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down on the street
1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. How about we follow up one vintage Chevy wagon with another? More »
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Comment by JB_Finesse: Why do I sometimes see these old quad-headlight cars missing half the lights? Do these people find high beams unnecessary... 5 Responses | Other threads
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muscle car wars
Chevy Camaro To Beat Ford Mustang In June Sales?
As the Muscle Car Wars continue, GM's struggling to meet demand for the new Chevy Camaro, with some buyers paying heavy premiums on sticker prices. Now GM even thinks it may catch Ford's new 2010 Mustang in monthly sales. More »
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By Ray WertComment by pauljones: I'm not surprised. Let's face it: the Camaro offers all around better numbers: -It beats the Mustang on performance, whether we are... 20 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
Buy Second Crashed Camaro For Only $16K
Want a cheap deal on a 300 HP V6-engined 2010 Camaro? Here's the second one to meet with some serious damage for only $16K. What a deal to let your mullet meet the open-windowed wind! One more pic below. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Stranger than most, Now with A+ Certification!!!: $16,000 for car the front half of a car, let's see get out the plasma cutter take it off behind... 8 Responses | Other threads
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down on the street bonus edition
1956 Chevrolet Sedan
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. I just drove to Denver, so let's admire a Denver survivor!
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Comment by Unevolved has three moving parts.: [WARNING: THREAD JACK IN PROGRESS] Just had to share this with my fellow Jalops. I just picked up a... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
GM To Build New Small Car In
Busting the conventional wisdom it takes a third world to build a profitable small car for the first world, the AP's Tom Krisher broke news GM will build its new small car in Michigan. Wait, Michigan's still considered "first world?"ChinaLake Orion, Michigan! -
spy photos
Pre-Production Chevy Volt Plugged In, Testing In Real World
The first pre-production Chevy Volt "Integration Vehicle" was completed this week ahead of schedule. Looks like GM's putative four-wheeled electrified savior is getting closer to reality. More » -
jalopnik reviews
Muscle Car Wars: Camaro vs. Challenger vs. Mustang
Here's what you've been waiting for — the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T and the 2010 Ford Mustang GT — reviewed by us, together at the same time and place. Time for the Muscle Car Wars! More » -
transformers
Robogasm 2 Begins In 24 Hours...
In honor of the Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen robogasm, we'll have special coverage starting midnight-plus-one tomorrow night at the Transformers 2 tag. You won't want to miss it. Unless of course you hate giant freakin' robots. And America.
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By Ray WertComment by Maxx Cracker: How many hours until the "Star Trek" sequel? 6 Responses | Other threads
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Camaro City Boy
Not yet following our fearless leader's week-long Camarogasm? You may want to now! [Twitter]
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Index Of Effluency
Citation X-11 Gears Up For LeMons New England, Will Prove X-Body Superiority
When the LeMons perpetrators get together, the conversation inevitably turns to the "Cars We Wish Someone Would Bring To A Race" topic. The Chevy Citation X-11 always makes our Top Ten list. More »
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Comment by eggwich del fiero ttt!: What a sleeper! Underneath that sheetmetal lies the heart of an 84 Fiero SE4, just waiting to rage! 5 Responses | Other threads
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engine of the day
Engine Of The Day: General Motors LS
Nobody does pushrod V8s like The General, and the LS is proof that you don't need some crazy Rube Goldberg tangle of chains and camshafts clattering all over the place to make 21st-century power. More »
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Comment by John Krewson: It's true: I am currently in the early stages of dropping one into my Miata. This is the one thing... 12 Responses | Other threads
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knight rider
2010 Camaro Begins Transmogrification To KITT
F-body Pontiac Trans Am or Shelby GT500KR it's not, but someone's started the process of turning their brand spankin' new Chevy Camaro into Knight Rider's KITT with a blue flashing light bar in its nostril-like hood scoop. [via Camaro5]
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By Ray WertComment by ssurfer321: I believe blue lights on a car (in my home town) are illegal and considered impersonating an officer. Somebody needs to... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Camaro City Boy
Big Muscle In The Big Apple
Is it possible to balance life with a muscle car in the Big Apple? Find out by following @raywert on Twitter as he spends a week living with a 2010 Camaro SS in New York City.
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By Ray WertComment by al2six: that's not an SS, that's an RS... just sayin 8 Responses | Other threads
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engine swap
Perk Up Your Corvair With 425 Cubes Of Oldsmobility: Torvair!
