THE TRUTH ABOUT CARS: Review: 2003 Mazda Protege5
Older Vipers Recalled Because Airbag Might Punch Driver In Face
The Dodge Viper is famous for a number of reasons. One of them is the complete lack of any electronic nannies or safety equipment, other than airbags. Now Vipers are being recalled because that one safety feature might malfunction.
The Tastiest Retro Rides
When it comes to styling, retro is a difficult one to master. But no matter how many terrible examples we see thanks to the numerous tuners out there without any taste, we still desire the vintage feeling that comes with modern technology wrapped in a classically shaped body or interior.
He doesn't just talk about the environment, he actually did something about it. He's so smart it's almost frightening. His life is one of accomplishment and success, although not without a few setbacks. He loves the media when they lavish him with accolades, which they often do, but he sees a conspiracy when they utter anything else but abject praise. Am I describing Richard Nixon or Elon Musk?
In a lot of ways a car is like a roommate. The best of times are some serious “remember this on my deathbed” kind of fun. The worst of times are nothing but screaming about how he never does the dishes or that it should just tell you when a plastic water pump impeller melts before it overheats. But most of the time you’re just happy that he pays the rent or gets you to work and back without exploding. Similarly, losing a car can be a lot like losing a roommate and if the five stages of grief are a gearbox then at this point, cursing my luck outside AutoZone, I’m already hitting the powerband in third gear.
Se7ens: they're good for trackdays, but can they handle the rough roads of tarmac rallying? Yes. Like you wouldn't believe.
The Craziest Russian Dash Cam Videos Of 2012
With the massive proliferation of cheap GoPros and other cameras, it seems like every second of Russia's free-for-all roads are now recorded. These are the thirteen most unbelievable moments from the year.
Watch An IndyCar Driver Do The Harlem Shake At The Indianapolis Motor…
The Harlem Shake is a lot like Gangnam Style and Call Me Maybe, in that there are videos all over the interwebs mimicking it and I have precisely no clue what it is. Oh look, here's IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden dancing on the race track.
The Scion FR-S Convertible: This Is It
We've known for some time that Toyota has been working on a roofless version of the sportscar we know as the Scion FR-S. Today, we know what it will look like.
Remember the Chevy Aveo? You probably wish that you didn't. Chevy also hopes you don't. That's why they brought out this, the Sonic RS. Compared to the Aveo, it's the greatest car in the world.
What Are The Most Outlandish Automaker Claims?
Automakers are always talking about what they're going to do next to wow us. What are the claims that car makers have made that haven't come to fruition.
Some of the most lustworthy cars never seem to drop in price. Jalopnik readers know ten cars from the past ten years that have frustratingly refused to depreciate.
AMG Is Making Electric Cigarettes Now
Volvo and BMW are traditional players in the luxury marine business, but when it comes to Miami Vice-style speedboats, you just can't beat Mercedes-Benz. Now they've gone electric.
Though today's NPOCP is taken right from the web pages of the Rover Classics dealership in Staten Island, New York, the rest of the inventory itself seems to be a jalop's dream.
In about 13 hours, journalists from CNNMoney did what a New York Times reporter couldn't (or didn't, depending on your perspective): they made the drive from D.C. to Boston in a Tesla Model S. And perhaps more importantly, they say Tesla's network of Supercharger stations along the East Coast passed the test.
Gas Prices Going Back Up, Rams Getting Loose, Dealerships Rebuilding
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place at 9:00 AM. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important?
China's Next International Shot: Qoros 3 Mega Gallery
A new Chinese brand called Qoros will bring three cars to Geneva: A production ready sedan, a wagon concept, and a hybrid crossover hatchback concept aimed at European customers. While we have already discussed how some of the styling bits look rather similar, I believe it's worth it to take a second look at China's…
