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novelties

Which Dead US Automotive Nameplates Should Remain Buried?

Seems the boss-man has been moonlighting again over at Popular Mechanics, this time advising Detroit about which of its dead nameplates should remain six feet under. We won't give away Ray's picks; you'll have to head over to PopMech for those, but we've tossed our own version together after the jump. More »

Feature

6:00 PM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,632 views, 133 comments

concept cars

How GM Killed The Crossover: The Brief Life Of The Chevy XT-2 Concept Truck

In 1989, it was increasingly clear a new revolution was coming to the truck market, but what shape it would take was still a mystery. With the staggering success of large body-on-frame SUVs and light trucks just a gleam in the eyes of automakers, GMs design team continued down the path of car-based pickups with the Chevy XT-2 Concept Truck. Although we now know car-based pickups and SUVs lost the battle to large SUVs shortly thereafter, it appears the XT-2, an essentially ignored concept here in the United States, may end up winning the design war.

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Feature

12:05 PM on Tue Jul 22 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,338 views, 63 comments

Latest by thatguy01: Someone was looking at the Hot Wheels catalog. [i20.ebayimg.com] more »

novelties

How Not To Go Drag Racing

One of the things nobody ever tells you about drag racing is the last thing you want to do is look like an idiot. The air is thick with competitive spirit, there's a crowd watching your every move, and even if you're a novice in a world of pros, you don't want to get made fun of. This guy got made fun of after this run — a lot. Staging with his back tires, what a maroon — and that's just the beginning. [Youtube]

3:20 PM on Mon Jul 21 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
14,083 views, 57 comments

Latest by deus ex wagon: thank you...(wipes away a single tear)...thank you! more »

down on the street bonus edition

1967 Firebird Wears A Coat Of Orange Blossoms In West Hollywood

You don't often see a '67 Firebird convertible parked on the street, but SoCal-based SOS10 has managed to find what appears to be a Ram Air 400 car, complete with hood tach, Halibrands, and a layer of flower petals. Yes, that's a tow-away notice on the windshield, and no, we don't like the idea of this jewel getting trashed in a tow yard full of abandoned Achievas and Excels. Make the jump to see all the photos and get SOS10's description.


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5:00 PM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By Murilee Martin
2,797 views, 39 comments

Latest by z974647: My folks bought a new 67...bright red. I believe it was the first one in the small town we lived in. And - this seems weird - it had a '3 on the tree'. I loved that car and wish more »

industry news

GM To Get More Layoffs, Lose A Brand

According to the WSJ, GM's early-August board meeting is likely to result in layoffs affecting both blue- and white-collar workforces. They're also reporting GM is seriously exploring sloughing off another brand, either by outright closure or by placing it up for sale, a-la Hummer's "strategic review." We've put together a quick brand-viability scorecard breakdown after the jump for those of you playing along at home. More »

8:30 AM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By Andrew Stoy
4,019 views, 89 comments

jalopnik auto flag-elation

Stars, Stripes, Scoops and Flares

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2009 pontiac g8 el camino

"El Camino" Name Is Still Alive For The Pontiac G8 Sport Truck

Despite a report from KickingTires.com two months ago that "El Camino" was officially out as a name for the new ute from Pontiac, we're now being told by Pontiac spokesman Jim Hopson the name is still very much in the mix. What reason there may have been for this change? Unknown. But all we do know is if the chance still exists to bring back the "El Cam" — to any GM brand — we're in full support of it. What we're not in support of — dropping a V6 between the rails. More on that below the jump.

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5:55 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Ray Wert
1,891 views, 54 comments

Latest by saeble: @Garb: the FX/FJ was a pile of poo, a rejected US design, for good reason. the only reason why it has a warm place in AU history is because it was AUs first real shot at making a car... my more »

over the back fence

GMI: GMC Acadia, Lambda SUT Cut Like Bad Fraternity Pledges

We'd heard earlier this month GM was considering the possibility of cutting a brand — and Pontiac and GMC were the two we were told had the greatest possibility of seeing their head hit the chopping block. While apparently that's still being debated, the GM forum fan-boys over at GMInsideNews have come across news that two planned products in the GMC portfolio of platform prostitutes — the next GMC Acadia and a possible Acadia SUT — may be asked to leave the bunny ranch. What GMI's heard, after the jump. More »

12:20 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Ray Wert
2,193 views, 31 comments

Latest by rexplex: @goatrope: Saturn used to be the Jap fighter of the General's army. Now, I think that they are supposed to be fighting off zee Germans (VW & Mini). All the adds for the Aura & Astra (rebadged Opels, I think) more »

jalopnik decides

Muscle Car Wars Of 1978: Hood Decals Strike Back

It's a Friday, and it's the week before our most patriotic of U.S. holidays. What better time to take a look back at the best of American muscle machinery? Aha, but there's a catch: We're only going to go back 30 years. That's right, 1978. The Malaise era was striking back with a new breed of muscle cars. While not as legendary as some of the "true" muscle iron of the '60s, these creations traded raw power for cocaine-fueled, taped-on vinyl style. In the middle of an infamous era, we give you three cars that represented the best of red-blooded American spirit. But only one will be declared most awesome, and that's for you to decide. More »

12:00 PM on Fri Jun 27 2008
By Mark Arnold
5,347 views, 91 comments

Latest by thatguy01: @Sigsworth: I think the Hornet hatchback is a very handsome shape. The black paint and airdam are flattering, and I like the sloped Gremlin facia, but the AMX stripe package is OTT. more »

2009 pontiac g8 gt

2009 Pontiac G8 GT Stuck With Slushbox

Rumors floating around that the Pontiac G8 GT will be available with a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission for 2009 models have been officially squashed. Currently, all 2008 models will only be available with automatics, though we really weren't expecting anything but the 2009 G8 GXP to be offered with a proper manual gearbox. The word straight from Pontiac's Communication Manager after the jump. More »

10:30 AM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,387 views, 68 comments

found on ebay

Your Chance To Own A Canadian Fiero Classic: Enterra Vipre!

