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  • Rafale Has Gone From Long-Time Export Flop To Huge Success In 45 Days

    There is no doubt about it, the French-built Rafale fighter is on a roll. Egypt suddenly sealed a deal for 24 of the multirole fighters in February, India finally consummated a reduced initial order of 36 jets, and now Qatar will purchase 24. After 20 years, the Rafale has gone from an export zero to export hero in a blistering 45 days.

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  • Saudis Intercept Yemen Bound Iranian Jet, Bomb Runway To Stop It

    As the conflict in Yemen intensifies, fully armed Royal Saudi Air Force F-15Cs are caught on video intercepting a civilian Airbus A310. The Mahan Air jet was en route from Iran to Yemen, supposedly on a relief mission to deliver humanitarian aid. Apparently the Saudis didn’t believe that.

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  • Is The Military Good At Its Job?

    It’s easy to zero in on the successes (or failings) of individual military projects and campaigns. But maybe we need to take a broader look at things for a second, because things quickly get weird when you do.

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  • Operation Jade Helm Is Not A Military Takeover Of The American Southwest

    Conspiracy theorists and tinfoil hat salesmen across the web are having a field day with Special Operations Command’s upcoming large scale irregular warfare exercise named Jade Helm 2015. Although the tenets of practicing irregular warfare can be unnerving, this is most definitely not a military grab of the American Southwest.

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  • Iran Fires On And Boards Maersk Cargo Ship Transiting Straits Of Hormuz

    The container ship Maersk Tigris was ordered to stop its transit through the Straits of Hormuz by Iranian gunboats. When it didn’t, the Iranian ships fired shots in front of its bow, which promptly brought the ship to a halt. It was subsequently bordered and seized, and now the US Destroyer Farragut is speeding to the scene.

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  • Check Out These Stunning Shots Of USMC F-35Bs Refueling From KC-130Js

    We’ve been treated to some glorious pictures of F-35s in the midst of aerial refueling, but these shots take it to another level. There’s not just one, but two USMC F-35Bs refueling from KC-130J tankers, with another two ready to top up. Regardless of where you stand on this controversial weapon system, you have to appreciate the awesomeness of seeing these technological marvels in such close proximity.

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  • Finnish Navy Drops Depth Charges Near Foreign Submarine Off Helsinki

    In an incident that is highly reminiscent of Sweden’s phantom sub hunt last fall, the Finnish Navy has detected a foreign sub in its littoral waters near Helsinki, and it is not playing nice trying to get rid of it. Depth charges have been dropped to let the sub’s crew know that the people on the surface are on to them.

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  • What's Up With These Flaming Halos Around This Osprey's Rotors?

    Combat controllers from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron work with Chilean military personnel as they fast-rope from a CV-22 Osprey during the Emerald Warrior exercises near Hurlburt Field in Florida. While the fast-rope, rappelling warfare exercise is fascinating, the begging question is where do the glowing rings come from?

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  • We Finally Know Something About What The Shadowy X-37B Will Do In Orbit

    In an unprecedented disclosure from the DoD, we have finally been told at least something in regards to what the USAF’s secretive X-37B spaceplane’s goals are for its upcoming flight. Among other things, it will test an exotic form of thruster propulsion that could have huge implications for future space development.

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  • These Incredible Photos Of The F-22 Raptor Will Leave You Stunned

    Renowned photographer Blair Bunting has taken a turn toward aviation subjects recently, and we are very thankful for him doing so. He captured a Thunderbird F-16 in his uniquely dramatic style, and now he attacked the world’s only operational 5th generation super fighter, the F-22 Raptor, with outstanding results.

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  • 60 Minutes Provides A Quality Primer On Anti-Satellite Warfare

    After pimping Amazon delivery drones like an infomercial and throwing the F-35 program the ultimate softball, not to mention a series of other embarrassing screw ups, it looked like 60 Minutes was losing its luster. Yet last night’s extra-long segment on USAF Space Command and anti-satellite warfare was well worth watching.

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  • Snowgoose Is The Pentagon's Low-Cost Resupply Drone Of Dreams

    In a scene right out of Call of Duty, your special forces unit is surrounded on a plateau deep in enemy territory and your ammo is running low. The area is hot with small arms fire, and even if a helicopter crew were to risk it, there are none available. Not to worry, a CQ-10 Snowgoose stuffed full of supplies is on the way.

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  • Broken Booms: Why Is It So Hard To Develop & Procure A New USAF Tanker?

    I was catching up on the KC-46 Pegasus program when I read this story and this story, among others, discussing further delays and issues with the USAF’s long awaited new tanker. All this reminded me of a question I have asked for so long: Why has it become so hard for the USAF to develop and procure a new tanker?

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  • The Navy's Most Shadowy Spy Is 450 Feet Long & Named After Jimmy Carter

    Submarines are a lot like Batman, they are covered in rubber and are great fighters, but they are gadget toting stealth detectives at their core. Of the Navy’s sub force, there is no boat more capable at sleuthing under the high seas than the heavily modified Seawolf Class submarine, the USS Jimmy Carter SSN-23.

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  • Bask In The Awesome Of The Bat-Winged X-47B Sipping Gas From A Tanker

    The Navy’s unmanned combat air vehicle demonstrator, the X-47B, not only plugged into a refueling basket trailing behind an Omega KC-707 tanker, but it also sipped gas from it for the first time. This historic mission is slated to be the X-47Bs last in what has been an incredibly successful test program with huge implications.

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  • A Saudi Prince Just Promised Bentleys To Every Pilot Bombing Yemen

    Being a fighter pilot, in general, sounds like a sweet gig on the surface. You fly in fast jets, and you get to wear sunglasses a lot. But to the 100 Saudi fighter pilots bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen right now, it just got better. Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal promised each and every one of them a Bentley.

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  • Watch This Massive Explosion In Yemen Take Out A Weapons Dump

    This video is described as a Saudi air strike on a Houthi rebel weapons dump in Yemen. That’s not verified yet, but whatever it was resulted in a massive explosion and equally insane shock wave. Also, it’s blue. But that’s probably because of jacked up white balance or some in-camera effects options pushed to their coolest settings.

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  • This F-15 Turns Gobs Of Fuel Into Fire During A Glorious Engine Test Run

    NASA recently built a new engine thrust stand at its Armstrong facility located at the northern edge of Edwards AFB. It can hold back 60,000 pounds, allowing crews to do engine runs on F-15 and F/A-18s with both engines running at full power simultaneously, including F-15B #836, the oldest serving Eagle in the US inventory.

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  • Is The US About To Blockade Iranian Arms Shipments To Yemen?

    Reports suggest that the super carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy are moving into position off the coast of Yemen in an attempt to interdict Iranian arms shipments intended to resupply Shiite Houthi rebels in that country.

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  • I Went Skydiving With An F-16

    Yes! This shot is real, and not from inside a cockpit, either. Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 pilot and avid skydiver Joost Luysterburg of Performance Designs is going to tell you exactly how this crazy encounter came to pass:

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  • Breathtaking Photos Of Fighter Jets Soaring Over Yosemite Park

    F-35Cs of VFA-101 "Grim Reapers" traveled from their home at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to Naval Air Station Lemoore in California to show off their new rides for the first time to West Coast strike fighter squadrons. These breathtaking shots, taken over Yosemite National Park, were snapped to remember the historic occasion:

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  • X-47B Demonstrates Unmanned Aerial Refueling For The First Time

    The Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle demonstrator has added yet another huge feat to its long list of incredible accomplishments, which includes operating from an aircraft carrier. This time, it has demonstrated the first step in autonomous aerial refueling, plugging into a aerial refueling basket behind an Omega Air KC-707.

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  • Indonesian F-16 Catches Fire And Burns On The Runway

    An Indonesian F-16C caught fire right before takeoff this morning at an airbase near Jakarta. The pilot escaped as the jet was consumed by flames. He is said to have only sustained superficial burns. As you can see, the F-16 fared much worse.

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  • Gyrocopter Exposes Weaknesses In D.C.'s Elaborate Air Defense System

    A 61 year old mailman from Florida flew a USPS adorned gyrocopter onto the Capitol lawn yesterday. He came in low over northeast D.C. around 1:20pm and then turned by the Washington Monument and flew right up the Mall. According to NORAD, the aircraft was never detected, which is not a good thing.

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  • Russia Straps A Jet Engine To A Tractor To Clean Carrier Decks

    Foreign Object Debris (or FOD) is a huge problem on aircraft carriers. A metallic button from a shirt or a single nut could destroy a million dollar engine and endanger the lives of an aircrew. America's solution? FOD walks and sweeper carts. Russia’s solution? Taking an old MiG-15's jet engine, slapping on a planar diffuser, and strapping it to a tractor.

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  • This Shot Of A C-5 Galaxy Regurgitating A CH-53E Super Stallion Is Crazy

    This crazy image, showing one of two USMC CH-53E Super Stallions being unloaded from the cavernous cargo hold of a USAF C-5 Galaxy gives you an idea of the huge proportions of both of the aircraft involved. Taken at RAAF Darwin, the C-5's arrival marks the first part of a new USMC rotational deployment to Darwin, Australia.