Long before anyone thought to drop a Cadillac 4.9 V8 in a Fiero, crazed engine swappers were finding ways to shorten their life expectancy with V8-powered Corvairs. More »
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Comment by John Krewson: See, if Ralph Nader had stuck to evaluating toasters and storm-window latches-and NOTHING ELSE-he'd probably be generally well-liked. In a... 9 Responses | Other threads
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nascar
GM To Incrementally Cut Support Of NASCAR
Chevrolet spokesman Terry Rhadigan says the bankrupt automaker's discussing incremental cutbacks in GM support of NASCAR teams. Insiders tell us this will in no way impact Jeremy Mayfield's meth supply as he drives for Toyota, not Chevy. [MLive] -
jalopnik reviews
2010 Chevrolet Equinox: First Drive
Conventional wisdom would have us believe American car companies can't compete with Japanese rivals on quality and economy for popular models like compact SUVs. The 2010 Chevy Equinox seeks to prove GM can. More » -
car crash
Rental Car Reach-Around: First Avis Camaro Wreck!
This crunched Bumblebee-yellow Avis-rental Chevy Camaro was supposedly spotted by Jalopnik reader Nicholas outside the Avis at DFW airport. It only had 1,100 miles on the odometer. What a sad, early end to a 300 HP V6-engined muscle car.
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By Ray WertComment by FP - tittin' and shittin' with Tomsk: I love the token unbelted-passenger spiderweb. Goes to show who rents these things. Know what really makes me happy? That this... 15 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
GM Kills Ironhide, Ceases Production Of TopKick, Kodiak
Just weeks before Transformers 2 hits theaters, GM's killed Ironhide, announcing they'll be ceasing production of medium duty trucks after being unable to find a buyer due to the Carpocalypse. Goodbye, GMC TopKick and Chevy Kodiak. You'll both be missed. More » -
down on the street bonus edition
Ford Econoline, Plymouth Suburban, and Impala Wagon Down On The Maker Faire Parking Lot
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars in places other than the Alameda. Here's some nice iron I spotted at the Maker Faire parking lot last weekend. More » -
24 hours of lemons
Civic Station Wagon Leading After Day One At The Laissez Les Crapheaps Roulez LeMons
The first day of racing is done, and the mechanical carnage has been horrific; LeMons Perpetrator Nick Pon was heard to utter "Dang, looks like a Taurus grenade done went off in the SHO pits! More »
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Comment by wheels OF satan!: nice work, Murilee! what, NO VAMPIRES in the race?? i guess that gawker fake-ass BLOODCOPY blogsite isn't workin, eh?? tooo bad.... 5 Responses | Other threads
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down on the street
1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. This Greenbrier created quite a stir when it appeared on the island. More »
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Comment by tonyola: Very cool, I haven't seen one of these in ages. I like the copper/white color combo too. Now let's see... 10 Responses | Other threads
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i feel gassy
2014 Chevy Camaro? Muscle Car Cruzes Into New CAFE Standards
Yes friends, this is the new "Government Motors"-designed 2014 Chevy Camaro which, according to insider groups within the bankrupt automaker, is a muscle car designed to meet the new, more stringent CAFE standards.
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Comment by Miscellanea's brakes are squealing: Wait... hold on a minute... a Camaro is worth $200k in the land of Hummers? Heads out to find some Camaros... 7 Responses | Other threads
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over the back fence
2011 Chevy Viva To Breath Life Into GM Compact Segment
Nearly Ex-Product VP for GM Bob Lutz may have revealed plans for a car called the 2011 Chevy Viva, a possible name swap for the Korean-built Aveo. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Flathead Smith: I think the first thing is they need to work on are some better names. Viva and Aveo don't really... 10 Responses | Other threads
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nice price or crack pipe
Personalized 1977 Chevy Malibu Classic for $21,500!
