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Down on the Street...in Tokyo: The Chevy MW Is The Opel Agila

As we continue to clean out our CompactFlash cards, we've found another piece of metal from the Tokyo streets. Here's the perfect example of a city car produced by the General that they just don't build or sell over in this here part of the globe. This five-door 'merican Revolution is the Chevy MW, and it's a re-badged Vauxhall Agila which is a re-badged Opel Agila which in turn is a re-badged Suzuki Wagon R. As a Suzuki, the MW was first built in Japan, but now in all forms is built at GM's Gliwice, Poland plant. Speaking of the Opelized version, did we mention the second-generation 2008 Opel Agila was unveiled in Frankfurt earlier this year? Oh wait, we've found some shots of the reveal of that one on our many CF cards as well. The newest model of the Agila will be powered by either one of two gas engines — a three cylinder 1.0-liter 65 HP model and a four cylinder 1.2-liter engine rated at 86 HP — and a diesel 1.3-liter four cylinder engine rated at 75 HP. Will the new 2008 Agila have as many re-branded options as the earlier models? You betcha. The General's already planning for the new Agila to be sold by Suzuki as the Splash. Ah, the sweet smell of platform prostitution and brand whoring. Don't you just love the global automotive industry?

9:45 AM on Mon Nov 5 2007
By Ray Wert
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Frankfurt Auto Show: Jalopnik Bin Ein Frankfurter

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11:59 PM on Thu Sep 13 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by smokeydog001: @ HYMAN DECENTHer married name was Reck? You couldn't make this schiest up! LOL more »

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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
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Frankfurt Auto Show: Porsche GT2 Roundup

From the can't get nearly enough of the Porsche GT2 department comes these shots from the Frankfurt floor. Yes, we have posted the spy photos and brochure. And yes, we've even unearthed a video of the widowmaker. Alas, we have yet to find a good frankfurter mit mustard here in Frankfurt. Specifications and press release redux after the jump. More »

10:15 AM on Thu Sep 13 2007
By Mike Bumbeck
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Latest by d4005: @d4005, oops, make that the Jaguar R Coupe concept car. more »

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How To Make A Toyota Prius Hybrid Hot!

We've finally just found a way to make Toyota's Prius hybrid hot in just one easy step:

Step One: Add three hot European women in tight white pants.

Bingo — but I still don't think it'll help the anemic 10-second 0-60 time.

9:15 AM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Ray Wert
14,708 views, 22 comments

Latest by macfirsttime: A neat vehicle, plenty of room inside, one heck of a smooth ride and much better gas miles per gallon than my Chevy Impala, which I traded in for this solid sounding car. I really really like it and the more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: And Now For Something Entirely...The Same

And now, time for something that's got nothing to do with the Frankfurt Auto Show — today's episode of Fast Lane Daily! Let's see — today's episode is about...umm...crap. Oh well, we already wrote the post. Also, will someone please tell "Derick D" if the comment button's in his pants, then we got nothing to say.

6:30 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by Mike the Dog: yes, it is, isn't it? more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: 2009 Jaguar XF

Here you go kids, it's your brand-saving entry from Shag-you-are, the XF. Yeah, it's not as hot as the XF Concept, even though Mr. Cullum promised it would be. Still, this cat's got some good curves on her, even going so far as aping Aston's DB9 from behind. Dare we say that perhaps we were a bit too hasty in our initial verdict? Or does everything look simply snazzy under 17 coats of wax, professional lighting and 50 gallons of none-more-black paint? And have we shown you the interior? No, really, have a look at the gorgeous orange seats. You'll plotz. We did.

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2:30 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
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Latest by piththeelder: It looks the same in these pics as the original ones, big slab sides, Buick grill, big panel gaps, and the worst headlights ever. The halloween treatment doesn't do it for me either. It looks like Ford's finance division's best more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Dodge Journey

From the I think it might be a minivan department comes the Dodge Journey. After seeing a surprising number of Chrysler minivans on the roads here in Frankfurt, we can see the appeal a space wagon equipped with a 2.0L turbodiesel from the Dodge might have for the European market. David and Danya changed outfits magically while metallic confetti distracted everybody temporarily, from noticing the Journey had appeared! Steve Perry was not on hand to belt out Don't Stop Believing, and thankfully there was no vocal laxative effect.

2:15 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Mike Bumbeck
1,850 views, 16 comments

Latest by noliebro: i would have to say that this is probably the best exterior look for dodge this year...sadly...and I am that person who still has confidence about the up-coming Chrysler products...Dont stop believin yet kids...(new Ram...wait for it)and nitro and caliber more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: F430 Scuderia Revealed For Everyone Else In Frankfurt

Well, after Ferrari unveiled it for "friends" last week, and for select media a few weeks prior to that, they decided the peons can see it today. So without further ado, here's the new F430 Scuderia. Don't for a moment try to contain that cargasm you're having. We didn't.

2:00 PM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by injuhneer: Geez. How many styling cues can you really recycle in one car? All of them! more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Audi RS6 Avant in White

While we knew the Audi Audi RS6 Avant was coming, we had no idea Bryan Adams was going to belt out an acoustic rendition of Run to You after the cover was pulled on the V10 twin-turbo wagon. As the rest of the presentation was in German the details are still hazy. We do know the world needs more hopped up sportwagons now more than ever. An A4 and A8 were also kicking around coverless. Now with bonus gallery!