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  • This Drone Footage Of The USS Ranger On The Way To Its Death Is Haunting

    After failed attempts to save the USS Ranger for use as a museum ship, the storied Forestal Class carrier, the same one from the opening shots of Top Gun, is on its way around to Brownsville, Texas where it will be recycled. During a stop off of Balboa, CA, someone with a hobby drone shot this incredible footage.

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  • Navy Builds Ship For F-35, Ship Needs Months Of Upgrades To Handle F-35

    The Navy’s USS America, the first of her class, was controversially optimized to handle the F-35, leaving out the multi-purpose well deck traditionally found on ‘Gator Navy’ flattops. Now, just months after her commissioning, she already needs 40 weeks of upgrades just to handle the very aircraft she was designed for.

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  • This Time Lapse Of A Nuclear Fast Attack Sub Entering Dry Dock Is Sweet

    This time lapse, shot at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, of the Los Angeles class nuclear fast attack sub USS San Francisco entering drydock is pretty awesome. Not only do you get to see how they bring in one these amazing machines for repairs, but you also see some pretty cool ship traffic in the background.

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  • This Obscure Skunk Works Jet May Help Team Win New Stealth Bomber Bid

    It is one of Lockheed Skunk Work’s least glamorous projects, and it looks a lot like a Dornier 328JET, otherwise known as a “DoJet,” but the X-55 Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA) could give the Boeing-Lockheed consortium a leg up in winning the high-stakes Long Range Strike Bomber tender.

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  • Major Obvious: F-35 Pilot Says A-10 Will Always Be Better At Air Support

    F-35 pilot Major John Wilson said the obvious in an interview with Danish aviation reporters; the F-35 will never be as good as the A-10 at close air support. This 100 percent factual, non-news statement set off a string stupid news stories. Tomorrow’s headline: a dump truck will never be as good of a sports car as a Ferrari.

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  • How Washington State Could Turn Aircraft Carriers Into Bridges

    Washington State just received federal funds to study a totally unique toll bridge concept, one made out of decommissioned US Navy Super Carriers. The bridge would consist of two or three carriers and would link Bremerton and Port Orchard, Washington, spanning the Sinclair Inlet.

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  • Watch America's Most Advanced Tank Waltz For Estonians

    Watching a 65-ton rolling battleship waltz around can be strangely enchanting. The Russians, in particular, take their tank ballets very seriously. But America is getting in on the act, showing off their souped up M1A2SEPv2 Abrams main battle tanks to Baltic NATO allies as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

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  • Forward Air Controller Uses Android Tablet To Rapidly Order Air Strike

    DARPA is working hard on making it easier for Forward Air Controllers to order fast precision air strikes under chaotic and stressful conditions. Under a new initiative, a revolutionary new way of calling in crucial air support includes migrating away from clumsy radios and hardbook laptops to Android tablets and data links.

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  • Watch These Marine UH-1Y Super Hueys Pulverize A Fake Town

    It’s the USMC’s most versatile chopper, performing medevac missions one moment and down and dirty close air support the next. After more than 50 years, the UH-1 Huey is still going strong in the USMC, and it has never been more versatile or deadly than in its current UH-1Y “Venom” form. Here’s video proof.

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  • Aggressor Air Controller's Display Clearly Shows Aircraft Over Area 51

    This photo, published as part of Airman Magazine's expose on aggressors, shows an aggressor air controller looking at a live display of the giant Nellis Range Complex. It is a rare and detailed photo showing the different range areas, including the blood red box at the center, which is Area 51, in which three distinct aircraft are flying.

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  • Canada Celebrates Battle Of Britain With This Stunning CF-18 Hornet

    The Canadian Air Force Hornet Demo Team will be flying this beautiful CF-18 at its shows this year, painted to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle Of Britain. Over 100 Canadian pilots are estimated to have flown at the controls of Spitfires and Hurricanes in the battle, with 23 paying the ultimate sacrifice.

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  • The US Just Held Long-Range Bomber Drills Over An Area Russia Wants

    Two pairs of B-52H Stratofortress bombers, from Barksdale AFB and from Minot AFB, streaked north last week on a long-range exercise dubbed “Polar Growl.” One set of bombers would end up over the far reaches of the North Sea, while the other would cruise high above the Polar Icecap, both areas where Putin's Russia is increasing its presence. This doesn't seem like a coincidence.

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  • This Video Is The Result Of A Wingsuit, A GoPro And A Death Wish

    Wingsuits allow humans to fly like birds, at least for a finite period of time. As such, the combination of speed and using your body for control is clearly highly addictive, and as you can see in the video below, totally exhilarating. The truth is that there are also clear military applications for the technology as well.

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  • A British Submarine Hit 'Ice' And Now Has A Massive Dent

    All Royal Navy Trafalgar-class submarines have specially strengthened hulls and conning towers for breaking through massive polar icepacks. Yet for some reason, HMS Talent returned to port sporting a massive dent in its forehead, and the British Ministry of Defence is blaming it on “ice.” Okay.

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  • Drones In Afghanistan Have The Most Advanced Aerial Surveillance Ever

    The huge pods slung under this USAF MQ-9 Reaper represent the most game-changing aerial surveillance technology of at least the last decade. Known as Gorgon Stare Increment II, it features two massive sensor balls packing 368 cameras, and is one of the most advanced forms of Wide Area Aerial Surveillance to date.

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  • The Amazing OV-10 Bronco Was Never Allowed To Meet Its Full Potential

    The OV-10 Bronco was a flying and fighting do-all sport utility vehicle. It could loiter for hours, direct fire onto the enemy, pack paratroopers and cargo, or attack with its own weapons. Many think it was retired right when it could have become most useful and that it would have been the perfect light air support aircraft for Afghanistan and Iraq.

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  • Soldiers Punished For Blowing Military Resources On Smutty Photo Shoot

    Four members of Utah's 19th Special Operations Group have been disciplined, with one removed from command and forced to retire early, after video of the Hot Shots 2015 Calendar shoot went viral, showing scantily clad models driving military vehicles, shooting guns, and blowing taxpayer cash in the process.

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  • DARPA's Unmanned Submarine Stalker Could Change Naval Warfare Forever

    In 2010, DARPA announced that it wanted to create a surface dwelling unmanned sub hunter stalker, otherwise known as the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel, or ACTUV for short. Fast forward five years and the prototype is about to set sail. What comes next could be a revolution in naval warfare.

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  • This Has To Be One Of The Most Exhilarating P-51 Mustang Videos Ever

    It's amazing to think that the P-51D Mustang named “Quick Silver” was cobbled together from over 200 different Mustang parts and projects. It just looks too good sitting on the ramp. But no matter how good she looks sitting still, sitting on her horizontal stabilizer during extreme maneuvers, as seen in this awesome video, is simply a dream.

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  • Boeing's Big Attack Chopper In A Tiny Package Is Heading To Saudi Arabia

    Some designs are just too good to die. The Hughes 369, or the OH-6 Cayuse when in uniform, is one of them. After 50 years of production, the “Little Bird” as it is known in Spec Ops circles, has reached a new level of capability with the AH-6i, which may soon get its baptism by fire at the hands of Saudi pilots in the skies above Yemen.

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  • The Crazy Ways Soldiers Learn How To Use Stinger Shoulder Fired Missiles

    The “Stinger” shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile has its place in history as being the CIA’s way of helping to defeat the Soviets in Afghanistan. Today, upgraded versions remain in wide use with US forces. So how do you train to shoot down an aircraft with a Stinger? By using intense virtual reality and by blasting real stuff out of the sky, that’s how.

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  • Confessions Of A US Navy EA-18G Growler Electronic Warfare Officer

    Electronic warfare is one of the most important yet misunderstood components of modern air combat. Today, US Navy and Marine electronic attack squadrons are the masters of this shadowy domain. One of their most experienced Electronic Warfare Officers is here to tell you about this critical mission, their new EA-18G Growler jet and future of electronic attack.

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BMW (2)

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Brands (10)

  • The 2016 Jaguar XE Is 'Pretty Stonkingly Brilliant'

    The 2016 Jaguar XE is a huge deal for the British luxury brand and its ongoing modern renaissance. Jaguar has dumped a ton of money into a new all-aluminum architecture as well as a range of new engines to go with the proven ones. They need it to be a big volume-seller that can fight the BMW 3-Series, one of the toughest segments in all of car-dom.

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  • Is The Orange McLaren 650S In Silicon Valley Really A Special Color?

    Last night on HBO’s very funny show about Silicon Valley dipshits, Silicon Valley, they introduced a whole new kind of dipshit, and this fascinating one at least has the balls to drive something other than a Prius. It’s a McLaren 650S, and on the show they claim the color is a one-off. Is it?