The California enclave of Malibu has endured its share of fires, earthquakes, storm surges and hippies. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Pipe '77 Malibu hasn't had it so rough. Or has it? More »
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By GraverobberComment by SLRSpeedshop.. spewing crap here since 06,now wit deez Nutz!: I can guarantee this Owner has a Mullet...and maybe a GED. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Weightgate
Dodge Challenger Wheel Weights Round Out The Field
It's an epidemic folks: new muscle cars seem to be afflicted with difficult-to-balance wheels. First, it was the Camaro, then the Mustang, and now we can add the Challenger to the list.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by bluecoupe: Why is TPMS manditory??? I have never had a problem telling when my tires were low -or- flat. Just more... 13 Responses | Other threads
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custom cars
Steampunk Kamaro A Metallic Nightmare
The tuner car craziness surrounding the 2010 Chevy Camaro has reached a fevered pitch, but the Steampunk Kamaro takes the crazy cake. Thankfully, it's only a flight of rivet and cog fantasy. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by jdoubleh's terrified of explosive castration: If anyone missed it, steampunk is officially dead. Really really dead. In fact, deader than dead. 13 Responses | Other threads
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i am indy
Camaro Pace Cars Have Brake Weights, Crazy Wheel Imbalance
You might think the General would have addressed the brake weights added to the Chevy Camaro's squealing calipers for their Indy 500 pace cars. You'd be wrong, because these have those plus a ton of weights for actual wheel balancing.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by UDMan: Cars have always had weights to balance the tires. What is a little strange is that this is news to... 7 Responses | Other threads
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electric cars
No Chevys For Old Men: Lutz Vs. Letterman
After Tesla fan-boy Dave Letterman brought Tesla's Elon Musk on the Late Show and both of them ripped into GM, CBS called Letterman, saying, "Hey, jackass, don't you know GM advertises with us?" The result: outgoing product czar Bob Lutz brought the Chevy Volt to last night's show. Blow-by-blow below. More » -
transformers
Transformers 2: Three New TV Spots Debut Chevy Hick-Bot
Michael Bay's website just dropped three new TV commercials for next month's Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. What do they show? How about the Chevy Beat talking! And he sounds like a hick! A Chevy that's also a hick? Who woulda thunk it? More »
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By Ray WertComment by Steve Neill: I am getting sick of reading Transformers crap. On a side note, my girlfriend just admitted to me that I wasn't... 20 Responses | Other threads
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transformers
"Bumblebee" Chevy Camaro Available To Order Starting June 1st
As expected, GM's announced to dealers a limited Chevy Camaro Bumblebee Edition will be available to order beginning June 1st. Production will run from June 24th through December. Expected upgrades will be only what meets the eye — rally yellow coloring, black stripes and Transformers badging inside.
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By Ray WertComment by stoke has a JDM front wing: Reasons the 1997 Subaru WRX STi 555 Limited was a better yellow/black special edition car than the 2010 Chevy Camaro... 14 Responses | Other threads
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jalopnik reviews
Chevy Volt Mule: First Drive
Yesterday morning we finally hopped into a Chevy Volt mule with outgoing GM product czar Bob Lutz for a spin around the Warren Tech Center. What's it feel like? It's utterly unremarkable and appliance-like. More » -
rental cars
First Chevy Camaro Rental Car Spotted At Avis!
We spotted this Avis Chevy Camaro rental car yesterday in midtown Manhattan on our way to the train station. Want to rent it for a weekend? It'll cost more than a monthly lease. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Ash78: So this guy Roy walks into the Avis office and the clerk says "I'll be with you in a moment... 10 Responses | Other threads
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down on the street bonus edition
Welcome To East Oakland, 1989
Now that I've sorted out all the SCSI termination headaches on my 1998-vintage slide scanner, I've digitized some more of my old 35mm negatives. Here's a trio of old cars I shot in 1989. More »
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Comment by thepassenger: What's that white car behind the Caprice? I should be able to ID it by the shape of the bumper... 4 Responses | Other threads
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novelties
Wohnwagen: A Seedy Yet Intriguing Interactive Photo of Various Cars
We found this on a Dutch blog with very little explanation, but an underlit trailer park with a caravan, an Impala and a Gallardo is already exciting enough. Potentially NSFW. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Ash78: "There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch." 5 Responses | Other threads
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motorsports
The History Of Jake: Corvette Racing's Mascot
Racing liveries come and go, but there are some so iconic, so recognizable, they'll be remembered forever. For example, Gulf and Martini Racing. There's now a new one to add to that list. Meet "Jake." More » -
LOLCars
Is This Really The Best Way To Display A New Camaro?
Lou Fusz Chevrolet received their very first Camaro over the weekend, apparently following their recall bulletins to the letter by displaying it on the back of this flatbed tow truck. Guys? You're doing it wrong. More »
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Comment by Tiberiuswise: Wouldn't it be great if the wrecker was a Ford? 5 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
This Is What A Totaled Camaro SS Looks Like
After learning what a totaled Dodge Challenger looks like, we've now seen what a totaled Camaro SS looks like. Better still, it was only 20 hours old! Ouchgasmic gallery below.
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Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: Wait, so this kid in the Escape smashed into his brand-fucking-new Camaro? That doesn't warrant an ass kicking. That warrants... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by Novaload Misses Murilee: Are we supposed to guess what year this photo was taken? Because it just can't be 2009. I think you've... 4 Responses | Other threads
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tuner cars
Artisan Performance SA-600: 600 HP, Twin-Turbo Camaro
Another day, another hot-rodded and heavily-modified tuner Camaro. These shops just can't seem to get enough of them. This time around it's Artisan Performance/Turbochargers.com and their 600 HP, twin-turbocharged Camaro SA-600. More »
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Comment by Ash78: Everyone knows REAL Camaro tuning is done $100 at a time over the span of 10-15 years, with parts purchased... 5 Responses | Other threads
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corvette zr1
"Hero Edition" Corvette ZR1: Finally, a special edition we can get behind. [CorvetteBlogger]
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