11:30 AM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Mike Bumbeck
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Latest by mxrz: Love the "box arches"! At least something this car shares with my 83 UrQ. more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Opel Flextreme Concept Stores Segways In Its Rear End

So there are now officially two cool things about the Opel Flextreme concept car revealed here at the Frankfurt Auto Show last night. The first would have to be the fact that the concept's a diesel-electric hybrid — and we heart the idea of mating the two fuel efficiencies together. The second is that the Flextreme has two little Segways that it stores in its rear end. It's adorable. Oh, you want to know more? Check after the jump.
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11:15 AM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by abgwin: should have called it the Opel Episiotomy more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Suzuki Kizashi Concept Car

As we told you a few weeks ago, Suzuki's got themselves a concept car here at the Frankfurt Auto Show and it's called the Kizashi. We don't know much else about it mostly because we can't seem to find a press release on it, but it looks kinda sweet, don't it? The one thing we do know is that according to MoneyControl India, which may be a website about controling the world's banks, India's banks or just about personal finance — they think it's going to be built and Suzuki will be sending a lot of them over to the land of the big Tata. We'll see. We'll also let you know if we get a press release on it.

9:45 AM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by KingRoyale: @beercheck: With Leebo as that valet. more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Volkswagen Stands Up! For A Live Reveal

We're here live at the official reveal for the Volkswagen Up! concept car which we've been told is being sold by VW as "like a new Beetle" with it's projected 67 MPG or higher fuel economy rating. Sorry for the low quality of these first shots, we'll move in for the kill in a few moments — keep checking back here and we'll have another gallery up shortly. UPDATE: New up-close shots.

5:26 AM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by skierpage: @bmoredlj and @MR42HH LMAO: "VW vanted to capture ze utilitarian trendiness of the Target toilet brush, so ve are announcing a diesel concept for the US domestic market, the ArgOilUS." Up! looks like the older Euro Fiesta wearing a mouthguard; OK more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Saab 21st Century Black Turbo X

As we knew they would from the leaked embargo shots of the other day, GM's Saab just revealed a heap of new vehicles including the new Saab Turbo X, with a design the General's hoping will evoke images the iconic appeal of its first black 900 Turbo. The 2.8 V6 Turbo with 280 horses gives the Turbo X a 0-100 kph in 5.7 seconds. Sorry about a couple of pictures — some guy named "Bob" kept getting in the way of my shot. Full press release after the jump.
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4:24 AM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by Rob P: This is like a Swedish "Grand National", I like that. Pretty good job, all in all. I just don't see anything on price, however. more »

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Welcome To The Frankfurt Auto Show!

We're here at the Messe in Frankfurt ready to make a mess of this here Frankfurt Auto Show. If you're wondering what's going on remember you can always refer to the official "Cheat Sheet" or to the full Frankfurt Auto Show tag for the official goings-on as they happen. Enjoy!

2:30 AM on Tue Sep 11 2007
By Ray Wert
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Frankfurt Auto Show: Volkswagen "Up!" Concept Car Revealed

Volkswagen prepares to stand "Up!" here at the Frankfurt Auto Show with a new concept car designed to compete with the Smart ForTwo. As we were the first to tell you earlier, it's called the "Up!" and VW's planning on bringing the rear-engined, high-design subcompact to market in the next two years and we've heard rumors of a 100 mpg target fuel economy. We'll have more tomorrow, but for the time being, here's the press shots we've got — seeing as km77's gone with it — why the heck not?

5:41 PM on Mon Sep 10 2007
By Ray Wert
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Latest by no_slushbox: @smokyburnout: It's kind of complex, the block starts before the rear axle centerpoint but then the head tilts over it. Since the head tilts over the rear axle I'll admit it's rear engined, but not like a bug. The subframe more »

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The Jalopnik 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show Cheat Sheet

There's a lot of vehicles debuting here at the Frankfurt Auto Show over the next two days. To help you out, here's a quick "cheat sheet" for you to keep track of the majority of the big reveals. We'll be updating this post throughout the week, so keep it bookmarked as a handy go-to guide for Jalopnik's hot frankfurter action.

Aston Martin
Aston Martin DBS Live Reveal!
Aston Martin DBS Revealed
Aston Martin DBS Details, Cinematic Photo Spread

Audi
Audi RS6 Avant Live Reveal!

Audi A4
Audi A4 Revealed Ahead Of Frankfurt Auto Show
Audi A4 Embargo Leakage Continues Ahead Of Frankfurt Auto Show Reveal
New Audi A4 Revealed — And This Time It's Official!

Audi A8
Audi A8 for 2008

BMW
BMW 1-series
The 2008 BMW 1-Series Coming To America, Now With Official Press Photos!

BMW X6 Live Reveal!
BMW Calls X6 A Concept In New Video Tease Before Frankfurt Unveiling

Cadillac
Cadillac BLS
Cadillac to Show New European Models in Frankfurt

Chevrolet Aveo Live Reveal!
Chevrolet Aveo To Debut In Frankfurt As Kalos Replacement

Citroen
Citroen C5 Airscape
Citroen C5 Airscape Concept

Citroen C-Cactus Concept
Citroen C-Cactus Concept

Dacia
Dacia Logan

Dodge
Dodge Journey Live Reveal!
2009 Dodge Journey: Minivan For The Worldwide Masses