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  • Here's Everything You Need To Know About My Nissan Skyline GT-R

    Last week, I revealed my newly imported Nissan Skyline GT-R for the very first time. This was an exciting, joyous event, and you guys responded by asking me so many questions that I felt like I was Neil deGrasse Tyson doing a Reddit AMA, and I had just revealed a secret love for cats.

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  • What It's Like To Drive An Alfa 4C On A Racetrack

    I was standing in pit lane at Lime Rock Park with a BMW E30 M3, a brand new V8 Mustang, a Porsche Cayman GTS, and this Alfa Romeo 4C. The keys were in the ignition. I drove them all, and found that there’s really only one word to describe the Alfa Romeo: terrifying.

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  • I Imported A Nissan Skyline GT-R And Drove It 250 Miles Home

    It’s finally here. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that’s right: after nearly three months of waiting, and transit, and customs, and preparation, my Nissan Skyline GT-R has finally completed its 10,000-mile journey from Japan to America. I’ve welcomed it with open arms, and also the occasional curse word when I try to get into the driver’s seat by walking up to the passenger door.

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  • The Cadillac ELR Is Now Way Cheaper And A Lot Better

    I kinda feel bad for the Cadillac ELR. It’s not a bad car at all, really, it’s just a victim of a too-high price tag that puts it in competition with the Tesla Model S, compromised packaging, and a notorious marketing campaign that probably didn’t help to sell cars. It’s been refreshed for the 2016 model year, and now it’s cheaper and better.

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  • What Do You Want To Know About The Mercedes-Maybach S600?

    Somehow someone somewhere thought it was a good idea to give me a new Maybach for a few days. While I’m sitting in the back seat, running my bare feet along the inches-thick carpeted floor mats, trolling Craigslist for a chauffeur that owns the very specific orange plaid tux I demand, I’ve got time for questions. Veuve is flowing. Yeezy is blasting. Come at me!

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  • 2016 Nissan Maxima: A 4-Door Sports Car If Sports Cars Have FWD And CVTs

    The Nissan Maxima has traditionally been the result of the Japanese company’s desire to stuff an unusually large engine in an unusually large car. And the new 2016 Nissan Maxima isn’t much different. In fact, it’s improved over the older car in literally some ways. But it might not be enough for our tastes.

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Buying (12)

  • What Nobody Understands About The Subaru BRZ

    In America, car culture seems to always be about the Big Numbers. Zero to 60. The quarter mile. Top speed. Nobody cares how a car actually drives, or the experience it delivers, or how it makes you feel, just how it puts down the Big Numbers. This is why the Subaru BRZ has a hard time fitting in.

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  • Millennials Aren't Buying More Cars, There Are Just More Millennials

    Today, we take down more breathless contrarian reporting about how Millennials are just as suburban and car-obsessed as previous generations. Following several stories drawing questionable inferences from flawed migration data claiming that Millennials are disproportionately choosing the suburbs (they’re not) come two articles in quick succession from Bloomberg and the Atlantic, purporting to show the Millennials’ newfound love of automobiles.

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  • There Are Still Some Great People Working At Car Dealers

    I’ve mentioned before that even when you do your best to negotiate the sale price of your car, you still need to keep your guard up when you get to the finance office. Often this is where the dealers make the most money, and can be a bit pushy about it. My recent trip to the F&I office was surprisingly pleasant.

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  • The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Is Delightfully, Joyfully Flawed

    When I learned I’d be driving the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, my mind was filled with the denizens of the Italian Car Cliche Swearbox. Words like passion and soul consumed my predictive thoughts, even though I wasn’t entirely sure how they applied. But I didn’t find them anyways. What I did find was much, much better.

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  • I Found Out Why You Want A VW SportWagen Alltrack

    Meet the Seat Leon X-Perience, the Spanish brand’s lifted all-wheel drive offering that’s essentially the same car as the VW SportWagen Alltrack America is getting next year. Here’s what you can expect from VW’s little off-road wagon.

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  • Saying Goodbye To The Audi R8 V10 Plus, The Best Modern Halo Car

    I need to warn you that this isn’t going to be just a straightforward review of the Audi R8. The R8 has now been around for nearly a decade. Plenty of ink, both the Internet kind and the real kind, has been spilled describing how it drives. I will definitely address that, of course, but I have to start instead with a eulogy of sorts for the R8.

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  • 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: The Jalopnik Review

    Technically, the EcoBoost Mustang is the least Mustang Mustang of all the Mustangs. Also, Mustang. We’ve all heard it: a turbo, four-cylinder Mustang is antithetical to everything that a Mustang is. I’m here to tell you that’s bullshit, and, what’s more, I think this boosted pony is actually the sweet spot of the whole lineup.

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  • Furious 7 Is Perfectly Ridiculous

    I’d never seen a Fast And Furious film before the surprise premiere of Furious 7 at Austin’s SXSW, but I’d seen enough clips that I thought I knew what to expect. Nope. There were way more cars flying out of planes than I’d imagined and The Rock and Jason Statham fight in a room full of windows. It was fantastic.

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Advice (2)

Culture (47)

  • A Detail To Appreciate: The Handle-Less Door Handle

    If you’ve ever had a weird reaction to some pills you found in a wet paper bag on the sidewalk, then you probably know that when you disassemble a car by hand in a deep, trance-like state, you end up with a lot of parts. So when I see a detail on a car that can eliminate even one part, I’m impressed. Like this door handle.

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  • Five Reasons To Drive A "Super" Beetle

    Rare? Hardly—the Volkswagen Type 1 is nearly as numerous as the Coleptera order from which they take their nickname, Beetle. A ubiquitous feature of the motoring landscape of the ‘60s and ‘70s, these curvy-carapaced creatures survived well into the modern age, and are still a common sight around the world.

    By Jason Torchinsky Read More

  • Open Letter To Floyd Mayweather: Your Car Collection Sucks

    Hello, Floyd! Nice to talk to you. You’re an amazing boxer, and I know you like cars, but I didn’t know much about your collection until I saw this ESPN video. And I have to say, Mr.Mayweather, that your collection has the biggest ratio of money to boring that I’ve ever seen. But, I want to help. And not get punched into the next dimension.

    By Jason Torchinsky Read More

  • There Was A Cadillac That Made Literal Boats

    Cadillacs, especially the gloriously massive ones from the Malaise Era, are often called “land yachts.” This refers not just to their size, but also to their opulence and handling abilities, which were decidedly boat-like. But did you know it was also possible to buy a Cadillac that was a literal boat?

    By Jason Torchinsky Read More

  • How Come I Can't Get The Exact Car I Want?

    We live in a time of great individuality. With online car configurators, it’s easier now than ever to get a car that suits you, and only you. Sort of. While you can choose paint and whether or not you want silly wheels, you can’t truly customize your car. Not really, anyways. And I’m wondering why not.

    By Michael Ballaban Read More

  • Concept Car Face-Off: Sbarro Monster G Vs. Jeep Hurricane

    Welcome to Concept Car Face-Off, where we pit two ridiculous vehicles that had a snowball’s chance of being built to find out which one reigns supreme. In this installment, the twin-HEMI Jeep Hurricane with four-wheel steering and the Sbarro Monster G, complete with wheels pulled off a Boeing 747.

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  • The Buick Grand National Isn't Sinister, It's Joyful

    You know what Americans love? We love stories. We love legends. We love the idea that we can rise from humble beginnings and become something greater than what we were. I think that’s why we love the Buick Grand National so much. But the reality is different from the perception around it.

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  • Project JDM Honda Logo: Conceptual Design And Interior Modification

    Some cars are meant to be driven as is. Modifications should be minimal, if even present. Some are meant to be restored to former glory. Some are meant to be returned to original condition for the purposes of flipping. But some cars are meant to become experiments, concept cars even. I consider my Honda Logo TS to be such a car.

    By Kat Callahan Read More

  • Which Hipster Cliché In This Jeep Ad Do You Want To Slap First?

    Ever hear about the ‘punk rock’ episode of that old show about a coroner, Quincy? It’s a cult favorite now because of the ham-fisted way the punk subculture was portrayed, clearly by people who had only the barest of ideas of what it was. This new ad for the Jeep Renegade makes me think we’re at that point now with ‘hipsters.’

    By Jason Torchinsky Read More

  • How To Make A Truly Classless Car

    Cars are perhaps the most obvious outward indicators of our economic situations. Sure, some people might be barely making those monthly Lamborghini lease payments, and Walmart’s Sam Walton drove an old-ass pickup truck, but that’s not usually how it works.

    By Patrick George Read More

  • What The F Is A Lexus Performance Car?

    I am baffled by Lexus because I’m English. We Brits don’t understand what Lexus is; never have done really. It’s the same throughout Europe. In the ‘90s when the brand arrived and kabooomed the entire US prestige car industry, we all just walked past the smattering of Lexus dealers over here and wondered what they sold inside them. Maybe expensive printers ?

