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If you own a television, chances are over the past month you've seen at least one commercial showing someone waking up Christmas morning to be surprised with a brand new car. This weekend we want to know if you think this scenario actually plays itself out in real life on a semi-regular basis or if it is mostly just a marketing myth dreamed up by people who work in advertising. More »
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Meet the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe — the latest German sedan trying to con us into thinking that a slicked-back hairline can make it into a coupe. But, hey, at least BMW accidentally told us an "M" version is coming. UPDATE! More »
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Audi's updated the A4 line, bearing gifts for efficiency wonks if not for those hoping for freshened visuals. Sure, the headlights are a bit larger by a few millipedes and the hood's got a slightly more dramatic arch. Fine. But boy howdy, check out that Allroad. More »
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Hey BMW 3-Series. Look at you on your sixth-generation day, less bulky, more design-forward, more Hofmeister kinky and lighter than before. And awww, look at your cute little four-cylinder engine. You just want to squeeze it, don't you? More »
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Life must be hard for a high-visibility, successful, small-lineup automotive brand like Mini. Everyone loves your products, but there just aren't enough for people to buy! Our hearts bleed for you, Mini. More »
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The 997's seven years are now officially over. The new Porsche 911 — 991 to Jalopnik readers — is very much like all 911's over the past 48 years. Only a little better at everything. More »
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Chevrolet took us to GM's Milford proving grounds for a look-don't-touch session with the company's new high-horsepower track animal — the Camaro ZL1. We didn't get to drive the prototypes on hand, but we did poke them with a stick and query engineers on their beastly spawn. Here's what we found out. More »
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Remember small(ish) pickup trucks? Remember the Toyota Tacoma? Well this is very likely the 2012 model, due in October, by way of a leaked video retrieved by PickupTrucks.com. Note the new front end, harmonizing it with the latest, fifth-generation 4Runner. More »
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Land Rover says a new, cleaner diesel engine for the Defender is EU5-compatible. This means that, while the long-awaited, all-new Defender has yet to emerge, the current model's won a short-term fight for survival — at least in Europe. More »
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A quick moving witness managed to capture this video footage of a lightly disguised 2012 Porsche 911 prototype. Codenamed the 991, this new 911 was spotted in Stuttgart, Germany, the home of all things Porsche. We won't get to see the final version of the new Porsche until next month's Frankfurt Auto Show. More »
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Confirming what was already well known, General Motors said today it would add two new Cadillac models next year — the big XTS and the small ATS, a 3-Series fighter whose profile was shown in this chiaroscuro teaser. More »
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The new Honda Civic is so mediocre even Consumer Reports, long a cheerleader for the Japanese econo-cruiser, dropped the redesigned 2012 model from its "recommended buy" list after the new model sunk to a rating of just 61 points on the magazine's 100-point scale. That means the newly-redesigned Honda Civic scored too low of a rating to even be recommended. More »
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Here's the 2012 Honda CR-V Concept, a dead-ringer for the production version (probably sans body work, blacked out lights, and aggressive wheels). The big question is whether or not the new CR-V will finally get an engine. More »
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What happens when a bunch of journalists spend the day at the track, wearing the tread off the tires of a fast Jeep? They get worn down some more. More »
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A few months ago, Jalopnik called on Chrysler to restore the sagging state of American manliness by building a Jeep Wrangler pickup. Today, Jeep finally announced the pricing and details for a kit version. While $5,499 ain't cheap, many good things aren't. More »
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Mercedes-Benz has reportedly revealed its new C63 AMG Black Series Coupe in France, at a test event at Circuit Paul Ricard. Details are few, but some on hand say the new model is lighter (by 44 lbs) but less hardcore than the CLK Black Series it replaces, and even includes seating for four. More »
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When it leaked that the 2012 Porsche 911 was getting a 7-speed manual transmission everyone immediately wondered how they were going to lay it out. We think we've got an answer. More »
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We're getting our first glimpse of the 2012 Toyota Camry courtesy of Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda who says it will be the "best Camry ever" and will be a "remarkable car in terms of handling, safety and fuel economy." It's not like it could get much worse. More »
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Behold, you lovers of highly-decorated, ridiculously expensive, German/French tea sets. It's the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport L'Or Blanc, a version of the recently updated Veyron, with porcelain fittings by Germany's Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM). The one-off is reportedly worth $2.3 million. More »
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Specs from the 2012 Porsche 911 either show a slight improvement for the new generation (codenamed 991) or mark the end times. Changes include new transmissions, longer wheelbase, launch control and and a more Panameraesque interior. Oh, and an optional hybrid drivetrain. More »
