Top Gear Season 18, Episode 3: Video Open Thread

February 12, 2012 – Still waiting for Streetfire to load? Check above and in the comments for videos for the third episode of the 18th season. Enjoy the small hatches, big Jaaaaaaaaags, and discussion of English cooking. Remember to share links, jokes, and translations in the comments below. More »

Senna Wins Best Documentary… In Britain

February 12, 2012 – Asif Kapadia's phenomenal Senna was overlooked by a confused and self-obsessed Hollywood, but the Brits did the right thing by nominating and awarding the film with a "Best Documentary" award in the BAFTA — More »

Your Ridiculously Cool Bugatti Veyron Wallpaper Is Here

February 10, 2012 – If you own a Bugatti Veyron you must drive it over 225 mph. At least once. Just don't do it on public roads. No word on whether this fetching Veyron shot by Ronnie Renaldi has eclipsed that mark, but it looks like it's doing at least 150 mph standing still. The 1600-px version is here and the... More »

How We Crossed 1,000 Miles Of Mexico For $1,000

February 10, 2012 – Kevin Kewley and his friends like adventure. So, to follow up their off-road parasailing experience why not compete in the grueling Baja 1000 race? Unfortunately, that race is a little pricey, so instead they tried to cross the same distance for $1,000. More »

The Baja $1000: In Photos

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The Best Ad For ‘Green’ Technology In The History Of Advertising

February 10, 2012 – Whatever skepticism we may have about the Tesla Model X, no one here believes the goals of environmental improvement and driving fun are necessarily contradictory. More »

Watch Crazy Chechens Terrorize Motorists WIth Guns And BMWs

February 9, 2012 – We've already established that the single most important driving accessory in Chechnya is the AK-47. Watch this band of hoodlums fire guns in the air while doing donuts in the middle of an afternoon in Grozny from the window of their BWM M5. More »

Watch Russian Ninjas Steal Sheep From A Moving Truck

February 9, 2012 – We're assuming this video was shot in Russia, because who else would be crazy and cunning enough to snag live sheep from a moving truck and drop them in an also moving sidecar? More »

Where The Hell Is America’s Next Great Sports Venue?

(Jalopnik.com ) February 9, 2012 – Formula One racing is a sport associated with a certain kind of wealthy international traveler — someone who charters a yacht to enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix. [Deadspin]

Where The Hell Is America’s Next Great Sports Venue?

February 9, 2012 – Formula One racing is a sport associated with a certain kind of wealthy international traveler — someone who charters a yacht to enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix. More »

Aston Martin V12 Zagato: Lust Object Realized

February 9, 2012 – Our incessant clamoring for concept cars to become street legal and purchasable occasionally pays off. All the heavy panting for the Aston Marton V12 Zagato Concept has resulted in a production Aston Martin V12 Zagato. More »

Kia Optima SX Limited Is One Way To Spend $34,900

February 8, 2012 – America's most sort of exciting mid-sizer — the Kia Optima SX — just got better! Ok, not really better. Or faster. And there's no manual transmission. More »

Kia Track’ster Concept: A 250-hp AWD Kimchi-Flavored Hatch

February 8, 2012 – It's uncommon for a concept to transcend its sketches, but the Kia Track'ster Concept is that rare vehicle. Based on the Kia Soul, this hot hatch ticks all our boxes with all-wheel-drive, a six-speed transmission, and a 250-hp turbocharged four-banger underhood. More »

Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute: MOAR MOPAR

February 8, 2012 – Chrysler wants you to like the Dodge Dart. They really do. And they're sweetening the pot with a a million powertrains and more than 150 Mopar accessories, most of which can be found on the Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute custom car. Aesthetically, the "Stage 1" appearance package adds details that are... More »

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe: Meh

February 8, 2012 – Hyundai's finally gotten around to producing a coupe version of its popular Hyundai Elantra for the confusing group of buyers who, for unknown reasons, want a bland coupe when a hatchback is obviously superior. More »

Clint Eastwood’s Chrysler Super Bowl Ad If America Just Quit

February 8, 2012 – Chicago's Second City takes on the Clint Eastwood Super Bowl ad and ponders a world where we'd given up on Chrysler. "It's halftime in America, and playing two halves is asking a lot. More »

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