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Bentley Mulsanne: First Drive

Sam Smith — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:30:00 EDT

The Bentley Mulsanne is one of the costliest Bentleys you can buy, a fast, refined car offering heritage and breeding in spades. Ordinary people are not supposed to be able to relate. We are ordinary. Is this worth $285,000? More »

2011 Shelby GT500: First Drive

Wes Siler — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:01 EDT

To buy the 5.0 or the 2011 Shelby GT500? That is the question. True to the plethora-of-packages Mustang it's based on, the relative value of Ford's new 550 HP supercar-killer all depends on which option boxes you tick. More »

2011 Jaguar XJ: First Drive

Sam Smith — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

This is the 2011 Jaguar XJ. It looks nothing like the XJ that came before it, or the XJ that came before that. Its interior is a temple to the word "shiny." Is this what Jaguar needs to move forward? More »

2011 Ford Fiesta: First Drive

Sam Smith — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:01 EDT

At long last, the U.S.-spec Ford Fiesta is here. It is slightly heavier than its European counterpart, but it's still the best small car you can buy in this country. Welcome to the party, America. More »

2011 Ford Mustang: First Drive

Wes Siler — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:03 EDT

For the last year, every Mustang review has essentially read, "an involving, exciting sports car, but it's slower than the Camaro." In the muscle market, it's power, not handling, which sells. Luckily, the 2011 Ford Mustang fixes that. Moar power! More »

2011 Infiniti M: First Drive

Wes Siler — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:01 EST

Infiniti's 5-series rival used to be a nice, but anonymous car. After hooning it through Southern California's canyons, that's no longer the case. Now, the 2011 Infiniti M is Japan's Jaguar. More »

2011 Toyota Sienna: First Drive

Sam Smith — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:01:00 EST

Yeah, we know, this kind of thing isn't really our bag. But the Sienna's chief engineer is a former kart racer who once owned an AE86 Corolla. He wants to make minivans cool. We figured it was worth a look. More »

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

Wes Siler — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

Unlike the 350Z the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster was designed from the beginning as a convertible. That means slicker looks and less compromise in the pursuit of drop-top fun, but is it still the real sports car the 350Z was? More »

Top Gear's "Car To Save The World" Independently Reviewed

Wes Siler — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Last night, frustrated that plug-in hybrids like the Chevy Volt are developing too slowly, Top Gear revealed its very own range-extender hybrid. Now, Autocar has conducted an independent road test to discover what we know already: it's crappy. More »

2010 Shelby GT500

Wes Siler — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

We first drove the 2010 Shelby GT500 on sunny California's dry, smooth roads. This time, it was in the northeast during equal spells of sun and rainy, cold October days. Does our initial reaction of delight still hold true? More »

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT: First Drive

Sam Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

A new nose, a new front differential, and a button on the dash that says "Tarmac." Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT the Lancer Evolution of SUVs, or just another… er… pretty face? More »

2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible

Wes Siler — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

When we reviewed the 2008 XKR we took issue with its handling, interior and gearbox. The 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible adds little more than a new, 510 HP engine, but that's our kind of a band-aid. More »

VIDEO: Jeremy Clarkson On Audi R8 5.2 FSI: "Perfect"

Wes Siler — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

Jeremy Clarkson thinks the 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI is "perfect." But should we really care what he thinks? We mean, he can't even tell a funny elephant joke. More »

2010 Mercedes E63 AMG: First Drive

Wes Siler — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:00 EST

If you read our Mercedes SLS AMG review you probably caught on we weren't as impressed with the new Gullwing as we thought we'd be. Why? We wanted it to be more like the Mercedes E63 AMG. More »

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Reviewed

Wes Siler — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Fact #1: At least two members of Jalopnik's editorial team have a raging man-crush on Chris Harris. Fact #2: He's the first person outside Porsche to take a spin in the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Here's the video. More »

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG: First Drive

Wes Siler — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

The 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG is the first clean sheet design from AMG and the new flagship for the entire company. As a modern re-interpretation of the 300SL it's also a return to the fast, striking Mercedes of yore. More »

2010 Aprilia RSV4 R, Reviewed

Wes Siler — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT

Earlier this week, Hell For Leather published the very first review of the Aprilia RSV4 R, the race-bred, V4-engineed Italian superbike that, at $15,999, you can actually afford. What's it like? Challenging. [HFL] More »

2010 GMC Terrain: First Drive

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT

We were quite impressed with the 2010 Chevy Equinox on our first drive, but what about its platform-mate, the controversially-styled 2010 GMC Terrain? It's both more butch and expensive, but does it offer any substance over the Chevy? Not really. More »

2010 Acura MDX: First Drive

Wes Siler — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT

The 2010 Acura MDX has been loaded down with technology like no SUV before. That's a good thing, as that tech solves so many of the problems inherent to the SUV form factor. More »

2010 Acura TSX V6: First Drive

Wes Siler — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:30:00 EDT

In Europe, this is the Honda Accord. Here, it's the 2010 Acura TSX V6 and it's expected to compete with the BMW 3-series. Can two extra cylinders and 79 more HP really do that? More »

2009 Audi TTS Roadster: First Drive

Wes Siler — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

When you think of the Audi TT, particularly the Roadster, your head probably fills with poor-driving, poseur car stereotypes. The 2009 Audi TTS is supposed to turn that image on its head with a 265 HP 2.0-liter turbo. More »

