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Irish Bookies Issue Odds On Next Automaker Recall

Irish bookmaking firm Paddy Power (yes, that's its real name) recently announced that Toyota is the "odds-on 1/3 favorite" carmaker to issue the next major recall. We have no idea what this means, but it sounds important. More »

02/08/10

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By Sam Smith

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Wayne Newton's Moldy, Discarded Jet Rots At Detroit Airport

According to Oakland County Airport officials, Wayne Newton left his $2 million plane at their airport three years ago and now they want him to take it back because it's all moldy and gross. More »

02/04/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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CarsForAGrand.Com Is Exactly What It Sounds Like

Two clever Californians have built a classified site that combs through national for-sale ads and singles out all the cars costing $1000 or less. Want to buy something crappier than this Ford Focus? Have we got the URL for you! More »

02/04/10

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By Sam Smith

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Morons Clunkerize Rare GMC Syclone Super Truck

We like the turbocharged GMC Syclone pickup so much that we helped you put it in a video game. We were also saddened to discover one that Syclone became a Cash For Clunkers victim. Save the Syclones! Update! More »

02/02/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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Geely Says It’ll Play Nice With Volvo

Geely aims to finalize its $2 billion Volvo purchase by the lunar new year on February 14, promising it'll preserve both the brand's reputation for safety and quality and its location of manufacture in Sweden. More »

02/01/10

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By Wes Siler

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Tesla To Kill Electric Roadster In 2011

Who killed the electric car? Well, a closer evaluation of today's Tesla's IPO filing with the SEC reveals Tesla will. They plan to kill the Tesla Roadster after 2011. No, seriously. More »

01/29/10

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By Ray Wert

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Tesla Files IPO Paperwork, Plans To Go Public

Tesla Motors filed paperwork Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering hoping to raise as much as $100 million. Oh, good, because they lost $31.5 million in the first nine months of 2009.

01/29/10

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By Ray Wert

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Ford Posts Profit, Mulally Does The Happy Dance

Ford said today it earned a profit of $2.7 billion in 2009, a stunning improvement over its historic, $14.7 billion loss in 2008. It's the company's first full-year profit since 2005. But, they're not out of the woods yet. More »

01/28/10

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497-plus Swedish-loving voices crying out in happiness. It's a beautiful sight, ain't it? [SaabsUnited]

01/26/10

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Saab Is Saved... För Nöw

The long-negotiated deal between GM and Spyker has finally gone through; Saab will be sold to the Dutch supercar maker. Should Saab fans rejoice or worry that this is just another cruel twist in Saab's long, quirky road to børking? More »

01/26/10

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GM announcement on a potential Saab deal with Spyker may come shortly. [Bloomberg]

01/26/10

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D.C. Restaurant Gives Ford Prestigious Award For Not Sucking

The Sequoia restaurant in Washington, DC announced today Ford is the recipient of its "Don't Give up the Ship!" award in a one-page ad purchased in the Washington Post. Why? They didn't suck as bad as GM and Chrysler. More »

01/26/10

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By Ray Wert

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GM's Whitacre: "No Deal Yet On Saab"

No enlightenment about Saab's future moments ago in the press conference officially anointing Ed Whitacre, Jr. as GM CEO. What new news was there in the 15-minute press conference? Whitacre will basically be commuting from Texas to Detroit.

01/25/10

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I See Ed People: Whitacre Appoints Self As New GM CEO

We just knew Edward E. Whitacre Jr., the government-appointed chairman of GM, loved the spotlight too much to step down. He will reportedly become the automaker's permanent CEO after holding the position on an interim basis. More »

01/25/10

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Did The 1964 Pontiac GTO Lead To GM's Downfall?

Now before you all die from brain bubbles because one of the Greatest Symbols Of The American Way Of Life is a-gittin' blasphemed, take a deep breath and hear me out. Cool as the '64 Goat was, it poisoned GM. More »

01/24/10

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By Murilee Martin

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Exclusive Jalopnik Audit Of Clunked Exotics Finds Initial News Reports False

Our exclusive audit of government documents reveals many of the sensational news stories of exotic vehicles crushed under the Cash for Clunkers law were completely false. Our full exclusive report below. More »

01/22/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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Chrysler May Merge With Lancia By End Of Year, Build Guido

According to Fiat/Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler and Lancia are likely to merge by the end of the year. Also, the Chrysler Guido shown at the Detroit Auto Show may actually be built. Seriously. More »

01/20/10

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By Ray Wert

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Bank Of America Not Denying Loans To Saab Buyers

Click here to read Bank Of America <i>Not</i> Denying Loans To Saab Buyers

GayWheels and others reported yesterday Bank of America is denying car loans to Saab and Isuzu buyers. We called the company for a statement and they explained they're actually still loaning money for buying Saabs. However, there is a catch. More »

01/19/10

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Click here to read <i>Jalopnik</i> Commenters Hold Comment-a-thon For Accord Wagon Owner-In-Need

Jalopnik Commenters Hold Comment-a-thon For Accord Wagon Owner-In-Need

In response to our question "What Car Would You Preserve Forever?" commenter RyGuy chose the 1993 Accord Wagon he's unable to afford the repairs for. Jalopnik commenters moved quickly, helping him raise the money right here.

01/18/10

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By Matt Hardigree

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Chrysler Considers Killing Sebring Name, Needs To Kill Car Too

In what we hope is the first of a series of smart decisions coming out of ~~Turin~~ Auburn Hills, Chrysler is considering killing the besotted Sebring name for their next-generation mid-size sedan. Maybe next they'll deliver less plastic-toy-like interiors. [WardsAuto]

01/14/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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Repo Man Accidentally Repos A Toddler

A California repo man snagged a woman's Honda Accord with a two-year-old in the backseat. The mom freaked and the jaded guy ignored her and the people chasing him. The kid's safe but the mom is "raging mad." [Mercury News]

01/14/10

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