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Carpocalypse
Pontiac G8 To Live On As Chevy Caprice!
Despite denials from the highest levels, including GM CEO Fritz Henderson, newly-re-tasked GM marketing man Bob Lutz told Automobile the Pontiac G8 would find its way into Chevrolet showrooms as the Caprice. A RWD Chevy Caprice? Is the Carpocalypse over? More »
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By Ray WertComment by junkman: The good news is that the G8 lives. The bad news is that I just lost five bucks to an... 14 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Jaguar XJ Unveiled Live By Elle MacPherson, Some Guy Named Jay
The wraps just came off the 2010 Jaguar XJ live at a lavish party an hour ago in London. Sure, the XJ might look like a stretched Jaguar XF, but we're all looking at Elle Macpherson anyway. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Dwegmull, 2.0: I would not mind if Elle MacPherson would introduce every single new car from now on. There's a guy in... 4 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Jaguar XJ: The New Cat Revealed!
The 2010 Jaguar XJ has shed its retro skin to set a new course for the company's flagship sedan. The future of the XJ will include a 510 HP supercharged V8, aluminum body, and virtual instruments. Also, it'll look XF-ier! More »
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Comment by .357: While it looks very sleek and modern, I will miss the old XJ. I loved the simple elegance of it.... 12 Responses | Other threads
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VIDEO: BMW X6 M Laps Road Atlanta
On Tuesday, Ray told us the BMW X6 M defies its weight and size by performing like the last generation M3. Just in case you didn't believe him, here's video proof. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ash78: I said it once before, but that lead pic reminds me. This is a better-executed version of the Aztek. But... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing Teasers Show Off Simple, Sexy Interior
Development is wrapping up on the Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing, the all-new, 571 HP gull-winged velvet hammer from Stuttgart. A sneak peek of the beast inside. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by elargentino: I spy with my little eye the ME-109 cockpit in one of the sketch walls. I don't know what the... 7 Responses | Other threads
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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo May Spell End For U.S. Wagon
At an briefing today on the upcoming BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, BMW's manager of product planning, Martin Berkmann, explained the new GT may spell the end for U.S. imports of the 5-Series wagon. Only time and sales numbers'll tell.
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By Ray WertComment by uihidden: I just priced one quick - with a few options like nav, the 535xi wagon was about $65k. That's a... 4 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Jaguar XJ: Now With More XF!
Photos of the 2010 Jaguar XJ have started to seep out ahead of tomorrow's official unveiling. They reveal a car heavily influenced by the 2009 Jaguar XF, yet bizarrely also drawing a little sumpin'-sumpin' from the Renault Laguna. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Goes Like Stink: Am I the only one that sees Bently and Bimmer in this? 17 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Jaguar XJ Teases Us One Last Time
The 2010 Jaguar XJ will be revealed, tomorrow, by Jay Leno. In the meantime, they're going to subject us to one more tease.
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Comment by pauljones: Here's a link to netcarshow.com, a car wallpaper website that appears to have unofficial pictures of it already: [www.netcarshow.com] I would post... 37 Responses | Other threads
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Grand Bentley: Yet Another Dark Teaser Shot
After the first dark and stormy teaser shot, Bentley's revealed yet another dark kink in the new Grand Bentley's sheet metal ahead of its Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance reveal. Full press release accompanying the night-life shot below.
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By Ray WertComment by ssurfer321: Call me crazy but I see old Charger lines in that pic. Maybe because it's early, maybe because of... 15 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Now Official!
The Toyota Venza-challenging vehicle we've seen teased will — as we were first to report from trademark filings — officially be called the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour and go on sale this fall. Remember, it's a CUV, not a wagon.
