
There's nothing wrong with ovals, but the NASCAR season is seriously lacking in variety. These are ten tracks the Jalopnik readers would love to see on a NASCAR schedule.
Read MoreThis Is A One-Owner 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L 'Lusso' Barn Find
It's amazing to see a one-owner Ferrari 250 Lusso in 2014, let alone a barn find. Patina has never looked better and you only need around $1,400,000 - $1,800,000 to call it yours.
Read More?SRT Stuffed A Thermonuclear Weapon Into The Hellcat
So I guess it's time to talk about this engine. Although simply calling it an engine is like calling Goldberg a wrestler. I'd be doing both a massive disservice, because Goldberg is a renaissance man and the Hellcat's V8 is the fifth most powerful production engine in the world.
Read MoreWhat Is This Mystery Ford Concept Wagon?
As I've been packing up the near-get-me-institutionalized levels of crap in my house, I occasionally come across something more interesting than a desiccated squirrel carcass or a box of Sega cartridges. This was one of those times — I found a 1963 Ford Book of Styling, and in it, this amazing mystery wagon.
Read MoreThe Fascists In Quebec Just Banned Your Hellaflush Car Yo
Those nogoodniks up in the frozen French north of Quebec just decided to ban your sweet, sweet hellaflush ride, all because stancing it out affects handling and maneuverability in a province with snow nine months out of the year. But we all know that really, it's just The Man trying to keeping you down.
Read MoreIs A 2016 BMW M2 Prototype Bombing Around New Jersey?
We're fortunate to get photos of camouflaged prototypes from you fine readers all the time, and today one New Jersey-based Jalop found something truly interesting. I think it may be a 2016 BMW M2 prototype.
Read More?The Hellcat Uses The Viper's Transmission, Because It Needs To
Yes, yes. Seven-hundred-seven horsepower, 650 lb-ft of torque. It's all very impressive. But just as impressive is how that power gets to the rear wheels. Goldberg and I drove the manual version out to the track, and the six-speed felt oddly familiar. There's a reason for that.
Read MoreThis Is Why You Need A Big Truck To Tow Big Things In America
Ever wonder why little hatchbacks in European countries can tow big caravans just fine, but to tow anything in the United States, everyone seems to need a big pickup truck or SUV? One of our readers did, and this is what they found out.
Read MoreWatch A Shelby GT500 Transform A Guy In The Most Heartwarming Way
"Don't put this on Youtube," the driver's next door neighbor pleads, but to be honest, this sort of pure glee, this sort of pure joy, this sort of pure, unadulterated, transformative happiness can't not be shown throughout the world. It's infectious and intoxicating.
Read MoreAsk NASCAR's Kyle Larson Anything You Want Before Eldora
We're camped out at Eldora, where dirt prodigy Kyle Larson hopes to take the golden shovel home with him and, hopefully, avoid questions about how he maintains his bum. He's joining us in the JALOP-1 Airstream to answer any and all of your questions. Ask away!
Read MoreGlass Dick Owned By Kid Rock Is Center Of Ex-Juggalo's Harassment Suit
Somewhere in one of Kid Rock's residences, perhaps the large mansion he bought on Detroit's riverfront recently, is a glass dildo given to him as a gift. He's been subpoenaed to hand over that dildo to be used as evidence in a Juggalo-centric sexual harassment lawsuit.
Read More'I Feel Like I'm Shoveling Elephant Shit' - Mud At NASCAR On Eldora
NASCAR is racing on dirt today. Their trucks are running at the high-speed Eldora Speedway tonight and it's not quite a dirt track so much as a mud track.
Read MoreGM Recalls ANOTHER 717,960 Cars And Trucks
Wasn't GM supposed to take care of all recalls at the end of June? Guess not, because here are another six recalls covering 717,960 vehicles. None of the recalls are ignition switch related.
Read MoreDriving The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat With Bill Goldberg, Live
Through an odd confluence of events, I'm having breakfast with Bill Goldberg. Yes, that Bill Goldberg. We're both here with a dozen others to get our hands on the 2015 line-up of Dodge Challengers, and we're going to be driving partners. Because a 707-hp muscle car isn't absurd enough.
Read MoreFive Honest Tips For Starting A Car Collection That Won't Lose Money
I've always dreamed of having an appreciating classic or exotic car collection, but I've never had anything other than a "regular" car. What are some things you'd recommend for a car collecting newbie?
Read MoreWhat Track Should NASCAR Race At Next?
There's nothing wrong with tracks like Talladega or Daytona but the NASCAR season is seriously lacking in variety. We need more races like the Mudsummer Classic at Eldora to spice the season up, so where do you think NASCAR should run?
Read MoreThat Ferrari Enzo Destroyed In CT Can Now Be Yours For Not Cheap
Remember that Ferrari Enzo that got destroyed by two dealership technicians on what appeared to be a joy ride?! Well guess what! It can now be yours! All for the low, low, low price of at least a $560,000 repair bill.
Read MoreGoodyear's New Blimp Is Named 'Wingfoot One'
Goodyear unveiled its new, state of the art blimp (technically a Zeppelin model LZ N07-101 semi-rigid airship) four months ago at their Wingfoot Lake hangar in Suffield Ohio. It's bigger and faster than any of the 300 airships they've ever built. And now, after a worldwide naming contest, Wingfoot One will be its name.
Read MoreTransAsia Airways Flight Reportedly Crashes In Taiwan, 47 Dead UPDATE
A TransAsia airways ATR-72 has reportedly crashed in Taiwan, killing 47 and injuring 11. The plane was coming in for an emergency landing, according to Taiwan News, though it is unclear as of now whether or not the plane crashed due to stormy weather in the wake of Typhoon Matmo.
Read MoreIs This The Site Of Tesla's Gigafactory Battery Plant?
Way back in April, the hype over which state would get Tesla Motors' Gigafactory battery plant reached its zenith. But an official announcement was never made, and since then it's been more or less radio silence. Now, some new clues lead Tesla-watchers to think that a site near Reno, Nevada will be the home of the Gigafactory.
Read MoreNew NSX Spotted Looking Good, Running Hard At The Nürburgring
About a year after we saw the new Honda/Acura NSX carving up a track in Ohio, it's just been made again running hot around the Nürburgring. It looks awesome, and gets bonus points for mixing it up with a Mark IV Toyota Supra!
Read MoreThere's Some Amazing Stuff At The Upcoming Collector Car Auction
In honor of Collector Car Appreciation Day on July 11 (oops), Auctions America is holding a big auction of some really interesting collectible cars. They were nice enough to let me check out some of them before the July 31 auction. I'm pretty sure my presence devalued the cars a bit, so, you're welcome, bidders.
Read MoreChrysler Recalls Nearly 800,000 SUVs For Ignition Switch Issues
Massive ignition switch-related recalls: all the kids are doing it. Even Chrysler, who today announced the recall of 792,300 older Jeep models worldwide to fix some very familiar ignition switch issues.
Read MoreForza Horizon 2's Car List Is Looking Pretty Awesome So Far
The never-ending car and music festival that is Forza Horizon is headed to the virtual south of France on the Xbox One and Xbox 360, and it's bringing some great cars with it.
Read More19 Year-Old Becomes Youngest To Fly Solo Around The Globe
Matt Guthmiller's Twitter profile reads like an impressive résumé. "Entrepreneur. Software Engineer. Pilot. MIT... Youngest person to fly solo around the world." Matt earned that title last week, upon safely landing his Beehcraft A36 Bonanza in San Diego — with nowhere near the fanfare he deserved.
Read MoreIs A Golf GTI Better With A Manual Or A DSG?
The manual is cheaper an more fun, the DSG is great in traffic and keeps your left foot very relaxed. It's a tough one.
Read MoreI Hope The 2015 Ford Mustang GT350 Looks This Good
If you'll allow me to don my flame-suit for a second, I'm going to express an unpopular opinion: I have seen the 2015 Ford Mustang in person a few times, and I'm not a huge fan of how it looks. Not because of the Aston Martin face, but because it's just too "soft," not angry enough.
Read MoreDeals: A Good Day To DieHard, Steam Clean Your Floor Mats, Action Cams
Need a new car battery, or some gear to keep yours running longer? Sears is taking 20% off DieHard batteries and accessories today. [Sears]
Read MoreThere's No Need To Stop Hooning When You Run Out Of Land
I think this video right here pretty much gives every reason you'd ever need to convince yourself you should have an amphibious vehicle. Full tilt right into the water, and then you just keep going. What's not to like?
Read MoreThe Sprinter-Based RV Lifestyle Is One I Can Get Behind
I'm sitting in the back of our bigass Airstream Interstate in one of the plush captain's chairs, typing away on my laptop while Raphael pilots us past West Virginia into rural Ohio. This is the way to be.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Vehicle To Live In?
In the spirit of summer, your Jalopnik staff has been on a big RV kick lately. We took a partymobile RV up to Watkins Glen last month, we're haulin' ass to the Mudsummer Classic in another one, and Jason is moving across the country in a glorious 1977 Dodge RV. You can't stop Jalopnik because Jalopnik is mobile, haters!
Read MoreNASCAR's Kyle Larson Asked How He Wipes His Ass In New TV Ad
You know, when I watch racing, I always think of questions I wish I could ask the drivers. Questions about their technique, or how they maintain their edge. How they wipe their asses never really enters into my thought process.
Read MoreCity Unlocks Incredibly Cheap Gas Prices Through Power Of 'Socialism'
As of this writing, the current U.S. average gas price for regular unleaded fuel is $3.59 a gallon. But one city in Kentucky brought the price down to $3.36 by selling gas to the public themselves, undercutting the privately-owned filling stations. Hooray, socialism!
Read MoreSurprise! Michael Moore Is A Filthy Rich Hypocrite
What exactly does Michael Moore need with $50 million and nine houses? We'll never know, but we can hazard a guess, thanks some details from the documentarian's pending divorce.
Read MoreAmazing Loon Built A Radial Engine From VW Parts
This project is so amazingly bonkers, I love it. It's a home-built radial engine, which, as far as reciprocating engines go, is clearly the most exotic. And, it's built out of engine parts from the air-cooled flat-4 of a VW Beetle.
Read MoreWe Just Switched From A Ford Fiesta To An RV
So begins our road trip to Eldora and the sheer glory that is NASCAR trucks on dirt; we switched from a Fiesta to an Airstream RV.
Read MoreOne Man Just Made Lane Splitting Infinitely More Dangerous
I've got to be in San Francisco tonight at 6:30. If I'm in a car, it'll take me about 45 minutes. On my bike, about 25. Why? Because lane splitting. California is the only state that permits it, and one guy just made it infinitely more dangerous for motorcyclists.
Read MoreReporter Fired After Criticizing Dealer Ad, But No One Wins
Ken Hart was a 25-year newspaper reporter for Kentucky's Ashland Daily Independent, until a few weeks ago. He was fired, because he criticized a local dealership ad on his personal Facebook page. And the weirdest part is that the dealership didn't even want him gone.
Read MoreThe Dodge Neon SRT-4 Is Like An Angry High School Misfit
The Dodge Neon SRT-4 is an angry car. Angry that it's too American to fit in with import tuner cars and not masculine enough to fit in with the muscle cars.
Read MoreAftermath Of Washington Wildfires Has Made An Eerie Car Graveyard
"Poorly-attended campfires, train and machinery sparks, tossed cigarette butts and dry weather" were factors, but add some lightning to the mix, and cities in the Northwest need to be evacuated, leaving homes and cars behind for the blaze.
Read MoreDeals: Complete Car Care Kit, Magnetic Light, Gift Cards For All
Detail your car at home with this handy Armor All car care kit. $11 gets you protectant, glass wipes, tire foam, and wax; everything you need for a lovely Saturday with your favorite car. You can actually get it for $1 less at Kmart if you don't mind driving to the store to pick it up. [Armor All National Car Care Kit, $11]
Read MoreWhat's The Best Car For A Retiree?
Work is done. The kids are (hopefully) out of the house. Now it's just you and the wife (or husband), and possibly your dog, Winks (your dog will be named Winks). What's the car to buy?
Read MoreA White Guy Got Stuck At A Detroit Gas Station And No Blood Was Shed
I get the "is it true you should never stop for gas in Detroit because you'll be beaten and robbed" question a lot. Here's your answer.
Read MoreHere's Why You Need To Attend America's Best Air Show
The annual EAA AirVenture air show begins a week from today in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Known as simply "Oshkosh" to aviation buffs, the week-long event is a mecca to anyone who loves aviation. This year, I'll be making my third pilgrimage, and here's why you should go too.
Read MoreFlying Up Pikes Peak In A Turbo Porsche GT3 Is All Sorts Of Glorious
How do you make a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup faster? You turbocharge it. How do you make it awesomer? You race it up Pikes Peak. How do you make it beautifuller? You film it in 4K. Gahhhhh GORGEOUS.
Read MoreHere's Yet Another Reminder Not To Do Burnouts Like An Idiot
You are not Jeff Gordon. You are not Dan Gurney. You aren't even Ayrton Senna. (Unless you are any of those three, in which case, that's very impressive, especially the Senna part, for obvious reasons...). So don't just assume you can do sick burnouts in front of huge crowds like it's nothing.
Read MoreMissile Defense On Planes? Congress Says Yes, Airlines Say No
After the tragic take-down of a Malaysia Airlines flight 17 on Thursday by a surface to air missile, some members of congress have already suggested the implementation of missile defense systems on commercial airliners. However, at least one airline executive has already balked at the notion.
Read MoreJaguar Just Designed The Most Beautiful Way To Carry Two Bikes
Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations built a special F-Type for Team Sky, who will be using it on Saturday during the Tour de France time trial. Loudness is guaranteed.
Read MoreKen Block's Trainer Sang The National Anthem At GRC New York
Late last night, the Red Bull Global RallyCross team in New York had a problem. The group originally slated to sing the National Anthem before the race just dropped out, and there was no backup. Left to scramble, Ken Block's personal trainer Kit Cope, mentioned that he could do it. So he did.
Read MoreThe Jalopnik Bump Sent Three Racers To The Podium At GRC New York
There are a few rules to racing. Hit the apex, power out of the corners, and one more – the Jalopnik Bump. If you want to win, you've got to get it. And it's power is clearly permeating.
Read MoreWhy Boeing's Design For A 747 Full Of Cruise Missiles Makes Total Sense
From Foxtrot Alpha: After the Carter Administration's cancellation of the B-1A program due to fiscal concerns, the rise of air-launched cruise missiles and the possibility of developing a stealth bomber, Boeing put forward a low-risk, relatively cheap, cruise missile delivery vehicle alternative based on the mighty 747. It was called the Cruise Missile Carrier Aircraft, or CMCA for short.
Read MoreThis Is What It's Like To Get Absolutely Thrashed In Global RallyCross
You may have seen Global RallyCross before. You may have even seen a shaky, in-car lap before. But here's what it's like to get toss around like a pebble around the Red Bull Global RallyCross New York track, and get some huge air, with star Nelson Piquet, Jr.
Read MoreChevrolet SS Manual Transmission, Magnetic Ride Confirmed In Order Guide
Way back in April, we learned from Motor Trend's Jonny Lieberman that America's modern-day answer to the E39 BMW M5, the Chevrolet SS, was upping its game by adding a manual transmission and a Magnetic Ride suspension. After that, we never got official confirmation from General Motors. Until now!
Read MoreFerrari's V12 Engines Won't Jump On The Turbo Bandwagon
We've known for a while that Ferrari is preparing to turbocharge their V8-powered cars like the Ferrari 458 Italia, just like they've already done with the Ferrari California T. Apparently, Maranello plans to stop at eight cylinders when it comes to turbocharging.
