As we head into the 55th running of the Daytona 500, let's revisit one of the moments that put NASCAR on the map. The current drivers that were chosen to comment on this historic battle are pretty fitting.
How The Indian Car Market Is The Bizarro Version Of America's
For the second time on my trip to India, I find myself entering a building and having a chain of flowers draped over my neck as a woman paints a mark on my forehead, and then showers me in flower petals. I never really know what to do in these situations, afraid that as soon as I open my mouth they'll realize the…
Watch Jon Stewart Flip His Shit Over Russian Dash Cams
The main way that most of us saw the crazy asteroid in Russia the other day was via dash cams mounted in cars. And even more amazingly, jaded Russian drivers didn't seem to care. If you watch this report from the Daily Show, you'll see why.
United Airlines Plane Slides Off Icy Runway At Cleveland Airport
Icy conditions on the runway at Hopkins International Airport caused a United Airlines 737 to slide off the runway this morning, according to news reports.
What Car Name Makes The Least Sense In English?
Most car names are nouns. A Note. A Mustang. A Probe. Sometimes they're proper nouns and named after places you'd probably never see such a car driven, like the Sorento. Occasionally, you'll get something that can be a verb, like the Juke. All words that make sense in English. And then you get names that are utter…
Every space mission is exceedingly ambitious, but Jalopnik readers know ten that stand above the rest, even if they never got off the ground.
Texas State Troopers Can't Shoot At Your Car From Helicopters Anymore
Remember last year when we told you about the Texas State Trooper who shot at a truck full of illegal immigrants from a helicopter, killing two people inside? Yeah, they're not allowed to do that anymore.
We've seen development mules of the next small Jeep crossover/SUV parading around for months. In our minds it was the 2014 Liberty, just wearing an Alfa Romeo Giulietta body but was also a good bit taller. Through these exclusive photos we've learned two things. First, it won't look anything like an Alfa. Second, it won't be a Liberty. This is the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. That's right, the Cherokee is back.
Man Drunk Drives An Electric Walmart Scooter For Six Miles
If you've ever been in a Walmart, then you've seen those little mobility scooters that help disabled folks get around. You've probably also wanted to steal one yourself and take a little joyride. Well, one Indianapolis-area man got drunk, stole one of those scooters, and took a joyride. For six miles.
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Ceremony; ‘Living Hell’
Traffic sucks, so why not start your morning off with some music? You provide the toast and we'll provide the jams.
For $10,000, There’s Nothing This Astro Is Creolac’ing
Historically, Creole meant native born rather than foreign born. Today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Caddy-van is claimed to honor its builders heritage, but will its price have you going native?
Man Does Not Live By Bread Alone, Baby: The Hilarious Amante GT…
How do you sell a kit car based off of a VW Beetle with a Corvair engine back in 1969? Get a pretty blonde model and make one hilariously out-of-touch brochure.
'The 2013 Scion FR-S Is For Real'
Earlier today, John Davis dropped by and dropped some knowledge on all y'all.
Can We Just Make Europe’s Forbidden Cars Ourselves?
We have detailed very acutely how much we want cars like the Audi RS4 Avant and the VW Golf GTD to come to America. But why? Can't we make these cars here in America?