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Comment by pauljones: It actually looks like a real, honest-to-goodness station wagon, rather than a raised wagon attempting to be a truck. I approve. I... 24 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Jaguar XJ Interior Gets Teased In New Video
It's two days until the all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ is revealed and the teasers continue. Here we get a small glimpse of the interior and a lot of Ian Callum chattering on about it. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by conrader: is it just me or does that embossed jag logo not look very good? 5 Responses | Other threads
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super cars
$1.8 Million, Limited-Edition Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
With its carbon fiber body, 678 HP AMG-sourced V12 engine, $1.8 million price tag and limited production of five, we know the type of enthusiast the Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster is aimed at. Oh and it's roofless. More »
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Comment by Electro_Boogie: I don't like Zondas but that is a nice color scheme. Oh, and I'll take a Veyron for that... 5 Responses | Other threads
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BMW X6 M Paces Laguna Seca MotoGP Race
BMW supplied one of its new X6 M's for the MotoGP race at Leguna Seca over the weekend, further attempting to brand the segment-blurring tire-shredding-crossover-wagon-hatchback as a racy option for the confused and monied. So how'd it perform? More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by pauljones: It may be fast, but even in pace car form, it still can't outrun the fugliness. Or the pointlessness. 21 Responses | Other threads
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Jaguar XKR Gets 20 More Horses For Goodwood
Jaguar revealed their Goodwood special edition XKR yesterday at the annual Festival of Speed. The limited edition pussy-cat gets an extra 20 horses under the bonnet, bringing this envious-looking little kitty up to 530 HP. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Elhigh: That is NOT British Racing Green. Truly, this is not your father's Jaguar. 10 Responses | Other threads
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Cadillac XTS Reportedly To Replace STS, DTS
Blue hairs, rejoice! The Canuckian National Post reports Cadillac's big sedans, DTS and STS-replacing sedan has a name — Cadillac XTS. It'll be built at the Oshawa, Ontario Camaro plant on the Epsilon II platform. Sale date? Late 2011. [NationalPost]
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By Ray WertComment by Comrade Clockwork: Goddammit, Cadillacs should have names. At the very least, the alphanumeric bullshit should make some logical sense. 15 Responses | Other threads
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BMW X1: One Tiny Bimmer Soft-Roader
Take a peek at the BMW X1, the newest and littlest soft-roading crossover Bimmer to leak out of Munich. More »
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Comment by pauljones: Why? I mean, just frickin' why? This makes no sense. Considering the backlash against things that are perceived to be SUVs... 16 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Mercedes E-Class Guard: Armor On A Budget
Planning a trip to Detroit and worried your up-armored 2010 Mercedes E-Class Guard might not stand up to a direct grenade blast? This video should reassure you. Who knew Mercedes had so many guns? More »
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By Wes SilerComment by EErez: i wonder if they can supply this kind of protection in a convertible 4 door mercedes? just a thought... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni
The newest bull in the pen's officially named after the most legendary test driver to ever tame a rambunctious Italian beast. Meet the 550 HP, RWD Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni, a bull with a Mohawk. More »
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Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: It kind of sucks to have your tribute Lamborghini called the "budget option" Lamborghini. Let's call it the "sport" Lamborghini. Or in... 10 Responses | Other threads
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super cars
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder: A Poseur Bull?
The roofless Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder is finally hitting the streets, but is the 560 HP, 5.2-liter V10-equipped convertible a boulevard poseur or can this drop-top bull run with the best from Sant'Agata? More »
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Comment by pauljones: adorably good looks =/= Lamborghini. adorably good looks = Austin-Healy 3000, MG GT, Volvo P1800, Porsche 356, etc. 12 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
Buy Second Crashed Camaro For Only $16K
Want a cheap deal on a 300 HP V6-engined 2010 Camaro? Here's the second one to meet with some serious damage for only $16K. What a deal to let your mullet meet the open-windowed wind! One more pic below. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Stranger than most, Now with A+ Certification!!!: $16,000 for car the front half of a car, let's see get out the plasma cutter take it off behind... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2: The Perfect Bull?
Assuming this leaked set of photos are the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2, then Lamborghini's finally given enthusiasts what they've wanted, dropping their grip-locked all-wheel-drive system in favor of rear-wheel-drive action. With a six-speed manual, could this be the perfect Lambo? More »
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Comment by SirNotAppearing: Caption: The LP5500-2, soon oversteering into a guardrail near you! 8 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Jaguar XJ: Teaser Video Shows Off New Cat's Profile
Hey look, it's the 2010 Jaguar XJ's aluminum chassis, revealing the new luxo cat's sleek profile for the first time . This car's looking more and more like a larger Jaguar XF. More » -
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2010 GMC Terrain Pricing Starts At $24,995
Itching for the 32 MPG highway 2010 Chevy Equinox but really want it with a GMC badge? It'll be a $1,810 premium on the base model as the 2010 GMC Terrain starts at $24,995. Full details below. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Ash78: Driving that Terrain, high up and vain. Suburbanites you'd better watch your speed. 11 Responses | Other threads
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F01 BMW 7-Series M Sport: It's No M7
This is not the long awaited BMW M7, rather, it's the BMW 7-Series M Sport package with M-designed 5-spoke wheels and revised front/rear fascias. Sadly, it lacks the potent M-spec 555 HP 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. Sad 7 is sad. More »
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Comment by Jagvar: Still no M7? Oh well. That's what Alpina's for. 5 Responses | Other threads
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i feel gassy
2010 Buick LaCrosse To Get Fuel-Sipping Ecotec Four-Banger
Rather than announce a 2010 Buick LaCrosse Super, GM's announced they intend to sell a miserly version of Buick's new hotness with a 182 HP version of their Ecotec four-cylinder. Malaise II-era anyone? More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by 2stroke: Today I drove a 1993 Toyota Starlet with a 1.5 diesel mill producing a whopping 54 hp(though I do suspect... 18 Responses | Other threads
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Are You The Now-Dead 556 HP Camaro Z28?