Read MoreActor And Car Lover James Garner Is Dead At 86
It's a sad day for those of us who love being entertained and love cars, because actor and lifelong gearhead James Garner just died. The star of The Rockford Files died at 86 of causes not yet revealed, in his home in Los Angeles.
Read MoreGM Knew Of Its Other Ignition Switch Problem For 10 Years
At the end of June, General Motors recalled 6.73 million cars for ignition switch problems. No, not the Cobalts and Ions; different cars, primarily midsize sedans like the Oldsmobile Alero and Pontiac Grand Prix. And last night, the automaker disclosed it has known about those ignition problems since 2003.
Read MoreThe Toyota Sienna Helps You Scream At Your Horrible Kids
The swagger wagon returns with what is perhaps the most useful feature ever offered on a minivan: a microphone and speaker system that helps parents scream at their horrible children in the back. Genius!
Read MoreHow Do Airline Pilots Respond After A Crash?
After the tragic crash of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 on Thursday, and amid the wall-to-wall news coverage, I began to wonder about something we don't typically see on the news — How do these incidents affect pilots? I reached out to my pilot friend, Mike to find out.
Read MoreConsumer Reports Just Trashed The 2015 Volkswagen GTI
The Volkswagen GTI is one of those cars that's met with near-universal acclaim in the automotive press whenever a new one comes out. Almost everyone loves to praise its handling, its practicality, its usable everyday power, and its budget-Audi interior. Everyone except Consumer Reports, that is. They're pretty meh on the new GTI.
Read MoreHow The Crash Of United Flight 232 Changed The Way We Fly
Twenty-five years ago today, one of the most horrific plane crashes ever caught on video occurred in Sioux City, Iowa. United Airlines flight 232 was en route from Denver to Chicago, when the engine in the tail of the DC-10 suffered an un-contained engine failure.
Read More?Nothing Named 'Panda' Should Be This Badass
We're unabashed Fiat Panda fans. Máté even claims the 4x4 variant is the best modern small car on the planet. And now there's this: The Fiat Panda Cross, a beefier version of the 4x4 that packs more off-road gizmos than a mid-90s Land Rover and a turbocharged 875cc engine.
Read MoreWhat Happened To The Michigan Mile?
The Michigan Mile was supposed to be a beginning of a racing tradition for enthusiasts here in the mitten. A year after the first race, however, it's fallen apart amidst allegations of theft, miscommunication and bad business. Here's what we know so far.
Read More?This Report On Lexus' 600-HP Coupe Is Everything Wrong With Car Names
We all consider ourselves pretty fluent in the nomenclature of cars, so when I sat down to read Motor Trend's report on the forthcoming 600-hp Lexus LF-LC coupe, I didn't expect to need a double dose of Dramamine and an Ativan chaser.
Read MorePentagon Blames Russia For Separatist Support In MH17 Tragedy
At a Pentagon briefing held just moments ago about the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, Rear Admiral John Kirby said the U.S. believes Russia continues to support pro-Russian separatists with military equipment and financial support, and allows them to enter Ukraine freely.
Read MoreA Record 1,210 Planes Were Ordered This Week At Farnborough
If there is a winner to be declared at an international air show, Airbus won this week's event at Farnborough. The manufacturer based in Toulouse, France racked up 496 aircraft orders, worth over $75 billion at list prices, against Boeing's $40 billion haul.
Read MoreWhat's The Most Bizarre Racing Series In The World?
The other day I realized it's been 10 years since Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story came out. One of my favorite things about that movie is that the tournament airs on ESPN 8, "The Ocho," home to the world's strangest and most obscure sporting events. I always wished that was a channel in real life.
Read MoreMichael Schumacher's Wife Says 'Hardest Time' Is Over, Thanks Fans
Since Michael Schumacher's skiing accident just after Christmas last year, the Formula One champion's family has received a massive outpouring of support and love from fans and the racing community. As Schumacher begins rehabilitation, his wife Corinna took a moment to say thanks.
Read MoreVP Biden: MH17 'Blown Out Of The Sky'
At a Detroit press conference this afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden affirmed speculation that Malaysia Airlines flight 17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was apparently shot down by a surface-to-air missile.
Read MoreHere's What Happens When You Crash A Smart ForTwo Into An S-Class
In order to convince potential buyers that the minuscule Smart ForTwo isn't something they will be violently killed in, Smart has long trumpeted the car's "tridion safety cell" as being one of the most protective systems out there. But how does it hold up in a Mercedes-style David vs. Goliath crash test?
Read MoreMichigan Woman Shoots Boyfriend Because He Didn't Ejaculate Enough
A 58-year-old woman in the Detroit suburbs got into an argument with her boyfriend and shot him because she believed he was cheating on her when he didn't produce enough ejaculate after they had sex. Your "firing blanks" quip goes here.
Read MoreUkraine Rebels Stole Same Type Of Missiles That May Have Taken Down MH17
From Foxtrot Alpha: It seems clear that the Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile defense regiment A-1402 was overran and looted by pro-Russian forces on June 29th. This unit operated the SA-11/17 "Buk" medium-range mobile air defense system, an advanced decedent of the SA-6, that is thought to have been used in the MH17 attack.
Read MoreGM To Hide Behind Bankruptcy For Crash-Related Lawsuits
Under intense grilling once again in Washington today, General Motors executives made it clear that lawsuits filed over the ignition switch defect are going to be "Old GM's" legal problem, not theirs.
Read MoreAsk Global Rallycross Stars Scott Speed And Tanner Foust Anything
Global Rallycross is the motorsport of the moment. Rally cars drifting and jumping all in a stadium? Sign us up! And since they're holding their first New York event this weekend, Andretti Autosport drivers Tanner Foust and Scott Speed will be here for an hour to answer all your questions. Let's go!
Read MoreDeals: Easy Scratch Removal, Modular Tool Cabinet, Budget Action Cam
This three-step repair system promises to fix minor scuffs and scratches on your vehicle. At $16, it definitely beats taking it into a body shop. [3M Scratch Removal System, $16]
Read MoreReport: Ukraine Militia Warns Others Not To Fly In 'Our Skies'
The tragedy that unfolded behind Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 being shot down has now resulted in other flights diverting course. A smart choice, as reports now state the the Ukraine militia is warning others to stay out of their airspace.
Read MoreMalaysian Air Flight Carrying 295 Shot Down Over Ukraine
Malaysian Airlines lost contact with flight MH17, a Boeing 777-200ER from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. Reports from Ukraine now say that the flight was shot down. In an eerie coincidence, today is the anniversary of the crash of TWA flight 800.
Read MoreWhat's A Simple Tool Every Car Owner Should Have?
No one should have to pay a professional for every bit of maintenance on their car. There are simple and easy things all of us can do to keep our rides running properly, and much of it is preventative.
Read MoreUnited Airlines And Houston Airport Poison And Kill Hundreds Of Birds
On Saturday and Sunday morning, employees and travelers at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport were treated to a horrifying sight: hundreds of birds dropping out of the sky, having seizures, and then dying slowly and painfully.
Read MorePagani Will Build You A Huayra With A Manual Transmission
The Pagani Huayra is one of the most glorious cars currently produced, but it is only available with a paddle shifted automatic. However, they will build one with a manual gearbox if you want it. You just need to be really, really, really, really rich.
Read MoreThe 2015 Mazda2 Is How You Make A Good-Looking Small Hatch
The first photos of the all-new 2015 Mazda2 leaked out yesterday, but they were grainy, low-res pics that didn't do the car much justice. Now full specs and photos have been released by Mazda2, and I have to say I think their new small hatch is a win in the design department.
Read MoreHow GM Dodged Telling The Truth About Their Crashes
General Motors has been claiming for a while now that they've cooperated with investigators, and are now coming totally clean, and they've gotten rid of all the bad apples. But a new report says GM was apparently allergic to telling anyone the truth about their crashes.
Read MoreCool Is 2600 Miles In A '55 Gasser Chevy With A Hemi On Slicks In Rain
Remember that '55 Chevy gasser Freiburger and Finnegan tried to put together with a Hemi? Well, Blasphemi got ready. 2,600 miles, 530 cubic inches, 700 horsepower, six speeds, 17 mpg. The last number must be a miracle.
Read MoreThe 2016 Smart ForTwo Stays Small But Gets Huge Improvements
I always thought the Smart Fortwo was the perfect example of a product that seemed great on paper but came up short in reality. A tiny, super-efficient modern city car you can park anywhere? Great! But its execution was way off. The all-new 2016 Smart ForTwo and ForFour aim to fix its problems for good.
Read MoreThe Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Can Kill 1.5 Gallons Of Gas A Minute
Gasoline. Traffic laws. Other car companies. Common decency. Sanity. The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is about to declare war on all those things and more. In addition to its official price, Dodge announced some of its other performance stats today, and it is officially batshit nuts all around.
Read More?Tesla Model S Hacked With Shoddy Results
That $10,000 prize for the first team to hack a Tesla at the SyScan conference in Beijing may have already been won, and Tesla asks that they "act responsibly and in good faith."
Read MoreDeals: 5 Quarts Of Oil For $23, Bluetooth For Old Cars, Rhino Ramps
Walmart is currently hosting a motor oil blowout sale, with 5 quart jugs of various synthetic Mobil 1 offerings for under $23 each. [Mobil 1 5 qt. Motor Oil (Several Varieties), $23)]
Read MoreThe Feds Just Seized 40 Land Rovers Imported To The U.S.
Some 40 Land Rover owners across the U.S. woke up Tuesday morning to police and federal investigators knocking on their doors and demanding they hand over their trucks. Officials say it's part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the illegal importation of Land Rovers into this country, Jalopnik has learned.
Read MoreAthens' Abandoned International Airport Is Incredibly Creepy
From Flight Club: Opened in 1938 and closed in 2001 after a new airport was built for the Olympics, Ellinikon International Airport sits abandoned without any hope for redevelopment since Greece is broker than an autojourno crashing an uninsured Lamborghini.
Read MoreA Karmann-Ghia Needs A 911 Engine To Unleash Its Full Potential
I've been on a bit of a Karmann-Ghia kick lately. I love the idea of a sexy Ghia designed body on a sensible Beetle chassis. They do lack power, but this is an easy problem to fix, especially if you've got a 3.6 L flat six from a Porsche 993. I give you the Karmann-Ghia 993 RS
Read MoreRare Vector W8 Crash Test Footage Proves America's Supercar Was Safe
Gerald Wiegert's company claimed they've created "the ultimate in automotive design, power, comfort and safety" with the Vector W8. It seems from this crash test that at least the last was true.
Read MoreBoeing And Lotus F1 Team Join Forces For Manufacturing Study
What happens when an aircraft builder partners with an automobile racing team, to study manufacturing technologies? It turns out the relationship is symbiotic. Boeing and Lotus are working together, studying additive manufacturing for use in building planes and cars.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Car For A Teen Gearhead?
That list of best cars for teenagers, while focusing on safe cars, offers little that would appeal to a teen gearhead. While we shouldn't give any 16-year-old who likes cars a new Ferrari, we can do better than a Ford Taurus. What's the best car for a teen car enthusiast?
Read MoreAthens' Abandoned International Airport Is Incredibly Creepy
Opened in 1938 and closed in 2001 after a new airport was built for the Olympics, Ellinikon International Airport sits abandoned without any hope for redevelopment since Greece is more broke than an autojourno crashing an uninsured Lamborghini.
Read MoreDeltawing To Nissan: You Stole Our Design
I'm going to begin by saying that I Am Not A Patent Lawyer. But to anyone with, let's just say, "functioning eyes," it's easy to see that the Nissan Zeod RC's design looks to be a copy of the original Deltawing. And the original Deltawing team is really, really pissed off about that. Still.
Read More2016 Smart ForTwo And ForFour: These Are Them
Ladies and gentlemen, if you were wondering what the next generation of Smart models will look like, wonder no more. (Updated with more pictures).
Read MoreThe 707 Horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Will Be Way Too Cheap
Muscle cars are all about numbers, and the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has them in spades. Numbers like 707 horsepower, eight cylinders, 6.2 liters, and a 10.86 second quarter mile time on drag radials. Now we can add another number to that list: $59,900.
Read MoreQatar Rejects Brand New A380s, CEO Bashes Airbus
Qatar CEO Akbar Al Baker expressed extreme disappointment with Airbus, in an interview from the Farnborough Airshow. The airline chose to reject deliveries of it's first three new A380s this week, citing quality issues related to the cabin.
Read More?Tesla Is Calling Their Next Car The Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 isn't quite as inspiring as the Model E – for obvious reasons – but that's what Elon is naming Tesla's entry-level sedan. Oh, and Tesla Roadster owners are getting a battery upgrade, too.
Read More?Let's Caption This Amazing Photo Of President Obama In A Saturn
President Obama was talking transportation today, visiting the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA and then giving a speech on our crumbling infrastructure. None of that matters because here's a shot of him driving down a virtual highway in a Saturn L-Series. And it needs a caption.
Read More?Chinese Tesla Owner Builds His Own Damn Charging Network
When Zong Yi took delivery of his Tesla Model S earlier this year, there was a problem. He lives in Guangzhou and he picked the car up in Beijing. That's a 3,750-mile trip without a single charging station along the route. So he built his own – 16 of them – and paid for every one out of his pocket.
Read MoreNext Hyundai Genesis Coupe Could Get V8, Be More Of A Coupe Genesis
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe has always been kind of an oddball in the sense that it shares a name and a platform with Hyundai's luxury sedan but has an entirely different mission. It's not a big luxury coupe, it's a sporty coupe aimed more at the Ford Mustang, Infiniti G37 and the Subaru BRZ. Strange, right?
Read MoreThe Death Of The Cube Does Not Mean The Death Of The Box
Sometimes I feel like journalists, maybe myself included, can turn into hair-trigger panic-monkeys just to get a story. Nissan announces they're no longer going to sell the Cube here? That means I better flip over my desk, soil myself lavishly, and freak out that all cubic-cars are going to be gone. Like in this article here.
Read MoreFormer Ford CEO ?Alan Mulally Appointed To Google's Board Of Directors
Google has appointed retired Ford CEO Alan Mulally onto its board of directors, where he'll serve on Google's Audit Committee.
Read More?Uber Wants To Be Cheap Enough To Replace Your Car
Uber has been cutting prices for its lower-cost UberX cars since the budget ridesharing service launched in 2012, and the reasons are obvious: Get more people into more cars more often. But Uber CEO Travis Kalanick wants it to be so affordable you'll give up your own ride.
Read MoreWhat Does A High End Camera Company Have To Do With Old Turn Signals?
I'd like to think that, thanks to my efforts, Jalopnik provides more in-depth coverage of the rich and exciting world of automotive turn indication than anyone out there. Which is why I'm so excited to announce today I found an answer to a signal light question that's bothered me for years: what's the deal with that up arrow?
Read MoreDeals: Rechargeable Work Light, Huge External Power, The Best eReader
This rechargeable work light can hang either by a hoo or a magnet, both of which rotate 360 degrees. Great for emergencies, or just routine maintenance in dim spaces. [Craftsman Rechargeable LED Work Light, $15]
Read MoreNew Smart Design Sketches Show The Smart's Grown A Snout
The Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog (not a car-erotica site, sorry) has published a pair of pictures that show the look of the new Smart ForTwo, about a day before the car's official unveiling. It's a little more conventional, going to a two-box look, but it's also still the cheapest rear-engine car you can get in the US.
Read More?Daimler Eyeing Stake In Italian Motorcycle Maker MV Agusta
The Castiglioni family is reportedly looking to offload 30 percent of its motorcycle company, MV Agusta, and rumor has it that Daimler is interested in snagging a stake. F4 RR AMG, anyone?
Read MoreThe Only Renault Alpine GTA In Texas
Say you fell in love with the retro-modern wedge aesthetics of the Porsche 944, but felt as if it should have been a little more Porsche-like. You know, with its engine in the back—just as Ferdinand Porsche intended. Behold, a Renault Alpine GTA, inexplicably for sale in Texas.
