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2011 Infiniti M: First Drive

Infiniti's 5-series rival used to be a nice, but anonymous car. After hooning it through Southern California's canyons, that's no longer the case. Now, the 2011 Infiniti M is Japan's Jaguar. More »
Yesterday - February 27, 2010

The 2002 Chevy Avalanche: Begging For a Knuckle Sandwich!

Like, there's this weasely-looking little guy, ya know, and he wants change for a dollar. So, like, I changed my SUV into a truck and took his money! Yeah, I totally made him my bitch! More »

Conan O'Brien Tweets, Still Loves His Taurus SHO

Conan O'Brien has apparently been keeping busy during his unemployment. He joined Twitter last week, and one of his first tweets was about his Ford Taurus. Somebody wrote "ew" in the dust on the car's hood. Nice. More »

Crazy Japanese Build Serial Killer Vans For The Race Track: Dajiban!

When Japanese gearheads get obsessed with a certain type of vehicle, they tend to go all-out. For example, take your archetypal serial-killer/molester Detroit van- what more could be painted on this canvas? More »

Which Is More A Prisoner Of Tradition, Ford Mustang or Porsche 911?

Imagine being a Porsche or Ford exec and contemplating major changes to your most recognizable and beloved-by-zealots product. What a minefield! More »

See What Happens When You Don't Check Your Blind Spot?

We saw a record four rollovers in last weekend's 24 Hours Of LeMons Texas, and the rollover parade started about five minutes after the green flag. Here we see what happens when an Escort ZX2 gets shoved into a Gremlin. More »
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The Top 122 Lemons of the 24 Hours of LeMons Texas

The third race of the '10 LeMons season took place at MSR Houston last weekend, and we witnessed an impossible Taurus SHO victory, four rollovers, two MGBs, and our first Renault Le Car racer. More »

Have Hookah, Will Travel

Louie Mattar's 1947 Cadillac came with everything required to survive a long road trip, grill, television, toilet and… hookah. He took his Turkish water-pipe-equipped machine and set a world record with it. More »
#downonthestreet

1988 Alfa Romeo Milano

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We've seen a 164 and two Graduates, but the complete set of 80s Alfas requires a Milano. More »
Friday - February 26, 2010
Cavallo Verde! These purport to be the first photos of the Ferrari 599 Hybrid set for reveal in Geneva. And while it's blasphemous to the extreme, at least they've given it an ugly paintjob so we can avoid it. More »
#motorcycles

Don't Bury Kevin Rose's Custom Moped

Digg founder Kevin Rose is so rich he can have any vehicle he wants. He chose this chromed-out 1977 Puch Maxi moped, but he hasn't even seen it yet. So Kevin, here it is, your sweet new ride. More »

Yes, That Is A Buffalo In The Middle Of Atlanta's I-20

"And so I said to myself, I said, self, this is another fine mess you've gotten us into. Harrumph." More »
#momentofzen

Lamborghini, Snow, Times Square, Today

That, really, is all you need to know. Only in New York. UPDATE: More pics! More »
If you're the average Korean patrolman you make do with a Kia Picanto. Knock a few heads, impress your captain and you could be patrolling Seoul in a Gallardo, 911 or F360. Is that an HHR in the background? More »

The Koenigsegg Agera: 2832 Pounds, 910 Hp, And One Full Can Of Whoop-Ass

GTSpirit has just published exclusive shots of Koenigsegg's next supercar. The V-8-powered ball of carbon-fiber craziness you see here is claimed to be good for 811 Lb-Ft of torque and an estimated 245 mph. At least it's ugly. (Kidding!) More »
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Off-Road Trails And Games Of Grab-Ass: A Look At Hummer's Bright Side

Hummer is mostly dead, but last summer, we took two H3s and joined the Hummer Club on an expedition to Michigan's Drummond Island. One local woman grabbed my ass, but for the most part, the fun happened behind the wheel. More »

Tailpipe: "He Didn't Seem The Least Bit Interested In Hugging Her Curves"

