Twelve Cars Killed By The Carpocalypse

The Carpocalypse has meant the end of many storied automotive nameplates, performance variants and others — some before they even had a chance to live. Here's our list of the twelve most important vehicles killed by the Carpocalypse. More »

07/10/09

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Hoon Of The Day

Bugatti Veyron Ticketed In California Going 210 MPH+

Social media "mogul" Philip Odegard mysteriously included this amazing California speeding ticket in his Flickr photostream this week showing an estimated speed of 210 MPH+ in a 65 MPH zone driving a Bugatti Veyron. More »

07/10/09

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By The Auto Insider

Comment by pauljones: I call BS. To start with, if he really was going that fast, he's an idiot for pulling over.... 27 Responses | Other threads

Carpocalypse

The Dodge Viper Is Alive!

We were the first to report the Dodge Viper was dead before Chrysler actually killed it. Now, like a zombie from a time before fuel economy, it's back. That's right, Chrysler's telling us today the Dodge Viper will live on! More »

07/10/09

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By Ray Wert

Comment by philibuster: I rode in a mopar tuned viper once as a teenager. It was the biggest rush of acceleration I've ever... 8 Responses | Other threads

LOLCars

VW Passat Lands In Precarious Position After Failed Ken Block Impersonation

This Virginia commuter found herself in a precarious position after losing all sense of direction traveling through a construction zone. How's she going to explain this mishap to her insurance company? More »

07/10/09

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Comment by bzr: Wow, those pictures are absolutely unbelievable! An Asian woman not driving a Camry or Accord?! 9 Responses | Other threads

License Plates

License Plate Of The Day: Odd Numbers Edition

We're a little confused here. Does someone want to explain to us how exactly this would work? More »

07/10/09

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Comment by smalleyxb122: Perhaps I'm going to age myself, but I envision the old 45 adapter. 9 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 »

07/08/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

Comment 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

Transformers

Michael Bay Is A Perv, Makes Megan Fox Wash Ferrari

44-year old Transformers 2 director Michael Bay made 23-year old Megan Fox wash his Ferrari as part of her audition for the film. The best part? He filmed it. More »

07/09/09

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By Wes Siler

Comment by Comrade Clockwork: r y fckn kddng? Ds ths gy rlly wnt m t fnd t whr h lvs nd cm gt t... 6 Responses | Other threads

Top Gear

Jay Leno Meets The Stig

Looks like we were right when we told you Jay Leno was Top Gear's Star In A Reasonably Priced Car. The meeting of Clarkson's and Jay's egos does not appear to be a comfortable thing. More »

07/10/09

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By Wes Siler

Comment by Theimbellis: Let's hope Jay Leno didn't buy any cars where they sit in Leno's garage and collecting dust. 24 Responses | Other threads

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 »

07/10/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

Comment by Vintage Racer - back on the track...: If I remember correctly, they do something like this in Canada already... 17 Responses | Other threads

Goodwood

The Bugatti Veyron Really Does Sound Like Victorian Plumbing

Ever since Jeremy Clarkson’s original review of the Veyron, we've wondered how close his description of its sound was to reality. It turns out he was spot on. More »

07/10/09

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By Peter Orosz

Comment by Syrax: I love its noise. It sounds like a diesel truck. That low rumble is amazing. The turbo whistle too. I... 12 Responses | Other threads

LOLCars

Fox Business Network Explains Trucker Bombs

If you don't know, a trucker bomb is... well... let's just let Fox Business Network explain. Bottom line: you don't want to be around when one explodes. [FBN]

07/10/09

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Comment by smalleyxb122: I've watched it twice, and I swear that he called himself a wanker. ...where no wanker has gone before. 4 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 »

07/10/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

Comment 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

Mercedes SLS Gullwing Leaked!

We showed you the interior details two days ago, and those headers of fire a while back, but thanks to an as-yet-unnamed magazine, we've got what's supposedly the first look at the upcoming 571 HP supercharged V8-powered Mercedes SLS Gullwing. More »

07/10/09

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Caption This

Caption This: Hoff Hassles New Jaguar XJ Edition

A picture's worth a thousand words and we look to you, the all-knowing Jalopnik commentariat to provide the caption to this photo that'll wow your peers and make the stone-faced Jalopnik editors crack a smile. More »

07/10/09

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By Wes Siler

Comment by tempesjo: When I was a kid in the early 1980s, my uncle had a ridiculously tight 3/4 sleeve shirt with glittery... 3 Responses | Other threads

Parking

Bad Parking Job? Try These Passive-Aggressive Parking Tickets

People with below average and downright horrible parking etiquette are everywhere. Rather than retaliate in a way that would wind your short-tempered ass in jail, give them one of these passive-aggressive, yet still straight-to-the-point parking tickets instead. More »

07/10/09

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Comment by layabout returns: 13 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 »

07/10/09

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LOLCars

Free Jeep Wrangler If You Marry This Woman

Have we got a deal for you adventurous outdoor types. You can get both a modified 1992 Jeep Wrangler and a new wife with this ~~for the rest of your~~ once in a lifetime package. More »

07/09/09

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By The Auto Insider

Comment by eatadonut: Oh, fine, I'll say it: You guys are all internet-toughness and no cattle. Are you seriously telling me you wouldn't... 19 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]

07/10/09

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Comment by mr_dude: 2 Responses | Other threads

custom cars

Get Shorty: A Mega-Gallery Of Short Car Compensation

Before young men got obsessed with turning Civics into M5s, they were forced to use actual creativity when customizing automobiles. Take three feet or more out of the wheelbase and you have the shorty car. More »

07/09/09

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By Wes Siler

Comment by mr_dude: Missed one. 19 Responses | Other threads

New Cars

2010 Jaguar XJ: The New Cat Revealed!

The 2010 Jaguar XJ has shed its retro skin to set a new course for the company's flagship sedan. The future of the XJ will include a 510 HP supercharged V8, aluminum body, and virtual instruments. Also, it'll look XF-ier! More »

07/09/09

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By Matt Hardigree

Comment by .357: While it looks very sleek and modern, I will miss the old XJ. I loved the simple elegance of it.... 12 Responses | Other threads

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