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  • This Man Will Turn Your Car Into Super Classy Art For Just $45

    Aaron Hillsdon is a graphic designer from Perth, Australia, but if you’ve been on car-internet, you probably know him better as @drawsyourcar. Hillsdon first came to our attention on Reddit, where he classed the place up with a little art. We sat down with Hillsdon to talk about cars and the artistic process.

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  • Furious 7's "Only Female Stunt Driver" Is Full Of Shit

    Sulinh Lafontaine looks athletic and confident posing next to the Challenger from Furious 7. And why shouldn’t she? As she’s said publicly a number of times, she was the only female stunt driver in the blockbuster movie. There’s only one issue: that’s total bullshit. The only stunt she’s done is insulted the entire stunt community in one huge jump. [UPDATE: Lafontaine has apologized, see below.]

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  • Was The Renault R5 Turbo The Most Powerful French Car Of Its Day?

    While reading through back issues of Motorsport Magazine like every normal person in America definitely does, I spotted a weird claim. There it was, on page 49 of the January 1980 issue. The 165 horsepower mill mounted in the rear of the little hatchback made it the “most powerful current French production model.”

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  • Dead: Honda Crosstour

    The Honda Crosstour, one of the homeliest vehicles on the road and a sad substitute for the Accord Tourer that other markets get, is dead. Pour one out for the Crosstour tonight, if you feel so inclined.

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  • Why Are Car Taillights Red?

    There’s a lot of things in life we’re so used to, it’s hard to imagine that they’re not just some law of nature, like gravity or running water over the toothpaste on your toothbrush to ‘set’ it. One of these fundamentals is the fact that the rear of cars have red lights on them. But why, exactly, is that? Why red, and not yellow, or blue? Let’s find out.

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  • Here's Everything You Didn't Know About The Original Hummer

    As many of you know, I recently purchased a Hummer. And not one of those H2 or H3 knock-off Hummers that are owned by people who wear football jerseys to church. I mean the hardcore, military-style, original Hummer, which shares its overall aerodynamic profile with a state map of Utah.

    By Doug DeMuro Read More

  • Here's That Homoerotic Gearshift-Shifting Fetish Simulator You Wanted

    If you’re the sort of person who is sexually aroused by the idea that you can convey sexual pleasure to your inanimate car via caressing the gearshift as though it were a human penis, there is no better time to be alive. That’s largely because of this game, Stick Shift, which lets you convey sexual pleasure to your car via caressing the gearshift like a penis.

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  • Is This The Most Beautiful French Car Ever Made?

    The French only built nine Talbot-Lago Type 150 CS teardrop coupes and one of the running examples happens to be in California at the Mullin Automotive Museum. If there’s a must see, this burgundy wonder is it.

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  • How To Turn Your Whole Car Into A Video Game Simulator

    Along with doing dumb things with old cars, I also sometimes like to do dumb things with old computers and video games. Occasionally, I can convince someone to let me parade these things out in front of a lot of people. That’s why the Indianapolis Museum of Art will let you play Pole Position with an actual car this summer. Let me explain.

    By Jason Torchinsky Read More

  • When Is A Vehicle Really American?

    Ladies and gentlemen, the end of the week is here again: it’s Friday, a magical, happy day, defined by Wikipedia as “the day after Thursday which precedes Saturday.” And that means the work week is over and now it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Letter to Doug.For those of you who don’t know it, Letters to Doug is a “wonderful column” (–Doug DeMuro, 2015) that captures the spirit of Jalopnik in the sense that you all send me a bunch of letters and I reply to the one that offers the mo

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  • Dear Automakers, Please Stop Making Turbos Suck

    When I was a kid, turbocharging ruled. The aim in life was to elongate the point between request and delivery, to worship at the altar of lag and to ensure that when the goods arrived they did as much damage to tires and supposed ‘handling’ as possible. By eliminating lag have we not eliminated what makes turbos fun?

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  • What Car Ended Up Being Better Than Its Concept?

    Usually, the production version of a concept car is something of a disappointment. When you all of a sudden have to take a car made of dreams and ideas and magic ground-up fairy testes and somehow try and make it only cost $25,000 and able to drive over bumps bigger than snoozing gnats, the fun bits often get lost. But not always.

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  • Top Gear As We Knew It Was Supposed To Die In Three Years Anyway

    Top Gear, the greatest motoring show the world has ever seen, is dead. It was taken from us with one punch to the face, and we were all shocked. But according to James May, its time was numbered anyways, because the latest contract the hosts were going to sign was also supposed to be the last.

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  • James May: All Three Top Gear Hosts Might Be Back On The BBC Again

    When Jeremy Clarkson was told he was finished at Top Gear, everyone just sort of assumed that was that. The show was over, at least in its then-current incarnation, and we’d all have to find something new to watch on Sundays (Nurse Jackie, obvi). But co-host James May just said it might not be over for the trio.

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  • Clarkson Thought He Had Cancer And Wants A New Show, Hammond Is Bored

    You saw the headline, right up there? Up top? The one involving Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and non- Top Gear? And you’re still clicking through? Good, then we’re all on the same page. Because there’s plenty of things to drudge through in the world of non-Top Gear, starting with the Ape and the Hamster.

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  • Rumored Clarkson Top Gear Replacement Sue Perkins Received Death Theats

    As the BBC mulls what to do with the money-spewing Top Gear franchise without sacked star Jeremy Clarkson or his two co-presenters, some have floated the idea that comedian, broadcaster and The Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins could take his place. Naturally, this means she gets death threats on Twitter.

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  • Jeremy Clarkson Now Just Auctioning Off Piles Of Literal Crap

    Tired of the whole What Is Jeremy Clarkson Doing Now That He’s Got More Free Time On His Hands, You Know, After He Got Fired From Top Gear, Yes, Top Gear, Remember That Show, It Was On TV Like Twelve Years Ago thing? No? Great. Here’s Clarkson auctioning off a pile of literal crap. And also, talking about Top Gear.

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  • Jeremy Clarkson Will Be Back On The BBC, But Not For Top Gear UPDATE

    You, the spittle-flecked, confused masses, were under the impression that the BBC had fired Jeremy Clarkson for punching a Top Gear producer in the face. But you, the blithering, enraged peanut gallery, were wrong. Because he was only fired from Top Gear, not the whole BBC, and in a few weeks, he’ll be back.

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  • A Critical Review Of James May's New Web Series

    As a comedian living in New York, I know plenty of people who, during their time between jobs, have turned to making a web series to fill their time and potentially turn their careers around. Now, former Top Gear host James May seems to have joined their ranks with his Unemployment Tube series. In this first installment, May teaches us how to make a “hospital specification” Shepherd’s pie.

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  • What Car Most Represents Its Country Of Origin?

    Gearheads seem to have an unusual knack for telling where a car is from based on the most fleeting of glances. Cars are saturated with the design and ideas of the lands they hail from. So what car is the most representative of its home country?

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  • Take This Quiz To See How Well You Know Your Badge Engineering

    Badge engineering — the process by which one carmaker takes another maker’s car, slaps their own badges and name on it and sells it — has always been a little baffling to me. I suppose retail markups are enough that you can make money doing this? I mean, they must, because they do it plenty. And often, weirdly.

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  • What's The Best Car To Bring To A High School Reunion?

    High school reunions are great and terrible in every way. You get to see who got fat (hint: you), who had 12 kids (hint: Brenda), and who’s life is better than yours (hint: everyone’s). But one of the hardest things to figure out is which car to park in the lot outside.

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  • Patrick Dempsey Isn't Done With Rain After Leaving Grey's Anatomy

    Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is wet and cold this weekend, but that’s not stopping the World Endurance Championship from racing. Here’s one of Patrick Dempsey’s laps in the Dempsey-Proton Racing Porsche 911 RSR, complete with cars kicking up blindingly huge crazy rooster tails of spray.

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  • This Is Why I Need A Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car

    Everyone has needs. Water, food, shelter, the occasional hug...and a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Yeah, that’s a need. Let the Mauro Motorsports 997 GT3 Cup demonstrate why that’s been added to my short list of needs: this rear-engined rocketship just passes everything with ease.

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  • Volkswagen To Formula One Rumors Go Nuts After Piëch's Resignation

    Volkswagen is almost everywhere! They’re truly the People’s Race Car in some respects. They’re just not in Formula One. Rumors of a VAG-backed F1 effort pop up from time to time, most recently under the Audi brand. Now that supposedly anti-Ecclestone chairman Ferdinand Piëch is out, will we see VW in F1?

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  • Garbage People On Twitter Are Mocking Kurt Busch's Ex After Race Win

    The Kurt Busch-Patricia Driscoll domestic violence allegations ended on a messy note. There wasn’t enough evidence to press criminal charges against ex-boyfriend Busch, but there was enough to assign Driscoll a protective order. Now, garbage people are using Busch’s latest NASCAR win as a reason to taunt Driscoll.

