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Naked Jalopnik: The Meanest Thing We Did At The Detroit Auto Show

Andrew Didorosi — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:15:00 EST

Much like our comrades over at Gizmodo, we believe no trade show is complete without a little mischief. Here's ours for the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.

We strap a HD camera to our Mobile Command Center and rage through the Detroit Auto Show.

The Japanese cowered near their Prii. The Germans attempted a peace offering of beer and currywurst. The Chinese tried a bribe of leaded pens. But even after all of these efforts, the Jalopnik Mobile Command Center could not be stopped. Follow us as we generally terrorize what's left of the Detroit Auto Show. We even almost mowed over Senator Corker.

Good luck trying to get the theme song out of your head.

Video Cred: Alex C. Conley

New York Times Loves The Jalopnik Mobile Command Center

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:20:00 EST

America's newspaper printing all the news that's fit to print highlights the Jalopnik Mobile Command Center, America's most fit electric-powered auto-journo-mobile. [New York Times]

Jalopnik GEM-Powered Detroit Auto Show Mobile Command Center

Andrew Didorosi — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:45:00 EST

Want to know what that mystery electric car was? Why it's our very own Jalopnik GEM-powered Detroit Auto Show Mobile Command Center, and it's why we've had the fastest coverage at this year's show!

The Jalopnik Detroit Auto Show Mobile Command Center, or DASMC, is the pinnacle of auto show journalistic technology. Based on the all-electric 2008 GEM e2, we've taken it a step further and turned it into a crucial information hub to bring you what you want from the Detroit Auto Show experience — right friggin' now.

For starters, the GEM e2's seriously flexibility on the auto show floor, and why shouldn't it? Just take a look at the 2008 GEM e2's vitals:

-100% battery electric, no gas needed.
-Environmentally friendly with no emissions.
-Ideal for short trips to work, school or just around the neighborhood.
-Recharge in 6-8 hours using a standard 110 volt outlet.
-30 mile range with a top speed of 25 MPH.
-Cost of ownership is only 1/3 that of comparable gasoline vehicle.

But that's not the only reason. Although we'll have more on our new ride later tonight and tomorrow, we've also added a UConnect portable, broadband WiFi network, laptop charging station, blue spinning cop light, Bond-esque smoke machine and enough neon lights to give you epilepsy. Capable of driving up to 30 miles on a single charge, we've got more than enough juice to peruse every hot new vehicle and a few ugly ones. No reason to hide, as you won't hear it sneaking up until its already too late.

Want one like it? Sorry, it's one-of-a-kind. But here are the folks who helped make this a reality — so go buy your own:
Global Electric Motorcars
Autonet Mobile UConnect

Also, thanks to:
Sign-A-Rama Brighton
Insomnia Graphic Design

Check back for more as we bring you our complete coverage of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show — live from the show floor in our GEM-powered command center.