Read MoreWhat's Your Worst Experience Getting A Car Repaired Under Warranty?
Sometimes dealerships make it easy to get your car repaired. Other times, not so much.
Read MoreVery Large, Expensive Model B-29 Crashes At Air Show
It could be said that model plane builders are the geekiest of aviation geeks, and they'd probably receive that as a compliment. But sometimes, something goes wrong, and that big, expensive labor of love comes crashing back to Earth.
Read MoreThe Busiest Railroad In North America Is About To Go On Strike
As someone who did it, I can easily say that commuting every day on the Long Island Rail Road is a particularly hellish experience. But it's about to get a lot worse, because Long Island Rail Road workers are planning to go on strike. Meaning the busiest railroad in North America is going to come to a halt.
Read MoreHere's 65 Years Of Real-Life Formula One Evolution In 40 Seconds
We've seen the warp-speed evolution of technology that is Formula One before, but abstract sketches might be a little hard to grasp. They're not tangible, and they're not on a racetrack. So here's the same thing, except instead of hailing from the world of make-believe, it hails from the world of real-life.
Read MoreFour-Cylinder Racing Is The American Dream
There is a dream in America, that the little can become great. That the ordinary has a chance to live out its potential to be powerful and groundbreaking. That dream is four-cylinder racing.
Read MoreSome Moron Stole Tillamook's Three Shortened Cheese-Themed VW Buses
If you're up on the goings-on in the cheese world, chances are you've heard of Tillamook Dairy's tiny fleet of three promotional VW buses, all shortened, looking like a trio of drivable cheese cubes. Incredibly, someone stole them, along with their carrier truck, and Tillamook is offering $10,000 to find them.
Read MoreThe Toyota Prius Plug-In Just Set A Terrible Nürburgring Lap Time
Since the 1920s, the Nürburgring has been the place where brave men and women have chased incredible speeds and ever-decreasing record lap times. Now we know what a Prius plug-in will do: 20 minutes and 59 seconds.
Read MoreA 1000 Mile Road Trip Across Europe In The 2015 BMW M4
If you could go on a road trip in any new car right now, what would you take? I'd go with the Alfa Romeo 4C, but the 2015 BMW M4 is probably a close second. That's what the luck bastards at the UK's Auto Express did recently.
Read More?Sorry, The White House Won't Help Tesla Sell Cars
Over a year after 138,469 people signed a petition on the White House's "We The People" site to allow Tesla to sell its cars directly to consumers, the Obama administration has an answer: Nope.
Read MoreThis Guy Robbed His Girlfriend's Bank To Pay For Her Engagement Ring
A Detroit-area man in a long-distance relationship with a bank teller in Illinois drove to her place of employment on Valentine's Day, robbed it — unkbeknonwst to her — and planned to use the cash for an engagement ring. Instead, he's headed to prison.
Read MoreUpdated Airbus A330 "NEO" Gets New Engines, Wings And Cabin
After months of speculation within the industry, Airbus officially announced a major update to its popular A330 long-haul jet today at the Farnborough air show. The A330neo will feature interior upgrades including all LED lighting, more efficient engines, and aerodynamic improvements. The new plane has already received an order from Aircraft Leasing Corporation, for 25 planes.
Read MoreDeals: Half Off Floor Mats, Motor Oil And Pan, 165 Tools For $61
If your car's floor mats have seen better days, you can save 50% on a new set today. [50% Off WeatherHandler Floor Mats]
Read MoreBaby Porsche Panamera Sedan Delayed To 2019 Or Later
Crazy things are apparently in the works at Porsche these days. Things like a flat-8 Ferrari-fighter to sit above the 911 and a smaller, sub-Boxster roadster. One of those things is apparently not a smaller version of the Panamera sedan. At least, not for a while.
Read MoreWhat's The Worst German Car Ever Made?
In honor of Germany's world cup victory over Argentina, we decided here at Jalopnik to compile a list of the worst German cars ever made. My nomination goes to the craptacular Opel Vectra.
Read MoreDemo Flights Show How Planes Can Do What You Thought Impossible
Airliners and militaries will order hundreds of planes this week at the Farnborough Air Show in England. Part of the courtship ritual that can lead to an airliner order is the demonstration flight. Would you want to be on a flight like this?
Read MoreNissan Can't Figure Out How To Make A RWD Car Cheaply Enough
Don't get too excited over the Nissan IDx we just saw at the Detroit auto show this year. All signs pointed to a BRZ/FR-S competitor, but Nissan says those plans are still up in the air.
Read MoreThese Automatically-Reversing Seats On Japanese Trains Are The Best
Everyone! Hey everyone! It's official. As in, I, me, have just declared these automatically-reversing seats on a Japanese train to be the new Best Thing Ever. Why hasn't America, home of achievements like the iPad and the Apollo program and the KFC Double Down, not thought of this???
Read MoreFord Reportedly Might Be Planning A Return To Le Mans
Ford's last real serious factory effort at Le Mans came in the 1960s, when it dominated for four years in a row with the mighty GT40s. And now, it might be coming back. And it's not what you think.
Read MoreThis Willys Is A Symbol Of Everything That Is No More
Welcome to Little Car in the Big City, where I highlight fascinating cars I found walking around a town that is known for being bigger than everything else, but where every car is fighting to stand out: New York, New York.
Read MoreWhat Do You Want To Know About The 2014 Honda Civic Si?
I've had the 2014 Honda Civic Si for a few days, and I'm giving it back on Monday. In case you can't tell from this photo, it's the red one. It's the red Honda Civic. No, not the one in the back, the one in the front. I know, it's sometimes hard to tell.
Read MoreThis Is The Opposite Of How You Tow A Boat
Pulling a boat from the water is a fairly simple thing. There are many, many, many videos on Youtube showing you a variety of ways in which to do it. What you don't do is daisy-chain a bunch of SUVs and floor the gas.
Read MoreHow A German Rocket-Powered Monstrosity Somehow Predicted The Future
The 1920s were a crazy time. In America, jazz was everywhere, and so was illegal booze. In Japan, the Showa period was just beginning. And in Germany, Reichsmarks were being used as wallpaper and rockets were being strapped to cars. Even if it didn't make sense, everything was permitted.
Read MoreMore Of Your Homemade Plane Porn
After the last episode of Plane Porn, which featured photos submitted by readers, I once again issued a call-to-action for you to send in your photos for another episode. There was a huge response, and today we'll see several of your submissions. Because there were so many, I couldn't get them all in this week, but we'll see more soon.
Read MoreHere's What It's Like To Get Absolutely Launched From A Motorcycle
There is no such thing as a "small" motorcycle accident. In this case, an Australian motorcycle rider was rear-ended by a car. If he was in a car himself, it might be some dollars in repair work, he might have some whiplash, but he'd be fine. Instead, his helmet cam captured him landing on the car in front of him.
Read More?What Kind Of Motorcycle Coverage Do You Want To See?
There's been a two-wheels-bad faction around these parts for a while. I think it's time for a change. So what do you want to see?
Read MoreBurning Brakes In A Van Down The Highest Mountain In The Northeast
Every car that drives up and down the road to the top of Mount Washington gets a bumper sticker celebrating the car's achievement. I didn't really understand what that meant until I found myself smelling roasting brakes in a church van loaded with a couple hundred pounds of fuel onboard.
Read MoreThe Most '90s Car Of The Decade
This is a quest — a quest to find the most absurdly '90s car representative of that mighty morphin' power decade.
Read MoreFormula E Does Its Batteries Wrong
Here's how Formula E deals with short battery life, and here's why it's wrong.
Read More?Here's The $1.3M Hypercar Mark Zuckerburg Maybe Just Bought
Mark Zuckerberg may finally be upgrading from his GTI. The Facebook founder and CEO may be on the exclusive list to take delivery of the first batch of Pagani Huayras headed for the U.S.
Read MoreHow To Get (Almost) Decapitated In A Formula Car
Formula Ford is like other formula race series, with tight racing, open wheels, and open cockpits. Here's how to nearly get decapitated in one.
Read MoreSmart Pranks Everyone With Massively Ginormous New Smart Car
Small cars are getting bigger and bigger. This is a fact. Blame safety standards, blame the changing tastes of the public, blame the fact that human beings are incredibly fat. Even the new Smart Fortwo is growing in size — it now dwarfs many large commercial trucks.
Read More?Lyft's NYC Ride-Sharing Launch Delayed After Restraining Order
Lyft was set to launch in Brooklyn and Queens tonight at 7 PM, but the riding-sharing service just delayed its plans after two restraining orders from the New York Attorney General and the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission told the start-up to keep its mustaches at home.
Read MoreCivilization's Over, Everybody, Because People Are Shitting On Trains
Hey, we had a pretty good run, right? Five thousand or so years of human civilization, and in that time we figured out writing, went to the moon, and developed Pizza Rolls. Not a bad run. Too bad it's over. How do we know it's over? Because people are shitting on trains.
Read MoreDeals: Tire Rack Clearance Sale, LED Lighting Strips, Shower Speaker
Tire Rack is currently holding a huge clearance even with up to 60% off wheels from a ton of different manufacturers. You can buy the wheels separately, or use the savings to build a tire and wheel package. [Tire Rack Clearance]
Read MoreWhat's The Most Underrated Sports Car?
Everyone collectively drools for the Datsun 240Z and Mazda Miatas of the world, but there are some sports cars out there that deserve more attention than they get.
Read MoreThe 707 HP Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Is A 10-Second Car
"So it's got 707 horsepower," the nay-sayers, um... say about the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. "It's still a land yacht. It can't be that fast in the quarter." Today, I'm happy to report that yes, yes it is indeed fast in the quarter — 10.8 seconds fast.
Read MoreClueless Cops Fly Helicopter At Drone, Arrest The Drone Pilots
Two guys were arrested on Monday for flying a drone at an NYPD helicopter. It now sounds like it was the cops who flew their chopper at the drone.
Read MoreThe Packard Plant's New Owner Hasn't Paid All Its Back Taxes Yet
With all this goodwill surrounding Detroit lately, it's time to check in with the dilapidated Packard Plant, purchased at auction last year. So how's it going over there? Eh, not as well as expected.
Read MoreThe Toyota Supra Is Back And It's Reportedly Part BMW
The announcement of the BMW-Toyota partnership has been as perplexing as it is exciting. Nothing solid has come of the deal yet, but it's supplied the world with scores of crazy rumors. But a new report in Nikkei Asia Review may be the most solid one yet. It also heralds the return of the Toyota Supra.
Read MoreInfiniti CEO Johan De Nysschen Quits, Goes To Cadillac
We woke up to the news of a fairly major shakeup in the luxury car world this morning as Johan De Nysschen, the CEO of Infiniti and chief architect of its attempted turnaround, has announced he is leaving the company. And the word on the street is he's talking about joining Cadillac. (Update: Sources say it's official.)
Read MoreWatch This Guy Jump Over A Lambo Going 80 MPH
I guess if I was named "Jason The Jumper" this is the sort of thing I'd do, too. Al The Jumper, the Swedish king of jumping over moving cars, has just jumped over a Lamborghini heading at him at 80 MPH. Holy crap, right?
Read More?This Windshield Turns Your World Into Gran Turismo
You know those racing lines that are superimposed on the track in Gran Turismo and Forza? Jaguar wants to bring them to your street car with its Virtual Windscreen concept. Oh, and that includes the "ghost car" that's always kicking your ass.
Read MoreBizzaro Rivera In Tucker Prototype Costume Can Be Yours!
Hey, you sexy people like things that are absolutely clamshit nuts, right? Like, if I were to offer you a hot dog, you would say "thanks, but could you please slather that in leave-in conditioner and roll it in ground nutmeg for me?" Well, boy do I have a great car for you: a Riviera made to look like a never-built Tucker.
Read MoreHonda, Yes Honda, Recalls 175,000 Cars For Unintended Acceleration
Unintended acceleration: It's not just for pedal-confused people in Toyotas anymore! About 175,000 Japanese examples of the 2015 Honda Fit are being recalled for potential "the kind of speed you don't want"-type problems.
Read MoreMan Named 'Shelby Mustang GT500' Arrested For Wielding Hatchet At Bar
You never want to fight another man in a bar unless you absolutely have to. But you don't ever want to fight a guy whose name happens to be "Shelby Mustang GT500," and you especially don't want to fight him if he has a hatchet.
Read More?The LaFerrari XX Is So Fast It Breaks Itself
Work is underway on the track-focused LaFerrari XX, but the engineers in Maranello might want to shore up the rear suspension a bit more.
Read MoreAccused Driver Of Stolen Tesla That Broke In Half Dies
The man that allegedly stole a Model S from a Tesla service facility in Los Angeles, crashed, and managed to rip the car in half has died at Cedars Sinai hospital.
Read MoreWhat's The Best Car For Huntin' Nazis?
When it comes to combating the evil scourge of Europe, what vehicle would you choose as your trusty steed?
Read MoreThe True Power Of The 2015 BMW M3 Revealed In Dyno Run
BMW says that the twin-turbo inline six in their new 2015 BMW M3 has 425 horsepower. But those in the know, and those who have driven it, swear it's underrated. Now we know the truth.
Read MoreThat "70-Year Old Traffic Jam" Isn't Quite What It Seems To Be
For some reason, I've been seeing links to this "70 Year Old Traffic Jam" all over my social media accounts — Facebook, Twitter, Compuserve, the Source, all that. The story told is pretty compelling — American GIs ditched all those cars as they got the hell out after WWII — but it just doesn't seem to be true.
Read MoreDeals: Auto Audio Upgrades, DIY Detailing, ACDelco Parts
You can upgrade your auto's audio with these deals from Amazon.
Read More?Bugatti Veyron Successor Will Reportedly Be A 1,500-HP Hybrid
With the Veyron coming up on its 10th birthday, another special-special edition won't do. So blueprints for the Bugatti's next hypercar are being drawn up, and that includes a hybrid system to boost the already insane 1,200-hp SuperSport to 1,500 hp.
Read MoreWhat's Detroit Like A Year After The Bankruptcy?
Get ready, folks! It's time for another progress report on America's most forlorn and depressed city, now even deeper in the throes of bankruptcy than ever before.
Read MoreMasturbating Spark Plug Guy Drops Out Of State House Race
Sad news for Michigan's "cranking" enthusiasts: A man running for the state legislature has dropped out after reports of his felonious masturbating escapades surfaced.
Read MoreWhat's The Most Underrated American Muscle Car?
You ever tune into one of those car auctions when you're bored on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon? There's always a lot of classic American iron at those things, but it's just an endless stream of classic Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros and Firebirds. There's more to American muscle than that.
Read MoreLook What Happens When You Take A Dog For A Ride In A Porsche
You know what happens when you take your dog for a ride in your Porsche Cayman S? You get lots of flapping in the wind, and oh so much cute.
Read MoreTen Car Trends That Should Have Happened But Didn't
Once in a while a brilliant idea comes down the automotive pipeline that has every reason to become a trend, but inexplicably doesn't.
Read MoreBoeing Issues $5.2 Trillion 20-Year Market Forecast
Between now and the year 2033, Boeing is anticipating a worldwide demand for nearly 37,000 new passenger planes, worth an estimated $5.2 trillion. Boeing also expects a 4.2 percent increase in global passenger traffic over this period. And you thought planes and airports were crowded now?
Read MoreA Look Inside The 300-Year-Old Shipwreck Graveyard 20 Miles From NYC
I had no idea there was a huge shipwreck grave yard so close to New York, but when you consider how much traffic has gone in and out of the city over the last 300 years it starts to make sense. Here's a closer look.
