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Jalopnik Precast: The VW Tiguan Emerges from the Dark Continent, Audi to Grace the US with RS4 Cabrio

On today's Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli geeks out on Volkswagen's pre-launch marketing of its new soft roader, the Tiguan. Farago, not so much. But they both agree that Audi's decision to bring the RS4 Cabriolet to the US is good news for the flush among us. More »

3:45 PM on Wed Jun 6 2007
By Mike Spinelli
286 views, Comment

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Jalopnik Precast: Next Cadillac CTS-V to Suck (The Doors off the BMW M5)?

Spinelli and Farago talk about Cadillac's potential M5-beating 2009 CTS-V. Will it be able to "suck the doors off" the Bimmer as Bob Lutz says, or will it be an also-ran. And mark your calendars. The two will be hosting RPM on Maxim Radio, Sirius 108 tomorrow at 2-3pm Eastern. Be there or miss talking about avoiding carsickness on road trips. Or whatever. More »

5:57 PM on Wed May 30 2007
By Mike Spinelli
341 views, 5 comments

Latest by lascauxcaveman: I'd feel slightly less stupid in Caddie, but maybe a little older, too. So that parts a wash anyway. more »

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Jalopnik Precast: BMW and Volvo, Happy Together?

On today's Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli and Farago wonder if BMW could handle another brand by, say, buying Volvo as rumors indicate. Is the "Ultimate Safety Machine" nigh? More »

11:45 AM on Tue May 29 2007
By Mike Spinelli
306 views, 1 comment

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Jalopnik Precast: Divining Hummer's Fate, Audi's Next Burner

On today's Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli and Farago discuss loose talk that GM will kill the slow-selling H2, and what's happened to Hummer's military chic. Then they wonder what manner of powerplant will drive the Audi RS6. What's for the better, twin-turbo V8 or V10? We'll see. More »

1:15 PM on Fri May 25 2007
By Mike Spinelli
246 views, 4 comments

Latest by Turboner: And I can't seem to get this hipcast thing to work at work. Poop. I would rather have more »

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Jalopnik Precast: A New Gear for the DSG, The Next Caddy CTS, a $9 Million Ferrari

On today's Jalopnik precast, Spinelli and Farago have a love fest over the next, seven-speed DSG box from VW/Audi — which WhatCar? says will be out later this year. Then they wonder if the new Cadillac CTS's front end is gaudy or not and if stuffing a new Mercedes into a racetrack wall at 130 mph offers commensurate bragging rights. More »

6:45 PM on Mon May 21 2007
By Mike Spinelli
238 views, 3 comments

Latest by BLS: XK SS more »

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Jalopnik Precast: Two Days in a Row

Today on the Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli and Farago revel in their second day in a row, discussing TTAC's TBAG awards, the potential for a four-door Corvette, a speedy couch and Victor Muller and Steve Saleen's departure as CEOs. Good times. More »

7:00 PM on Thu May 17 2007
By Mike Spinelli
159 views, 2 comments

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Jalopnik Precast: What's Next for Cerberus Chrysler

After an interminable wait, welcome back Spinelli and Farago for the first Jalopnik Precast in too long. They debate one theory of Cerberus's intentions toward its soon-to-be purchase of Chrysler. Could Magna be the real landlord in waiting? More »

7:29 PM on Wed May 16 2007
By Mike Spinelli
319 views, 7 comments

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Jalopnik Precast: Audi TT, Ruf CTR3, GM's Next Hybrid Concept

On today's Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli and Farago talk about the latest Audi TT, why it exists and if it's worth the premium over the Volkswagen GTI (seriously). Then they discuss the Ruf CTR3, an ultra-tuned version of the Porsche 911 (yes, the 911) and wonder if GM hasn't gotten this whole enviro-PR thing down cold. FInally. More »

5:19 PM on Fri Apr 13 2007
By Mike Spinelli
341 views, Comment

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Jalopnik Precast: A Funeral for Enzo, A RUF for Farago

On Today's Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli and Farago discuss how of viewers' desire to see rich folks laid low has spurred on the Enzo-crash publicity boon the movie "Redline" now enjoys. And they look at a car Farago says is just about powerful enough for the Porsche Cayman's chassis — the RUF CTR3. That's 700 horsepower. Hmm. More »

11:34 AM on Wed Apr 11 2007
By Mike Spinelli
221 views, 2 comments

Latest by purist: Hey people FORGET IT!! The CTR3 is NOT based on the CAYMAN. I read the German car magazine "Auto Motor more »

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Jalopnik Precast: Porsche's Family Problem, Volvo Gets Less Sporty

On today's Jalopnik Precast, Spinelli and Farago wonder if Porsche's play for Volkswagen isn't vice versa and debate whether Volvo needs the R sport line, especially now that it's going away. More »

5:15 PM on Mon Apr 9 2007
By Mike Spinelli
234 views, 1 comment

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