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Watch An Icy 30-Car Pileup As It Happens

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

A mixture of snow and black-ice caused major accidents across the Mid-Atlantic yesterday, including a 30-car pileup in West Virginia. This dramatic video from a GoPro-enabled Mitsubushi Evo driver shows exactly how this accident (and accidents like it) happen. Warning! Completely-understandable NSFW language inside. More »

One of only 24 Group B Rally Ford RS200 Evolutions for sale on Ebay

Tom Joslin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:00:00 EST

It might seem hard to believe a 25 year old Ford is still faster than a Ferrari Enzo, but this is far from a run of the mill mid 80s Ford. For those unfamiliar with the RS200 Evolution, this ultra rare four wheel drive 600hp monster was originally built by Ford Motorsports in England for competition in the legendarily short-lived Group B Rally class. More »

Mitsubishi heartlessly mocks Evo's demise with April Fool's concept

Justin Hyde — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:15:00 EDT

Mitsubishi's Lancer Evolution Facebook page has a photo teasing a concept to be revealed Friday by asking if it's "the next Evo." It's called the "AF-J" — as in "April Fools' Joke." Hey, Mitsubishi, it's not funny to joke about things you've killed. More »

Mitsubishi isn't denying Evo dead after 2013

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:30:00 EST

An offhand comment from Mitsubishi's global product director that "we must stop" making the Evo after the Lancer Evolution X had Subaru fanboys cheering and everyone else worried. But is it true? More »

One of 24 Ford RS200 Evolution to hit auction block

Tom Joslin — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:00:00 EST

RM auctions announced this week they will be offering a 1986 Ford RS200 Evo Group B for sale at their annual Amelia Island auction being held in March. Pre sale estimates for the car are between $80,000 and $120,000 which doesn't seem bad for a Group B homologation car which can out accelerate any supercar of the era. The RS200 was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records for 12 years as the world's fastest accelerating car. It's hard to comprehend this much desire for a Ford hatchback. More »

Mitsubishi Owners Are So Clever

Ray Wert — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Let's just hope the "l" on the license plate doesn't confuse any "Evo" owners. [nthngmch via autostream] More »

Oversteer My Bagel: Buy Some Jalopnik On A T-Shirt!

Sam Smith — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EDT

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A while back, someone emailed us a T-shirt design based on some of my caffeinated, candy-powered babbling. Thanks to the efforts of a few intrepid Jalopnik readers, you can now buy a copy of that shirt. Who's in? More »

Oversteer My Bagel: Look Out World, Sam Is On A T-Shirt

Sam Smith — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

A week ago, someone emailed us a design for what we are officially calling the World's Greatest Most Bestest Center Differential T-Shirt Ever What Ever Ruled the Land. Turns out people actually enjoy candy-fueled, caffeine-powered babbling. Who knew? More »

Jim Russell Lancer Evolution Experience: Because Oversteer Kicks Ass

Sam Smith — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST

The Lancer Evolution Experience starts off like most driving schools: You are plopped in front of a chalkboard and lectured to. After that, you're sent out and made to get wicked sideways. And that's when you wake the hell up. More »

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X FQ400 On The Way

Mark Arnold — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:15:00 EDT

Because apparently the existing FQ360 wasn't F-ing Quick enough, the report from AutoExpress is that Mitsubishi has now greenlit an FQ400 version of the Lancer Evo X. We didn't have much of a chance to open up the taps when we drove the 291 HP 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR, but seeing as the FQ400 name indicates output of 400 HP, we can only imagine how much faster it'll be than what we have in the states. That's right, the FQ isn't coming here, as it'll be tuned in the UK, where it will likely receive an upgraded turbocharger, exhaust, engine computer and fuel system. The results will be stunning. More »

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Owner Presses On Gas, Pedal Breaks Off

Mark Arnold — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:20:00 EDT

One Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution owner was understandably surprised when the gas pedal on his nearly new $40,000 car snapped off right under his foot. With just 2000 miles on the clock of his Evo X, the owner claims he was driving "with a little enthusiasm," pressed down on the gas pedal "as I normally would", at which point he claims the piece of asterisks broke off completely. More »