Forget about all those backyard Fiero hack jobs, your Fieroborghinis and your Fierraris. Really, forget 'em! You can now own a genuine Canadian-government-backed 1986 Enterra Vipre, which is currently getting some solid eBay bid action. The Enterra Vipre was based on the '86 Fiero GT chassis, so you get the mighty six-banger. Thanks to Josh for the tip! [eBay Motors]

7:00 AM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,760 views, 30 comments

industry news

GM To Offer Zero-Percent Financing, Raise Prices, Screen Hummer Buyers

With sales in the toilet, GM plans to offer 0% financing for up to 72 months starting tomorrow and running through next Monday. The special Hail Mary offer will be valid on approximately 80% of the automaker's unsold inventory, and is a last-ditch effort to show at least passable June sales. And, to ensure GM has to repeat this profit-draining stunt next year, the company will raise the prices for most of its 2009 models by approximately 3.5%. Maybe that ZR1 price gouging was just a sign of things to come? Oh, but there's more. More »

2:40 PM on Mon Jun 23 2008
By Matt Hardigree
3,896 views, 39 comments

Latest by n/a: Mahindra & Mahindra will probably buy Hummer, to have a cachet truck brand to compete with Tata/Land Rover. I have to agree with others, even with 0% financing, I can't think of any GM vehicle I'd jump at, except maybe the more »

question of the day

Why Aren't All Small Cars Selling?

With media outlets (including this one) constantly screaming "OMG STFU GAS PRICES!" you'd think there would be a small car revolution, balancing out the drop in truck sales. But Automotive News reported today that, though cars like the Civic and Yaris are improving sales numbers, products like the Chevrolet Aveo, Pontiac G5 and Mitsubishi Lancer are either stagnant or actually showing sales declines. What gives? More »

11:40 AM on Mon Jun 23 2008
By Matt Hardigree
7,003 views, 135 comments

down on the street bonus edition

DOTS-O-Rama Sunday: 1978 Pontiac Firebird

Now we're going to head west, way west, to New Westminster, B.C., where this Malaise Firebird still makes the ground shake with its 145-horse 305 (or 105-horse Buick V6). Thanks to Anthony, who also brought us the Datsun 710 wagon. Make the jump to read Anthony's description and see the complete gallery.


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10:30 AM on Sun Jun 22 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,043 views, 22 comments

industry news

Honda Ridgeline The GM Truck Of The Future?

After disclosing yesterday that the GMT900 full-size truck/SUV platform will likely last beyond its original 2012 expiration date, a new report says that future trucks may appear on the Lambda platform. Using Lambda, the foundation for current GM SUVs such as the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, would mark a shift away from body-on-frame pickup construction, since Lambda uses a lighter-weight unit-body chassis — think Honda Ridgeline. Except attractive, hopefully. More »

9:20 AM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Andrew Stoy
2,286 views, 32 comments

custom cars

And The Winner Of The Greatest Use Of Fiero Powertrain: '39 Chevy Rat Rod

The art of chopping up Pontiac Fieros and using their guts in other projects is one which occasionally, if rarely, produces something really unique. Instead of a passe Nailhead up front, or a cobbled together amalgam of collected parts, LuckyFast Eddie of Camden, Delaware has dropped the whole enchilada — engine, trans, and suspension — from a Fiero into the tail-end of a chopped-and-stretched '39 Chevy.

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2:00 PM on Thu Jun 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,620 views, 36 comments

movies

Color Me Gone, Baby!

"What kinda sounds you like? Rock, soul, hillbilly...western?" That's exactly what any courteous GTO Judge driver should ask his passenger when reaching for the 8-track stash in the center console. Thanks to this YouTuber, we can all enjoy some Two-Lane Blacktop to get our Monday afternoon started right. This sequence has had a powerful effect on me over the years; back when I owned a slushbox-equipped Volvo 144, I would stomp on the gas, wait about ten seconds for the downshift, then scream "Color me GONE, baby!" as all 118 Swedish horses kicked- or rather, trudged- in (for some reason, it never occurred to me to do this while driving my GTO).

2:40 PM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,568 views, 30 comments

Latest by tenbeers: @ZeGerman: Relax, dude. My point, had I cared enough to make one at the time, was the Judge is substantially faster than Oates indicated. more »

down on the street bonus edition

DOTS-O-Rama Sunday: 1961 Pontiac Bonneville

Tomsk sends in these photos of a very, very nice '61 Pontiac Bonneville, which he shot in- you guessed it!- Orange County. Yes, we're back in Costa Mesa, where just $4,200 will buy you this seriously original sedan (well, it would have bought it a couple months ago, when Tomsk shot these photos).

5:00 PM on Sun Jun 15 2008
By Murilee Martin
639 views, 14 comments

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