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  • Kurt Busch's Win Is Not Redemption For Domestic Violence Allegations

    Some of the commentators covering Kurt Busch’s phenomenal driving as of late have uncomfortably tried to frame it as a Cinderella-style comeback. Mike Joy cranked that awkwardness up to 11 today, declaring Busch’s Sprint Cup Toyota Owners 400 win as going “from suspension to redemption.”

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  • NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Rained Out For Second Week In A Row

    Mother Nature has not been kind to NASCAR lately. After last weekend’s wild rain-fueled ride, this weekend has been delayed entirely to the next day. Miss today’s Sprint Cup action? You missed exactly nothing. The entire race has been postponed to 1:00 PM ET Sunday on Fox.

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  • Yoga Made Me A Faster Driver

    Leaning the Porsche Cayman GTS hard into the first of the three deceptively challenging back-to-back-to-back opening turns of Lime Rock my brain suddenly goes blank. Considering I’m piloting a $100K car at triple digit speeds you’d imagine this would be scary, but I felt great. It was the first time I’d gotten close to getting those turns right. Yoga, bro.

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  • Weekend Motorsports Roundup, Apr. 25-26, 2015

    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?

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  • Things Are Still A Bit Awkward In The Pirelli World Challenge Paddock

    As you can probably imagine, not every issue from last weekend’s Pirelli World Challenge penaltyfest was resolved before this weekend’s event at Barber Motorsports Park. Today’s GTS race was a great one, but there’s still a lot of tension behind the scenes. Sportscar365 was there to get the full rundown.

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  • Go-Karts Are Serious Business

    Ah, go-karts. One of many preferred gathering places of car nerds everywhere. Go-karts are such a nice, relaxing activity to do with your fri—wait. Wait. Hold up right there. We’re going karting? I HAVE TO WIN THIS AND I WILL PUNT YOU OUT OF THE WAY IF YOU’RE SLOW.

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  • Ten-Year-Old GP2 Series May Want To Become The FIA's Formula 2

    As GP2 celebrates its tenth birthday, boss Bruno Michel has tossed its name in the hat to become the FIA’s Formula 2 series. The FIA hinted at a Formula 2 when they crafted their new superlicense regulations, and Racer reports that they hope to have the concept in place in the next two months.

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  • Lewis Hamilton Wants You To Look At His Schlong

    In the world of bizarre celebrity Instagram accounts, Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton’s is a goldmine. Every shot looks so oddly professionally done, as if his PR handler follows him around with professional photographers—including this shot of Hamilton chillin’ in his boxer briefs.

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  • Sharing A Track With A Porsche 918 Makes For A Very Good Day

    Ever had a day so nice that you get Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day” stuck in your head all day? That was my afternoon. The weather was perfect, my car was track-worthy again, and someone brought a 918 Spyder to the track. Not to a car show. Not to the Porsche corral outside the track. On the race track.

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  • World Challenge Penalizes Half The Field After Crazy Long Beach Race

    Following this weekend’s messy Pirelli World Challenge race, twenty separate racing incidents were under investigation by the stewards. The penalties assessed are now live on the series website, and twenty of the forty drivers participating will lose points, money or grid positions over the Long Beach race.

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  • Watch A Field Of Spec Miatas Crash In A Sandstorm Made Of Oil Dry

    A car in an earlier race at this weekend’s SCCA US Majors Tour at Virginia International Raceway blew its engine, spewing assorted fluids all along this section of track. Oil dry should soak that right up, right? Sure, but when a tight pack of Spec Miatas hit the oil dry afterwards, it just added to the carnage.

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  • The Definitive Visual Guide On How Not To Behave In A Motorcycle Race

    Let Moto3 rider Romano Fenati demonstrate nearly every single bad behavior you could do in a motorcycle race. Fenati had a bit of a beef with fellow rider Niklas Ajo during the warm-up session for this weekend’s race, not only kicking at his competitor’s bike, but later reaching over and disabling that bike on the track.

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  • Driver So Mad At Race That He Refused To Do The Champagne Spray

    Twenty-five cars are currently under investigation for various incidents during the Long Beach Grand Prix round of the Pirelli World Challenge, including that of Ryan Dalziel. Dalziel was so frustrated with how this race went that he just walked off the podium during the celebration afterwards.

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  • NASCAR Race Ends Just In Time For Bristol To Get Pounded With Rain

    NASCAR apparently timed today’s Sprint Cup Food City 500 in Support of Steve Byrnes and Stand Up to Cancer (pheeeeew) just right. It’s been delayed and red flagged for rain throughout the day, but Bristol is about to get thoroughly pounded with thunderstorms right about...now.

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  • You Can't Work On The Car When The Race Is Red-Flagged For Rain

    NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano and their Penske team wish this wasn’t the case, as they have a lot of work to do to get the two cars ready to race again from an incident on lap 19. Unfortunately, the race was red flagged for thunderstorms on lap 22, which leaves both teams high and...well, not dry.

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  • Rosberg Gives Räikkönen Second Place On A Silver (Arrows) Platter

    The real battle at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix wasn’t for first per se, although if you ask Kimi Räikkönen, he could have made it happen if he had been given more time. No, it was for the rest of the podium. Here’s the flub and subsequent pass that gave Räikkönen second place over Nico Rosberg.

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  • Which Car Would You Enter In The 24 Hours Of LeMons Out Of Spite?

    Once upon a time, I had a miserable beater. Unfortunately, it belonged to my parents and got traded in when they finally realized they had spent several running 944s’ worth in repair bills. Had it been signed over to me, there was no doubt in my mind where it needed to go to die: the 24 Hours of LeMons.

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  • Let's Just Call Him The Wizard Of Ozz Because His Car Control Is Magic

    This weekend is the Long Beach Grand Prix, where IndyCar, Pirelli World Challenge and select classes from United SportsCar take to the streets of Long Beach and try not to eat a concrete barrier. How do you handle a car that just wants to oversteer and/or spin on every corner exit? Here’s Ozz Negri to show you how.

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  • Weekend Motorsports Roundup, Apr. 18-19, 2015

    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?

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  • Here's A Supercut Of All The Craziest Vehicles People Put On The 'Ring

    The Nürburgring is near and dear to our hearts as a racetrack, but let’s not forget the fact that it’s technically a one-way public toll road. Do you have a street-legal vehicle? It can probably go on the ‘ring. Here’s a compilation of all the craziest conveyances people take on the Nordschleife. You’re welcome.

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  • The Dodge Viper's Ten Cylinders Of 'Murica Are Going To Le Mans

    If there’s anything that sounds like freedom, it’s the Dodge Viper, which boasts one of the most glorious sounding V10 engines in production today. Now the Riley Motorsports Dodge Viper GTS-R has moved off the waiting list for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, so it will singlehandedly make France more awesome this June.

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  • Show Bell Helmets How You Race For A Chance To Win $10,000

    What would you do with $10,000? Toss it into the racing budget? Hoard tires for the year? Fill your front lawn with 944 parts cars? Here's your opportunity to find out: make a two-minute video to show Bell Helmets how you go racing, and you could win $10,000. For anything. (Even shady Craigslist 944s.)

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  • Ryan Newman's Team Loses Appeal Over Tire Tampering

    Bad news for NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and Richard Childress Racing: while their penalties for tampering with their tires has been reduced slightly, the National Motorsports Appeals Panel upheld those penalties today. Newman's #31 car was caught with a slow leak in its tires at Auto Club Speedway.

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  • MotoGP Is An Event That Begs You To Get On A Bike

    MotoGP is a race weekend like no other. The bikes are amazing, and the talent level of the riders is otherworldly. Out of all the top-level motorsports I've been to, however, MotoGP is unique because of its ever-present reminder that you, too, could ride a motorcycle.

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  • You Think Your Taxes Are Bad? NASCAR Drivers Have To File In 20 States

    Today, April 15th, is Tax Day. And you think this is a problem for you, because you are ever-so-slightly disorganized. But today should be the one day you thank the Lord On High that you are not also a NASCAR driver, because doing a NASCAR driver’s taxes is a pit of the deepest, darkest, hottest hellfire. UPDATE

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  • Here's Your Opportunity To Buy Some Of Kevin Harvick's Earwax

    Every now and then, the 24 Hours of LeMons forums will remind me that the magical online wonderland known as Race Image exists. Race Image is where the extra gear from various American race teams ends up for sale. This week, they've got a whole set of earplugs from NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick.

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  • Lewis Hamilton's Champagne Spray Sparks Dumb International Outrage

    The latest calls for Lewis Hamilton to be banned from China over spraying a Formula One grid girl just serve as more proof that you should never, ever listen to anything printed in the Daily Mail. Out of the billions of social issues to raise about the Chinese Grand Prix, Hammy's champagne simply isn't one.

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  • Mercedes' Feuding Drivers Make For An Awkward Post-Race Press Conference

    Mercedes Formula One driver Nico Rosberg claims that teammate Lewis Hamilton slowed him down during the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton was instructed to pick up the pace, but claims he had to manage his tires, saying "it's not my job to look after Nico's race." The Hatfields and McCoys have nothing on these two.