BRB Evolution Super Car Concept Transforms, Folds To Fit Tight Spaces

Andrew Stoy — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT

This is the BRB Evolution —a unique sports car concept, designed by 22-year-old British engineer Daniel Bailey, that folds itself in half lengthwise to fit into tight parking spots. The concept car would fold itself into half its length by jacking itself up on its nose and tucking its rear wheels beneath. Bailey claims he was inspired by the Lamborghini Murcielago and Peugeot 908, but given the car's appearance and Mr. Bailey's youthful 22 years, we suspect reefer, Mountain Dew and repeated playings of Transformers may have also been involved. More »

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Coming To Paris Motor Show

Mark Arnold — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EDT

We've been excited about the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ever since we got confirmation that it would go into production. Now, we've got official shots and details to even further whet our appetites. This is the Ralliart trim model, which will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four pumping out a WRX-battling 240 HP. No word yet on an Evo Sportback, but we'd be plenty happy with this Ralliart if it comes to the US. The car will debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall, where we'll be able to get a closer look. For now, check out the full press release after the jump. More »

AMS Mitusbishi Lancer Evolution VIII Makes 1130 HP

Mark Arnold — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:45:00 EDT

AMS claim this is the world's most powerful Evo, and they've got the dyno sheets to back it up. This Mitsubishi monster supposedly makes 1130 HP, and that's not at the flywheel, but at the wheels. And we're told it's "true" power, no nitrous-oxide assistance, just a motor built up big as can be and 51 PSI of boost. With all that power sent to four wheels, this thing just wants to jump right off the chassis dyno. This begs the obvious question — what kind of acceleration should you expect? How about a 1/4-mile run of 8.56-seconds at about 170 MPH. But don't think this was all some crazy JDM tuning. Nope, this car lives in the one and only true land of excessive power — the good ol' US of A. More »

Mitsubishi Outlander Gets Evo-Style Twin-Clutch SST Transmission For Euro Market

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EDT

We don't really understand Mitsubishi anymore. They once offered a selection of great cars combining looking good and going fast. In the last couple of years, we've felt like their design department has lost their way, the quality has slipped and the only car worth talking about is a boy-racer sedan with a sticker price above forty large. Take for instance the latest announcement from Mitsubishi that the European version of the Mitsubishi Outlander will be fitted with the high tech Twin-Clutch SST transmission from the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. More »

That's Not A Lancer, It's A Rally Car...We Swear!

Ray Wert — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:15:00 EDT

Mitsubishi's newest commercial wants you to think "Evo" when you buy a new Lancer. That's why they're showing off the entire Lancer-lineup in the above ad — and hoping you think it's three cars in one. Mitsubishi wants you to think when you're buying a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, you're buying a "rally-inspired" vehicle — built downward from the Lancer Evolution rally car into a Lancer Evolution "X" and finally into a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. Unfortunately, that kind of "evolution" generally moves upward, not down. Still, the commercial's got a good beat and makes us think we can be more than a boy racer if we buy one. We even hear it has paddle shifters. Ooh! More »

Electric Loremo In The Works

Travis Hudson — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:15:00 EST

If you recall from the 2007 Frankfurt show, Loremo debuted its 118 mpg 1.5-liter diesel, but now the company is back with the appropriately named electric E-Loremo. Or Evolution Loremo. Or Evolution Low Resistance Mobility if you really want to dissect the hell out of the name. Under the hood, the E-Loremo isn't too shabby. More »

LA Auto Show: 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution X in the US of A

Jonny Lieberman — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:45:00 EST

Man. 291 horsepower. 300 ft-lb of torque. Super all-wheel this, mega computer controlled that. Hardcore, shark-faced and we've known all about it for a while now. But here's what made us sit up cocker spaniel straight: While the top o' the range EVO MR comes with the flappy paddle DSG (TC-SST in Mitsubishi speak), the "lesser" GSR version has a standard 5-speed. And even though the premier video explained that the TC-SST in full auto mode, "Shifts as if wired directly to the driver's brain," we'll maintain that our right arm shifts in much the same manner. Actually, our left foot works like that, too. More »

