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more about #clips more comments → that ain't the way to have fun, son: Lockers all 'round locked T-case w/one locked & one open diff good AWD locked T-case & open diffs FWD with traction control limited slip RWD one... more » Ford Tempo Fanatic: You call that snow? Someone needs to tell these people to grow a pair, move to AK, stimulate our economy, and when they get back to the Lower 49s they... more » Bobby Scarano: Looks like you guys found my video! This is what happens when your roommate is from North Carolina and you're currently living in Maine. What a fun mo... more » Alfisted: Perfect timing. I popped the LGT's snow cherry this morning. The jury is still out as to whether I'd rather be driving it or the Cherokee under thos... more » LTDScott: The beauty of pwn-wheel-drive. more » Uncle Bo: .....and at 0:19 the F-150 gained traction and smashed into the trunk of the Subaru, totaling it. more » smalleyxb122: My truck is 4wd, and last year, the actuator* went out. I was parked in the yard, and wound up spending over a half hour trying to get it out of ther... more » Elhigh: Don't rev it so much, it'll actually pull better. My younger boy turned 16 Saturday. We woke up to snow. I tossed him the keys and said, "Mom wants... more » mytdawg: Two wheel drive trucks are useless in the snow without weight in the back and real aggressive rear tires. They may be macho, but they're still useles... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: The airport race, while of questionable entertainment, showed, at minute seven of the show, how good BTCC drivers are at vehicle control. They guy dr... more » -
#lolcars
Subaru Legacy GT Spec.B Tows F-150
There's nothing more embarrassing than having your big, macho American RWD truck towed out of the snow by a friend in a Legacy GT Spec.B. Quick, someone record this. [via Connerthecat] -
#racing
VIDEO: Dragster's Clutch Blows Up
Ever wonder what it looks like from a funny car driver's perspective as something goes very wrong? Well, here's a video showing the clutch blowing up as the driver grabs second. We think someone needs a clean Nomex suit. More » -
#topgear
Top Gear Season 14, Episode 4: YouTube Open Thread
In this week's episode of Top Gear, Clarkson takes the Renault Twingo topsy-turvy in Belfast, Hammond reviews airport vehicles, the boys compare luxury diesel SUVs and Guy Ritchie wrecks some reasonably-priced cars. Bitorrent not done yet? Hit the jump below. More » -
#adwatch
Chrysler Hires Italian Agency To Make This Crappy Car Ad With Taxpayer Dollars
Chrysler's Italian masters at Fiat fired BBDO Detroit, bringing in an Italian agency to do one commercial for the 300C gansgter-mobile. The ad stars Mikhail Gorbachev and calls for Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi's release. My name is-what the fuck? More » -
#laautoshow
New Jaguar XJ Stars In Upcoming Jay-Z Video
At a Jaguar event last night, the big news was a peak at the video Jay-Z is shooting with one of only six 2010 Jaguar XJ's in the world. And he customized it! Yay! Exclusive sneak peak video below. More » -
#laautoshow
VIDEO: Driving the Porsche Boxster Spyder
Earlier we made fun of the Porsche Boxster Spyder for losing a tiny bit of weight and adding a ton of cost. Then we watched this video and it changed our minds. Even the gimmicky door pulls are cool. More » -
#celebrities
Chinese Press Creates Crazy CGI Tiger Woods Car Crash Reenactment
Just when we thought the Tiger Woods crash story had finally died down, the Chinese press goes ahead and makes it a thousand times more awesome. This clip shows a computer-generated reenactment of the accident, complete with golf club-swinging wife. More » -
#hoonoftheday
Russian Merry-Go-Round's Are Much More Intense
The best playground installation is the Merry-Go-Round, especially if you're able to get other riders to beg for mercy. After these Russians wind the thing up with a car, we're betting both riders were begging for mercy. (H/T to LaLe) -
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#fifthgear
Fifth Gear Brings Hot Wheels To Life, Sets Real-Life Loop-The-Loop Record
Fifth Gear replicates the classic Hot Wheels loop-the-loop, performing the world record for the largest 360 degree loop in a real car, a Toyota Aygo. Here's how they did it. More » -
#topgear
Top Gear Season 14, Episode 3: YouTube Open Thread
