stu-rock commented on Holden HSV Tourer Announced, Will Haul Ass and Take Names, at 2:57 AM on May 13 Pretty hot. I'm upset that I missed another “bring the G8 Safari” rant session by not checking on Jalopnik until 11:40 p.m. So, GM, bring a G8 wagon. And make it quick, so I can cancel my fallback plan to buy a used car. more »

stu-rock commented on GM May Divorce SUV's From Truck Frames, Why Not Just Go to Skateboards?, at 1:56 PM on May 10 This is not such a big deal. more »

stu-rock commented on 2010 Chevy Cobalt, at 4:36 PM on May 7 @MagicalTrevor: I heartily agree. more »

stu-rock commented on 2010 Chevy Cobalt, at 4:25 PM on May 7 Are these things ever going to have an independent rear suspension? They really need it in order to get the ride up to the Civic/Mazda 3 level of refinement. Sure, the Corolla still has the old twist-beam, but GM really should aim higher with these. more »

stu-rock commented on What Vehicle From The Oughts Is An Instant Classic?, at 12:27 PM on May 6 If Malaise 2.0 is indeed around the corner, anything mid- to full-size with 0-60 times under 8 s will be fetch big bucks on at 2040 BJ auctions. more »

stu-rock commented on The Vintage Chevrolet Club Of America Shows Off Rain-Soaked Detroit Iron In Seattle, at 2:37 AM on May 5 @beercheck: Hey, I was defending the Cavalier! more »

stu-rock commented on The Vintage Chevrolet Club Of America Shows Off Rain-Soaked Detroit Iron In Seattle, at 9:32 PM on May 4 The Cavalier gets put down for two reasons: (1) it's not old and rare, and (2) the memories of poor build quality and frequent breakdowns are too recent in our minds. The fact is it's still more refined and more reliable than all of the classics it shared the lot with on that rainy Seattle day. more »

stu-rock commented on Want A 5-Speed Crown Victoria?, at 2:22 PM on May 1 @Murilee Martin: Back when I lived in Wisconsin, I saw one on eBay in the neighboring city. more »

stu-rock commented on 1970 Chevrolet El Camino 454 Super Sport, at 12:53 PM on Apr 29 It's worthy, but if this is #50, how are we going the Tatra T603 into the JFG? more »

stu-rock commented on ThoRR Electric Se7en Should Have Shocking Performance, at 1:15 PM on Apr 28 I want one. more »

stu-rock commented on Cadillac Northstars Finally Appearing In Self-Service Junkyards, at 7:48 PM on Apr 23 @Maymar: Without actually doing any Internet research to back my claim up, I bet you'd have to relocate the radiator ahead of its support. more »

stu-rock commented on "Car of the Future" Nova Episode Stunk, But Here's The Interesting Part, at 7:43 PM on Apr 23 I've just recently become aware of Lovins and his RMI. more »

stu-rock commented on Cadillac Northstars Finally Appearing In Self-Service Junkyards, at 3:37 PM on Apr 23 Answer to the question: it would be hard to fit one of these in a Cavalier. Northstars are really wide. more »

stu-rock commented on 8 Monthlong Dodge Charger Problem Fixed After Consumerist Post, at 2:10 PM on Apr 22 Good that the problem is fixed. more » [consumerist]

stu-rock commented on 1966 Buick Riviera, Plus Bonus Buick Poll, at 1:58 PM on Apr 22 Tough call between the boat-tail Riv and the 225. Ultimately, with sedans, size matters. Deuce and a Quarter. more »

stu-rock commented on Prius Owners Victim Of Treehugger-Hating Vandals, at 2:37 PM on Apr 17 @ihateauditions: OK dude, cool down. more »

stu-rock commented on Prius Owners Victim Of Treehugger-Hating Vandals, at 10:56 PM on Apr 16 @ihateauditions: Do you mean she basically says what I wrote? more »

stu-rock commented on Brazil Discovers Huge Oil Reserve - Resume Conspicuous Consumption, at 8:19 PM on Apr 16 This is big, but not huge, news. more »