Tokyo Motor Show: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Finally

Ray Wert — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:15:00 EDT

After all of the teases, web reveals and even some tiny show in Sydney — we've finally had the chance to see the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in person here at the Tokyo Auto Show and what can we say that hasn't already been said? Well, we'll add that we thought it was weird for Mitsu to choose the notoriously terrible-to-photograph-red color for this, their JDM 2.0-liter MIVEC-engine winged wonder. To add insult to injury, they put the new boy-racer a deep, dark cave. Not that they're saying it's unattractive — but maybe there's something subliminal going on in there is all. But whatever, full gallery below — eat your hearts out kiddies. More »

The Japanese Mitsubishi Evolution X brochure...

Ray Wert — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:30:00 EDT

The Japanese Mitsubishi Evolution X brochure hits the interwebs by storm...again. [via Autoblog.nl, Carscoop, etc] More »

A new evolution for the Evolution —...

Ray Wert — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:30:00 EDT

A new evolution for the Evolution — no more Roman numerals? [Auto Express] More »

MOD Squad Hits Triple Diamonds in Third Year

Mike Bumbeck — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:30:00 EDT

Having been to the first annual Mitsubishi Owners Day three years ago, the sheer number of Lancer Evolutions tearing up the roads today seems almost impossible. So many EVOS appeared that the cars overflowed onto the nearby streets of MMUSA HQ. While there was some temporary grumbling that Prototype X showed up instead of the production version, there were plenty of 3000GTs, Starions, and Eclipses to keep everyone happily distracted. Stay tuned for some mini-galleries focusing in on some of the historic rides on shipped over from the museum in Japan on display at MOD. The good news is you've got another year to get that Mitsubishi 500 ready to roll. More »

Spy Photos: 2009 Mitsubishi Evolution X

Ray Wert — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:15:00 EDT

Our good buddies at the site for Car Fans around the World just snagged shots of what appears to be the Mitsubishi EVO X out in the real world. The very wet real world. So although the folks at Mitsubishi have already done us the great pleasure of providing the production press shots for us and the car's expected to be in European showrooms in early 2008 as a 2009 model — this is most assuredly the first time we've seen Darth here out on wet roads while uncloaked. – Ray Wert More »

Spy Photos: Mitsubishi Evolution X?

Ray Wert — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:00:00 EDT

An "evolving member" of the evolutionm forums just posted some shots of what he thinks may be the Mitsu Evo X tooling around on the 91 with Michigan manny plates. Here's what GlobeCLK has to say:

"Last Friday (June 1) around 2:30pm on the 605 heading North, near Cerritos Auto Square. I spotted this weird looking EVO-VIII, the weird interior caught my eyes. RHD, some mechanical differences from EVO-VIII. Before I merged onto the 91 freeway, I snapped a few pics with my trusted DC (I always keep it handy in my car now). I don't know, seems like an EVO-X but with EVO-VIII sheet metals. We had some discussion over at ClubLexus, some people think it's a riced-out EVO, some think it's some wannabe-JDM EVO, others think it might be the EVO-X in disguise, just like how they were testing the GT-R under G35 coupe shell."

That's what the man who snapped the pics had to say — but what do we think? Our gallery of the JDM Evo X below. [Hat tip to Alexander!] – Ray Wert More »

Spy Photos: Mistubishi Evo X

Ray Wert — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:46:35 EDT

When Mitsubishi showed off the Prototype-X at the Detroit show (gallery below as a reminder) a couple of months ago, everyone and their brother knew it was nothing more than a thinly-disguised Lancer Evo X, or at least we all thought that's what it was. The only problem is that since Detroit, we've seen precious little spy photography of the next-gen Evo, so we can't do much more than speculate that's the case. But lucky for you, the first spy photos since Detroit appear to have come in the form of a video, and it appears that...well...umm...yeah, we still can't make heads or wing of it as it's a really heavily camo'ed prototype. But yeah, the shaky vid's above, see if there's something your eagle-eyes can discern. While you're doing that, we're going to go over to D.O.C. and see if we can check into that Lasik thing. – Ray Wert More »