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  • Corner Worker Of The Year Pushes Race Car Back Onto Track

    IndyCar's Grand Prix of Louisiana was so wet this weekend that qualifying was cut short, a practice session this morning was cancelled and the race itself was bumped up fifteen minutes to avoid more storms. Naturally, folks got stuck. One true hero decided to help Gabby Chaves out of the mud on his own.

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  • Maldonado Vs. Button Was The Real Battle Of The Chinese Grand Prix

    If you only concentrated on the winner of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, you'd hate this race. Lewis Hamilton nabbed pole and ran away with the win from there. Yawn. Only Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg was anywhere close. No, the real battle was this crazy back-and-forth dogfight for thirteenth place.

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  • Crappy Weather Rains Out IndyCar Qualifying; Moves Today's Race

    NOLA Motorsports Park was so wet yesterday for qualifying that the IndyCar Grand Prix of Louisiana grid will be set by drivers' season points. Qualifying couldn't continue because of heavy rain, and now the race has been moved up in anticipation of more lousy weather moving through tomorrow. Yecch.

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  • Porsche Gets First World Endurance Championship Pole Of 2015

    With the increased competition in the World Endurance Championship's LMP1 class, everyone's wondering who's really the fastest this year. Porsche looked great at the Prologue, but Audi was fast during practice for the 6 Hours of Silverstone. It's Porsche, though, who'll take up the entire front row of the grid.

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  • Weekend Motorsports Roundup, Apr. 11-12, 2015

    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?

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  • Someone Please Help Kyle Larson Because He Eats Like A Weirdo

    I like Young Kyle Larson. When he sat with us to answer all of your questions, he really did answer all of your questions. That makes him A-OKAY in my book. Young Kyle fainted Saturday after an autograph session, and that’s worrying. But more concerning is his admission that he just ate chicken soup and tacos that day. For breakfast.

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  • We're At MotoGP's Grand Prix Of The Americas All This Weekend

    If there's any one racing vehicle with a power-to-weight ratio that would make Colin Chapman fanboys weep, it's a motorcycle. Patrick George and I will be will be here at Circuit of the Americas all weekend, watching motorcyclists battle it out at face-melting speeds.

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  • Trailer: The Paul Newman Racing Documentary Winning Is Going To Be Great

    "When you get out to that track... whatever it is that's roiling around in your head, it just goes right out the window." That's coming from Paul Newman, a man who knew what he was talking about. This is the first trailer for Adam Carolla's documentary on Newman's racing career, and boy does this film look awesome.

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  • Formula E Wants A Feeder Series That Isn't Formula One

    According to Formula E Zone, Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag realizes that his series is somewhat of a retirement home for ex-Formula One drivers at the moment. To remedy this, they'd love to see a feeder series into Formula E in the future.

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  • Ferrari Formula One Car Has A Dick Butt In UPS Logo [Update: It's Gone]

    UPS opened up a can of worms when they decided to do a photo mosaic for their logo. The idea was to use fans' Facebook photos as the background. Of course, someone had Dick Butt (which is a doodle of exactly what it sounds like) as their photo. Now Dick Butt will take a glorious ride aboard the Ferrari SF15-T. [UPDATE: He's gone now.]

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  • Did Kimi Räikkönen Lose Something En Route To Shanghai?

    Formula One fans were abuzz this morning with rumors that Kimi Räikkönen lost his passport. Oh my gosh! Will Kimi miss Free Practice 1? Given the speed at which another one appeared in his hand, we're guessing he just got stuck on a later flight than his teammate. What could be the hold-up? Let's take a look.

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  • Hellcat Beats Tesla In Rematch Drag Race; Muscle Car Guys Rejoice

    Two of the top American performance cars right now couldn’t be more different: one is the all-electric, all-insane Tesla Model S P85D, and the other is the old-school ferocious Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. When the two faced off in a drag race in January, the Hellcat’s defeat was infamous. A few days ago, the Hellcat came back for a rematch.

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  • Temporary Speed Limits Set For Sections Of The Nürburgring

    Per DailySportsCar, temporary measures have been put in place by the Deutsche Motor Sport Bund to allow the banned race classes to resume racing at the Nürburgring. The bans have now been lifted, but now we have a 5% reduction in power, limits on fan access, and most peculiarly, speed limits on some sections.

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  • This Is How Texas Motor Speedway Will Take A Few Years Off Your Life

    This weekend, NASCAR goes to Texas Motor Speedway, where of course, some terrifying state-fair-like concoctions will be on the track menu. Here’s how they plan to kill us slowly this year: chicken wings dipped in bacon queso, then coated in bacon bits and Doritos. I’m surprised Taco Bell hasn’t asked for the recipe.

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  • Empire State Performance Rally Postponed Because Of Too Much Snow

    One thing we probably didn't think about when many of us were still doing snow-nuts in March is the fact that late-melting snow can really ruin your plans for Spring. Take this year's Empire State Performance Rally, for example. It's been postponed until October because there's still too much snow on the roads.

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  • Watch The Stig Star In This WTF Music Video

    In CC Mason's new video for "Racecar," former Stig Ben Collins appears to have been typecast as a guy who stands around with his arms crossed. We all knew the Stigs would have to move on with the cancellation of Top Gear, but we didn't know life would be this rough. Now he's been put into a music video, still as The Stig. (Sort of.)

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  • Sauber Really Only Let Giedo Van Der Garde Play Dress-Up In Australia

    The Sauber Formula One team was in a lot of trouble at the beginning of the season: they had more drivers under contract than they had seats. While Van der Garde ultimately dropped his case, it's clear from Giedo van der Garde's account of the weekend that they had zero intent to let him drive, anyway.

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  • A Photo Finish Worth Soiling Your Pants Over

    The British Touring Car Championship is a magical place where rubbin's racin' gets applied to a road course, all done in cars that would be candidates for "Regular Car Reviews" if they were stateside. This weekend's ridiculous photo finish is no exception: there's no telling who will win until the very last second.

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  • Racing Drivers With Easter Bunnies Are The Best Thing Ever

    Because today is Dia del Conejito, I'm going to whip out my collection of photos of racing drivers with Easter bunnies. Thankfully, my bunnies are pretty cute. I won't give you nightmare fuel like the folks at Nascarcasm did, unless you're B-Spec Fiesta racer Marc Sherrin above. Sit back, relax and enjoy the holidays.

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  • This Is What Race Track Design Was Like In The 1950s

    Some things, such as the low likelihood of making a ton of money by owning a race track, never change. Others definitely do. Here's a glimpse back into the opening of Oulton Park in England, complete with a tour of the facility.

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  • Weekend Motorsports Roundup, Apr. 4-5, 2015

    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?

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  • Simona De Silvestro Will Be Back In An IndyCar For The Indianapolis 500

    If you've been following along in our worldwide game of "Where's Simona?," one of the most talented women in racing has been sadly semi-seatless for a while. Her deal to be a test driver for Sauber fell through when the funding package went kaput. She got a seat for the IndyCar St. Petersburg Grand Prix, but it was a one-off.

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  • What The Hell Is Going On At The Nürburgring?

    It's been a pretty trying time here at the well-named Green Hell. Unless you've been locked away for the past week, you've most likely heard of Jann Mardenborough's horrific crash here at the Nordschleife during the opening round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series, otherwise known as the VLN.

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  • Ryan Newman Busted For (Allegedly) Cheaty Tires; Team Appeals Penalty

    When NASCAR audited its latest round of tires, one team's set was found not to be holding air properly: the #31 car of Richard Childress Racing driver Ryan Newman. The tires had a slow leak that allowed the tire to bleed off extra air and remain at a more consistent pressure throughout a race.

    By Stef Schrader Read More

  • NASCAR Fandom In A Nutshell

    If there’s one word I’d have to use to describe NASCAR’s fanbase, it’s “passionate”—and far more so than my deep-seated joy for warm tortillas and queso. I’m talking flailing arms at the TV passion. Here you go: NASCAR in a nutshell.

    By Stef Schrader Read More

  • Flying Piece Of IndyCar Aero Kit Fractures Spectator's Skull

    One downside to the IndyCar aero kits is that there are more bits to fall off, and sometimes those don't land in the best spot. One spectator at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg found this out the hard way when a flying piece of carbon fiber nailed her in the head, fracturing her skull.

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  • More Race Classes Banned At The Nürburgring

    Several racing classes were banned from racing at Deutsche Motor Sport Bund-sanctioned events at the Nürburgring following last weekend's horrific accident. Now, per Sportscar365, that ban has been lifted for SP10 cars, but was extended to the Cup2, SP8T, E1-XP1, E1-XP2 and E1-XP classes, plus GT cars in H4.

    By Stef Schrader Read More

  • The Entire World Endurance Championship Season Is Coming To American TV

    Good news for endurance fans: we can finally watch the entire WEC season this year on television in the good ol' U-S-of-A and Canada. Not only will we get our usual 24 Hours of Le Mans coverage, but Fox Sports inked a deal to show the whole season. That's multiple hours of motorsport deliciousness at a time.

