Jalopnik
-
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 »
5,866
223
By Ben WojdylaComment by Vintage Racer - back on the track...: If I remember correctly, they do something like this in Canada already... 18 Responses | Other threads
-
Ad Watch
Brazilian Ford Fusion Ad Features Scary SpiderHorse
Wanna stay up tonight, eyes wide open while you contemplate the sleep you'll never get? Click on this Brazilian ad pitching the V6 AWD Ford Fusion. Scary SpiderHorse is scary! [Copyranter] More »
2,958
By Ben WojdylaComment by WilliamG.: Maybe now that Maximum Bob is in charge of GM's marketing, the dream of seeing ManBearPig in a Chevy ad... 2 Responses | Other threads
-
LOLCars
The Dumbest Thing You'll See Today: Aussie Smashes Car Window With Head
Let it not be said Australians aren't a tough breed, as this one proves the point by smashing his now-bleeding forehead through the laminated windshield of a busted up Ford not once, but twice. More »
5,472
By Ben WojdylaComment by Cognitive Friction: Let's be honest here - the cure for cancer or the next great novel probably weren't inside that head even... 4 Responses | Other threads
-
Spy Photos
Cayman Shooting Brake Confirmed In Forza 3 Screen Shot?
This screen cap, reportedly from the yet-unreleased Forza 3 for Xbox 360, is adding credibility to the Porsche Cayman shooting brake rumor. Has Forza got the digital data on a shocking new Porsche offering? More » -
Daily DUI
Man Nabbed For Drunk Driving Without Pants
41-year-old Jonathan Schultz was busted in Maryland doing 69 MPH in a 55 MPH zone while also intoxicated. Not out of the ordinary, right? Wrong. Mr. Schultz also somehow managed to lose his pants. More »
2,939
By Ben WojdylaComment by layabout returns: Right,so how do you post pics now????? 14 Responses | Other threads
-
-
New Cars
Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing Teasers Show Off Simple, Sexy Interior
Development is wrapping up on the Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing, the all-new, 571 HP gull-winged velvet hammer from Stuttgart. A sneak peek of the beast inside. More »
33,570
By Ben WojdylaComment by elargentino: I spy with my little eye the ME-109 cockpit in one of the sketch walls. I don't know what the... 7 Responses | Other threads
-
Spy Photos
Porsche Cayman Mule Spotted With Shooting Brake Shape
If you share our love of shooting brakes, hold onto your hats as amateur shooters have captured what looks to be a Porsche Cayman shooting brake mule. At least that's what we hope it is. More »
-
cotomer sevis
Toyota Service Reps Caught Stealing, Watching Porn In Customer's Car
Jason got his Toyota Tundra back from the dealer and noticed change missing. His complaints were ignored. When it happened again, he stuck a camera in the truck and saw some pretty interesting behavior. Updated. More »
12,811
By Ben WojdylaComment by stoke has a JDM front wing: Should have bought an American truck. Then he could have had his coins stolen while supporting the American worker! Although if... 8 Responses | Other threads
-
custom cars
Grassroots Motorsports Competitor Builds AWD Hybrid Fiero
This is a hybridized Pontiac Fiero, but it doesn't work like you might think. Instead of some fancy trickery with the gas engine, this one uses an electric S10 motor to power the front wheels.
More »
7,989
By Ben WojdylaComment by layabout returns: Hybrid + Fiero = fail 13 Responses | Other threads
-
Ad Watch
Michael Jackson's Funeral Procession Sponsored By Land Rover, Rolls Royce Dealer
The shameless commercialization of Michael Jackson's death continues as Land Rover Encino's providing Range Rovers and Rolls Royces to the Jackson family for the day's transport. Free product placement all day. More »
15,223
By Ben WojdylaComment by Dr.Danger owns the city turkeys: First person who makes a joke making fun of MJ is getting kicked in the balls. Keep it classy people. 47 Responses | Other threads
-
LOLCars
Don't Straddle Car Bumpers And Shoot Fireworks At Your Crotch
If the rocket involved in this fireworks accident had been any more powerful, this could've been a Darwin Award nominee, on account of the potential elimination of reproductive capability. NSFW for language and tremendous stupidity. More »
11,252
By Ben WojdylaComment by skaycog 0.0: That, my friends, is a real crotch rocket. 8 Responses | Other threads
-
LOLCars
Precision Parking An RC Drift Car
Japanese game shows can make a challenge out of anything. An example? How about high-speed precision parking with an RC car. Why? Why the heck not! [via BrainBlog (NSFW Ads)] More »
11,608
By Ben WojdylaComment by Syrax: Why there are always 12 people hosting Japanese shows? 9 Responses | Other threads
-
car art
On The Power Of Transmissions
Artist Arthur Ganson's creation called "Machine with Concrete" provides a beautiful illustration of the power of a transmission. Should you input only 1 lb-ft of torque, the other end could deliver 244 quintillion lb-ft. More »
11,899
By Ben WojdylaComment by Skunky: This video fails for lack of retarded Texas cops flailing uselessly with spike strips in their hands. 7 Responses | Other threads
-
Spy Photos
Grand Bentley To Get Goofy-Looking Face?