In this week's episode of Top Gear, James explores a new way to get a caravan to its destination and Richard drives the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. Bitorrent not done yet? Hit the jump below. More » -
#lolcars
The Sashimi Tabernacle Choir: A Volvo Covered In 200 Linux-Linked Singing Fish And Lobsters
Richard Carter affixed over 200 novelty singing fish and lobsters to a Volvo 240, linked them with a Linux operating system and got them to sing and dance in unison to create the "Sashimi Tabernacle Choir." Weird? Annoying? Cool? Yes. -
#dtm
Old German Touring Cars Make Everything Better
Sixteen-valve fours, crashing, and some of the best racing ever seen. It's like NASCAR, if NASCAR were high on schnitzel and still had soul. We've watched a lot of DTM videos. This is one of the best. More » -
#carhistory
Today, We're Thankful For The Pre-Chinese Volvo
We're thankful for pre-Ford Volvo, but now we're thinking Post-Chinese Volvo will make us thankful for the days of Ford's ownership. So this pre-Turkey Day we're remembering some highlights of the company as it is now and as it was. More » -
#safety
Smashing Safety: 12 New Cars Crashed In Eurocarnage Video Gallery
The latest round of European NCAP crash testing's complete, which means our video-bin horn o' plenty overfloweth with clips of a dozen Euro cars getting the stuffing smashed outta them. Thank you NCAP, you've made this the best Smashgiving ever! More » -
#retrolopnik
1905: San Francisco Has Always Been Chill
One streetcar, a handful of cars, and San Francisco's Market Street before the 1906 fire — all of it set to Air's "La Femme d'Argent." In other words, the best YouTube clip we've seen all month. More » -
#howto
How To Lap Lime Rock Park
Last month, we reviewed the Skip Barber Advanced Two Day Mazdaspeed Racing School at Connecticut's Lime Rock Park. Here's what they taught us. More » -
#lolcars
Transit Authority Rap: I Got 99 Problems, And A Bus Ain't One
The Bluegrass State is a strange place, and Louisville, its largest city, is home to some weird and wonderful stuff. If you ever find yourself in the 'Ville and have to ride the bus, use a bike rack. Fool. More » -
#newcars
2011 BMW 5 Series Set To Video
You're probably as relieved as we are to see that the 2011 BMW 5 Series ditches Chris Bangle's flame surfacing and huge ass in favor of something that's actually recognizable as a car. Here it is in motion. More »
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#topgear
Top Gear's "Car To Save The World" Independently Reviewed
Last night, frustrated that plug-in hybrids like the Chevy Volt are developing too slowly, Top Gear revealed its very own range-extender hybrid. Now, Autocar has conducted an independent road test to discover what we know already: it's crappy. More » -
#topgear
Top Gear Season 14, Episode 2: YouTube Open Thread
The boys have an epic head-to-head between the Audi R8 V10 and the Corvette ZR1. So if you don't feel like waiting for Bitorrent to finish, get your Top Gear fix right now... as long as the YouTube clips last. More » -
#carcrashes
Video Of Deadly Police Crash Released
Two teenagers were killed in Milford, Connecticut on June 13 by a speeding police car. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, the video has finally been released to the public. Warning: graphic footage below. More » -
#chevycamaro
101-Year-Old Still Likes Toys, Buys Transformers Edition Camaro
The oldest person ever interviewed by Chris Hanson says "I don't care if you're 100 or 50, if you want something get it." He wanted a Transformers Edition Camaro, so he got one. Watch out ladies. -
#classicracing
Watch Tazio Nuvolari Swing His Racing Alfa Romeo Through France in 1935
There’s nothing like watching professionally edited racing highlights from 80+ years ago. It’s the Pau Grand Prix and Tazio Nuvolari is on pole. More » -
#carcrashes
Jalopnik Reader Visits Bugatti Lake Crash Scene In Search Of Pelicans
Yesterday we shared with you many reader theories regarding the Bugatti Veyron lake crash, crash video and post crash photos. And now we have an on-the-scene report from Jalopnik reader ChristopherSchull. Will he find pelican remains? -
#amphibiouscars
Bugatti Guy Should Have Bought A Watercar
Capable of running 0-to-60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds and floating, we can't help but think Bugatti Guy should have bought a Watercar Python. Then, the lake plunge could have simply been a flamboyant attempt to pick up chicks. More » -