    By Stef Schrader Read More

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Speak Out On Religious Freedom Law

    Indiana passed a law that allows businesses to refuse service based on religious convictions, prompting boycotts of the state's goods and other backlash. Problem is, Indianapolis is one of the motorsport capitals of the world. IndyCar and NASCAR both just said that they want no part of this new "freedom" to discriminate.

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  • Apple Wants To Make Navigation Like A Friend Reading You Directions

    Apple has filed for a patent titled “Humanized Navigation Instructions for Mapping Applications.” It’s exactly what it sounds like, nixing voice prompts that say, “turn right in 600 feet” to “make the next right after the McDonalds.” And it could explain its fleet of sensor-laden minivans.

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  • Five Things That Autonomous Cars Will Change In TV And Movies

    Technology has a way of screwing up entertainment from the past. How many Seinfeld episodes would have been four minutes long is everyone had cell phones? Hell, almost any plot that revolved around missing someone or a wrong bit of information would be obsolete today. So what will autonomous cars do?

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  • This New Antenna Will Make Wifi On Planes Actually Usable

    When I heard about this new antenna made with metamaterials, I assumed it was a fancy new artistic design using antennas on antennas to make better antennas. It turns out it’s much more technical than that and it could be the solution we’ve been waiting for to finally replace the crappy internet that passes for inflight WiFi.

    By Chris Clarke Read More

  • The Renault Clio Gives You The Fake Engine Sounds Of Your Choice

    We’ve been talking about speaker engine sounds a little bit lately, thanks to the news that the Nissan 370Z will get that system for the 2016 model year. Everybody has opinions on the right way to do this, but I think Nissan’s corporate cousin Renault is already doing it right.

    By Patrick George Read More

  • They Drove Cross-Country In An Autonomous Minivan Without GPS. In 1995.

    (Think Delphi’s cross-country voyage in an autonomous Audi SQ5 is impressive? Try doing it with 90s tech, without GPS navigation, and in a salvaged Pontiac minivan. That’s what Carnegie Mellon research scientist Dean Pomerleau and then-Ph.D. student Todd Jochem did in 1995. Here’s the story of their journey as it appeared on Robotics Trends. — PG)

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  • ?GM Thinks It Can Make Over $350 Million On LTE In Its Cars

    General Motors has equipped over 30 of its models in North America with 4G LTE and plans to offer every 2016 model with the high-speed wireless data service. Why? Convenience. And money. Around $350 million worth, says GM, although it’s not saying exactly how.

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Trucks (28)

Wrenching (57)

  • Miami Car Dealer Takes Car Back, Refuses To Return $9200 Deposit

    Some used car lots just look like sketchy places to make a purchase, but I’ve found that the ones passing themselves off as a “pre-owned luxury car dealer” can be just as bad if not worse than those notorious buy-here, pay-here establishments. One elderly Miami woman learned this lesson the hard way.

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  • Blatant Lies You Have Been Told About Traffic Laws

    You are driving a truck, pulling a trailer in which your friends are sitting. You’re barefoot, wearing headphones – the big ones from the ‘70s – and steering the vehicle with a “suicide knob” on the steering wheel. You pull a U-turn and a police officer who was following you pulls you over. Can you be ticketed for any of this?

    By SteveLehto Read More

  • Behold, The Cheapest Modern Ferrari You Can Buy Today - And It's Manual

    Are you a successful person that likes the finer things in life? Are you also a person that can’t imagine paying full retail for anything, much less a car that loses value as soon as you drive it off the lot? Meet your new best friend - a Ferrari 360 Spider that does everything right and leaves your wallet relatively intact.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • More Tales Of The World's Shittiest Mechanics

    How hard is it to find a good mechanic? As we’ve seen in the past, pretty damn hard. Now get ready for a whole ‘nother round of stories of hacks that call themselves professional mechanics.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • Moron Customer Calls Dealer A 'Fagget' Because He Can't Do Simple Math

    As we’ve been in the habit of collecting horrible car dealer experiences lately, let us also take a moment to remember that customers can be every bit as bad. Case in point: this text message exchange between a dealer and a would-be Volkswagen GTI buyer that devolves into a missive of poorly-spelled insults. Human beings — they’re awesome!

    By Patrick George Read More

  • Why You Might Want To Hold Off On Buying A New Ford For A Bit

    If you visit your friendly neighborhood Ford dealer right now, you can get your hands on any number of fun cars, like the 2015 Ford Mustang or the 2015 Ford Fiesta ST. (They have SUVs and stuff too if you lost that argument with your spouse.) What you won’t get is Sync 3, the long-awaited replacement for the hated MyFordTouch infotainment system, until later this summer.

    By Patrick George Read More

  • Here Are Five Reasons Why You Need To Buy A Nissan Maxima Right Now

    In most instances, the best car values are found when expensive cars depreciate to the point of purchase for regular folk, with pricey maintenance and repairs being the inevitable elephant in the room. But sometimes, the best bang for your hard-earned dollar is right in front of your face.

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  • Curbstoning: How Not To Fall For This Common Craigslist Scam

    There is a common scam car buyers need to be aware of, largely because the best solution to is to not fall for it. Kind of like telling you the best cure for a particular illness is to not get sick. It’s called Curbstoning and it happens every day to naïve car buyers.

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  • Dealership Gives Boy With Leukemia The Ride Of A Lifetime In A Bugatti

    How can you say no to a little boy who wants to go for a ride in a cool car? As the father of a two year old who asks me if we can “Go zoom in the blue car?” I totally understand. You can’t say no. So when a seven year old with Leukemia wanted to take a ride in a Bugatti Veyron, a Texas exotic car dealership answered the call.

    By Tom McParland Read More

  • Ten Of The Best Pickups You Can Buy For Less Than $10,000 On eBay

    If you have something heavy, dirty, and/or oily, the way you get it from point A to point B without ruining your vehicle in the process is to employ the use of a trusty pickup truck. A short while ago, I asked y’all to give me the best truck values on eBay for less than $10,000, and you delivered. Get it? GET IT?! I’m so sorry.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • Even More Car Dealership Horror Stories

    Not long ago we put out a call for your dealership horror stories. We got so many responses that they could not be contained in only one post. From harassment, to identity theft, to good old fashion sexism...we have it all. Enjoy!

    By Tom McParland Read More

  • Why Buy A Ford Taurus When This Ridiculous V10 Audi S6 Is Way Less?

    The mid-2000s were a fun time for luxury automakers, because they took their most potent, race-bred engines and shoehorned them into their most unassuming sedans. One of the sleepers that so eloquently flew under the radar was this Audi S6 with a crazy V10 engine, which can now be yours for less than the price of a boring-ass Ford Taurus. You’re welcome.

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  • This Crazy Cheap Barn Find Honda Z600 Makes The Fit Look Like A Hummer

    37 inches. That’s the difference in length between this plucky Honda Z600 and a brand new Fit. This miserly car’s bulk is a stone’s throw away from the size of a Smart Fortwo, except it has room for four people and stuff. This is essentially everything that you’d want in a modern city car, but it’s old enough to have its own mid-life crisis.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • Do I Have To Pay Income Tax If I Sell My Car Privately?

    I was at a luxury car dealer and they clearly gave me a low-ball offer on my trade. When I told them that I would rather sell it privately, they said “Well, if you do that you will have to pay thousands of dollars in income tax.” This sounds fishy to me, can the IRS tax you on a private sale?

    By Tom McParland Read More

  • Here's How To Upgrade Worn Rubber Bushings In Your Car's Suspension

    If you've ever driven down a straight road and felt a huge dead spot in the response of your steering wheel, or have had to correct constantly to do something as simple drive in a straight line, you may need new front suspension bushings. Fortunately, I'll tell you how to replace them quickly, using nothing but regular hand tools.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • You Don't Have To Be Speeding To Be Found Guilty Of Drag Racing

    When I was in high school, kids with fast cars often took them out on Woodward Avenue and stomped on the gas when driving alongside other fast cars. Turns out that was illegal, regardless of how fun it looks in the Fast & Furious franchise. Not that I ever did it, of course.

    By SteveLehto Read More

  • One Thing You Should Ask The VW Dealer Before Driving Your New GTI

    Yes, two of us have bought 2015 Volkswagen GTIs. But when I picked up my three-door (S in carbon steel) earlier this year, something wasn’t right. The front suspension was disturbingly stiff, crashing over bumps and sending a massive shock through the chassis. My first new car – ever – was broken. And then Tom sent me a link.