The so-called Grand Bentley is in the advanced stages of a teaser campaign leading up to the final unveil, but if pictures taken inside the factory are an accurate indication, it may be kinda funny-looking. More » -
New Cars
BMW X6 M Paces Laguna Seca MotoGP Race
BMW supplied one of its new X6 M's for the MotoGP race at Leguna Seca over the weekend, further attempting to brand the segment-blurring tire-shredding-crossover-wagon-hatchback as a racy option for the confused and monied. So how'd it perform? More »
2,858
By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: It may be fast, but even in pace car form, it still can't outrun the fugliness. Or the pointlessness. 21 Responses | Other threads
-
car accidents
Another Lamborghini Gallardo Goes Up In Flames
Add another to the list of Lamborghinis lost to sudden and catastrophic fires. This latest bull-headed super car to catch fire did so outside a pub in England. More »
6,350
By Ben WojdylaComment by Leeeeena a Jalopchick: Honestly, what's going on, folks? Recent fire stories: E-type racing Corvette another Corvette Enzo F430 612 Scaglietti McLaren F1 LF-A Murcielago Gallardo auto plant 10 Responses | Other threads
-
car movies
Japan Again Wins WTF Award: RoboGeisha Has Geishas Transforming Into Tanks
We dare you to try and comprehend anything in this trailer for RoboGeisha. If you aren't careful, your mind may melt and you'll fall into an awesomeness-induced coma. Why are those buildings bleeding? Mildly NSFW. More »
6,466
By Ben WojdylaComment by something_unique_and_descriptive: I'm wondering what sort of drugs I'd need to be on in order for this movie to make sense. 3 Responses | Other threads
-
LOLCars
Police Buy Doomed Bakery, Open "Cops & Doughnuts"
Sometimes stereotypes are advantageous when used for hilarious exploitation. Like when seven police officers in Clare, MI purchased a closing bakery to reopen it as "Cops & Doughnuts." And yes, it's already a popular cop hangout. More »
6,215
By Ben WojdylaComment by Steve Neill: That looks like the most fruity donut shop I've ever seen. Are those the piggies standing outside? Look's like they've... 8 Responses | Other threads
-
I Feel Gassy
Pee In A Cup To Power The Hydrogen Cars Of Tomorrow
Ohio University researchers are developing a means to extract hydrogen for cars from a new and otherwise untapped resource, urine. Apparently electrolysis is easier using pee rather than water. Who'd have thunk it? [EcoFriend] More »
1,555
By Ben WojdylaComment by Gary says maow: Thats great and all but what happens when your car won't pass its random emissions test? 6 Responses | Other threads
-
Car Fires
The Saddest Thing You'll See All Day: Jaguar E-Type Fire
The Jaguar E-Type is on every car-nuts must-have list as one of the most lust-worthy road-going cars ever produced. This guy managed to finally buy his own. It caught fire on the way home. More »
9,773
By Ben WojdylaComment by Nurburgringer: trying to keep a stiff upper lip, but that is one depressing photo. My dad restored a '62 roadster in his... 7 Responses | Other threads
-
Car Laws
NHTSA May Force All-Orange Turn Signals
NHTSA is considering mandating all rear turn signals come in amber on evidence they are 5.3% better at preventing crashes over red. A separate study found NHTSA just got 5.3% more anal. [Cars.com via Autoblog] More »
5,948
By Ben WojdylaComment by Alphamazing: This is awesome. I fully support this. Yes, they might be anal, but I hate seeing someone's tail light flash... 28 Responses | Other threads
-
Detroit
Fifteen Mysterious Cars Pulled From Detroit River
Police don't know how or why fifteen cars were in the Detroit river, but they pulled them out the other day. Among the recovered was a Celica, Capri, a couple Fords and a 50s-era Buick. More »
14,898
