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custom cars

Awesome Rocket Car Doesn't Have Rocket, Does Sport Duallies

Apparently we've got rocket cars coming out the wazoo lately. Here's a pretty slick one which, although not actually rocket equipped, has got so much Flash Gordon goodness baked into its dually driven chassis we can't help but admire it. There isn't a whole lot of info on this LA-area one-off, but it's got detail work that could only have come from a true aficionado of both car and rocket. Truly a masterpiece. (Thanks for the tips, DaveTheBrave and Mike)

[Metblogs]

4:40 PM on Mon Jun 9 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,367 views, 11 comments

Latest by DΞLUXE: I heard the Hamster wants to give it a go. more »

alternative energy

100 MPG Axon City Car In Realistic-Thinking Shocker

Hydrogen / Electric hybrids, wood to ethanol power, poop to biogas, plug-in power cords, compressed air; the Axon city car uses non of these, and that's what makes it so special. By figuring out that light weight and low drag equal high mileage Axon has found a way to forego all the State-of-the-Union-sexiness and just make a car that's not only actually capable of achieving 100mpg, but stands some chance of actually seeing production. More »

9:20 AM on Tue May 27 2008
By Wes Siler
4,908 views, 64 comments

novelties

Paper Craft Rally Cars Highlight Shapes Of Speed

There's not much that's cooler than a Paper Craft model. Using nothing but a couple of sheets of paper, some glue and enormous amounts of time, compressed wood pulp aficionados are able to create incredibly accurate scale models of just about anything. Paper Craft is also a detailed study on the forms and shapes of everyday objects, breaking them down into components capable of being created from right angles. Take these rally cars for instance. Disassembled, you don't get accurate representations of body panels and wheels, but rather surfaces, shapes and colors. [via Saturn.dti.ne.jp]

6:00 PM on Tue May 20 2008
By Wes Siler
3,645 views, 30 comments

Latest by Dr.Danger is in Denial: @mattEGTx: Nope, It is a Stratos Group 5. The 037 had the Martini Livery and didn't have that narrow front'end. more »

offbeat news

In Belarus, Police Make Road Block Out of You!

Under orders to stop a drunk driver at all costs, police officers in Belarus stopped four civilian cars and ordered them to form a line across the road — acting as a roadblock. As brilliant a plan as this is, it failed to take into consideration that the drunk driver would be crashing into the makeshift barrier, placing six people including a child in harms way. Thankfully, after the inevitable crash, all of the unlucky drivers were fine and the drunk was caught and is now recovering in the hospital. We're wondering if those Belarussian cops were drunk themselves when they came up with this plan. [Russia Today]

9:20 AM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
803 views, 16 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: So...the cops got tired of running and out of breath? Because if they'd had cars, this doesn't make sense. Oh, wait. more »

formula one

Mercedes SL63 F1 Safety Car and C63 Medical Car Revealed

Mercedes has unveiled the official SL63 AMG pace car and C63 wagon medical car for the 2008 Formula One series. The models' first race will be at the Australian GP in Melbourne next week. In addition to copious amounts of safety equipment, the SL63 has received performance upgrades to make it more capable on the track.

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1:00 PM on Fri Mar 7 2008
By Wes Siler
2,643 views, 21 comments

new cars

Factory Five Racing Launch '33 Coupe Kit

Massachusetts based kit car manufacturer Factory Five Racing unveiled their fourth model at their annual owners gathering, appropriately titled Moochfest '08. Our friend Nick was there to report, "On Saturday, FFR unveiled the most badass thing ever— their '33 Coupe. They were more than a little cagey about revealing details about it, but said it is stiffer and lighter than the Cobra [replica], has a 22" longer wheelbase, and can take tons of different motors. It also has independent front suspension with clever control arms, and the prototype had 3-link rear suspension. It will totally fly—even on a track. Now even ZZ Top can enjoy 300' drifts." [Via America Delivered]
Photo credit: Nick Goddard

5:40 PM on Tue Feb 19 2008
By Wes Siler
7,795 views, 34 comments

Latest by buttons: Wooooo hah.  I gotta go talk to the accountant. more »

alternative energy

BBC Discovers Air Car, We Chuckle At Fill Up Procedure

We heard about the Tata backed and French developed Air Car back in January and are intrigued by the brilliantly simple concept. It seems the Beeb has caught wind of it too and recently ran the coverage you see above. The numbers on it are pretty exciting for something running like an air compressor with its valves reversed. A top speed of 110 km/h and a range of 200 km makes it seem almost useful. Predictions on production dates are to be taken with a grain of salt, but claims of the end of the year are bandied about. Wonder if it will be an available option on the Tata Nano?

2:30 PM on Wed Feb 13 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
5,118 views, 38 comments

Latest by n/a: This pollutes more than an IC-powered car. Compressors are no more efficient than car engines, and there's no way the compressed air engine is 100% efficient. So the tree hugger who runs the briggs & stratton air compressor to fill more »

offbeat news

Empire State Building Disabling Cars?

