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Jalopnik's comments have long stood out amid the illiterate abuse and empty-headed faux-wit of the internet automotiverse. We're going to make sure it stays that way — by putting you in charge. Also, the ability to edit comments. Seriously. More »
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By Ray WertComment by pauljones: Okay, I understand the rationale behind these changes, and I'm not here to argue them one way or the other.... 18 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
What's The Most Horrific Auto Customization?
The custom woody S-10 convertible is a strange example of the outer reaches of auto customization. But is it the worst? What's the most horrific auto customization? More » -
question of the day
What's Your Biggest Personal Automotive Fail?
It's hard to top ex-Ford PR maven Whitney Drake, now doing press for the Chevy Camaro, put that NASCAR Ford Fusion up there into the wall at a Ford event, but what's your biggest personal automotive fail? More »
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Comment by bdon: mine is a hillbilly with a 100 dollar v8 story. 4 door chevelle, no helmet, a .46 reaction, a wheelie,... 13 Responses | Other threads
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hoon of the day
Bugatti Veyron Ticketed In California Going 210 MPH+
Social media "mogul" Philip Odegard mysteriously included this amazing California speeding ticket in his Flickr photostream this week showing an estimated speed of 210 MPH+ in a 65 MPH zone driving a Bugatti Veyron. More »
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Comment by pauljones: I call BS. To start with, if he really was going that fast, he's an idiot for pulling over.... 27 Responses | Other threads
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Driving Laws
Helicopter Mom Wants "Newly Licensed" Magnet Stuck To Teens Cars
Susie Kessler's scared her 16-year-old is driving, so she's created a "Caution: Newly Licensed" magnet and slapped it on his car. Now she, along with 15,000 other parents, want to make them legally required. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Vintage Racer - back on the track...: If I remember correctly, they do something like this in Canada already... 17 Responses | Other threads
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LOLCars
Free Jeep Wrangler If You Marry This Woman
Have we got a deal for you adventurous outdoor types. You can get both a modified 1992 Jeep Wrangler and a new wife with thisfor the rest of youronce in a lifetime package. More »
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Comment by eatadonut: Oh, fine, I'll say it: You guys are all internet-toughness and no cattle. Are you seriously telling me you wouldn't... 19 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
What Car Model Needs A Complete Makeover?
Although already an attractive, if stale, design, the 2010 Jaguar XJ just received a profound makeover. But there's a lot of dead weight out there. What model needs a complete makeover? More »
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Comment by pauljones: The DTS, Cobalt, Focus, Caliber, Sebring, and Avenger are my first nominations for cars that need a clean-slate reboot. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Twelve Cars Killed By The Carpocalypse
The Carpocalypse has meant the end of many storied automotive nameplates, performance variants and others — some before they even had a chance to live. Here's our list of the twelve most important vehicles killed by the Carpocalypse. More » -
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car gadgets
London Testing GPS-Controlled Throttle Limit
Big Brother is watching a fleet of London-owned Prii outfitted with a special black box that combines GPS location and a speed limit map to control the top speed the cars can reach. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Alphamazing: As has been argued at me before (lol): This isn't nanny-state-ism, it's just making sure the laws are FOLLOWED! You don't... 27 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
Get Shorty: A Mega-Gallery Of Short Car Compensation
Before young men got obsessed with turning Civics into M5s, they were forced to use actual creativity when customizing automobiles. Take three feet or more out of the wheelbase and you have the shorty car. More »
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