Jalopnik: London

Meet London's New Double-Decker Bus

Patrick Frawley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:30:00 EST

The old London Routemaster bus is as much a British icon as a bowler hat or an MG TC. A radical new version of the classic has just been unveiled, bringing a serious dose of modern design to Trafalgar Square. More »

Gorgeous 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV going to auction in London

Tom Joslin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EDT

Even though it certainly isn't the first Lamborghini Miura to cross the block we couldn't resist sharing these pictures of a 1972 SV model to be auctioned later this month in London. More »

Dear London rioters, please stop setting cars on fire

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:00:00 EDT

Was the cause of the London riots police brutality or bored youth? I'm not sure, but I sure as hell know it wasn't the cars, so please stop torching them. People like cars. Set fire to things English people don't like: traffic cameras, toothbrushes, and Rupert Murdoch. More »

London’s burning (and so is this Miata)

Peter Orosz — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:30:00 EDT

Note to the anonymous London rioter who set fire to this first generation Mazda Miata in the Borough of Hackney: Don’t. Just don’t. More »

This is the scariest photo from the London riots

Ray Wert — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:30:00 EDT

Violence and looting has raged across London and spread to three other major British cities, as authorities struggle to contain the country's most serious unrest since race riots set the capital ablaze in the 1980s. And yes, that's a double-decker bus on fire. More »

Out with the turquoise Murciélago, in with the matte pink

Peter Orosz — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EDT

The serious amount of flat pink used to paint this unfortunate Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce with the low-digit Arabic plates may be explained by royal family colors, the way all those turquoise supercars around the Harrods department store in London carry Qatari blue, but it’s most likely just a serious thing for Hello Kitty. More »

London terrorized by 1,000-hp turquoise Ferrari

Justin Hyde — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT

Londoners are accustomed to displays of vehicular wealth, but one owner of a Ferrari 599 GTB boosted to 1,000 hp has taken to blitzing the pedestrian-clogged streets in 100-mph bursts. Bet he's totally into Oasis. More »

London will charge Obama motorcade "congestion tax"

Justin Hyde — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:30:00 EDT

London Mayor Boris Johnson says President Barack Obama's motorcade has to pay the city's $16-per-vehicle congestion tax for every trip in the city. Clearly a ploy by the crafty socialist to give Obama some credibility with the Tea Party patriots. More »

Rowers rescue flooded cars during boat race

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EDT

Mental note: the tide of the River Thames comes in and out twice in every 24 hours. One who parks his Audi in a slipway to catch a London rowing competition must consider such tides. This guy apparently didn't. More »

You There, Unhand That Fiat 500!

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EST

Startled Londoners eyeballed a conceptual art piece on Park Lane this week. "Vroom Vroom," by Lorenzo Quinn (son of Anthony), was installed for the City of Sculpture Festival. Quinn's going for childlike excitement, not fear of a grabby God. More »

California from Italy in London

Tom Joslin — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST

The Ferrari California is the "entry level" offering from Maranello. Captured here on the streets of London in classic red, its curves are sharply contrasted by the angular orange Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder lurking in the background. (Photo Credit: EdCallow[Torquespeak]) More »

F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone Mugged, Out $314,000

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:00:00 EST

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone was mugged this Wednesday, after complaining muggers look for people who are "a bit soft and simple." Also, they look for people carrying around $314,000 in jewelry, Scrooge McDuck. (Hat tip to Tadashi!) [AP/ESPN] More »

British Teen Banned From Driving After Six Speeding Tickets In One Week

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EDT

A 17-year-old English teen's going to be riding a bus bench for six months after getting popped for speeding on his moped six times in one week. Five took place at the same time and place. More »

3D Wonderbra Billboard A Great Horrible Idea

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:30:00 EDT

A British Wonderbra ad located near London's Waterloo Station on Waterloo Road will surely cause unprecedented traffic jams. The 20-foot-wide 3D advert features a buxom beauty "displaying the product" and making every male driver in sight a danger to society. More »

F1 Car Makes Real Pit Stop In Downtown London

Sam Smith — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:30:00 EDT

At 5:00 AM GMT today, Red Bull's Mark Webber whooped his F1 car through London's Parliament Square and made a pit stop in front of the House of Parliament. Big Ben, meet righteous noise. Righteous noise, meet Big Ben. More »

1972 Lancia Fulvia 1600HF Down On The London Street

Murilee Martin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:00 EST

This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. All-British DOTSBE vehicles so far today, but an Italian car in Britain should fit in. More »

How London's Mayor Is Encouraging Bicycling

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:45:00 EDT

British model and actress Kelly Brook attends a photocall to launch the Mayor of London's "Skyride," a free cycling event with traffic-free roads on September 8, 2009 in London, England. Full gallery of subtle up-skirts below. More »

Behold! The Pimped-Out Bedford Ice Cream Van

Peter Orosz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

A mysterious British customizer proves even the lowliest of vehicles — a Bedford ice cream van — can transform into objects of desire. More »

What Happens When Your Country Relies On Public Transportation

Wes Siler — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Here at Jalopnik we're all for society's sheep using public transportation, but it does have its downsides. For example, in London right now there's a tube strike, forcing a city of effete train-taking commuters onto the roads. More »