Read MoreThis Super Light And Modular 'Ingenium' Engine Is The Future Of Jaguar
The first Ingenium to go into volume production will be a 2.0-liter diesel known as AJ200D, which is not only light but also has 17% less friction than Jaguar's current engine. Due to the family's modular nature, gas versions are soon to follow.
Read MoreFamed Italian Design House Bertone Officially Bankrupt
If you love classic Alfa Romeos, Lamborghinis and even Volvos, you were probably hoping famed Italian design studio Bertone was going to survive its bankruptcy proceedings. Sadly, that didn't happen.
Read MoreBreaking: UAW To Form New Union At Volkswagen's Tennessee Plant
After a months-long battle in which unionization at Volkswagen's Chattanooga, Tenn. plant seemed all but dead, the United Auto Workers union is apparently announcing the creation of a local union chapter there — and VW is expected to commit to working with them, according to a news report.
Read MoreThis Is The Most Insane GTA-Style Russian Smash & Grab Job
Sometimes while playing Grand Theft Auto, you grab a group of friends, and you go and smash up some random guy's car and hopefully make off with some money. And sometimes in Russia, people do that in real life.
Read More?Uber Driver Takes 3 Passengers On High-Speed Chase Across D.C.
An Uber driver really didn't want to deal with a local taxi official, so he bolted, leading the taxi cop on a high-speed chase that went across state lines, all with three passengers onboard.
Read More?The Mitsubishi Evolution X Is Dead After The 2015 Model
Part of any good funeral is black and white portraits of the deceased, so when Mitsubishi put out "new" photos of the 2015 Lancer Evolution X today, we should've known.
Read MoreDear God Please Let These Baby Porsche Roadster Rumors Be True
If you're the sort that believes every crazy rumor that comes across the Internet, then interesting things are happening at Porsche. Things like a flat-8 powered Ferrari fighter that sits above the 911. But there's one Porsche rumor I desperately want to be true: a smaller, more affordable, sub-Boxster roadster. Can it be true?
Read MoreHere's What Frogger Would Look Like In Google Earth
If you're like most kids who grew up in the 1980s, everything you know about amphibians, highway crossing, and river fording you learned from a video game called Frogger. Since we live in the HD World Of The Future, I thought it'd be fun to see what Frogger would look like in Google Earth.
Read MoreFerrari Refuses Video Track Test Of 458 Speciale VS. McLaren 650S
Say, do you like it when car magazines and websites compare one car to another car? The journalists love them, the readers love them, everybody loves them... except apparently Ferrari, who didn't want a UK magazine doing a video test of their 458 Speciale against the McLaren 650S. Bummer.
Read MoreGM Will Pay All Ignition Switch Claims Out Of Its Own Pocket
We've been fairly hard on GM about everything concerning their recall that killed at least 13 people, but hey, the company made cars that were directly responsible for the deaths of at least 13 people. But they have made some good moves, and now they're adding their settlement structure to that list.
Read MoreYour Future Car Will Be An AI Assistant So You Can Focus On Driving
Jaguar and Land Rover never want you to pick up your phone or adjust your seat or mess with the climate controls. Your car will handle it for you and all you have to do is drive.
Read MoreDeals: Complete Detailing Kit, Dual-Use Visor, Bluetooth Adapter
$38 today gets you everything you need to keep your car looking as good as the day you bought it. The set comes complete with wax, shampoo, detailers, a washing mitt, claying kit, ScratchX, and more. [Meguiar's Complete Car Care Kit, $38]
Read MoreHow Detroit Lost Its Biggest Brewing Company
We didn't just make cars and music here. At one point, Detroit was home to the nation's third-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch and Miller. And then suddenly, the family pissed it all away.
Read MoreMitsubishi Publishes Black And White Shots Of The 2015 Evo Because Meh
Honestly, I thought his was a joke. I mean, I get that the Evo has been with us since 2007. It's old, yes. But is this really the only way to make it look somewhat different?
Read MoreBP Says The World Only Has 53 Years Of Oil Left, Should You Panic?
Better hoon that Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat while you can, kids! The world only has about five decades worth of oil left before we run out and descend into what I can only assume is a Mad Max-like state of anarchy, according to a new report. And it's not from some alarmist environmental group — it's from BP.
Read MoreBMW May Change Names To 330i And 340i With New Engines
Remember the days when a BMW 328i had a 2.8-liter engine and a 535i had a 3.5-liter engine, and you knew this from the name of the car? Thanks to downsizing and turbos, those days are gone, but now BMW is reportedly set to unveil another perplexing change to their model names.
Read MoreOhio Honors Its 25 Astronauts With A Special Craft Beer
Ohio's Great Lakes Brewing Company has created a seasonal Belgian-style ale called Spacewalker American Belgo, to honor the twenty-five Astronauts who hail from the Buckeye state.
Read MoreWhat Should Have Been A Car Trend But Wasn't?
Car styling and design trends come and go with the same ruthless abandon as fashion trends or maybe a swarm of starlings. Still, for every Bosozuku or Donk or Stanced or whatever car, there's many possible trends that never made it. Which one should have?
Read MoreTen Modern Car Technologies That Make You A Better Driver
You can say what you will about modern tech getting in the way of driver involvement, but these ten systems make you a better driver.
Read MoreThis Guy Changed Urban Transportation Forever For About $20
A brand new standardized Euro-pallet costs $13. Add wheels, and you just won at everything.
Read MoreThe 'Real' James Bond Aston Martin Is Up For Auction
As a car company, Aston Martin has the benefit of being forever associated with the most famous fictional spy in the world. It's not a bad image to have. Now, the car credited with sparking that famous association is up for auction.
Read MoreThe New Vauxhall Corsa Is GM's Latest Answer To The Ford Fiesta
The fifth-generation Opel/Vauxhall Corsa comes with new engines and transmissions, a totally redesigned chassis lowering the central of gravity, lots of gadgets but the same compact dimensions as before. But can it beat the Fiesta?
Read MoreThese 18-Inch Wheels Look Wild On The Lotus F1 Car
Well, it's happened. F1 is testing their new tire design, which features relatively normal 18-inch wheels with smaller tires, as opposed to the ridiculously large tires on tiny 13-inch wheels. It's breaking my brain.
Read MoreGM Finally Found Some Vehicles It Refuses To Recall
GM has recalled basically every single car it has ever made over the past six months, going all the way back to its founding as the General Officers Corps of the Papal States Cymbal Works in 1542. That's 54 recalls totaling 25.7 million vehicles, for those keeping score. Except for these, which can encounter catastrophic brake failure.
Read MoreGoogle Co-Founder ?Sergey Brin Doesn't Understand Us And Never Will
Sergey Brin lives in another world. Like every other non-gearhead, he doesn't understand us. He doesn't get why we wrench in our garages, spend weekends at track days, or take off in the middle of the night for a ride. He's like your Aunt Martha, except Brin has the power to change the world. And he doesn't make those awesome cookies.
Read MorePorsche's Next Ferrari Fighter Could Have A 600 Horsepower... Flat-8?
Here's a rumor so crazy, it will create a sensation not unlike getting hit in the face with a brick: In order to battle the Ferrari 458 Italia, or likely its successor, Porsche is supposedly developing a sports car with an eight-cylinder Boxer engine. That's right — a flat-8. Whaaaaaa?
Read MoreF1 Might Ban Yet Another Innovative Automotive Technology
F1 has a history of implementing interesting new car technologies... and then banning them. Soon you may add hydraulically-linked front and rear suspensions to the bunch.
Read MoreUpset About Rolling Coal? Stop Whining And Fight Back With This
Recently, there's been a lot of hype and attention given to the practice by some diesel truck owners/operators known as "Rolling Coal." Essentially, too much fuel is dumped into the engine, creating huge, billowing black clouds seemingly designed to make Prius drivers whine online. I have a solution.
Read MoreMan Arrested For Test Driving A Tahoe So He Can Pretend To Be A Cop
You have to be thorough when you're testing a car you might buy. You have to make sure it's mechanically sound, put it through its paces on slower roads and on the highway, and also see how it performs when you're impersonating a police officer and pulling people over.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Uncut Ice-T Audi R8 Crash Video Shows Coward Lambo Drivers
When video of a Bullrun crash involving an Audi R8, Ice-T, and an innocent civilian surfaced last month, something wasn't right. Seconds after the crash, audio from the Lamborghini chase car mysteriously cut out, and now we know why: Because of Lambo cowards. Here's exclusive video obtained by Jalopnik of the crash.
Read MoreElvis Presley Was An Aviation Geek
Elvis Presley's "Graceland" estate in Memphis, Tennessee draws half a million tourists annually, and two things that draw Elvis fans to the site are his old planes, The Lisa Marie, and Hound Dog II. But now, the plane's owners are being told to remove the planes by next April.
Read MoreToyota Tests Own Classic Sports Cars For Fun, Because Awesome
You're Toyota. You have a bunch of great older sports cars in your stable. Do you just let them sit around collecting dust, or do you go out and compare them to newer stuff like the Scion FR-S? The UK branch of the company went with the latter, and the results are great.
Read MoreDeals: AC Delco And Power Stop Discounts, $25 Floor Jack Combo
If you have any car parts on your shopping list, Amazon is taking 20% off everything they sell from ACDelco, and 10% off from Power Stop. Just browse the catalog to find what you need, and clip the coupon on each product page to get your discount.
Read MoreCouple Celebrates Anniversary With Dinner On An Airplane Wing
In 2009, comedian Mark Malkoff set a Guinness World Record while living on board an AirTran Boeing 717 for an entire month. But his wedding anniversary happened to fall during that time, so the airline helped Mark his wife celebrate in an epic way — by setting up a romantic dinner for them on the wing of a plane.
Read MoreWhat Feature On New Cars Actually Helps You Drive Better?
As we slowly lurch towards smug self-driving cars, we find ourselves in an era of increasingly assisted driving. Out of all these sonar and radar and camera and electro-brain-assisted toys, do any of them actually make you a better driver?
Read MoreSubaru Boss Confirms Next-Generation BRZ And FR-S With Toyota's Help
It seems Toyota 86/Scion FR-S chief engineer Tetsuya Tada genuinely spooked some people when he said it's possible Toyota could team up with BMW instead of Subaru for the next generation of their small sports car. One of those people was Fuji Heavy Industries president Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, who says that's just not true.
Read MoreF1 Finally Testing Normal-Sized Wheels
After years with comically small 13-inch wheels and massive tires, F1 will try out an 18-inch wheel/tire combo.
Read MoreAxing The F-35's Alternative Engine Was An Incredibly Stupid Move
From Foxtrot Alpha: The DoD painted the F-35's alternative jet engine as a huge unneeded expense, one that was more about congressional pork than necessity or logic. Now with the fleet grounded due a mystery engine fire, we are reminded of how stupid it was to cancel the jet's other engine.
Read MoreThis Seems To Be The World's First LaFerrari Fire
A LaFerrari took to the Trento-Bondone Hill Climb in Italy, and based on the pics and video below, it looks like something behind the bumper got very hot, very quickly.
Read More?Polaris Slingshot: Is This It?
While we're enduring an endless string of Slingshot teasers, the crew at the freshly minted SlingshotForums apparently have the first spy shot of the three-wheeler from Polaris, and it looks remarkably close to the company's patent drawings.
Read More?Tesla Shareholder's Lawsuit Alleges Musk Lied About Model S Safety
Tesla is being sued by one pissed off shareholder, claiming that the automaker, Elon Musk, and its board lied about the safety of the Model S. But, as always, it's more complicated than that.
Read MoreAn Overanalysis Of The Tightest Battle In Recent F1 History
It feels like a long time since we've seen such tight wheel-to-wheel racing by top drivers in F1. Here's an overanalysis of the conclusion of the laps-long Alonso vs Vettel battle at yesterday's British Grand Prix.
Read MoreAustin Yellow: Hell Yes Or Hell No?
I generally don't like yellow cars at all, but I can't get enough of this color. I think it's stunning. It would absolutely be my choice on the BMW M4. What say you?
Read More'Comedians In Cars Getting Cocaine' Is What Hollywood Is Really Like
I feel like this is probably a more accurate representation of celebrity life in Los Angeles than Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee is.
Read MoreThe Inside Story Of The Stillborn Honda That Would Have Dominated F1
History records that Honda quit Formula 1 at the end of the 2008 season, but Japanese engineers continued to work in secret and were very advanced on a 2009 car design and beyond. Ultimately this secret R&D project lead to the firm creating a 2014 specification hybrid power unit which will be used by McLaren in 2015 but in between some fascinating work was conducted.
Read MoreTop NASCAR Team Owners Form A Union, Say It's Not A Union
Workers of the world, unite! But in this case, "workers" must be substituted for "the owners of the nine largest teams in NASCAR." They've all teamed up to ensure justice and fair treatment for... themselves, I guess.
Read MoreNASCAR Ruins Lord Of The Rings Marathon, Fans Whine Like Mad On Twitter
The Coke Zero 400 that was supposed to run this past Saturday night was postponed to Sunday morning due to rain, and the broadcast interrupted a Lord Of The Rings marathon on TNT. Irate LOTR fans took to Twitter to voice their disappointment and hilarity ensued.
Read MoreIf Your Phone Won't Power Up, It Won't Be Allowed To Fly
Anyone who travels with a laptop computer is used to taking it out for screening by the TSA, prior to flying. But now, the TSA has also announced that travelers coming from overseas to the U.S. will need to have their phones powered up and available for screening as well.
Read MoreDeals: Never Lose Your Keys Again, Garage Floor Covers, Worx AeroCart
Today only, you can save 36% on diamond tread garage floor tiles sheets at the Home Depot. At only $1.49 per square foot, you can afford to cover your entire space with this protective, easy-to-clean surface.
Read MoreThe $1 Million Mercedes Pullman Will Be 21 Feet Of Pure Luxury
There are some people with discerning tastes and deep, deep pockets who don't just want a little bit of luxury, they want all the luxury. They need 21 feet of luxury. They need $1 million worth of luxury. And the Mercedes S-Class Pullman aims to satisfy their needs.
Read MoreViral Video Convinces Government To Raise Speed Limits
The Canadian province criticized in the incredible " Speed Kills... Your Pocketbook" video is not only going to raise some of its speed limits, but aim to increase safety with better driver culture.
Read MoreWhat Car Could Have Been Great But Wasn't?
When a car's development is rushed for some reason or the workforce is simply not up for the job, the finished product will be worse than it looked on paper. Much worse.
Read MoreTen Great Pieces Of Car Tech We Take For Granted
These are the hidden parts, features, and mysterious three-letter electric systems that make our cars the amazing machines they are today.
Read MoreDid The Detroit Free Press Run A Sponsored Story As A Real One?
Media outlets these days can't get enough of sponsored content, or stories paid for and often written by advertisers in the style of actual articles. The outlets get paid and the brands get exposure. Everybody wins, except maybe the readers, who often feel duped into reading something that's really an ad. It all hinges on one thing: disclosure.
Read MoreEurope's New Volkswagen Passat Is High-Tech Like A Baby Phaeton
Volkswagen put extendable head-up display and lots of other gadgets into the 2015 Passat in order to make it the best-selling sedan once again. America, this is what you're missing.
Read MoreDr. Kevorkian's 'Deathmobile' Is On Layaway At 'Hardcore Pawn' Shop
Here we have the ultimate clash of Metro Detroit's strangest personalities. The "deathmobile" that once belonged to assisted-suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian is now in the possession of Les Gold, host of the unusually popular "Hardcore Pawn." It's not for sale yet, though.
Read MoreMeet The First Man To Bike Through The Channel Tunnel
Chris Froome won the Tour de France in 2013, but this year, instead of flying from the UK to France like everybody else, he went 250 feet under the sea crossing the Channel Tunnel reaching 40 mph at some points.