    By Damon Lavrinc Read More

  • There's A Reason Why This 500-HP Pontiac GTO Is So Freaking Cheap

    Most cars today are driven as appliances built for commutes, family trips, and emergency trips to the bookie. However, some cars are a testament to their owner’s sense of style, or lack thereof. Case in point: This cheap, uniquely modified Pontiac GTO, that may need some cosmetic deconstruction.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • This Emmy-Award Winning YouTube Mechanic Is Full Of Shit

    YouTube is a medium where mostly interesting people share mostly interesting things like cat fail videos and safe-for-work porn. However, there are certain outlets that give advice on certain automotive topics, namely the popular Scotty Kilmer channel, that you should take with a nearly lethal dosage of salt. Here’s why.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • The Fast & Furious Supra Will Sell For More Than You Can Afford, Pal

    Now that the Fast and Furious film franchise has gone from that movie that made you do burnouts in the parking lot with your ‘97 Civic EX, to a full-fledged international juggernaut, car collectors will be looking to get a piece of the action. Now is your chance to own the “10 second” Supra that started it all.

    By Tom McParland Read More

  • Why Buy A New S600 When This Insanely Opulent Maybach 62 Is Way Less?

    Did you know that there's a limit to how much pleasure a human brain can experience? It's true, and easily demonstrable. First, ride around in a newly-purchased Mercedes-Maybach S600 and experience the epitome of luxury. Then step into this Maybach 62 and do the exact same thing, then realize you've saved almost six figures. Limit reached.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • I Desperately Want These Hilarious Fake Car Ads To Be Real

    A trademark of the modern automotive industry is a distinct lack of anything resembling a funny bone. Thankfully, the humor wizards at Sniff Petrol have created some seriously awesome fake car advertisements for your weekend viewing amusement.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • eBay Challenge: The Best Pickups For Less Than $10,000

    Whether you live out in the boondocks or in a densely-packed city, there's always something that you'd need to do that would perfectly suit a pickup truck. This week's challenge is to find the best examples of utility, dependability, and brute strength with a bed in the back for under $10,000 on eBay. I'm getting a trucker's tan just thinking about it.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • How Would You Spec Your One Of A Kind Dodge Viper GTC?

    In an effort to boost Viper sales, Dodge announced it was offering a GTC trim that could be configured and painted to exactly what the customer wanted, making each car unique. Once a configuration is built, Dodge won’t make another. The GTC online configurator just launched; prepare to have your productivity ruined.

    By Tom McParland Read More

  • Sweet Jesus, You Can Buy This Barn Find Honda Civic With Pocket Change

    In the '50s, a Japanese car was roughly equivalent to lining your lunchbox with asbestos; it was only a matter of time before it killed you. However, by the '70s, Japan got its shit together and created gems like this original Honda Civic, one of the most reliable, frugal, and characterful cars ever made. Here's your chance to own one for almost no money at all.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • Man Makes Awesome Video, Still Can't Sell His Ford Taurus

    An Omaha man is trying to sell his 2002 Ford Taurus for $3,000 on Craigslist. Rather than just take a few pictures and write a description, he decided to give Ford's best selling sedan the attention it deserves with a pretty impressive video. He has gotten a lot of press, but no offers for some odd reason.

    By Tom McParland Read More

  • How To Take Spectacular Driving Pictures Inside Your Car, By Yourself

    For those of you following my escapades, a short while ago I drove Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus LS400 from New Jersey To Los Angeles. Here's a secret: Driving through most of America can get mind-numbingly boring. Here's how to take some great pictures in the meantime and curb the monotony.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • Here Are Your Craziest Mechanic Shop Horror Stories

    Let's face it: most of us aren't qualified to wrench on our automobiles. That's why the usual course of action is to recruit a trusted mechanic to take care of our car's oily bits. However, some mechanics are less than scrupulous and are borderline full-on scam artists. Here are some of the most insane stories we've heard.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • How I Prepped A Lexus With 900,000 Miles To Drive From New Jersey To LA

    Before one sets off on any reasonably long automotive journey, it's important to kick tires and check fluids. However, when you're staring down the barrel of 1,000,000 miles on the odometer, it pays to be a little more cautious. Here's how I made sure that I (hopefully) wouldn't be left stranded in the bad part of town with a Lexus I didn't own.

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  • This Cheap V10 Audi R8 Spyder Had A Rough Past, But Do You Really Care?

    There are two basic schools of thought when it comes to exotic cars: People who wash them with cashmere animal diapers in pristine hermetically-sealed bubbles, and people who drive them like their hair is on fire more often than not. If you're the latter, this V10 Audi R8 Spyder is for you, regardless of the car's somewhat sordid past.

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  • Will This Cheap Barn Find Mercedes Be Worth Millions If Restored?

    The Mercedes 300SL Gullwing is perhaps one of the most sought-after cars ever made, with multi-million dollar asking prices on the most humble of examples. The wake of the car's crazy appreciation also brings up values of sibling cars like this barn find 190SL convertible, which is on its way to possibly be the next million-dollar vintage Merc.

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  • eBay Challenge: Best Beater Cars For Less Than $3,000

    Not everyone is born with silver spoons in their mouths and titanium paddle shifters at their fingertips - dues must be paid with sweat equity and the humility of driving a beater. That's why this week, I'm asking all of you to find the most dependable, frugal and characterful cars on eBay for less than a $3,000 budget. The struggle is real.

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • This Stripped Dodge Viper Is The Go-Kart Project Of Your Nightmares

    Have you ever wondered what life would look like if you had X-ray vision? Well, don your most flattering set of undergarments and climb into this Dodge Viper SRT-10 project. You’ll match the candid birthday suit motif, and you’ll be driving the most awesome modern Mad Max Go-Kart ever.

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  • What's The Worst Mechanic's Experience You've Ever Had?

    For those of you who don't live for getting greasy every weekend, you probably take your car to a trusted mechanic, but sometimes the person taking care of your pride and joy is barely qualified to open a jar of peanut butter, much less turn a wrench on an expensive vehicle. What are your worst experiences with a mechanic?

    By Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez Read More

  • Couple Denied Trade Because CarFax Revealed "Total Loss" Six Years Late

    We have already established that CarFax and other vehicle history reports are far from perfect. However, many of us use them as a first line of defense against cars that have been damaged or totaled. But what happens when CarFax doesn't report the information in time? One couple found out the hard way.

    By Tom McParland Read More

  • This Project Lamborghini Diablo Is The Rarest Fixer-Upper You Can Buy

    Lamborghini ownership is a rare experience, with only a few eccentric, wealthy patrons getting the privilege of manning any of the Italian masterpieces - but the car in question isn't just some bargain bin Gallardo, it's a 2001 Lamborghini Diablo 6.0, one of the rarest modern supercars and it needs a little bit of work. OK, alotta bit.

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  • Here Are Ten Of The Best Dream Cars On eBay For Less Than $80,000

    Supercars, exotics, classics, and rare versions of common cars all share a similar trait - they're aspirational. They can be the reward at the end of a life full of work, and the start of a life of leisure. I asked you dreamers to give me the best cars that tickled your fancy for under an $80k budget, and you delivered.

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  • You Can Buy A 200+ MPH Mercedes S-Class For The Price Of A Honda Civic

    Great automotive value for money is something I will never shut up about, and near the top of my list will always be the Mercedes S-Class, namely this immaculate 2006 S65 AMG, with a crazy big engine with crazy big power, with a crazy low price. It's either this, or a fully loaded Honda Civic. Your choice.

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  • You Can Now Buy One Of The Coolest Restomods Ever, For Next To Nothing

    The latest trend with baby boomers and dot-com crash survivors is taking the body of a car that has been abused for half a century, and changing nothing. Patina - the years of characterful wear on the car - is worth its rusty weight in gold, and this '49 Chevy Deluxe is the best I've seen in a long while.

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  • eBay Challenge: Dream Cars For Less Than $80,000

    Everyone need a goal. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel that keeps our eyes trained towards what’s important. That’s why today, I’m asking you ambitious readers to find the best aspirational dream cars on eBay for under an $80,000 budget. Dream big.

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  • Tell Us Your Car Dealership Horror Stories

    Over the past ten years, car buying has changed dramatically. While there are plenty of dealerships that do things the right way, there are others that haven’t quite gotten the memo. Whether it is a buy-here, pay-here lot or a high-end dealership, many of us have terrible car buying tales to tell.

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  • Tales From The Lemon Law Horror Story Archives

    In 23 years of consumer protection practice, I have represented thousands of people. I am often asked, "What is the worst vehicle a client of yours has ever bought?" It's a toss-up between the car which could not be fixed despite 30 repair attempts and the vehicle which would catch fire each time it was driven over 50 miles.

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  • #Scion Has No #Idea What It's #Doing

    A decade ago, Toyota's youth-oriented spinoff brand Scion scored an instant hit with the toaster-esque xB. It made sense not only for kids that wanted an interesting, cheap, reliable, spacious car, but everyone that wanted an interesting cheap, reliable, spacious car. Then they lost the plot, and despite unveiling the new 2016 iA and iM, I'm pretty sure they're still in the weeds.

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  • Feds Launch New Offensive Against Dealership Fraud

    While many dealerships have adapted to the age of internet shopping, some dealers have increased their deceptive practices to make up for the loss of profit on new car sales. The FTC has responded with an increased crackdown on these "stealerships," and some penalties could mean prison time.

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