Jalopnik
-
classic cars
How Alfa Romeo Waved Goodbye to Rear-Wheel Drive
Two years before they left the US market in 1995, Alfa Romeo jettisoned rear-wheel drive. Their vehicle of abandonment was a quirky plastic sports car built on a classic transaxle layout: the ES-30. More »
0
58
By Peter OroszComment by Bret: Such a hideously wonderful car. I want one very badly. The transverse engine pictured above is the 4 cam version... 8 Responses | Other threads
-
concept cars
Close Encounters Of The Ferrari 512 Modulo Kind
Revealed at the 1970 Geneva show, the Pininfarina-designed Ferrari 512 Modulo was built atop a 550 HP 512 S. We're guessing it couldn't exploit 1/5 that power, but don't care when it looks this good. More »
0
By Wes SilerComment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: Eh, the video won't load. Anyway, I have something I would like to discuss something today. Something of great importance.... 15 Responses | Other threads
-
Ferrari 599XX
Ferrari 599XX Gets Up Close And Personal In New Glam Shots
Is your day feeling down? In need of a fast fix of Italian? Then these newly released images of the harder, faster, track-ready 2010 Ferrari 599XX should suffice. Consider yourself properly livened up. More »
0
Comment by TV's Paul Y.: Meh. Instead of looking at Ferrari pictures, I recomment listening to Parliament and drinking a good IPA, as I am... 13 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV Drifts Into Our Hearts
The recently introduced Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV gets heartily abused slideways in this awesome promo vid by the naughty boys in Sant'Agata. We hear that nuns everywhere are getting excited over this raging bull. More »
0
Comment by Mad_Science: I'd have a lot more respect for Lambos if I ever saw them in racing livery. As it is, I fear... 5 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Rinspeed iChange Concept Rings In At $1.2 Million
You can't put a price on a great concept car. Unless it's the Rinspeed iChange, which cost €1 MIllion to create for its Geneva Motor Show debut. More »
0
Comment by Jo Schmo, Now membership-free!!: Fail, there is no dead hooker storage. 5 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
NASA Gigapan Camera Captures Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire In 260-Megapixel Glory
Sorry guys, it's that time again. Another Bugatti post. But this one's different. How would the Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire look like as a 260-megapixel image through NASA's Mars Rover-based Gigapan camera mount? Updated
More »
0
Comment by Dhillaz has tainted love for DMC: Show me a 260 MP photo of Megan Fox and we'll talk. 9 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
So, What's It Gonna Take To Get You Into A New TT RS Today, Mr. Governator?
(Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, shown next to an Audi TT RS, made a surprise visit to the Geneva Motor Show. — Audi PR)
0
By Ray WertComment by The Big Cheez: what the f***! california is what like 60 BILLION IN DEBT and hes in Switzerland????? 3 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
RUF Dakara: A Porsche Cayenne That Looks Like A Porsche
Here's something you don't see often: a tuner car more faithful to a brand image than the product it's based on. Somehow the Porsche Cayenne-based RUF Dakara manages attractive, round 911-style headlights. More »
0
By Ben WojdylaComment by Formerlythegreatestdriver: Definitely an improvement over Ugly Betty. But still ugly.Guess you can polish a turd only so much huh? 14 Responses | Other threads
-
-
geneva motor show
Mansory Veyron LINEA Vincerò: Carbon Fiber, Polished Aluminum And Silliness
Tuesday, we gave you a single image and press release on the Mansory Veyron LINEA Vincerò. That's not nearly enough on this priceless (literally) special edition Veyron. Here's the whole shebang. More »
0
Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: Beautiful. My favorite Veyron by far. Masonry does the best tuning jobs in terms of appearance. Have you ever seen... 14 Responses | Other threads