We recently discovered the incredible phenomenon of NASCAR-themed romance fiction, stories filled with passion and grease and beautiful people being driven swiftly to ecstasy and Victory Lane alike. What follows is a brief selection from one such tale. [Deadspin]
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Inside Forza Motorsport, Part III: The Physics Of Driving Games

On Monday, we took a look at a pretty cool office. On Wednesday, how to make a fake car sound real. Earlier today, a Jalopnik-liveried Shelby. Now, we look at the guts of Forza's digital world. Welcome to the machine. More »

Snowbound NYC Mustang Driver Refuses To Put Convertible Top Up

The owner of this new Mustang Convertible is not only stuck on the side of Flatbush Avenue in middle of the Snowpocalypse, he refuses to put the top up. His excuse? "Every day is a good day in New York."
#moviecars

The Firebreather: The Pontiac Firebird That Could Have Been

Michigan-based Exodus Films unveiled the hero-ride for their upcoming sci-fi flick, Jinn. It's "The Firebreather," a stylized take on what a new Pontiac Firebird might've been. Look familiar? It should. Better news? They're building 50 of them for public purchase. More »

What Automotive Legacy Needs To Be Revisited?

Even if you hate the new Jaguar XJ, don't underestimate the balls it took to completely recreate a car that's been essentially the same for 40 years. What other automotive legacy needs to be revisited? More »

America's Worst Drivers on the Asphault Playground

America's Worst Drivers' search for the nation's most miserable motorists will begin March 14th. Here, a preview of the insane obstacle courses (seesaws for cars!) and skill tests the shameful drivers face each week, before the worst's car is demolished. [Gawker.TV]

Utah Trying To Ban Aftermarket Exhausts

The Utah Senate is trying to ban aftermarket exhausts with a bill as poorly worded as it is questionably reasoned. Don't they know loud pipes save lives? More »

Off Seasons: Drift-Happy In a Nissan Silvia

With great restraint and beautiful camerawork, Andrew Laputka and Ryan Tuerck of Drift Alliance bring us a merry afternoon in a hissing, sideways Silvia. More »

Car Abandoned In D.C. Rush-Hour Lane Takes Week To Tow

A Mercury Grand Marquis was recently abandoned in a rush-hour lane less than a mile from the White House and directly in front of the Djibouti Embassy. Amazingly, it took a week to tow. Abandonation without representation? More »
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Hey... That Logo Looks Familiar!

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce the 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang Jalopnik Forza Motorsport 3 GT500KR. Its name is long, its love is strong, and it will rock you allllllll night long. More »
Thursday - February 25, 2010

What's The More Likely USF1 Design To Become Real?

These images represent plausible designs from the floundering USF1 team. One is a Spanish-flagged toaster. The other claims to be the first 3D image of the USF1 Type 1 racer. Both are still renderings. [via Paddocknews, Axis Of Oversteer]
#classiccars

Is This The Largest Camarobird Collection In The World?

One of the most amazing car collections we've ever seen recently hit NastyZ28.com. These Trans Ams are just the tip of the iceberg; we count over eighty cars, and almost all of them are second-generation F-bodies. This is nuts. More »

Life In The Small Lane: Championship R/C Car Racing As Feature Film

From the How Did We Miss This Department: A documentary on the world of professional radio-controlled car racing was released in 2009. It's called Carpet Racers. And we thought our job was weird. [Asylum]
#racingnews

Ken Block Goes Slideways Warming Up For 100 Acre Woods Rally

After a DNF at the Rally American season opener, Ken Block's aiming to win his fifth 100 Acre Woods Rally this weekend behind the wheel of his Ford Fiesta rally car. If only band practice had been this fun. More »

"Possessed" Lexus Still On Road

Rhonda Smith, the Lexus ES owner who tearfully testified her car was "possessed," sold the Lexus to another family. What's worse? Selling a car you think is safe that's a deathtrap or selling one you know is a deathtrap? [WSJ]
#cartech

How To Avoid Speed Traps, Brushfires, And Friends With Your iPhone

Mobile app Trapster just rolled out its 4.0 release and added new features to help users log roadtrips, locate friends, better avoid tickets, and get around rockslides. Even the police are pitching in to aid (and slow) your commute. More »
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