#topgear
VIDEO: Jeremy Clarkson On Audi R8 5.2 FSI: "Perfect"
Jeremy Clarkson thinks the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI is "perfect." But should we really care what he thinks? We mean, he can't even tell a funny elephant joke. More » -
#carmovies
Inheritance: Indie Short Features Nissan GT-R Beating Porsche 911
Despite the polished appearance and cinematic race sequence, this isn't a Nissan GT-R advertisement. It's an indie short by Dylan Osborn and friends filmed guerrilla-style against a New England backdrop. Datsun 240Z and a Morgan Aero 8? Nice. [DylanOsborn.com] -
#cartech
SoundRacer: When You Want A VW Golf With V10 Sound
The SoundRacer plugs into your cigarette lighter and transmits rev-matched fake V8 or V10 engine sounds via FM radio making your car sound exotic, when it isn't. Alternately, it could help prevent electric cars from being a silent killer. [URLesque] -
#robots
Evil Boston Dynamics Reveals Terminator-Like Walker, Puts Horns On BigDog
Boston Dynamics, the guys making the rise of Skynet inevitable, are showing off their ominously-named PETMAN prototype, a shoe-wearing, two-legged version of their now-legendary BigDog. It looks like the harbinger of mechanized death. Oh, they've also put horns on BigDog. More » -
#topgear
Top Gear Season 14, Episode 1: YouTube Open Thread
The boys are back, with Beast-lovin' Eric Bana as the star-in-a-reasonably-priced-'merican-car. So if you don't feel like waiting for Bitorrent to finish, get your Top Gear fix right now for as long as the YouTube clips last. Enjoy. More » -
#carcrashes
EXCLUSIVE: Video Of Bugatti Veyron Actually Crashing Into Texas Lake
Remember the amazing $1.6 million Bugatti Veyron lake crash blamed on a low-flying pelican? We have the video of it happening and there's not a freaking pelican in sight. UPDATE: The driver responds! More » -
#adwatch
Toyota Prius Is A "Butt Buddy?"
This Australian ad for the Hybrid Synergy Technology used in the Toyota Prius and other hybrids draws a parallel between gas/electric harmony and having a weird guy attached to your butt all day. Ya know, that actually kinda makes sense. More » -
#newcars
McLaren MP4-12C Development Video
The McLaren MP4-12C is the next world-killing super car from McLaren. Now we've got development video of the new many-numbered-McLaren. More » -
#classiccars
VIDEO: How To Disassemble A DeLorean DMC-12
Our friends at the DeLorean Motor Company have made themselves experts on tearing down and rebuilding DeLoreans. And now they've put it to music and it's Bennie Hill's Yakety Sax to boot! (Hat tip to James at DMC!) -
#motorsports
When Race Drivers Become Pop Songs
Would you care to sing along to the lyricized exploits of the greatest racing driver who has ever lived? The 1976 Italian pop song Nuvolari might just be the answer to your needs. More » -
#adwatch
Creepy Sparkle Vampires Want To Sell You A Volvo
If you have a wife/daughter/girlfriend/sister, you're likely incredibly annoyed by their obsession with the Twilight Saga movies and their lame sparkle vampires. Now, Volvo wants to use this schlocky tween vamp romance to sell you a car. Gag. More » -
#carpocalypse
Daily Show: Cash For Clunkers Killing "$14 Billion" Demolition Derby Industry
The Daily Show took on Cash For Clunkers last night for hurting the "$14 billion" demolition derby industry. Their chart's striking in thatAmericans are eating more beetswe thought corn-dogs were a larger part of the economic pie. More » -
#carcrashes
$1.6 Million Bugatti Veyron Crashes Into Texas Lake
Driving weather's been perfect in southeast Texas lately, so it's anyone's guess how this genius skipped his million-dollar-plus Bugatti Veyron off the road and right into a freaking lake. Despite the cost, Veyrons certainly aren't amphibious. Hilarious UPDATE below! More » -
#lolcars
Nerds Modify Oldsmobile For iPhone Control, Go Car Surfing
Give nerds enough time and they'll come up with some crazy stuff. Example: this Oldsmobile Delta modified with servo actuators and operated wirelessly via iPhone. Of course, with that working, it only makes sense to go car-surfing. [Gizmodo] -
#newcars
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Reviewed
Fact #1: At least two members of Jalopnik's editorial team have a raging man-crush on Chris Harris. Fact #2: He's the first person outside Porsche to take a spin in the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Here's the video. More »
