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Commuter Cars Tango: First Drive

On paper, 805HP, 1,000lb-ft of torque, no gear changes, a center of gravity under the floor and a 0-100MPH time of 12 seconds sounds like automotive Valhalla. Then you drive the Commuter Cars Tango. Terrifying and exhausting, to start. More »

01/12/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

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Saab On The Brink: Mr. Smith Sonett Goes To Washington Motown

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Today, Saab's Swedish board voted to liquidate the brand. No telling if Trollhättan will quirk again, but shortly after everything went to pot, we took a 1972 Saab Sonett to GM's headquarters. Perspective? Yup. Also, that freewheeling clutch is weird. More »

01/08/10

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2010 Audi S4

The 2010 Audi S4 drops the 4.2-liter V8 for a 3.0 supercharged V6 with less power and a strange "T" badge. Is that the recipe for a sport sedan finally capable of besting arch-rival BMW and making our 2010 Best10? More »

01/06/10

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By Wes Siler

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2011 Toyota Sienna: First Drive

Yeah, we know, this kind of thing isn't really our bag. But the Sienna's chief engineer is a former kart racer who once owned an AE86 Corolla. He wants to make minivans cool. We figured it was worth a look. More »

12/18/09

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2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid: Quick Drive

The 2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid is the first full hybrid vehicle from Mercedes and, to better understand the experience of owning one, I sat in horrendous Los Angeles traffic for an hour. More »

12/03/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

Unlike the 350Z the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster was designed from the beginning as a convertible. That means slicker looks and less compromise in the pursuit of drop-top fun, but is it still the real sports car the 350Z was? More »

11/30/09

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By Wes Siler

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Opel Insignia OPC: First Drive

The Opel Insignia OPC is based on the same platform as the new-for-the-US Buick Regal, but adds the torque-vectoring Haldex AWD system from the Saab 9-3 Turbo X and a 325 HP turbocharged V6. Can anyone say "GNX?" More »

11/23/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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2011 Buick Regal: First Drive

The Buick Regal's back and with stellar styling and the promise of a manual transmission, it's trying to prove GM's serious about making the blue-haired brand appealing to whipper-snappers. We drove it yesterday and frankly, it's pretty good. More »

11/20/09

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2010 Shelby GT500

We first drove the 2010 Shelby GT500 on sunny California's dry, smooth roads. This time, it was in the northeast during equal spells of sun and rainy, cold October days. Does our initial reaction of delight still hold true? More »

11/19/09

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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT: First Drive

A new nose, a new front differential, and a button on the dash that says "Tarmac." Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT the Lancer Evolution of SUVs, or just another… er… pretty face? More »

11/19/09

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2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible

When we reviewed the 2008 XKR we took issue with its handling, interior and gearbox. The 2010 Jaguar XKR Convertible adds little more than a new, 510 HP engine, but that's our kind of a band-aid. More »

11/18/09

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2010 Mercedes E63 AMG: First Drive

If you read our Mercedes SLS AMG review you probably caught on we weren't as impressed with the new Gullwing as we thought we'd be. Why? We wanted it to be more like the Mercedes E63 AMG. More »

11/16/09

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Click here to read 500 HP Week Heralds New <em>Jalopnik Reviews</em> Format

500 HP Week Heralds New Jalopnik Reviews Format

What seemed an unattainable production car power figure — 500 HP — only a decade ago is now available in sedans to SUVs to luxury convertibles. This week we're only reviewing cars with 500 HP+. Also, a new review format! More »

11/16/09

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Jim Russell Lancer Evolution Experience: Because Oversteer Kicks Ass

The Lancer Evolution Experience starts off like most driving schools: You are plopped in front of a chalkboard and lectured to. After that, you're sent out and made to get wicked sideways. And that's when you wake the hell up. More »

11/09/09

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NOS Energy Drink: First Gulp

Of all the things I've been sent to review, the one I've least wanted to try was not the Mitsubishi Galant. Instead, it was this: NOS Energy Drink. I've got NOS, dude! More »

11/09/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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2011 Mercedes SLS AMG: First Drive

The 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG is the first clean sheet design from AMG and the new flagship for the entire company. As a modern re-interpretation of the 300SL it's also a return to the fast, striking Mercedes of yore. More »

11/04/09

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Skip Barber Teaches Us How To Beat Bob Lutz

If I beat Bob Lutz Thursday, most of the credit goes to Skip Barber and its Advanced Two Day Mazdaspeed Racing School. It transformed me from a safe-but-rusty track driver into one that's competitive and confident. Watch your ass, Bob. More »

10/27/09

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2011 Lexus LFA: First Drive

The 2011 Lexus LFA isn't the fastest car ever made, nor the most powerful or even the quickest to 60 MPH. It can't even match the ZR1 around the Nürburgring. So why will this Toyota cost nearly $400,000? More »

10/23/09

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Behind The $400K Wheel Of The Lexus LFA

Our own Wes Siler is in Miami today test driving Toyota's new hotness, the Lexus LFA. He's still enjoying it, but look for our first drive tomorrow. For now, drool over live track shots and the technical presentation below. More »

10/22/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

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Driving The Suzuki Kizashi V6 Test Mule

Alongside the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi we tested at Virginia International Raceway was a V6-powered "chassis verification prototype" test mule, providing more power and an aggressive body-kit. Is this the car Suzuki should have built instead? More »

10/16/09

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By Matt Hardigree

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2010 Suzuki Kizashi: First Drive

Mid-size sedans are the toasters of the automotive world — appliances automakers make for cow-like consumers to buy. The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is the newest toaster on the market, trying to be both better and cheaper than the rest. More »

10/16/09

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