• news

    Oreo Cookie Made Me Do It, Claims Busted Speeder


    Even though drivers who do Wrong Things as a result of distraction caused by cellphones, radio adjustment, or 8-hose hookahs get no mercy from John Law, Justin Vonkummer figures he has an airtight excuse for speeding through Salisbury, Connecticut, in his '93 BMW: he was dunking an Oreo in a cup of milk while driving and dropped the cookie. If this one works, look for the Oreo Defense to become a national phenomenon. [KMEG News]

    4:30 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
    By Murilee Martin
    915 views, 22 comments

    Latest by jdalex178: @Rust-MyEnemy: Imagine the look on the faces of the paramedics as they pull your batter and syrup covered body out more »

  • chicago auto show

    Chicago Auto Show: Hunting Chicago For The Dodge Challenger

    Here at Jalopnik, we don't just sit around waiting for the news to come to us. So, once we got to the windy city for the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, we just couldn't wait around for the official unveilings. So off we went, scavenging the city for the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Lucky for us, Hardigree is a local, so he had a few ideas of where we might find Chrysler hiding their new muscle car. Naturally, the first stop was Wrigleyville— you know, because um, that's where I would go if I were a Dodge Challenger. After that, things went downhill...

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    10:00 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    649 views, 21 comments

    Latest by Mark Arnold: @Uncle_Bo: we checked said McD's... they told us to turn off the camera. more »

  • gadgets

    12 Volt Car-Ready Sandwich Griddle, Because Where Else Should You Make a Grilled Sandiwch?

    When driving, I find that I don't really need a MyGig entertainment system, nav system or dropdown DVD player. The odd thing is, my largest cravings for grilled sandwiches like paninis, grilled cheeses and other melts always come when I'm in a car. It's obvious that I'm not the only one who has this similar problem, therefore the 12-volt sandwich maker was born. This sandwich maker will plug into any 12-volt outlet and grill a sandwich to perfection anywhere in the world. Personally, I'm a fan of roast beef and provolone for my roadside grilled treats. $20. [S King Company]

    9:30 AM on Tue Dec 11 2007
    By Travis Hudson
    886 views, 19 comments

    Latest by Tanshanomi: Is this bluetooth compatible? New York and California have laws that allow only "hands free" grilling, ya know. more »

  • frankfurt auto show

    Frankfurt Auto Show: Frankfurter at Last!

    They rolled out more vendor carts at this non-presse day of the big show. At last we found what we think was a frankfurter. For a mere three euros we scored Paar Würstchen mit senf und Brötchen or what was also listed on the menu as Frankfurter Art. One pair sausages, Frankfurt style - with roll. The mustard was applied mit dispenser. No ketchup was poured.

    2:30 PM on Thu Sep 13 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    958 views, 26 comments

    Latest by lascauxcaveman: I like the Polish dogs I get at Costco (++kraut and 'deli' mustard), but I rather doubt a Pole would more »

  • toolin' for a warm teabag

    James May on a Proper Cup of Tea

    About ten years ago, our Irish cousin worked for the summer in Colorado and arrived in Sacramento pleading with our mum for a proper cup of tea, complaining that nobody in the US seems to be capable of preparing one. The ladyfriend of der Pedrische Jalop is obsessive about a few things: Volkswagens, closets organized by color, Canadian indie bands and tea. She also happens to love James May. And in her estimiation, May knows a thing or three about making a proper cup of tea. Once again, Captain Slow gives you a lift to school. – Davey G. Johnson More »

    5:45 PM on Tue Jul 3 2007
    By Davey G. Johnson
    691 views, 4 comments

    Latest by nevin: He is very VERY right about the French and tea. It should be made with boiling water AND THEN more »

  • ads/promotion

    Rolling To Burger King - Literally - With Chub City Cars

    Now I'm not an advertising professional (well, except for that gig I once had writing junk mail), but it seems to me that linking the word 'Chub' to your fast-food products might conjure up unpleasant connotations in the minds of the ever-expanding target audience. But Burger King's marketing overlords feel otherwise, and they've gone full-bore into a new cross-promotion campaign featuring the bling-savvy Chub City line of toy cars. This will include the "Rollin' SUV" and the nearly-indistinguishable "Street Ride," plus some sort of launcher that- if there is any goodness left in this world- will send the cars spinning out of control into Oakland-style sideshow moves. – Murilee Martin More »

    5:50 PM on Wed Feb 14 2007
    By Murilee Martin
    371 views, 2 comments

    Latest by CafeRacer1200: Ultimate Omelet Sandwich Triple Stacker Chub Cars I see a theme here. more »

  • news

    Audi WIns AOL's Coveted Detroit Auto Show 'Best Food' Prize

    We've developed a hoary old maxim when it comes to the Automaker that Used to Be Kind of Horch and then Was Part of Auto Union, Eventually Becoming What We Know Today as Audi. Essentially, it comes down to this: if Audi offers you a meal, you should partake, because their spreads have never failed us. No surprise then, when it came down to satiating starving autojournos at Cobo, AOL gave the VW unit the big nod. More »

    1:30 PM on Fri Jan 12 2007
    By Davey G. Johnson
    150 views, 1 comment

    Latest by Al Navarro: Is that an Auto Union Scalectrix? more »

  • detroit auto show

    Detroit Auto Show: Origins of Coney Island Remain Elusive


    Every time we go to Detroit the same question is asked. What does Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY have to do with food in Detroit? Even now the mystery of Coney Island has yet to be solved. As to the origins of the phrase Coney Island coming to encompass Detroit cuisine, our own Mr. Wojdyla informed us that there was no answer. The mere mention of Coney Island brought with it an upset stomach to the lovely GM greeter standing near the Volt concept. She emphasized this condition by clutching her midsection. As far as we can determine the term is used loosely to describe either a broad range of food, or specific style of hot dog. Greeks and perhaps Coney Island itself may have been responsible. We need to hire Banacek, Columbo, and Kojak to solve this great culinary mystery.– Mike Bumbeck More »

    4:37 PM on Thu Jan 11 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    785 views, 17 comments

    Latest by Capt.Insano: Can't forget about the Senate Coney Island. more »

  • chrysler

    Dateline Dearborn, MI: Import Center

    While in Detroit half-trying to locate the Ham Center we found instead the Chrysler Import Center. This well lit sign reminds us to not forget about Chrysler's long-term relationship with formerly beloved Mitsibishi. Right after this memory was served we found Miller's, and were served cheeseburgers. Another reminder is the that the Chrysler Conquest was in realty a rebadged Mitsubishi Starion. Not sold at your local Chrysler dealer since 1989.– Mike Bumbeck More »

    2:33 PM on Tue Jan 9 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    544 views, 4 comments

    Latest by DG: I'll have to check that sign out the next time I make the pilgrimage to Miller's. Best damn burgers in Michigan, more »

  • commentary

    The Mustard Gas Rally

    Let's have a rally where every car has to be yellow. It can be painted with tempura, covered in Post-Its held down by wheat paste or colored with a hi-liter, if that's the way you want to roll. It can be a B210 or an F430. It just has to be yellow. And along the way, you will have to accomplish various feats involving mustard. For example, during the Beverly Hills stage, pulling up alongside a Roller and videotaping one of the car's occupants asking, "Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?" Or hitting Dodger Stadium during a game and attempting, by any means necessary, to score a hot-dog-stand bottle of the condiment. More »

    2:00 AM on Sat Nov 18 2006
    By Davey G. Johnson
    49 views, 7 comments

    Latest by m3cruzer: I've got just the car, sign me up. more »