-
2009 Geneva Motor Show
2009 Geneva Motor Show: The Movie!
We've shown you the booth professionals, the concept cars and all our day one galleries. But now, witness the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as you've never seen it before. Benny Hill soundtrack? No extra charge. More » -
geneva motor show
Protoscar LAMPO: AWD Solar-Powered Electric Roadster Fun
The Protoscar LAMPO electric car comes equipped with a sunny top-down spirit to match its "solar-powered" batteries. Just try not to get sunburn from the solar hype. More »
0
Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: So the plant runs off of Megan Fox? You know, I heard that exposure to MeganFox increases the likelihood of boners... 8 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Citroën May Build GTbyCITROËN Concept
We drove the GTbyCITROËN concept last year in Paris, but only in digital form. According to AutoCar, Citroën now plans to build it. We may have to move to France. More » -
geneva motor show
$1.4 Million Aston Martin One-77 Only Second Most Expensive Car
The massively decreased value of the British Pound means that the upcoming Aston Martin One-77 will no longer be the world's most expensive production car, ceding that honor to the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermes. More »
0
By Wes SilerComment by Jo Schmo, Now membership-free!!: For that kind of money it better come with a trunk full of fresh dead hookers and baby-skin upholstery. 9 Responses | Other threads
-
Crazy Euro Car Boy
The Ferrari 599’s Archways of Aerodynamics
Three years after its Geneva introduction, the 599 GTB Fiorano is in bloom with a track special and a performance upgrade. We are happy to report its most graceful piece of aerodynamics remains unchanged. More »
0
By Peter OroszComment by engineerd is back in the D...for now: I don't think there has been a Ferrari that I have objected to, ever. Oh sure, there might be... 5 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Tata Nano Europa: A Cheap Car Gets Less Cheap For Europe
The tiny and fascinating Tata Nano will supposedly go on sale at the end of this month in India, but this didn't stop CEO Ratan Tata from previewing an "upscale" model for the European market. More » -
geneva motor show
Renault Sport Mégane RS: Nous Vous Aimons Dans Jaune
Renault has a history of building some fairly taut sporting versions of regular production econo-hatchbacks. The Renault Sport Mégane RS is no exception to the rule, bringing 250 turbocharged horses to the table. More »
0
Comment by muhnkee_2 - jaloping from sunny sao paulo: possibly the best thing ever to come from the land of cheese eating surrender monkeys! 20 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Aston Martin Lagonda Concept: Cross Our Heart, Hope It Dies
After a nearly 18 year absence, the Lagonda has finally returned. Aston Martin revealed the new Lagonda Concept today at the Geneva Motor Show and it's...a crossover?? More » -
geneva motor show
2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport: The Most Powerful Exige Ever
The 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport has 257 HP, making it the most powerful Exige ever.
More »
0
By Wes SilerComment by Parramore: Someone help me out. Is this the power sweet spot of a Lotus? Why not more? Yes, I know this is... 8 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
RUF eRuf Greenster Electric Porsche Zaps Geneva
You're probably asking what RUF is thinking, developing an electric sports car, but remember way back when you asked the same thing about that small startup in Silicon Valley. RUF might be onto something. More » -
geneva motor show
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Day One
Judging by the concepts and production cars making their debuts in Geneva this week, the auto industry hasn't noticed the Carpocalypse, bringing out supercars, exotics and mega luxury vehicles. Here's everything from day one. More »
0
By Wes SilerComment by skulldriveshaft is on picasaweb jalopniking: The Ferrari is for the vertically challenged. The Mazda is for the Non-Lesbian Subie Fetishist The Veyron is the new Mustang, or... 3 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Geneva Booth Professionals: Swiss Miss Edition