The New York Daily News reports that the Empire State Building is creating "an Automotive Bermuda Triangle" within a 5-block radius of itself. Apparently, a number of cars have been unable to start after being parked in the area, only to do so immediately once towed a short distance away. The building could also be interfering with remote key fobs. AAA says they recover 10-15 cars from that area every day. More »

1:45 PM on Fri Feb 1 2008
By Wes Siler
4,572 views, 41 comments

offbeat news

Horse Jumps Pontiac Grand Am, Unaware It Could Just Slide Under It


Clearly, Luis Galindo had had not seen the amazing video of the Chiranjeevi horse slide, or else he would know that this whole horse-jumping-Pontiac Grand Am stunt is unnecessary. On the other hand, we have to give credit to them for finally coming up with a good use for the Pontiac Grand Am. Of course, this maneuver came too late for one horse rider. [YouTube]

1:47 PM on Thu Jan 3 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,758 views, 10 comments

offbeat news

Two Dead As Horse And Car Collide On Highway, No Mustang Jokes Please

A sad story from New Zealand as an odd horse v. car accident resulted in the death of two (three if you include the horse, which was mercifully put down by the police). The accident happened along State Highway 35 near Opotiki on the North Island of New Zealand after a horse, being ridden by a teenager, bolted from the sand dunes and onto the highway, where it was crushed by an east-bound car. It was the 15th car-related fatality in New Zealand over the holiday. More »

3:15 PM on Wed Jan 2 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,445 views, 31 comments

Latest by Elhigh: Unlike a car, the horse might simply not like you. A car at rest is harmless. A horse at rest can still kick your lungs out through your spine. Mounting the car is safe. Mounting the horse means approaching a large, more »

stupid criminals

Suspect Leads Chase Through Car Wash, Can't Clean Record

When you're 18 and and maybe drunk and have a girl with you, stopping for the police maybe doesn't sounds like a good idea. Your Honda Civic can totally outrun that Charger, right? Oh, and there's nothing smarter than driving through a gas station car wash. That'll totally lose them the Wisconsin coppers. And you'll get the car clean for mom! More »

9:15 AM on Tue Dec 18 2007
By Matt Hardigree
921 views, 11 comments

news

Couple Bringing LA to the Water...less Carwash

What to do if your one-year old daughter is allergic to commercial cleaners? If you're a bad parent you might put the kid up for adoption. The Peris of Los Angeles let the experience lead them to create a waterless car washing system that uses low levels of chemicals. The product is apparently good for the environment both in terms of chemical use and water savings (heads up Georgia). The couple has already landed a Lexus dealership and the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, so this might end up being a sustainable business. If you're in the LA area and don't like spending hundreds of gallons washing your baby, check it out. [LA Times]

4:00 PM on Thu Nov 1 2007
By Matt Hardigree
391 views, 6 comments

Latest by crashmtb: I'm amazed that 'waterless car washes' are new to California..They've been around here for far too long. Though not promoted with such fancy graphics or vehicles. Usually advertised via magnetic signs on a 1980s chrysler product. more »

don't try to call me up on the telephone

I Live in a Car!

Many moons ago, the UK Subs once sang, "Well i ain't got no television set or stereo, 'cos I live in a car." Steve Graham, of Pittsburg, KS, has honored the shopworn tradition of killing one's idols by going ahead and living in his Buick Century with those amenities, after his wife kicked him out eight years ago. Meanwhile, his neighbors accuse him of incinerating poop in the yard. Quoth Graham? "No, I go elsewhere. I don't expose myself to people." [SFGate]

11:00 PM on Thu Aug 9 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
1,295 views, 6 comments

Latest by danio3834: @bearddevil: @EuropaBambaataa: Its like the kids from the suburbs that go downtown to pan-handle. However I admire any female that would attempt to live in a vehicle. It takes sacrifice, especially to stick it out. more »

news

You Know Ford Is FUBARMoCo When Even CAR Is Calling It A "Company Meltdown"

I thought it was established fact that FoMoCo was in a "company meltdown" — I mean, did we really need a labor economist like Sean McAlinden from the Center for Automotive Research to tell us that? Well, at least he provided us a meaningful set of stats telling us a 20% cut in wages and benefits at the blue collar level could lower Ford's costs by $1.4 billion per year for the next four years. I mean, that's good and all that they're going to be asking the UAW to help by making concessions — but umm, didn't the company lose somewhere close to $12.7 billion last year? And I know that with the buyout packages, they'll be able to cut another decent-sized chunk out of that gargantuan red number, but how are they going to come up with the rest of the money? A bake sale? One thing's for sure — when someone from an organization that's always hard for hard-up US automakers like CAR is saying Ford is FUBARMoCo, Ford is really having issues. – Ray Wert More »

9:15 AM on Tue Feb 20 2007
By Ray Wert
304 views, 9 comments

Latest by detroit9000: @Ray Wert: BMs happen every day! more »

clips

Hoon of the Day: Volkswagen in the U-Bahn!

We were sort of let down that this great video (no clue as to its source or veracity) featured a soundtrack of German hip-hop and not a Kraftwerk remix. But we're really old. More »

9:37 AM on Fri Aug 11 2006
By Mike Spinelli
149 views, 5 comments

news

Jalopnik Rental-Car Reacharound: 2006 Ford F-150

Reader Aaron Headly, who once stole a microphone from one G. Danzig at a Detroit Misfits gig and sang, "TWENTY GUYYYYYS IN MAH BE-E-E-E-D," takes on a big-ass truck in the latest installment of Jalopnik's Rental Car Reacharound. Got a rent-a-racer review of your own? Send 'em to tips@jalopnik.com, and keep the rants to around 500 words. Danke! More »

8:59 PM on Fri Feb 17 2006
By Davey G. Johnson
122 views, 7 comments

news

Former Aston Martin Designer to Launch First Supercar in Frankfurt

Former Aston Martin designer Henrik Fisker, who left the company to start his own bespoke automaker, will launch his first Fisker Coachbuild models in Frankfurt later this year. The company released a sketch and details on one model, a roadster, which will reportedly have 610hp and do the zero-to-60 shuffle in 3.6 seconds. No word on the second model, but our predictive-analysis supercomputer says it's a coupe. More »

12:50 PM on Fri Jul 29 2005
By Mike Spinelli
498 views