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata: First Drive

Wes Siler — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:30:00 EDT

Despite its smiley new face, the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata, more than any other car, begs the question: Are you man or mouse? Sadly, it turns out I'm the latter. More »

2010 Ford Taurus SHO: First Drive

Wes Siler — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Normally, when we review an exciting new performance car, we like to use a dramatic burnout shot. Unfortunately, the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO barely chirps its front wheels on its 5.2-second trip to 60 MPH. More »

2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part Three

Wes Siler — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EDT

The 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI is frugal and fun, but its DSG transmission doesn't suit the diesel engine. Should you buy one? More »

2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI, Part Two

Wes Siler — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Yesterday we reveled in the frugal performance of the VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI's diesel engine, but bemoaned the awful DSG gearbox. Join us today as we examine the Jetta's abilities in detail. More »

2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part One

Wes Siler — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Conventional car enthusiast wisdom states the VW Jetta TDI is the thinking man's fuel-efficient car. Free of the complication, sacrificed driving dynamics and image of hybrids, it makes do with diesel instead. More »

2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe: First Drive

Wes Siler — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Replacing the CLK, the 2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe adopts a similar look to the new E-Class Sedan and most of its mechanicals. It's just a shame it's not as fun to drive as the four-door. More »

2010 Mercedes E-Class Sedan: First Drive

Wes Siler — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Since the early ‘90s we've seen Mercedes slowly dilute its peerless quality in a drive for increased sales. The 2010 Mercedes E-Class represents a major step back towards the timeless luxury cars of yore. More »

2009 BMW Z4: First Drive

Wes Siler — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Like the rest of the BMW range, the 2009 BMW Z4 is bigger, heavier and more complicated than its predecessors. But could it be bigger, heavier, more complicated and much better to drive? More »

Switzer P800 Nissan GT-R: First Drive

Andrew Didorosi — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EDT

The Switzer P800 Nissan GT-R makes over 700 HP at the wheels, nearly double that of the comparatively plain-Jane GT-R. Luckily that's at all four wheels, because we drove it through both snow and ice. More »

2010 Mazda3: First Drive

Andrew Didorosi — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT

The Mazda3 is back and with some shiny new friends. It seems Mazda has brought on a crew of Bedazzlers to ruthlessly attack every 2010 Mazda3 with sparkling injustice. More »

2010 Chevy Camaro: First Drive

Wes Siler — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:00:00 EDT

After countless spy shots, speculation, Transformers tie-ins, leaked photos and numbers comparisons, we've finally driven the 2010 Chevy Camaro. Does the reality match the hype? Well, it's like Star Wars. More »

2009 Zero X, First Ride: Fastest Production Electric Dirt Bike Ever

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST

The 2009 Zero X is so green that you can eat its battery. Luckily its performance is more appetizing; it's the fastest electric dirt bike ever. More »

2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S: First Drive

Wes Siler — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:30:00 EST

Yes, you can get pulled over by police for speeding in Italy in a bright red Maserati. But if you're driving the Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S you can outrun them. More »

2010 Honda Insight: First Drive

Wes Siler — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:00:00 EST

The 2010 Honda Insight looks like a cynical attempt to copy the Toyota Prius. It's not. Actually, the Insight is a very cynical and clever attempt to give Americans exactly what they want. More »

Top 11 Jalopnik Reviews Of 2008

Wes Siler — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST

We wrote 159 reviews during 2008. While culling the best for this list of the top 11, one thing became abundantly clear: America is making good cars again. More »

2010 Ford Fusion: First Drive

Wes Siler — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

According to Congress, Detroit doesn’t know how to build cars that the majority of people want to drive. The 2010 Ford Fusion comprehensively proves that it can. More »

2009 Volkswagen Golf VI, Reviewed

Wes Siler — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

While we’re were busy salivating over the 62 MPG VW Golf BlueMotion, our friends at Popular Mechanics were in Iceland putting the regular 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI through its paces. “We just improved the old car," VW’s board member for product development told them. And that’s exactly what PM found, reporting that it’s basically a Mark V with revised looks, a much better interior, new engines and better handling. Those engines are the most interesting thing. According to PM, the US market Golf VI (or the Rabbit, as it's called here) will definitely be getting the 2.0-liter TDI and maybe, just maybe, the 1.4-liter TSI turbocharged, supercharged gasoline engine that’s capable of both 0-60 in 8 seconds and returning 39.2 MPG. More »

Can the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Do Burnouts?

Wes Siler — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:20:00 EDT

We can’t actually answer this question until September 24 at 12:01 AM, so you’ll just have to check out the gallery after the jump and judge for yourself. Our review of the 556 HP, 551 LB-FT, 191mph, 0-60 in 3.9 second 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will go live then. And, before you ask, no, just like the 2009 Corvette ZR1 burnout, this wasn’t me. This time, it was one of our commenters. More »

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX

Wes Siler — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:30:00 EDT

"Stop Speeding Yanks!" "Slow the f#*k down!," "Go home!" Something about the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX makes you want to speed. And here in Canada, where they take the law literally, blatantly flouting limits really stands out. Of course, something about the WRX will always sit uncomfortably with the surrounding world, no matter the pace. While it's been modified for 2009, just one year after its launch with 41 more horsepower, stiffened suspension and STI-esque bodykit, it remains one of the ugliest cars on sale.
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