The world's most compact capital never fails to impress and this year's Geneva Motor Show managed to cram a few new titillating models onto the show floor. Oh yeah... and the cars were nice too. More »
0
Comment by CPO Alfisted: More photos of red-headed Alfa girl, please. 13 Responses | Other threads
-
swiss miss
Top 11 Concept Cars Of The 2009 Geneva Motor Show
The 2009 Geneva Motor Show's overwhelmed us with hi-tech, futuristic concept cars. Our Swiss friend Gehard the Bookie makes sense of it all by giving us the odds of these rolling testbeds seeing production. More »
-
geneva motor show
2010 Mazda CX-7: Now With A More Nagare-Like Chin
The Mazda CX-7 crossover isn't yet due for a complete revamping, so they hope you'll accept this 2010 Mazda3-esque facelift. More »
0
Comment by Graverobber: Mazda's new styling meme seems to be clown mouth, with oversized, smiling grill openings that give the impression of... 6 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Watch 35 Years Of Volkswagen Polo Evolve Before Your Eyes
The 2010 VW Polo represents the fifth generation and 35th year of continuous production of the German subcompact. Below, walk through the big evolution of this little car. More »
0
Comment by YotaLoLux: Given that it's not made it to American shores, I'm assuming its model bloat through these years has been minimal,... 14 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Spyker C8 Aileron: Geneva Goes Aeronautical
Not content with looking solely to the past for its aeronautical inspiration, Spyker has now revealed the production version of its radically more jet-inspired C8 Aileron after some subtle refinement to last years stunning concept. More » -
geneva motor show
Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire: Papa Smurf Gets A Brand New Ride
Bugatti took the wraps off the blue-as-bleu-can-be special edition Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire today at the Geneva Motor Show. We showed you the exclusive first and second shots, now we've got these high-resolution press photos.
More »
0
Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: They better watch out, they keep producing special editions and Ford is going to be all over them like stink... 4 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Rolls Royce 200EX Concept: Really Tiny, For A Roller
At just 212.6 inches long, the teenie-weenie Rolls Royce 200EX is only 12.9 inches longer than a BMW 7-series. Really, we don't know how Rolls expects us to drive such a tiny contraption. More »
0
By Wes SilerComment by Deartháir - Now with more Age™!: I keep going back and forth on this. I can't decide whether I adore it or hate it, whether it's... 12 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA: Pipe Dreams
Still in concept form but now in real pictures instead of PR gloss, here's the Alfa's MiTo GTA. Those ludicrous exhaust pipes look even more enticing in the flesh! More »
0
By Peter OroszComment by alowishus: You have any pictures of that other Alfa? The GTV/A in the background?! 8 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE: Longer Name, Better Handling
Ferrari used the Geneva Motor Show to unveil the Ferrari 599 HGTE, a modified Ferrari 599 GTB designed to help owners believe they cab lap the namesake Fiorano Circuit like Michael Schumacher.
More »
0
Comment by Pessimipposaurus: Am I the only one who's bored by this year's Geneva show? 7 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Frazer-Nash Namir by Giugiaro: World's Fastest Hybrid... Concept
The Frazer-Nash Namir by Giugiaro claims to be the world's fastest hybrid. The car unveiled in Geneva is a 187 MPH missile miserly enough to run on vapors. How fitting. More »
0
By Ben WojdylaComment by Landau_Calrissian loves our President Camacho.: Cool! My car runs on vapors too! Internal combustion engines have been doing this since oh, about 1806 :) 6 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
2010 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro: The German Subaru Outback
Always liked the Subaru Outback, but wish it had Teutonic design and German precision? You're in luck, because the 2010 Audi A4 allroad quattro has 7.09" of ground clearance and all-the-time all wheel drive. More »
0
By Wes SilerComment by engineerd is back in the D...for now: German lesbian granolas need a car, too. 5 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