Read MoreVW Buys Blackberry's Auto R&D Center In Germany
Blackberry's future isn't just tied to comically oversized phones with real keyboards. It's about injecting its software into as many companies as possible. Part of that is the auto industry, which is why selling Blackberry's Bochum, Germany R&D facility to Volkswagen seems like a step backwards. It's not. Here's why.
Read MoreCrazy Near-Miss Caught On Video In Barcelona
Yesterday, July 5th, a potentially catastrophic near-miss between two airliners was captured on video in Barcelona, Spain. We see an Aerolineas Argentinas Airbus A340-300 crossing a runway on which an Utair Boeing 767-300 was on final approach.
Read MoreSteve McQueen's '67 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Could Fetch A Record $12 Million
This August at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, a car will go up for auction that seems to be the perfect storm of desirability: it's a stunning classic Ferrari, and it was owned by Steve McQueen. It's his 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, and it could fetch a hell of a lot of money.
Read MoreSorry, Gran Coupe Fans: A BMW M4 Gran Coupe Isn't Going To Happen
I know what you've been thinking. You've been saying to yourself, "The 2015 BMW M4 sounds awesome, but I'm gonna hold off until I can get a Gran Coupe version." I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your dream of a more practical four-door M4 will never become a reality. Darn! Darn it all!
Read MoreIf I Had Money I'd Buy This Walking House Print
If there's one thing that makes me happy in this world, it's mind-bending transportation proposals. And that's where this print comes in.
Read More?This Electric Porsche Tribute Is Impossibly Light And Beautiful
It might look like any other 356 replica on the market, but it's not. This is the Carice MK1, and not only is it electric, but the company claims this little Roadster comes in at an unbelievable 770 pounds. No, seriously, I don't believe them.
Read MoreThree New Boeing 737s Crashed Before They Ever Flew
A train derailment near Superior, Montana sent two brand new Boeing 737 fuselages tumbling into the Clark Fork River on Thursday. The planes were on their way from Spirit Aerosystems in Wichita, Kansas to final assembly at Boeing in Renton, Washington.
Read MoreThe First Hybrid Racecar Was Amazing And Would Have Killed Us All
It's Independence Day, so I wanted to focus on something patriotic. And what's more patriotic than a prototype American race car named Patriot? Nothing, that's what. The Patriot was Chrysler's amazing early '90s experiment with flywheels and electric drivetrains. Too bad it would have killed us all.
Read MoreStolen Tesla Splits In Two In Fiery Police Chase Crash
A stolen Tesla Model S split in half and burst into flames in West Hollywood after it crashed into several cars and lamp posts during a police chase. Two people are in critical condition including the driver of the Tesla.
Read MoreWhat's The Most Under Appreciated Piece Of Car Technology?
Cars are full of tech. Some of it is intrusive and annoying. But a lot of it is in the background and we never even think about it. What piece of tech do we need to appreciate more?
Read MoreAre You Older Than Four-Time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel?
It's Formula One quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel's birthday today. Here's a handy guide to check if you are older than he is.
Read MoreLufthansa Charges Traveler $2,700 For Grossly Abusing Lounge Access
Lufthansa has charged a crafty traveler 1,980 Euros for abusing the privileges of a business class fare, by eating for free at the lounge in Munich airport, then leaving and rebooking his flight for another day. The man did this thirty-five times.
Read MoreDeals: DieHard Battery Accessories, Smartphone Dash Mounts
Sears is once again taking a 20% or more off a ton of DieHard car battery accessories, including jump starters, maintainers, inverters, and jumper cables. Get them before they're gone. [DieHard Battery Accessory Sale]
Read MoreHow We're Going To Beat Sebastian Vettel, For America
Infiniti Red Bull Driver Sebastian Vettel became the youngest F1 Champion of all time, which he followed up by becoming the youngest double, triple and quadruple F1 World Champion of all time. It doesn't matter, we've been given the chance to best him at one of the world's best race tracks. Here's how we do it.
Read MoreYou Don't Want To See Rodney Dangerfield's Testicles
It's not something you'd wish on anyone. At least that's what we learn from Robert Klein on the latest episode of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee.
Read MoreTake A Walk Around 2,720 Horsepower Of Koenigsegg One:1s
Oh this? It's just the only two 1,360 horsepower, 280 MPH, all carbon fiber Koenigsegg One:1s in existence. Why not take a walk around them? You know you want to.
Read MoreWhat's The Most American Foreign Car?
We're living in a global society now. A society where a car isn't necessarily a product of the nation where the company is based. What car currently on sale is the most American without actually being American?
Read MoreThe World's Largest Plane Was Just In Minneapolis And Is Ginormous
The Antonov 225 Mriya, or AN225, is the largest plane in the world. The six-engined behemoth was originally built for the purpose of carrying the Soviet space shuttle, the Buran. This week, it spent a couple of days in Minneapolis, and it drew a big crowd of avgeeks Wednesday night as it departed.
Read MoreThe Ten Most Powerful Muscle Cars In History
Europeans like me can say whatever they want about cornering, but you have to love muscle cars. These ten have dual everything, plus the torque of a locomotive.
Read MoreMichigan Can't Keep Maggots Out Of Its Prisoners' Food
For the second time in a week, maggots were found in food at Michigan prisons, with both cases putting the spotlight on the food provider the state is contracted with.
Read MoreOMG! 2016 Mazda Miata To Debut September 3rd!
Hey everyone! Mazda just tweeted out that the next generation of the greatest car ever made, the MX-5 Miata will debut on September 3rd! I can't even contain my excitement!
Read MoreHolden Laughs Last As Aussie-Built Pontiacs Dodge GM's Recalls
Whenever we write about a new General Motors recall — which is often, these days — one of you jokers inevitably says "Wouldn't it be faster to make a list of GM cars that HAVEN'T been recalled?" Well, after going through today's infographic, it seems the Aussie Pontiacs are safe so far.
Read MoreThe Story Of How Ross Perot Saved Pixar From Being Owned By GM
What if, instead of making beloved movies like Toy Story, Wall-E, and Up, everyone's favorite CGI film studio Pixar had been swallowed up by General Motors? It sounds insane, but it almost happened had it not been for the timely intervention of one of America's most famous living billionaire/failed presidential candidate Texans.
Read MoreIs My Car Recalled? Our Massive Chart Shows Every GM Recall This Year
As we've been reporting on all these GM recalls, we realized that how difficult it is to really picture the sheer volume of what's going on. So far, there hasn't really been one good comprehensive place to see all the recalls at once, to get a feel of just how massive this whole thing is and explain what is recalled and why. Here it is.
Read More?This Autonomous Forklift Is Your Robotic Parking Concierge
This is Ray and he'll be your robot valet for the day.
Read MoreWe're Going Endurance Racing, Here's How To Join And Beat Us
Ever wonder if you're faster than a Jalopnik writer? If you come out to the inaugural American Endurance Racing event at New Jersey Motorsports Park the first weekend of August, you can find that out. There's even a discounted entry price if your soul intent is to beat me.
Read MoreDeals: Tons Of Dewalt Tools, Cheap Toolbox, Endurance Racing
Today's Home Depot Deal of the day offers great discounts on DEWALT tool sets. You'll find a 20-volt combo kit, plus mechanics tool sets of various sizes at up to 47% off. [DEWALT Deal of the Day]
Read MoreCaterham F1 Team Sold To Swiss And Middle Eastern Investors
Unsuccessful Formula 1 teams suck up fortunes like deserts swallow rain, so the Caterham Group got rid of theirs, leaving the task of turning it around to Swiss and Middle-Eastern investors.
Read MoreThe Most Ticketed Cars In America Will Genuinely Surprise You
Collecting speeding ticket revenue is a big business. According to a new study, some 20 percent of drivers will be ticketed for speeding this year, and revenue from those tickets comes out to something like $6.2 billion. But which cars get nailed the most?
Read MoreAfter 43 Years, Southwest Finally Starts Flying Internationally
After forty-three years and twelve days, Southwest finally began flying their own planes internationally on July 1st. The airline kicked off service from Baltimore, Atlanta, and Orlando to Aruba, Montego Bay, Jamaica and Nassau, Bahamas.
Read MoreWhat's The Most Powerful Muscle Car In History?
Even more than speed, muscle cars are about power.
Read MoreThe Most Fuel Efficient Cars Ever Made
Having 707 horsepower attacking your rear wheels might be a lot of fun, but instead of that, these ten cars put a smile on your face by being as cheap on fuel as possible.
Read MoreChallenger SRT Hellcat: Every Detail Of America's Most Powerful Car
The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is America's most powerful production car. That's why it comes with two keys.
Read MoreThe Hyundai Genesis Has Enough Gizmos To Re-Enact A Scene From SPEED
There's advertising overkill, and then there's using a bulldozer to build a sand castle. The first is lame, the latter is pretty much the best thing you can ever do at a beach. With that idea in mind, Hyundai just re-enacted a famous scene from the movie SPEED just to show off a few driver assist features. Holy smokes.
Read More?2015 Saleen 302 Mustang: This Is Some Of It
Saleen is calling it "the next American exotic". That's a stretch. But based on this first teaser of the 2015 302 Mustang, Saleen is headed in the right direction.
Read More?Marvel In The Deliciousness That Is The SCG 003 Chassis
James Glickenhaus is building his first car from the ground-up and this is the carbon fiber work of art that will underpin it. He could stop right now and we'd mount it on our wall, but he has much bigger plans.
Read More?Gesture Controls Are Coming To New Cars Next Year
Most of the gestures we use in the car aren't exactly… productive, but that's set to change. Audi, BMW, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz are all working on some form of gesture controls, and one of the companies that supplies the 3D spacial recognition tech says its coming to cars next year.
Read MoreWatch This Benign Racing Accident Turn Into A Crazed Demolition Derby
Bowman-Gray, a race track in North Carolina, is rapidly gaining a reputation as racing's cesspool of batshittery, where if you want to just use your car as a weapon, then sure, why not. The latest incident involves two drivers who, after getting into a small accident, decided to just say "fuck it, demolition derby."
Read MoreHoly Crap! The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Has 707 Horsepower
When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was announced, the folks at Chrysler merely said it would have more than 600 horsepower. Turns out they weren't kidding. It's going to have about 700 horsepower. (Update: It's official, the Hellcat has 707 horsepower and 650 pound feet. See the video below.)
Read MoreGreat News You Guys, The Lada Niva Is Here To Stay!
First, there was the Lada Niva. Which was known as the Sport in Iceland, the Taiga in Western Europe and the Bushman in Australia. Then, the Russians renamed it simply to 4x4. Now, it's time for the Lada 4x4 Urban. Are you ready for so much excitement?
Read MoreDeals: AutoZone 35th Anniversary Sale, Emergency Radio, Home Security
If you've had your eye on any big ticket items at AutoZone, they're celebrating their 35th anniversary by giving away $35 gift cards with any $100 online order. [Get a $35 Gift Card Back on a $100+ Order at AutoZone with Code HAPPY35]
Read MoreFord's Alan Mulally Nearly Killed Lincoln
We now live in an era where you can buy a rear-wheel drive, V8 powered luxury sedan from Kia, but not from Lincoln. No one was more aware of how Lincoln lagged behind Ford's current success than outgoing CEO Alan Mulally, who according to a new report considered killing the brand off entirely.
Read MoreWhat's The Most Fuel Efficient Car Ever Made?
Since the dawn of automotive time, engineers have tried to make cars perform to their highest ability. That includes fuel efficiency. What's the most fuel efficient car ever made.
Read MoreGM Somehow Posts Best Sales Since 2007
Remember that time that GM recalled every single car in the world because faulty ignition switches killed a bunch of people and past experience said that they would suffer, at least somewhat, in the sales figures? It turns out that nobody remembered that time, because GM just posted its best June sales since 2007.
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Nice Price or No Dice (23)
A 1964 Buick Riviera For $8,000?
Orange you glad I didn't say banana? Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Buick Riviera represents that marque's original entry into the personal coupe wars. This one is also unexpectedly orange. You need to decide if its condition - and its color- will make its price the apple of your eye.
Read MoreWould You Go $5,900 For A Diesel 1980 VW Scirocco?
While sporty cars and diesels may seem incompatible, today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Scirocco proves the mix is not impossible. This VW's price on the other hand may come up incomparable.
Read MoreA 1986 Jeep CJ7 Laredo For $25,500?
For the longest time Jeep's CJ-series was about the most rudimentary 4-wheeled vehicle sold in America. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Laredo is representative of that basic instinct, but contrastingly, is its price overly complex?
Read MoreCould Ted Nugent's 1979 Ford Bronco Be Worth $25,000?
You'd think that being a hunter, Ted Nugent would paint his truck like a predator, and not, as is the case with our Nice Price or Crack Pipe Bronco, like prey. It's present owner is hunting down a buyer, and he better pray you like how he has priced Ted's truck.
Read MoreCould This 1970.5 Ford Falcon Bring $16,500?
Oh well oh well everybody's heard, about the bird... You haven't yet heard about today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe bird, but you will, and then you'll have to decide if its price might make you want to flip it the bird.
Read MoreCould This 1966 Continental 4X4 Pull $9,000?
The seller of today' Nice Price or Crack Pipe candidate describes it as alternatively a Continental masquerading as a Ford F250, or vice-versa. You ned to determine if its price isn't some sort of bamboozling switcheroo.
Read MoreThis Saab 99 Turbo Is $37,000? There Must Be A Story!
There have been Saabs numbered 99 and 900, but today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Swede is specifically number 934. You'll need to decide if that number's import means its price is worth all its numbers.
Read MoreThis 1987 SHO-Equipped Mercury Sable Is Asking $5,000
Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe candidate is a mythical beast, a Mercury Sable wagon that was long ago SHO-ified. You know you want it, but for five thousand bucks, you'll have to decide if the SHO must go on.
Read MoreA Topless 2000 Jeep Cherokee For $6,500?
The Jeep Wrangler offers what is presently this country's only 4-door 4x4 convertible. If even that's just too common for you, then today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe custom Cherokee might just top your heap, that is if its price doesn't make you blow your top.
Read MoreHow About $3,000 For A Double Take 1988 Chevy S10
Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Chevy S10 is going your way, no matter which way that is. Of course that's only if this double header's price hits a home run.
Read MoreHow About An Alvis Scorpion Tank For $80,000?
Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe contender drives like a tank, and that's not a bad thing! You'll have to decide if its price should have someone saying tanks a lot!
Read MoreA 2001 Lincoln LS For $3,000? It's Got A Stick!
The Lincoln of the present doesn't know how it should reign. Our Nice Price or Crack Pipe LS however, is the once and future king. That is, if this one doesn't come with too princely a price!
Read MoreHow About A Dodge Rampage For $1,950?
Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Dodge is a classic mini pickup truck. It has to be a classic, it has Antique Vehicle plates! You'll just need to decide if its price puts it in a class of its own.
Read MoreHere's A Mid-Engine Olds Vista Cruiser For $13,000
The engine in today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Vista Cruiser looks like it's wearing a horned Viking hat. It's easy to see that as it's in the back, under all the glass. You'll need to decide if this custom Cruiser's price is enough to get your horns blowing.
Read MoreCould A First Year Q45 Still Pull $7,000?
Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Infiniti hails from when the company advertised their cars with pictures of rock gardens and Bonsai trees. That was Zen, and this is now, and you'll need to decide if this Q45's price reaches nirvana.
Read MoreIs This 1984 Porsche 911 A Steal At $12,000?
If you haven't noticed, prices for air-cooled Porsches are going through the roof. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe 911 may still be a way to get in on the ground floor, as long as you think it has a bargain basement price.
Read MoreCould This Custom Karmann Ghia Command $18,000?
If you like to let it all hang out then you'll love today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe VW Karmann Ghia. Its price however, might just leave this crazy custom hanging.
Read MoreIs This Jalop's Propane Audi 200 Worth $2,800?
Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Audi 200 Avant is propane powered, just like a fancy BBQ. The question is, will its price have you saying now we're cooking with gas?
Read MoreA 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate For $3950?
If you live by the mantra of go big or go home then you'll love today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Buick wagon, as it's family-sized. Of course, you'll still need to decide if its price is a big deal.
Read MoreWow, A Tiny Jeep M422 For $6,500?
It's Independence Day here in the U.S. and in honor of that event, today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe candidate is a fightin' man's Jeep, albeit a little one. You'll need to decide - before the fireworks start - if its price makes you want to indepen-dance.
Read MoreCould This Old School Mercury Capri Pull $8,500?
Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Capri is the second European Ford to carry that name, and the second Lincoln/Mercury car to do so as well. Could this one also be priced to merit a second look?
Read MoreA Custom Volvo P1800ES For $24,000?
Chopped is a popular show on the Food Channel that lets 4 chefs vie for a ten-grand prize. They'll need to cook up more than that to get to the asking price on today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Volvo, which by the way, is also chopped.
Read MoreCould This Dropped Toyota Previa S/C Go For $7,000?
The Toyota Previa is possible the weirdest/coolest Minivan out there, and it came from Toyota! Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe '97 LE SC may rock a supercharger under its floor, but will its price blow the roof off?
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Porsche (2)
The 959 Is Still The Baddest Porsche Ever Made
You can keep your Porsche 918 Spyder. The Carrera GT is just okay. You can even have the "widowmaker" original Porsche 911 Turbo. As far as badass Porsches go, in my book nothing beats the 959.
Read MorePorsche Exclusive Built An Exclusive Turbo S Exclusively For Britain
To celebrate 40 years of the 911 Turbo (and to charge $17,112 more than on a standard Turbo S), Porsche will build forty 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Editions with contrasting black everything and a Union Jack embossed on the centre storage compartment lid.
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QOTD (1)
Open Discussion: Which Of The Grosse Pointes Are The Worst?
It's been a rough few days in the spotlight for the tony Grosse Pointe communities. From charges of racism to an apparent act of secession to this year's oddest display of Puritanism, we have to ask: Which of the Grosse Pointes are the absolute worst?
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Racing (8)
Weekend Motorsports Roundup, July 26-27, 2014
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?
Read MoreWe're Going To Eldora To Witness America's Greatest Racing Spectacle
Last year I watched F1 cars zip around COTA and sports cars take their last laps in the sunsetting ALMS series at VIR. So it's with authority I say nothing was more fun than watching NASCAR trucks on TV trying to drive around a dirt track in middle-of-nowhere Ohio. This year I had to see it in person. That's right, Jalopnik is going to the Mudsummer Classic.
Read MoreWeekend Motorsports Roundup July 19-20, 2014
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?
Read MoreRolls-Royce Sponsors The Most Competitively Adorable Racing Team Ever
I know the last thing these kids want to be is cute. They're a racing team, dammit, and they're here to kick ass on the racetrack and eat Pop Rocks. And nobody's seen Pop Rocks in years. I respect that. Even so, I can't help but look at that team photo and feel my squee gland secrete awwwrotonin.
Read MoreA Spectator's Guide To Car Racing In America
Over the course of the past year I went from having seen just one car race in person, to sitting in the stands for very nearly ever major kind of four-wheeled motorsport in North America. Here's a brief guide to what they're all like in person.
Read MoreMotorcycle Sidecar Racing Is The Craziest Type Of Racing
Welcome to Sunday Matinee, where we highlight classic car reviews or other longer videos I find on YouTube. Kick back and enjoy this blast from the past.
Read MoreWeekend Motorsports Roundup, July 12-13, 2014
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?
Read MoreNeil deGrasse Tyson Gives Us A Detailed Breakdown Of NASCAR Physics
Back in May, astrophysicist and science educator Neil deGrasse Tyson found his show was bumped due to a NASCAR race. Undeterred, he took to Twitter to explain some of the physics of racing. We're fans, but we thought his math was a little off. So Dr. Tyson just showed up in the comments to explain it all.
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Reviews (9)
The Polaris Slingshot Is Your Amazing New Three-Wheeled Track Machine
This is your new face of American hardcore insanity. This is the Polaris Slingshot.
Read MoreFirst Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Gets The Viper's Stryker Red Paint
Is there anything more badass on the market today than America's most powerful muscle car ever? Yes, there is. The VIN0001 Hellcat going for auction at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2014 sporting the Dodge Viper's Stryker Red Paint. That's special.
Read MoreThe Aston Martin Lagonda Is Four Doors Of Middle Eastern Opulence
Aston Martin just released the first official pics of its reborn Lagonda, and if you live anywhere outside the Middle East, you're out of luck. Oh, and bring bags and bags of unmarked Dirhams.
Read MoreWhy A Supercharger Really Is Just What The Scion FR-S Needs
"It's great, but it needs more power." This criticism is leveled at the Scion FR-S almost universally. I think it's just fine for what it is at about 200 horsepower, but since when are we all okay with "just fine"?
Read MoreBask In The Raw Carbon Glory Of The Final Pagani Zonda Revolucion
What you're looking at here in bare carbon glory is the end of the road, the final act, the last of the greats. This is it: The last Pagani Zonda Revolucion that will ever be built.
Read More2015 Mazda2: This Is It
It's always a good thing when a production car sticks close to the design of an attractive concept. In the case of the 2015 Mazda2, I'm pleased to say it looks quite a bit like the lovely Mazda Hazumi Concept from the Geneva show earlier this year.
Read MoreHere's What A Tesla Model S Can Do Around The Nürburgring
Last week at Darren Langenfeld’s awesome Destination Nürburgring track day, I got cornered approached by noted Nissan GT-R tuner Iain Litchfield who said he had a car he wanted me to take around the Nordschleife. I had visions of 750+ hp supercars dancing through my head when he stopped in front of a bone stock Tesla Model S.
Read MoreThis Is The Microbus' Diesel Doppelgänger
If you've aways wanted an old VW Microbus but felt it was just too stylish, too German, and too fast, boy are you in luck. Because it looks like an Austrian company named Palten-Diesel made a pretty close diesel Microbus knockoff that would be perfect for you.
Read More2015 Volkswagen Passat: This Is It, For Europeans
It's lighter, it's more efficient, it's on the MQB platform, and it's more upscale. Everyone meet the all-new 2015 Volkswagen Passat. I think it looks pretty nice. Too bad we Americans won't get to drive it.
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Spacelopnik (4)
SpaceX Can Now Land Rockets Like Old Sci-Fi Drawings Did
One of the biggest problems with rocket boosters is that you cram them full of amazing materials and engineering, and then ditch them after the first trip. It'd be like buying a Porsche 918, driving it to the coast, and then jumping out of it just before your let it drive off a pier. It's sort of crazy. SpaceX thinks they have the answer.
Read MoreThis Is What Its Like To Power Through Descent Into The Atmosphere
Elon Musk's humanity-altering company, SpaceX (no, not Tesla), is trying its darndest to create a re-useable rocket booster. But they're not trying to do it with parachutes, followed by a big splashdown. They're trying to do it with more rocket fuel, and this video is proof of a big step toward that goal.
Read MoreThis Enormous Freak Of A Plane Was Designed To Carry A Space Shuttle
The Cold War was absolutely horrible for people, but totally awesome for ideas. Defense budgets were wildly inflated, and so, accordingly, were space budgets. That means designers and engineers could dream big. Bigger, in fact, than any plane has ever flown, anywhere.
Read MoreReports: SpaceX Will Launch Their Rockets From This Texas Beach
"Brownsville, we have liftoff." That's the line that may be coming from a SpaceX command center in South Texas soon, as the company reportedly prepares to dump Florida for the Lone Star State for its launches.
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Subaru (1)
A Road Trip In The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Was The Best Idea Ever
It took maybe less than 10 minutes of driving the 2015 Subaru WRX STI before I started falling back on old habits.
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SUVs and Crossovers (1)
Is This Car A Hatchback, A Wagon, A Minivan, Or A Crossover?
In Europe, this would be categorized as a compact MPV. I asked my educated colleagues what they thought, and now, I ask you.
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Technology (9)
?The Stig Is Terrified Of Self-Driving Cars
It's easy to understand why some of us don't like the idea of autonomous cars. We enjoy the drive, adore the freedom, and practiced heel-toe downshifts for too damn long to give it up. But Ben Collins – former Stig and current halfwit – apparently gets paid to play fear mongering pundit rather than rational commentator.
Read MoreNevada DMV Is Offering Special Plates For Autonomous Cars
One of our readers was taking his daughter to the DMV for her driver's test (she passed!) when he noticed these personalized license plate options: ones for 'driverless' and 'requires a driver' autonomous cars. I think these are the first plates of their kind in the US.
Read MoreDriverless Cars Will Hit UK Roads Next January
The British government gave the green light for the public testing of driverless cars and will spend $17 million on up to three cities that will be selected to host the trials.
Read MoreThis Simple Hack Lets Your Mercedes S-Class Become Semi-Autonomous
The Mercedes S-Class is an amazing technological achievement, but thanks to regulations, it can't be considered autonomous. But this simple hack changes all of that.
Read MoreWhy The FBI Fears Self-Driving Cars Could Be 'Lethal Weapons'
Who's afraid of the adorable, panda-looking self-driving car from Google and its autonomous friends? The nation's top law enforcement agency, apparently. But they see the upside to them too.
Read MoreThis Toyota Scientist Is Wrong About Urban Sprawl And Self-Driving Cars
Ken Laberteaux is a senior principal scientist for Toyota North America, and he's convinced that self-driving cars will increase pollution, exacerbate urban sprawl, and ruin our families. I'm pretty sure there's something in there about killing kittens too, but I may have missed it in his haze of pessimistic, contrarian bullshit.
Read More?Nissan's Autonomous Car Claims Were Nuts, And Ghosn Admits It
When Carlos Ghosn pledged to bring a self-driving car to market in 2020, we thought Nissan's CEO was being a tad ambitious. Now he's clarifying exactly what the automaker is planning, and none of it will let you play Zombie Commando on your commute.
Read More?Is Using A Self-Driving Car Kosher For Shabbat?
I'm not Jewish, so I'm no expert on the observation of Shabbat. But from what I can tell, an autonomous car should be totally cool with God. And I think I've got a Rabbi to back me up.
Read MoreAirbus Wants To Take The Cockpit Out Of The Cockpit Of The Future
Airbus has received a U.S. Patent that could literally reshape the way planes are flown. The design will be like flying a drone, but the pilots still be on the plane, looking at a digitally displayed real-time image rather than through traditional cockpit windows.
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The Morning Shift (22)
Panasonic Will Give Tesla At Least $3.50 To Help Build Gigafactory
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreFiat Profits Drop 55% Because Making Cars Is Hard
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreChinese Government Makes Jaguar Lower The Price Of Their Sports Car
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreEx-GM CEO Says Only 'Fools' Believe They Set Mary Barra Up
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreFBI Investigating Former Ford Employee For Possible Espionage
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreFord Earnings Rise Across The Board, GM Recalls Push Earnings Down
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreFiat Says Fuhgeddabout Any Sort Of Merger With Volkswagen
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreThe Feds Have Fired Nobody For Handling Of GM Recall
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreGM Doesn't Know How To Fix Some Recalled Cadillacs
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreAmerica's Largest Dealership Plans To Take Over The World
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreAmericans Buying More SUVs And Crossovers Than Sedans
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreGM To Senate: We Have The Worst Attorneys
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreThe EPA Would Like Carmakers To Stop Making Up Fuel Economy Claims
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreVolkswagen Will Build New SUV In Tennessee, Will Have Union
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreCan The Acura TLX Save Acura From Itself?
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreTurnabout Is Fair Play As Foreign Carmakers Stick Chinese With Loans
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreAmerica Loves Wagons, It Just Doesn't Know It Yet
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreChinese Man Suing Tesla Over Trademarks In Hilariously Bogus Case
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreZe Germans Are Fighting For Control Of China
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreAll The Proof You Need That Detroit Believes The Car Market's Growing
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreCar Market Explodes In June As America Buys Everything
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
Read MoreJapanese Sales Gain Despite Massive Japanese Airbag Recall
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
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Trucks (53)
The Stupidity Of 'Best In Class' Claims, Retold As A Courtroom Drama
Automakers will bicker all day over "Best In Class" titles, 'cause they figure you'll abandon all other loyalties when you see those three little words. But after diving deeper on Ford and Ram's latest title tug-of-war, all I can tell you is why "best in class" is the last thing you should care about.
Read MoreNew Nissan Frontier May Be Postponed To 2018, Based On Navara After All
Rumor has it that Nissan has binned their plan to build an all-new mini-truck for the US market on an old Frontier platform, intimidated by the complication of bringing it up to modern safety standards. We might get a Navara-based truck after all, but we'll be waiting a while.
Read MoreBentley SUV Might Be Called 'Falcon,' With 30 Mile Plug-In Hybrid Range
We already knew the Bentley SUV would get a plug-in hybrid version, but now it sounds like the overlords at Volkswagen might prescribe 3.0 V6 gas and diesel accompaniments to electric power, not a screaming "6 & 3/4 liter" V8.
Read MoreGM May Build A New Half-Ton Truck 'Sooner,' With A Small Turbo Engine
Apparently General Motors is hustling to get their next Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks out the door a little closer to the 2015 Ford F-150 launch, having just moved production "nine months sooner" to Fall 2018 with their new SUVs to follow in 2019.
Read MoreThis Chevy Might Be The Boss Of All 'Bro Trucks'
We've pretty much pegged "bro trucks" as pickups with a lotta bling and a lotta lift, generally designated for peacocking rather than trail running. Not that there's anything wrong with that. If you love that look or hate it, you've got to admit this Silverado pretty much wins it.
Read MoreHow Do You Sell Pickup Trucks In Asia? Toyota Says 'Insane Dance Video'
In Mother 'Murica, you sell pickup trucks with Bob Seger. The King Ranch. Floor-spittin' horse-towing Marlboro-Man shit. Down east they do it a little different; Toyota's just commissioned their own Gangnam Style-style dance number to sell their Hilux pickup and it is batshit insane.
Read MoreThe 2015 Ford F-150's New MSRP Is $26,615
With production just a few months out, dealers are finally able to order the 2015 Ford F-15o today. Base prices and configurations have been confirmed, with the highest-trim trucks commanding a $3,000 premium from last year. But every variant has more new features than aluminum construction.
Read MoreTRUCK YOU: Help Design Our New 'Reader's Rides' Column
In response to our Editor-In-Chief's "State Of Jalopnik," a lot of you seemed interested in seeing more "readers rides" on our site. Frankly, I think it's a great idea so we're gonna give it a shot.
Read MoreWheelchair-Bound Ex-Motorcycle Racer Just Did His First Off-Road Rally
Joan Lascorz's two-wheeled racing career was brought to a tragic halt in 2012 when a 120 MPH crash put him in a wheelchair. But he's not letting that kick him out of motorsports– he just finished the Baja Aragon off-road rally, in a first-gen Mercedes ML of all vehicles!
Read MoreThe '732 Lbs Lighter' 2015 Ford F-150 V6 Was Weighed Against A 2014 V8
It is very impressive that a 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat four-door, one of the model's heavier setups, will only weigh 4,942 pounds. But it's important you know part of that "732 pound weight savings" came from the 2014 having a V8, while the 2015 had Ford's new 2.7 V6.
Read More2015 Porsche Cayenne Gets Plug-In Hybrid, "S" Drops V8 For V6 Turbo
The 2015 Porsche Cayenne SUV now has a plug-in hybrid variant, borrows the Panamera's turbo V6 in "S" trim and gets a tweaked look, dominated by headlights that look like spider-eyes Porsche calls "floating LEDs."