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Stop laughing, this is serious. Toyota today announced a new, add-on performance pack for the Prius. The package mainly improves — now stop that! — the Prius's stance, with a lowering kit, 17" forged alloys and rear anti-sway bar. C'mon, I said no laughing, and I mean it. More »
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As British sports car maker Morgan's revived, Harley-powered 3 Wheeler nears production, Morgan has given us this demonstration of what you can do in a parking lot with 110 hp moving just 1,100 lbs. Will every version come with goggles? More »
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BMW's latest limited-edition M3 is mostly about weight savings achieved by substituting metal with carbon-fiber in several areas. Those areas include the hood and the seats. Oh, and there also a larger-displacement V8 to chaw on. More »
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We already knew the Mini Cooper Coupe was coming to the U.S. market, but now we've got the first fully unclothed shots of the new two-seater from BMW's itty-bitty car division. And what we see with the camouflage off is the most frat boy-looking car we've ever seen. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5811957&view=rss&microfeed=true The 2012 Chevy Sonic will start at $14,495 for the sedan and $15,395 for the hatchback. That includes destination. GM's also expecting its 138-hp namesake of both famous hedgehog and shake-and-tater-tots purveyor to join the 40-mpg club. More »
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This is it. Months after we drove a pre-production model out on a Swedish lake, here now are official images and details on the new BMW M5. More »
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Here's the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, reluctant platform-mate of the 2011 Jeep Cherokee, suburban people mover au extraordinaire, frequent guest at many of the world's fine shops, including Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus and, er, Safeway, and intrepidly posh carrier of lap dogs, orange slices and Thermoses. More »
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As expected, Mini is bringing to market the car they always should have built — the Mini Cooper Coupe (first unveiled way back in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show). It's a two-door, two-seater potentially able to take a tiny shot across the bow of the super-compact sports car class. Daddy like. Well, as long as Daddy doesn't actually have kids or a child seat. Which Daddy don't. More »
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Images of the European 1 Series leaked to the web today, revealing a heavily massaged shape with much in common with BMW's recently updated 5 and 7 Series models. More »
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With the world's demand for fuel efficient engines only growing, Ford said today it would soon build a 1-liter, three-cylinder version of its EcoBoost engine for small cars around the world, including the United States. More »
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We're about 28 hours away from being able to wear white without getting dirty looks, and Mercedes-Benz has dropped official production data on its new SLS AMG Roadster. Does that mean we can break out the seersucker suit two days early? More »
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You say there's an opportunity for yet another 997 variant? In China? That's gold, Jerry, gold! We'll take a Turbo S, paint it in gold with black wheels and sell ten of them for an outrageous price! More »
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See, it's not that hard. Every time Audi updates its middle-range A6 sedan, it also comes out with a wagon version, offering the same amenities with more aluminum-und-steel hauling. Here's the 2012 edition of the A6 Avant. More »
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Remember how we told you the Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 was the last 997 911? And before that, we thought maybe the 911 Speedster was the last? We were wrong both times. Like a joke with a punchline that just never comes, today there is one more. And it's this — the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS. More »
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Jaguar just confirmed today it will build the stunning C-X75 concept car first seen at last year's Paris Motor Show as a highly-exclusive hybrid supercar. How exclusive? It'll cost you $1.1 million just to walk through the dealership doors. More »
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Considering the possible alternatives, we'd just as soon autocross a 19th century lake schooner as a Challenger 392. And yet, considering how spry this thing looks in the cones, maybe we've been a bit hasty. Add this to the to-do list. More »
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Mercedes-Benz has dropped a set of development shots of the new drop-top roadster version of the uber-awesome SLS AMG. These shots should surprise nobody as we've been seeing the SLS AMG roadster testing on the streets — and even in commercials since well before our first drive of the coupe version last year. More »
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Watching this video of the Lamborghini Aventador reminds us once again why we love the Italian automaker. So sit back, turn up the volume and listen as a pair of bulls take to the Italian countryside. Then, head below to see — and hear — the two bulls hit the streets of Rome ahead of this week's first drive press event. More »
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Chevy put together this first video on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette to explain some of the technological advances they've made since the prior model year — and how those innovations came directly from the Corvette Racing team. More »
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