By Ben WojdylaComment by beercheck - Commentin' Dirty: Reeeeally not a fan of autostart videos. 9 Responses | Other threads
-
Car Crime
Wife Smashes Soon-To-Be-Ex-Husband's Challenger SRT8 With Hammer
When a wayward husband informed his wife their marriage was over and he had a sweet new Asian girlfriend to match a sweet new Challenger, his wife flipped out, smashing almost every panel on the car with a carpenter's hammer. More »
63,447
By Ben WojdylaComment by Gary says maow: Is this the same woman who did this: 26 Responses | Other threads
-
LOLCars
Repo Man Recovering Delorean Kicked In Taint By Michael Jackson Impersonator
We saw this video hours ago and we're still trying to recover from the sheer WTF-ness of it. Suffice to say the headline delivers as promised. Also, there is no hope for humanity. More »
131,402
By Ben WojdylaComment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: I could die today. I feel that now I have seen everything. I quit smoking, cold turkey, on Sunday. I've been miserable......up... 21 Responses | Other threads
-
Tuner Cars
SPORTEC SPR1 T80 Boasts 858 HP, 236 MPH Top Speed
What's that? A Porsche 911 that has 214.5 HP at each wheel, a 0-to-60 time of three seconds, a top speed over 236MPH, ceramic brakes and emissions compliance? Oh that? That's just the SPORTEC SPR1 T80. Do want. More »
9,996
By Ben WojdylaComment by jip1080: Engine, start.Gas, pressed.Wall, hit.Game, over. All in about a second. 7 Responses | Other threads
-
Jalopnik Reviews
2010 Cadillac SRX: Part Three
The remains of Packard burned last Sunday with the 2010 Cadillac SRX watching its former competitor smolder. But there's a reason why Cadillac's still standing. However, is it enough of a reason to merit buying? More » -
Spy Photos
2010 Saab 9-5 Renderings Sneak Out... Oops
The Swedes have done an excellent job keeping the pending 2010 Saab 9-5 tightly under wraps, with only the faintest hints as to its final look. Too bad these renderings leaked onto the web. More »
-
Offbeat News
Michigan Fairground Floods, Waterlogging Hundred Of Cars
Following torrential rainstorms, Michigan's Ionia County fairgrounds flooded something fierce June 24th with over 1000 cars trapped in the high water. Some were stuck till the following Wednesday. Somebody better be on the lookout for LeMons-priced clunkers in the area. More »
6,549
By Ben WojdylaComment by mytdawg: Daughter of a friend of mine was there with his 4WD Suburban. She drove out. 11 Responses | Other threads
-
Jalopnik How To
How To Drive A 1916 Ford Model T
The Ford Model T changed the world in immeasurable ways. Just for starters, it spawned a mobile society and the construction of a vast network of roads. But how the heck do you drive it? More »
5,870
By Ben WojdylaComment by crankcase - always getting the shaft: I'm a bit confused on how reverse works. There doesn't seem to be any sort of neutral, just low &... 11 Responses | Other threads
-
custom cars
600 HP Mini-Monster Truck: Sound And Fury In A Tiny Package
Ever wish you had the ruthless power of a full-sized monster truck in a size scaled for garage storage? This guy did. So he built one and there's nothing sane about it. More »
11,735
By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: So...he wants to compensate for something by having a 600hp engine and huge wheels, but doesn't want anyone to know... 11 Responses | Other threads
Detroit, 8:28 AM
Sun Jul 12
14 posts in the last 24 hours
Tip your editors:
tips@jalopnik.com
Editor-in-Chief:
Ray Wert | Email | AIM
Road Test Editor:
Wes Siler | Email
Weekend Editor:
Murilee Martin | Email
Associate Editor - Houston:
Matt Hardigree
Associate Editor - Detroit:
Ben Wojdyla
Editor-at-Large:
Mike Spinelli
Contributors:
Mark Arnold
John Krewson | Email
Andy Didorosi
Original material is licensed under a Creative Commons License permitting non-commercial sharing with attribution.