Read MoreThe 6.2 V8 Ford F-150 Is Officially Dead For 2015, And Good Riddance
"The F-150 is dropping the 6.2 V8 for 2015. The 3.5 EcoBoost will become the premium engine, it along with the 5.0 will be carried over... but stay tuned for the new output of those engines." Ford told me last night. Guess that pretty much confirms we're looking at a turbo Raptor in the pipeline.
Read MoreNinja Turtles 'Pizza Thrower' Is Ready, Here's How YOU Can Shoot A Pizza
Here's the first picture of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Pizza Thrower" truck on its way to Comic-Con where attendees will be able to shoot pizzas (albeit faux to avoid food waste) at targets like Shredder and The Foot Clan. You'd hardly recognize a 2002 Toyota Tacoma under there, right?
Read MoreRiding In A Push Truck Around Eldora Speedway
It's hard to describe the atmosphere at a big dirt track race, but it's easy to understand it when you hop into a truck and start ripping sideways around the track with a complete stranger.
Read MoreWatch The 2015 Ford F-150 Race Ram & Chevy Up Davis Dam Towing 7,000 Lbs
Now that the specs on the 2015 Ford F-150's new 2.7 and 3.5 liter engines have been officially announced, Ford just can't wait to show you how much faster their truck can haul a huge trailer up Davis Dam– that huge, hot, of a climb used by the SAE to set standards for towing.
Read MoreLife-Sized Ninja Turtles 'Pizza Thrower' Hits 75 MPH, Shoots Real Pizza
"The toughest part was getting it to throw pizzas hard enough to look cool, but without hurting anybody."
Read More2015 Ford F-150 Weighs Less Than 5,000 Pounds, 2.7 V6 Makes 325 HP
The 2015 Ford F-150's little 2.7 EcoBoost V6 will be able to tow 8,500 pounds with 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque. Official curb weight a 2015 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, one of the larger models, is a slim 4,942 lbs. The current 3.7 base V6 is dropped for a 3.5, but the 3.5 EcoBoost and V8 from 2014 will remain.
Read MoreIs Ram Bringing The Dakota Small Pickup Truck Back, On A Fiat Platform?
At least one awkwardly-lifted and heavily camo'ed Fiat Strada has been spotted testing in Michigan, with what looks like the shape of a Ram grille blocked out on the face. Could a new Dakota be the next utilization of Chrysler's "relationship" with Fiat?
Read More'Storm' Bus-Sized RV Is A Decent House, But A Mediocre Car
Maybe an RV has ruined a few backroads for you as a pain-in-the-ass pace car. But surely you've pondered the prospect of living and driving within the same four walls at least once. Well we tried it; the mobile couch and kitchen is pretty kickass. But a Class A RV drives the way it looks; slow and unsteady.
Read MoreTruck Goes For A Blind U-Turn, Gets Slammed By Another Speeding Truck
Looks like a construction truck on the side of this Russian highway decided he'd go ahead and merge into the middle of the road without looking to see that another truck was barreling down on him. Big mistake.
Read More8-Speed Transmission Now Standard On 6.2 V8 Chevy & GMC Pickups, SUVs
All Chevrolet and GMC trucks with 6.2 EcoTec3 V8 engines will come standard with an 8-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission to replace the current 6-speed for 2015. I imagine the 2015 Cadillac Escalade will be joining that list.
Read MoreNew Tow Ratings For Entire Ram Trucks Lineup Based On SAE Standard
Ford, Ram, and GM have promised to post half-ton truck tow ratings to the Society of Automotive Engineers' standard known as SAE J2807 for the 2015 model year. GM committed and we're still waiting on Ford, but Ram has taken an extra leap adhering to the standard for half-ton, three-quarter, and mighty one-ton pickups.
Read MoreBelieve It: The 2015 Ford Expedition Is Better Than The Chevy Suburban
As it stands, GM dominates the full-size SUV market with the Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, and Yukon XL. Nice rigs, sure– but Ford might have finally figured out how to beat them. The 2015 Ford Expedition ditches the deadweight V8, gets a nice new interior, and is now my pick in this class.
Read More2015 Ford F-250 Gets A Diesel Dose Of Viagra, But It's Still An Old Man
The 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty is aesthetically similar to its predecessors; but "she's got it where it counts." Sort of. New for this year is a revised version of the 6.7 Power Stroke diesel that cranks out an ass-haulin' 440 horsepower and 860 lb-ft of torque– all the juice you can buy in this class right now.
Read MoreEisenhower's WWII Willys Is Intact, And Might Be The Prettiest Jeep Ever
President and World War II Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower was given this Willys Jeep along with a castle apartment in 1946 by the National Trust of Scotland, which was apparently properly grateful for his efforts keeping Hitler off their island. The thing is beautiful like a Koenigsegg is "quick."
Read MoreLearn How To Rustle Up Some Incredible 'Candy On A Bone' Baby Back Ribs
Barbecue Yeah! Grillin' expert Karl Engel and The Art Of Manliness put together a great video breakdown of how to make some killer smoked baby back ribs. Give it a shot at your next tailgate party!
Read MoreUS Marines Turned A Ship Into A Truck, Watch It Be An Absolute Beast
The US Marines have been planning up the "Ultra Heavy-Lift Amphibious Connector" (UHAC) to replace their beach-storming hovercrafts since 2008. They started building this one in 2012, and have finally brought out of the garage for a little test drive.
Read MoreWhat It's Like To Drive The Only Pickup Truck Made In Germany
Autoblog's Noah Joseph was lucky enough to get some time in a diesel-powered 2014 Volkswagen Amarok Canyon in Deutschland. Sounds like the combination of German refinement and "truckliness" was to his liking.
Read More'Autonomous Driving Long-Distance Trucks Will Be A Reality In Ten Years'
Last week Mercedes-Benz demonstrated the "Future Truck 2025;" one of their Actros 1845 commercial rigs with 12-speeds, 1,600 lb-ft of torque, and a full suite of self-driving tech they call the Highway Pilot. They say we'll be not-driving it in a decade.
Read MoreLooks Like The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Holds Its Own Off Road
Some folks just put a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk through "Hell's Revenge," a torturous slickrock trail in Moab, Utah considered a "testpiece" off-road track by some. They reckoned the SUV "passed with flying colors," and it looks like it was able to keep up with a mighty Wrangler Rubicon.
Read More10 Cheap Things Your Pickup Truck Needs For Easy, Excellent Tailgating
A pickup truck's useful as a tool, but it's more fun as a toy. When you're not lugging cargo for work, here's some good gear to have on hand for one of the greatest joys of pickup truck ownership: impromptu tailgate parties.
Read MoreMercedes Pop-Top Camper Makes Living In A Van Look Tastefully Fancy
Tired of finally getting a potential mate to come home with you, only to be shut down when they realize you live in a crappy van? Sucks, doesn't it. You need a Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo; it's got the vagabondy swagger of a classic top-popper, with a three-pointed star to on the grille to prove you live on wheels by choice.
Read MoreFinally, Land Rover Is Selling The 1989 Range Rover Again
In honor of heritage and marketing or whatever, Land Rover has completely recreated one of the all-time coolest Range Rovers- a 1989 model prepped for the Great Divide Expedition. The 1,000 mile trip down the Continental Divide introduced what we've come to know as the "Classic" body style to the world.
Read MoreThe EPA Just Said That This Whole 'Rolling Coal' Thing Is Illegal
Bro, yo, bro, BRO. Bro, remember that whole thing that we would do, where we, Bros, would pour thick, acrid, choking smoke all over people who happen to drive a Toyota Prius? Yeah, hilarious. Well it turns out OBUMMER's jackbooted thugs the EPA said we can't do that any more.
Read More2014 Dodge Durango R/T AWD: The Truck Yeah! Review
The 2014 Dodge Durango R/T is a bit of a poor man's Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT— and that's exactly what makes it great. Sure, that 470-horse Jeep can dust a Durango off a stoplight but Dodge's "lite performance" SUV offers almost as much delightful rambunctiousness with a lot more usefulness for much less money.
Read MoreLand Rover Off-Road Ambulances Look Cool Bringing Help To The Hinterland
Land Rover has been supplying 4x4s to the British Red Cross, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for sixty years. Over that time 120 vehicles have helped some 900,000 people in places that made great photo ops for the beautiful British 4x4.
Read MoreThis City-Sized Gas Plant Has The Next Big Idea To Save The Planet
Nine billion tons of things you buy get to your hands via trucks. Most structures are put up by cranes and bulldozers. All those vehicles run on diesel, and at the Pearl Plant in Qatar, Shell is cooking up an alternative fuel that could drop directly in those engines, making them immediately more efficient and more ecologically friendly.
Read MoreBy The Beard Of Zeus, The 2015 BMW X5 M Can Go 186 MPH
A camo'ed 2015 BMX X5 M was just spotted at an apartment complex near BMW's factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The SUV's shape is no shocker... but a peek inside revealed something very interesting indeed; a warning (or a challenge?) to the driver, printed on the steering wheel with a label maker: "MAX SPEED: 300 KMH."
Read More2015 Lexus NX Has A Fake Engine Noise Volume Knob, Best Enjoyed 'Off'
Lexus really sells the "sportiness" of their new NX crossover, but once in the car you can dial that song down with a little switch on the dash. The aggressive design is good for some psychosomatic HP to the ol' "butt dyno," but the ass-hauling you'll do in an NX is mostly in your imagination. And that's ok.
Read More'Most Patriotic Brand' In America Is An Automaker, Guess Which One
Marketing company Brand Keys surveys thousands of people every year, to rate companies on 35 different "values." One of those is "patriotism," not in terms of where the a company actually makes things or employs people, but purely how "American" they appear in public perception. Only two automakers made the top 25.
Read MoreHalfway Through The Year, Americans Have Bought Over 1 Million Trucks
Total new pickup truck sales in the US stand at 1,086,956 through the first half of 2014. Ford is still ahead of GM, but the gap is tightening. Here's how each manufacturer and model ranks in popularity.
Read MoreHow This French 2WD Diesel Hatchback Just Might Dominate Off-Road Racing
A few months ago, Peugeot introduced the 2008 DKR and declared their ambitious return to the continent-spanning off-road megarace that is the Dakar Rally. Here's the first clip of their 340 horsepower rear-drive diesel monster in action... and now I'm excited.
Read MoreThe Overfinch Range Rover Sport Is Your Bespoke SVR With 552 Horses
There are a few companies out there specializing in Range Rover customization, but Overfinch is probably the most famous one. Their latest car is limited to 100 units and beats Land Rover's own über Range Rover by 2 horsepower.
Read MoreCelebrate July 4th With Monster Trucks & Violence In Grand Theft Auto V
Rockstar Games is dropping an "Independence Day Special" for Grand Theft Auto V Online in which you'll be able to download a red white and blue monster truck and motorcycle and blow stuff up with muskets and rocket launchers. U-S-A! U-S-A!
Read MoreShould Chrysler Make A 707 Horsepower Ram SRT Hellcat Truck?
You bet your ass I'm fired up about Dodge's 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat-powered Challenger SRT. 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque is nothing short of absurd in a car. Now it's time for Chrysler to prove they've completely lost their shit and stuff that engine into a pickup truck.
Read MoreHow A Small, Open-Source Automaker Got Their Car In Transformers 4
Local Motors marketing guy Buddy Crisp pulled off a great get convincing Michael Bay and friends to put the Rally Fighter off-roader in Transformers 4: My Big Fat Robot Wedding Strikes Back. Here's what Crisp had to say about his car starring in the (second?) most successful film franchise based on a toy.
Read MoreShortage Of Truckers Could Make Pretty Much Everything More Expensive
Many trucking companies cut staff in the height of the recession a few years ago. Now that business is picking back up, they're finding themselves hard-pressed for drivers. The drivers who are left are charging more, and now folks who need to ship things are bitchin' about it.
Read More'Off-Road' VW Beetle Dune Is Go For Production, With Ragtop Version!
In a righteous win for fans of automaker irreverence, the jacked-up Volkswagen Beetle Dune has been confirmed to hit the European market for 2016. It's a freakin' Beetle with a tilt gauge and inclinometer! And it's going to be real!
Read MoreWhy The List Of 'American-Made' Vehicles Keeps Shrinking
The Ford F-150 topped Cars.com's ninth "American-Made Index" which rates how "American" vehicles are based primarily on where they're built and where parts come from. Only ten 2014 vehicles were eligible for the list, the smallest crop ever.
Read MoreHero National Guardsman Bends Door To Rescue Man From Burning SUV
How far would you go to help someone you've never met? Would you bend the frame of a car door while the rest of it burned to get that person out safely? That sounds insane, but it's exactly what a 52-year-old Minnesota man did this week to save a stranger.
Read More'Thousands Of Lobsters' Blow Up When Cargo Truck Slams Into Bridge
A truck carrying 7,000 pounds of lobsters from Maine to Massachusetts cooked its cargo when it collided with a bridge, blowing up the refrigeration unit and tearing the top off the cargo box. No humans were hurt, but the lobsters had to be "disposed of" by Westwood police.
Read MoreThis Custom Airstream Is The Ultimate World Cup Tailgating Rig
The timeless, Twinky-esque beauty of a classic Airstream trailer is even sweeter with a US Men's World Cup Team wrap job.
Read MoreMechanics Are Thrilled When Pippa Middleton's Land Rover Breaks Down
Kate Middleton's younger, arguably cuter sister Pippa was biking across America with brother James and some other cyclists when their Land Rover LR4 support vehicle predictably (zing) crapped out, giving West Virginia Land Rover mechanics an opportunity to live out the ultimate Bruce Springsteen/I'm On Fire fantasy.
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The Warranty Alone On This Bugatti Will Cost You $255,000
The RM Auctions offers some of the rarest and finest automobiles for your money. Many of these cars are insanely expensive, like this Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse that has a starting bid of $1.9 million. Wait you are concerned about reliability for your Veyron? Fear not, a warranty is available.
Read MoreNew York City Bans Sale Of Used Cars With Open Recalls
On Wednesday, New York became the first city to make it illegal to sell a used car with an open recall. The city's 800 used car dealers will not only have to fix any recalled car before sale, they will also have to fix cars that they sold, but didn't repair.
Read MoreeBay Challenge: Buying A Future Classic Under $20,000
As we've seen recently, a smart buy today can lead to a huge profit tomorrow. Having said that, I pose this challenge: Find the best car you can buy on eBay for a meager $20k budget that will appreciate over time. You have 24 hours.
Read MoreLovely BMW E30 M3 Sells For A Bonkers $58,000
We've been saying it for a while, but the E30 M3 is the next future classic. And the proof is right here: A 69,000 mile, super clean, example just sold for a nutso $58,000. That is crazy money for one of these cars.
Read MoreFlorida Man Finds Phone Full Of Child Porn After Buying Used Car
When you buy a used car, you may find all kinds of things: coins, CDs, maybe an article of clothing. What you do not want to find is a cell-phone with some child-porn on it. That happened to an unsuspecting Florida car buyer when he purchased a 2005 Pontiac that was owned by a convicted sex offender.
Read MoreHyundai Recalls 883,000 Sonatas Because They Just Roll Away Sometimes
The Detroit News reports that Hyundai has issued a massive recall of its Sonata sedan for two separate issues. The first recall, which affects 883,000 vehicles involves the car rolling away; the other recall affecting 5,650 cars involves defective front brakes. Thankfully, no cars have both problems.
Read MoreAuto Loans Are At Record Highs, Delinquencies Are Suprisingly Low
Not long ago we reported that sub-prime loans on automobiles are making a comeback. Despite the fact that 32% of all auto-loans are going to sub-prime customers, the vast majority of car buyers are making payments just fine.