2010 Audi TT RS: Haben Sie Einen Wet-nap?
It's official, the 2010 Audi TT RS has a turbocharged direct-injection inline-five cylinder which makes 335 HP and 331 lb-ft of torque. It does 0-to-62 MPH in 4.7 seconds and returns 25 MPG. Swoon. More »
0
By Ben WojdylaComment by KinOfCain: "The hydraulic clutch is capable of directing the majority of torque from front to rear if sensors deem this necessary" No... 11 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Ford Iosis Max Concept: A Kineticly Awesome Way To Carry Your Stuff
Another chapter in the kinetic design book has been written at the Geneva Motor Show and it's called the Ford Iosis Max concept, previewing the next-gen Ford Focus. Do want. More »
0
Comment by Feds: Dear God! If press releases get any longer, the internet is going to run out of electrons, or the electrons... 5 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Infiniti Essence Concept: The Spirit Of Breathtaking
When we heard the Infiniti Essence Concept would feature custom Louis Vuitton bags, we made fun of it. A lot. But the car's now debuted at the Geneva Motor Show and it's gorgeous. Seriously. More »
0
By Ben WojdylaComment by engineerd is back in the D...for now: From the ePRS (US Patent No. c11077983): Infiniti announces the Essence Concept at the Geneva Boat...er...Motor Show. In trying to... 5 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air Concept: Similar Body, Tron-Like Interior
Think you saw the Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air Concept before when it debuted as the iMiEV Sport? Think again. It's now gussied up with blue paint, "solar panels" and a crazy interior straight from Tron. More »
0
By Ben WojdylaComment by tonyola: The interior is a bit much but the outside styling? Odd proportions, yet it somehow works in its own weird... 3 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Koenigsegg Quant Concept: A Four-Seat Solar Electric Super Car
Today, Geneva Motor Show-goers got a glimpse of the Koenigsegg Quant, a four-seat solar electric car. The name is strange and the looks abnormal, but Koenigsegg promises it'll be the "car of the future." More »
0
Comment by Rust-MyEnemy: Loving the DeLorean wheels The rest of it? Well, It's difficult to judge. But for now I'll go with "Hmmm." 5 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
2010 VW Polo: Popping Out To Say Hello
The new tiny, European 2010 VW Polo poked out its little head yesterday at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show and we've got to say, we're impressed with the little city car. More »
0
Comment by Ash78: Very nice. Looks just like the MkVI Golf, as if that surprises anyone. 11 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Mansory Veyron LINEA Vincerò: Exposed Carbon Fiber And 1,109 HP
Here is Mansory's contribution to achieving a ratio of 1:1 in the number of Bugatti Veyron special editions to the number of actual cars built. Their Veyron LINEA Vincerò is black and makes 1,109 HP. More »
0
By Peter OroszComment by Syrax: Also, the power engine is refined by Mansory. Technical innovation is combined with technical expertise and thereby, an increased cooling... 2 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Gumpert Apollo Speed: Aquamarine Speed Demon
Thought the amazingly-fast-around-the-track Apollo was too meek? Then why not try the all-new Gumpert Apollo Speed with the same 650-, 700- and 800 HP choices, but with revised aerodynamics and that new, blue coral color. More »
0
By Ray WertComment by engineerd is back in the D...for now: It's good to see the European supercar industry is recession proof. Maybe I should move to Europe and start... 2 Responses | Other threads
-
geneva motor show
Pagani Zonda R: Track-Day Devil
No, it's not the devil, although that'd be close. It's the Pagani Zonda R and although it was one thing to see the press photos, seeing it in this first live shot is breathtakingly frightening. More »
0
By Ray WertComment by valdeaunia: Question from someone not familiar with car parts: In the main photo, what's that red thing sticking out below the car? 3 Responses | Other threads
geneva motor show
Detroit, 9:00 PM
Sun Jul 5
9 posts in the last 24 hours
Tip your editors:
tips@jalopnik.com
Editor-in-Chief:
Ray Wert | Email | AIM
Road Test Editor:
Wes Siler | Email
Weekend Editor:
Murilee Martin | Email
Associate Editor - Houston:
Matt Hardigree
Associate Editor - Detroit:
Ben Wojdyla
Editor-at-Large:
Mike Spinelli
Contributors:
Mark Arnold
John Krewson | Email
Andy Didorosi
Commenter Admin:
Pete Gaines
Original material is licensed under a Creative Commons License permitting non-commercial sharing with attribution.
