#carcrime Click here to read Aussie Cops Crush Hoon's Holden, Paul Hogan Sheds Single Tear

Aussie Cops Crush Hoon's Holden, Paul Hogan Sheds Single Tear

Remember that Holden Commodore confiscated under Australia's anti-hoon laws? Watch the Victoria police put it in the crusher, turn it into a metal pancake, and record the destruction for posterity. If you can. More »
07/30/10
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#flashbackfriday Click here to read Jalopnik Drives Real Live Tank By Remote Control, Can Now Die Happy

Jalopnik Drives Real Live Tank By Remote Control, Can Now Die Happy

Two years ago, we were given the chance to drive a remote-controlled tank. It was real. It was full-size. We can't stop thinking about it. Trust us: If you ever did this, it would haunt you, too. More »
Flashback Friday
07/30/10
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#carlaws

Man Spends $187,000 Fighting For Right To Park Truck In His Own Driveway

Click here to read Man Spends $187,000 Fighting For Right To Park Truck In His Own Driveway
Home Owners Associations (NAMBLA) are tyrannical little organizations exerting pointless rules on home owners. One man fought his HOA over one such rule — to park his pickup in his own driveway. He won. It only cost him $187,000. More »
07/30/10
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#chromemercedesslsamggt3

Chrome Mercedes SLS AMG GT3

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07/30/10
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#googlestreetview Click here to read Microsoft Street Slide: Google Street View Turned Up To 11

Microsoft Street Slide: Google Street View Turned Up To 11

When Google Street View was launched, it was mind-blowing technology, but scanning large distances is often tiresome. In response, Microsoft Research has debuted Street Slide, which stitches the panoramic images together to make one big, amazing, interactive world. More »
07/29/10
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#carcrashes Click here to read Rare Lamborghini LP670-4SV Crashed, Towed

Rare Lamborghini LP670-4SV Crashed, Towed

A super-rare and painfully fast 670-hp Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4SV was recently wrinkled up in Germany — the latest in a painful round of supercar sadness. There should be driving tests required before purchase with things like this. [Asphalte] More »
07/29/10
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#announcements Click here to read Maker Faire Detroit: We're Going, Are You?

Maker Faire Detroit: We're Going, Are You?

This weekend Jalopnik's attending the 2010 Maker Faire: Detroit as an official sponsor. The Midwest's largest do-it-yourself event is running July 31st and August 1st at The Henry Ford in Dearborn and will be the place to be this weekend. More »
07/29/10
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#carcrime Click here to read Motorist Goes Unhinged, Cuts Boot Off With Angle Grinder

Motorist Goes Unhinged, Cuts Boot Off With Angle Grinder

British motorist Kevin Wright was so outraged at finding his car booted he grabbed a chain and threatened the nearby boot-man, denting his van, then set upon the boot with an angle grinder. All this over a Peugeot 205. [SWNS] More »
07/29/10
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#carculture Click here to read Ford Super Duty Helps Momma Bear Save Baby Bear

Ford Super Duty Helps Momma Bear Save Baby Bear

A bear cub in Anchorage, Alaska managed to get trapped in a salmon net and couldn't get out. Seeing the trouble a local hopped into his Ford Super Duty to help the distraught momma bear get him free. More »
07/29/10
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#jalopnikpsa

How To Avoid Hitting A Deer With Your Car

The term "deer caught in the headlights" exists for a reason. Although they might look cute, deer are the dumbest animals on the planet. Here are some tips on how to avoid hitting them. More »
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07/29/10
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#customcars Click here to read Slim's Wheelie Van: Know It, Love It

Slim's Wheelie Van: Know It, Love It

Know what's great about fabricating your own ride? Being able to knowingly make something stupid. Case in point: Slim's Wheelie Van, a chopped 1964 Chevy G10 van with big-block Mopar power behind the rear axle. Yes, it does wheelies. More »
07/29/10
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#garagemahal Click here to read Mr. Bond, Your Garage Door Is Ready

Mr. Bond, Your Garage Door Is Ready

Every car guy silently yearns for a Garage Mahal; A staggering storage facility big enough to store all his esoteric automotive purchases. However, it then takes immense creativity to hide the giant garage door in plain sight. More »
07/29/10
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#lolcars Click here to read Take Your Fuel Economy And Stuff It

Take Your Fuel Economy And Stuff It

These days it takes a certain egotistical fortitude to drive a Hummer H2 and revel in the conspicuous consumption. Other people? Well, they're ridiculed. Take that LOL OIL Tesla. Oh Packer backers, you so crazy. More »
07/28/10
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#lolcars Click here to read This Is What Bored Texans Do

This Is What Bored Texans Do

With apologies to Matt Hardigree, our in-house Texan, this is tomfoolery we imagine every bored Texas teenager with access to a diesel truck gets into. Which is to say all of them. Remember, keep your mouth shut next time kid. More »
07/28/10
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#lolcars Click here to read "I Need A Limo For My Son"

"I Need A Limo For My Son"

Parents face a tough milestone when their children turn 16. Giving kids their first wheels is scary, but this father-turned-genius hatched a perfect plan and made junior's desire for wheels work for him. He picked a limousine. More »
07/27/10
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#ringruns Click here to read The Pagani Zonda R's Insane Nürburging Record Run

The Pagani Zonda R's Insane Nürburging Record Run

Do not adjust your screens: the world around this Pagani Zonda R lapping the Nurburgring in a record 6:47.5 is in fact blurry. You'll want to grab headphones and a jaw supporter, lest your chin hit the floor while watching. More »
07/27/10
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#tunercars Click here to read Switzer's 1000 HP R1K Nissan GT-R Sets A Scorched-Earth Tuner Policy

Switzer's 1000 HP R1K Nissan GT-R Sets A Scorched-Earth Tuner Policy

"Don't compete with your contemporaries, crush them." seems to be the operating principle at Switzer Performance which has unofficially debuted its 1000 HP Nissan GT-R R1K package. Without a doubt, this kit is aimed squarely at the Bugatti Veyron. More »
07/27/10
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#tunercars Click here to read Lunatic Spends $320,000, Tunes Chevy Camaro Up To 1400 HP

Lunatic Spends $320,000, Tunes Chevy Camaro Up To 1400 HP

The Chevrolet Camaro is a quintessentially modern pony car with a big engine and independent rear suspension. Too much and not enough for one lunatic Canadian who spent $320,000 converting one to a 1400HP, solid-axle drag-racing monster. More »
07/27/10
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#motorsports Click here to read MINI Officially Returning To WRC With Countryman

MINI Officially Returning To WRC With Countryman

MINI fanboys, set your hearts to flutter, the company's officially announced a return to rallying. Prodrive's developing a World Rally Championship race-ready MINI Countryman for a run in the 2011 series. Rumor has it Marcus Grönholm's interested in driving. [Rallybuzz] More »
07/27/10
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#switzerr1k

Switzer R1K

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07/27/10
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