Lincoln Navigator: A Dinosaur on Murder Mile

Peter Orosz — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:45:00 EDT

Few cars are as close in proportion to actual dinosaurs as the Lincoln Navigator, a relic of a bygone era of dirt-cheap gasoline and the insatiable appetite for infinite cupholders. We found this one on London's "Murder Mile." More »

Sir Stirling Moss Is A Huge Nerd

Peter Orosz — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EDT

Not only is Moss the greatest racing driver ever and the star of a Royal Mail stamp collection, he also puts many a young nerd to shame with his extra-geeky home in London built in 1962. More »

1937 Beardmore Taxi

Murilee Martin — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Here's the fourth 1930s car I've found down on the Alameda street.
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Ferrari 612 Scaglietti: Track-Tested, V12-Powered, Kid-Approved

Peter Orosz — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:30:00 EDT

We have looked at Ferraris, Lamborghinis and even a Maserati wagon in our search for the ultimate family super car. Let’s wrap things up with the overlord of them all: the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. More »

Oxford Circus R8 Zen

Peter Orosz — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:00:00 EDT

It is a rainy afternoon on Oxford Circus in the afternoon rush and a gray Audi R8 is crawling along Regent Street in the constant drizzle behind a double-decker bus. More »

A Horticultural Stand Against Chelsea Tractors

Peter Orosz — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Nowhere is the ungainly Porsche Cayenne in greater abundance than in Central London. It’s time to fight back against these monstrosities—with black tulips! More »

Does a Se7en Come With Cupholders?

Peter Orosz — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Need proof that some Londoners are mad enough to have a Westfield as their daily driver? Look no further. More »

The Perfect Family Cars are Made in Italy With V12s Up Front

Peter Orosz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:00 EDT

You don’t necessarily have to consign yourself to minivan hell when you have kids. Lamborghinis and Ferraris make for lovely ways to transport a growing family. Here’s how. More »

Miata London Street Fashion

Peter Orosz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Look to the British for the perfect color combination to use on a third generation Mazda MX-5: gunmetal gray with tan canvas. And isn't Muffinski’s just the coolest name for a muffin shop ever? More »

Porsche 928: A Hydrofoil For The Road

Peter Orosz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:30:00 EDT

The Porsche 928, with its big 5-liter V8 up front, belongs to the class of grand touring cars which handle like hydrofoil powerboats. More »

The JDM Civic Type R Is A Street Racer For Your Inner Stig

Peter Orosz — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Honda’s current Civic Type R is a step back from the previous model made between 2001 and 2005. To get a proper Type R, you have to go to Japan—or the UK. More »

London Jalopnik Meetup Tomorrow Night in Camden Town

Peter Orosz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:15:00 EDT

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Are you in London? Want to meet with petrolheads? Come to the Hobgoblin in Camden Town on Saturday night from 7 PM and look for the Crazy Euro Car Boy dressed as a giant squid. More »

Colors vs. England’s Skies

Peter Orosz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Does a baby blue and gold Rolls–Royce Corniche prove that money and taste do not necessarily converge? More »

What’s the Point of Urban Microcars?

Peter Orosz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:30:00 EDT

Remember the REVA G-Wiz pitted in an uneven fight against the Ariel Atom? The Atom may be the cooler car but when it comes to parking, the G-Wiz triumphs. More »

Now This Is Automotive Art

Peter Orosz — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Can the sense of freedom and joy caused by vehicles be expressed in a museum? Joseph Beuys’s Das Rudel does just that. With wooden sleds and hunks of fat. More »

Jalopnik Guide to Meeting Your Boss's Boss in Petrolhead Style

Peter Orosz — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:30:00 EDT

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When in a city known for its extreme public displays of supercars, be extra wary when heading into a coffeehouse. You will come to regret what you’ll miss while inside. More »

Awesome Coin Minted For Car Nerds

Peter Orosz — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Ten million bucks for a Ferrari 250 GTO? Fuhgeddaboudit. Pick up some change from the Isle of Man and you can get one for two pounds. More »

Panel Gaps? What Panel Gaps?

Peter Orosz — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:30:00 EDT

London is not all Porsches and Ferraris driven by Russian mobsters. Walk down a side street and British motoring history emerges in the shape of a Triumph Herald. More »

Ariel Atom vs. REVA G-Wiz in London

Peter Orosz — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Ariel Atom vs. G-Wiz. It's possibly the greatest vehicular mismatch ever captured on camera. But the odds are not completely against the puny G-Wiz. More »

Google Street View Hits London with Ultra-Rare Aston Martin V8 Vantage Special Series II

Peter Orosz — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Google Street View camera trucks have photographed something even better than the white Stig: a custom Aston Martin built for the Sultan of Brunei. Here is the story of how we found it. More »

2009 Caparo T1 Launches At Salon Privé

Andrew Didorosi — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:30:00 EST

The latest version of everyone's favorite beastie-of-a-hypercar that tried to kill Jeremy Clarkson, the 2009 Caparo T1, is due to make an appearance today at London's favourite motoring party, Salon Privé. Gag. More »