Read MoreSix Reasons Why Owning A Supercar Isn't As Expensive As You Think
Recently, Road and Track outlined just how batshit crazy expensive maintenance on a supercar is. I decided to challenge their assertions by sitting down with an actual supercar owner, YouTube personality, and die-hard car guy Rob Dahm to see what he thought about his expensive investment.
Read MoreHow To Make A Used Mercedes Sound Like A Pagani Zonda
Yes, the Pagani Zonda is perhaps the best sounding car ever, ever. But what if I told you that you could have that iconic, raucous sound in a car that costs the same as a used Honda Civic? Here's how to do it.
Read MoreIs This Salvaged S2000 Worth The Gamble?
The S2000 comes to us from a time when Honda was on top of their game. With an original specific output of 120 hp/liter and a near 9,000 RPM redline, some described this roadster as "a motorcycle with doors." This 2004 with only 25k miles can be yours for $18k.
Read MorePolice Arrest Craigslist Scammer In Undercover Operation
Craigslist is a pretty great place to find inexpensive, jalop-worthy cars. The not-so great thing about Craigslist is all the scammers trying to sell you a car that doesn't exist. A Houston police task-force managed to nab one of these scammers with an undercover sting operation.
Read MoreThe Ten Most Powerful Cars You Can Buy On Ebay For Less Than $1,000
I recently asked you frugal lot to find the vehicle with the most horsepower, on Ebay, for less than $1,000. Obviously, it was a tall order, and most of the cars mentioned required some minor assembly. Without further ado, these are the ten most powerful clunkers you guys found for a grand.
Read MoreHere's Why You Shouldn't Gamble With Your Oil Change
To many car lovers, the idea of paying a stranger to change your oil is just wrong. Some people don't have the time or the inclination to pull off the self-serve oil change and they often go to those quickie oil change places. This can lead to horrific results.
Read MoreSouth Beach Classics Owner Says Arson Destroyed $200,000 Worth Of Cars
According to local authorities a suspicious fire ripped through a warehouse for Ted Vernon Specialty Autos on Thursday destroying about $200,ooo worth of classic cars. The owner suspects a disgruntled employee set the blaze.
Read MoreWhat Would You Buy Instead Of A BMW M4?
Recently I got to sample a BMW M4 Launch Edition. I thought it was a fine car, but despite my love for BMW's M models, if I had the cash I probably wouldn't get one. The editors over at Autocar came up with six alternatives to the M4. Now it is your turn, how would you spend 64k?
Read MoreWhat You Learn Driving The BMW M4 On A Public Road
Jalopnik superstar Mike Spinelli drove the 2015 BMW M3 and M4 in their natural habitat. I am not a Jalopnik superstar, but I did get a chance to take an M4 Launch Edition out for a spin. I did not actually "spin" it, however, I did learn some valuable consumer information.
Read MoreMore American Car Buyers Want The Diesel
For awhile it seemed like the only people who liked diesels were truck drivers and us Jalops. Even though diesel vehicles only make up 3% of the market, US sales are up 25%. This is good news for people like us who want some fun to go with our fuel economy.
Read MoreOwn This Time Capsule 1990 Toyota Supra And Be The Envy Of Everyone
"Look at Dave, driving that perfectly pristine 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo," your jealous ex-girlfriend will say of you, assuming you buy this car and your name is Dave. "I should have married him instead. Now I'll never be truly happy in life."
Read MoreDealership Gives Woman Refund In Pennies
When a college student tried to get a refund for her trouble-prone Saab from a Jacksonville car dealership, they handed her two bags full of coins.
Read MoreStudy Says Convertible Buyers Are Wealthy And Well Educated
There are a lot of stereotypes about convertible owners, just ask anyone that drives a Miata. Usually the assumptions are young, single, and lives in a warm climate. According to statistics from Experian Automotive, it turns out that drop-top drivers are older, well educated, and not always in the sun-belt.
Read MoreFive Honest Tips For Starting A Car Collection That Won't Lose Money
I've always dreamed of having an appreciating classic or exotic car collection, but I've never had anything other than a "regular" car. What are some things you'd recommend for a car collecting newbie?
Read MoreThe Hyundai Elantra GT Is The VW Golf Competitor You Keep Forgetting
Commuter cars are supposed to be affordable, reliable, and practical. That makes the default choice the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Those are fine machines, but what if you desired something a little more "premium" and with some Euro flair. If so, there is a nice Korean hatchback that is worth a drive.
Read MoreHorrible Economy-Ruining Loans Are Being Handed Out On Used Cars Now
Remember that time that loans were being handed out like hotcakes to subprime borrowers, thus triggering one of the worst financial crises in human history, back in 2008? No? Neither do I! That's why it's great news to hear that loans are being handed out to subprime borrowers, again.
Read MoreThe Ten Best Sleepers You Can Buy On Ebay For Less Than $10k
Recently I asked you to give me the best car on eBay that could deliver groceries to the elderly during the day, and demolish a racetrack at night. Here are your top ten sleepers for under $10k:
Read MoreRetirees That Bought BMWs Are Not Happy
Today we asked "What Is The Best Car For A Retiree?" Certified financial planner, Wes Moss is the author of "You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think." He surveyed over 1300 retirees and found that BMW drivers are not as happy as Lexus drivers.
Read MoreThe Nicest Cheap Older Car For Sale
It's one thing to find someone selling an expensive, high-end older car that happens to be in mint condition. You see those all the time. But it's something else entirely to find an affordable older car that's being sold in fantastic shape.
Read MoreSunday Drive: 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Many of us fantasize about a weekend car for cruising, canyon carving, or attacking our local race track. A car that throws practicality aside for pure driving enjoyment. Therefore, Car Buying has scoured the internet to find a ride for your perfect Sunday Drive!
Read MoreGolfer Who Accused Dealer Of Bait And Switch Gets Kia K900
Remember the golfer who won a hole-in-one contest and thought he scored a $60,000 Kia K900, but actually just won $25,000 in sneaky bait and switch? The dealership is going to give him a brand new K900 after facing media pressure. Woo, media pressure!
Read MoreElvis Presley Shot This Cadillac And It Can Be Yours For $230,000
The King of Rock and Roll had a thing for Cadillacs. Presley purchased this 1968 Topaz Gold Firemist Eldorado in December of '67 and made it is his daily driver for many years. When the car didn't work properly, Presley did what any rock star would do...he shot it.
Read MoreHow To Make The Honda Accord V6 All Kinds Of Awesome
Welcome to Fatal Flaw, where I choose a cool car that is made significantly less desirable by one major, glaring fault — and show you how to fix it. Today's feature is on the 6th generation Honda Accord V6 and how to fix the ticking time bomb known as its automatic transmission.
Read MoreThe Ten Simple Tools Every Car Owner Needs
You want to work on your car yourself? Great. Here are ten tools you're going to need to wrench in your garage, driveway, parking lot, or wherever else you fix your car.
Read MoreEbay Challenge: The Best Sleepers For Under $10k
We all know the cars - the ones that are driven barely above jogging pace with a stick figure family decal on the back bumper, but wouldn't hesitate to blow your doors off if things got interesting. I humbly challenge you to find the best "sleeper" car money can buy on eBay, on a budget of $10k.
Read MoreThis Viper-Based Alfa Romeo Is Gloriously Brown And Yours For $700,000
The 2010 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale was created to celebrate Alfa's 100th anniversary. This rare beast (number 7 out of 9) is based on the Viper ACR and powered by the same 640hp, 8.4L V10 mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Ferrari of Newport Beach has it listed for $700k.
Read MoreYou Can Get An Absolutely Insane Deal On The Cadillac ELR Right Now
No one is going to say the luxurified Chevrolet Volt known as the Cadillac ELR is a bad car; it's just way overpriced. But because the ELR has been such a slow-seller, dealers are offering some incredible discounts on it at the moment. If you want the luxury Volt, there are ways to get it on the cheap.
Read MoreGet The Most Beautiful Car In The World For Less Than Half Price
Holy hell, the absolutely stunning GT cruiser known as the Aston Martin DBS, is less than $115k on the used car market! For anyone that just cashed out their 401k and wants to party like a sir, they can have this 1-owner, 6-speed manual, 510 horsepower V12 monster for less than the price of a V8 Vantage S.
Read MoreThat "Best Used Cars For Teens" List Gets It Half Right
Automobile crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers, and young drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision. In an effort to help parents buy safer cars, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released their list of recommended used cars for teens. It's not bad, but it has issues.
Read MoreFive Reasons Why You Need To Buy A MKIV Toyota Supra Right Now
In the mid '90s, Toyota released a full-fledged GT car for the masses — a top of the line, analog masterpiece that not only took the world by storm, but became a staple in the auto community as the standard in World Beaters. It's called the Toyota Supra, and here are a few reasons you should own one.
Read MoreDealership Group To Pay $1.8 Million For Deceptive Business Practices
After receiving numerous complaints, the Division of Consumer Affairs found Carmelo and Ignazio Giuffre, the owners several NJ/NY dealerships, guilty of deceptive business practices. They must now pay $1.8 million in addition to a consumer restitution settlement.
Read MoreTen Common Sense Tips For Successfully Selling Your Car Online
I'm planning on listing my car on Craigslist for sale in the coming weeks and want to get the most out of the car that I can. What are some tips on the whole process?
Read MoreDealerships May Ignore You, But Sometimes Automakers Listen
Recently I wrote a guide for younger buyers that are ignored by dealerships when they go car shopping. While I have heard of this happening often, it was Opponaut Fractal Footwork that inspired me to write my post. It looks like Subaru was paying attention.
Read MoreSunday Drive: 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV
Many of us fantasize about a weekend car for cruising, canyon carving, or attacking our local race track. A car that throws practicality aside for pure driving enjoyment. Therefore, Car Buying has scoured the internet to find a ride for your perfect Sunday Drive!
Read MoreDealership Reportedly Sells Honda Fit To Man With Dementia For $27,000
On June 16, an elderly man who had recently suffered a stroke took his 2011 Honda Fit in for an oil change. While he was at the dealership, the sales staff allegedly talked him into buying a car he didn't need.
Read MoreThe Ten Most Jalopnik Cars You Can Buy On A Minimum Wage Budget
Recently, I asked you to find the best enthusiast car on eBay that money could buy – if that money was limited to that of minimum wage AND included maintenance of that car on that salary. Without further ado, these are the ten cars that will likely save the economy, with plenty of style to spare.
Read MoreGolfer Says Dealership Pulled Bait And Switch On Hole-In-One Prize
I'm a pretty lousy golfer so I don't even bother with the "Get A Hole In One And Win a Prize!" chances, though I do wish I could go all Tiger Woods and take home a new ATS or something. One golfer managed to sink his ball in one shot and thought he won a Kia K900, but the dealer won't give him the car.
Read MoreThe Craziest Unreliable Cars You Can Get With A CarMax Warranty
I've rounded up a few more exciting unreliable CarMax warranty-able cars for you to gawk at because the last time we did this you were all tremendously excited about the prospect of buying these exciting, historically unreliable used cars available with a long warranty. Prepare to get even more excited because I have even more cars.
Read MoreEbay Challenge: Jalop Cars On A Minimum Wage Budget
Let's face it, the economy has seen better days. People that studied hard to get their PhDs in Post Modernism struggle to get even the most menial work. But one thing hasn't changed: they need cars, and cool ones. What's the most 'Jalopnik' car you can find on Ebay, that you can buy AND maintain on a minimum wage budget?
Read MoreBMW Will "Un-Certify" Your CPO Car If You Don't Purchase From BMW
Certified pre-owned is a great way to get the "ultimate driving machine" of your dreams without dropping a ton of cash, but a new program has just eliminated that extra warranty coverage if the vehicle was not purchased from a BMW store.
Read MoreFound On Ebay: I'm Pretty Sure That's A... What?
Yesterday, Doug mentioned that someone criticized him for buying his Ferrari instead of building it. Take note, this is what happens when you try to build your own Italian supercar.
Read MoreFive Reasons You Need To Buy A Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Right Now
Subaru's Impreza line of cars was perhaps its greatest triumph. It allowed the company to forget about the SVX and Justy in the North American market and offer a car with more versatility than a Swiss army knife. One of its best kept secrets is the little gem known as the '98-'01 2.5 RS. Here are a few simple reasons you should own one.
Read MoreDealership Helps Fallen Police Officer's Widow Keep His Truck
Too often the "stealerships" get all the press around here, but sometimes a dealership will put profits aside to help out a member of their community. This was the case with Gladstone County Honda in Gladstone, OR.
Read MoreNo, You Really Don't Need A New Analog Supercar
The internet can be an odd place. It's an open forum for new and revolutionary thoughts, a knowledge hub where one can fill their brain with a limitless supply of bite-sized chunks of information, and it's also the breeding ground for some of the most impressively misguided ideas in human history.
Read MoreFound On Ebay: 300SL Gullwing In "Extraordinary Condition"
Did a wealthy relative just pass away? I'm sorry for your loss, but did they leave you with a few million dollars burning a hole in your pocket? Sure you could pay down some debt, or you could invest it. And there is no greater investment than a 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing.
Read MoreHow To Use The Car Dealership Survey As Leverage To Get A Better Deal
I always recommend that car-shoppers do their negotiations away from the dealership, preferably by email. However, shopping this way isn't always easy and you will eventually have to visit the dealership. If you need one last card to play you can use the CSI (Customer Service Index) or "survey" as extra leverage.
Read MoreThis Rare Ferrari Sold For $18.5 Million At Auction
The Goodwood Festival of Speed brings together some of the best vintage and modern cars for both the track and the street. Also, not to be missed at Goodwood is an auction that gives well-heeled buyers an opportunity to bid on super-rare and ridiculously expensive masterpieces like this Ferrari that went for $18M.
Read MoreWhat Is The Most "Independent" New Car For Sale?
Today we celebrate American independence with grilled meats, explosions and booze. This holiday weekend is also a pretty good time to buy a car. You will find plenty of dealerships with inflatable Uncle Sams or bald eagles (please someone find me a picture of this) promising "explosive deals!"
Read MoreOwn A Piece Of Roadkill History - The "Macho Grande" Is For Sale!
Roadkill, a show about two guys with awesome taste for clapped out craigslist beaters and access to an expense account is selling one of its beloved workhorses, a 1973 GMC Suburban, dubbed "Macho Grande".
Read MoreThe Ten Best American Cars On Ebay For Under $5k
Yesterday, on the eve of our nation's birth, I asked you to find the best value for money you could on eBay, the rules being that it had to be American, and it had to have a value of $5k or less. These are the 10 best American cars that ever did 'Murica - on a budget.
Read MoreFive Reasons Why You Need To Buy A Nissan 240 SX Right Now
In the late '80s, Nissan decided to revolutionize the sport compact market by introducing the 240SX, an affordable RWD sports car that almost single-handedly made the hot hatch platform obsolete. Here are a few reasons everyone needs to own one.
Read MoreLive Out Your NASCAR Dreams With This IROC Trans Am
Now you, too can live out your Stock Car fantasies in this bona-fide IROC Firebird Trans Am! For the low, low price of $125,000 - or 6266 easy payments of $19.95!
Read MoreFinally, Car Buying Advice That Doesn't Suck
As a few of you may have noticed, we've just launched a new sub-blog dedicated to helping people in the market for a new or used car. We have cleverly titled it CarBuying. The mission is simple: Give car buying advice that doesn't suck.
Read MoreThe Champ Is Here: The Ultimate BMW E39 M5 Buyer's Guide
A (mostly) complete guide on how to purchase the best 4-door sports car ever made.
Read MoreRoadside Dealership Will Make Your Jalop Dreams Come True
This wonderful place of awesomeness was found by Opponauts CrzRsn and Yamahog while they were searching for some doors for an XJ. It's Marshall Motors in Jackson, MI and unlike that other cool used-car dealer, this place has plenty of cheap, weird, and strange rides for your next project car hell.
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