A very observant Camaro5 reader spied this single shot depicting an alternate future where 556 HP supercharged 6.2-liter LSA powered 2012 Camaro Z28s live and roam free upon the highways. More » -
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2010 Mercedes S63, S65 AMG: Super S-Class Gets More Power!
As expected, the 2010 Mercedes S63 AMG and S65 AMG are launching with the same 6.3-liter V8 and 6.0-liter V12 as before, only now good for a bit more power — 525 HP and 612 HP, respectively. More »
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Comment by Elhigh: That's exactly what the target market needs - more power! So Mila can get to the handicapped spot sooner, so... 12 Responses | Other threads
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New Vauxhall Astra Interior Is Definitely Not Saturn-Like
We've already seen the 2010 Opel Astra and its Volkswagen-y nose and a touch of Mazda3 hiney, but this is the first look at the Vauxhall re-badge and a first glimpse at what looks like a handsome Insignia-like interior. More » -
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NISMO 370Z: 350 HP Catfish Pricing Starts At $39,130
Expect to shell out $39,130 for the base version of Nissan's catfish-inspired and sport-tuned NISMO 370Z. More »
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Comment by pauljones: Actually, that's not as horribly unreasonable a price as I was expecting. 8 Responses | Other threads
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New Mercedes E-Class Wagon Scale Model?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon will be unveiled soon, but these images of a scale model give us a decent enough look at Stuttgart's newest family hauler. If it's the real thing. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by .357: The E-Klasse, or at least the AMG, is like the kind of guy who could kick your ass at any... 4 Responses | Other threads
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V-Vehicle: New Auto Company Buys Louisiana GM Plant To Build Cars
A new San Diego-based auto company named V-Vehicle, backed by billionaire investor T. Boone Pickens and staffed by former Mazda design chief Tom Matano, plans to build "environmentally friendly" vehicles in Louisiana. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Flathead Smith: If T. Boone Pickens is involved, then some of your tax money is too. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Audi A5 Sportback: Practical, Sporty And Sad
Audi's sexy new coupe just got a younger, more practical brother that sadly, won't be coming here. Meet the Audi A5 Sportback, teased here for the first time ahead of its September unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show. More »
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Comment by .357: Eh, it's sadder that they don't sell us the RS6 Avant. 11 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Corvette Grand Sport Pricing Starts At $55,720
As 1.5 millionth Corvette comes off the assembly line, GM's announcing pricing on the sub-Z06, sorta-like-a-Z51 2010 Corvette Grand Sport coupe will start at $55,720 and the convertible will start at $59,530. New pictures of both below. More »
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Comment by eggwich del fierow your own: Before this page fills with stereotypes (garage queen, old man car, bald guys, etc.), can anyone think of a new... 24 Responses | Other threads
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Leaky Lotus! Official US-Bound Evora Details
Wondering how fast the US-spec Lotus Evora is? LotusEnthusiast tells us it'll hit 162 MPH flat out and accelerate to 60 MPH in 4.9 seconds. Not too shabby for a 3,046.8 Lb car with just 276 HP. All the details below. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by 1000songs: This isn't a track car - it's a GT. And it's my next car. 7 Responses | Other threads
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Grand Bentley Previewed With Exceptionally Dark Teaser
The Bentley Arnage will breathe its last breath with the 150-unit Arnage Final Series, but this is not the end for the ultimate expression of luxury. Welcome to the future; the all-new Grand Bentley. More »
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Comment by .357: I love Bentleys. This car better be great. Nothing less than what we have come to expect from Rolls Royce's... 7 Responses | Other threads
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car crash
Rental Car Reach-Around: First Avis Camaro Wreck!
This crunched Bumblebee-yellow Avis-rental Chevy Camaro was supposedly spotted by Jalopnik reader Nicholas outside the Avis at DFW airport. It only had 1,100 miles on the odometer. What a sad, early end to a 300 HP V6-engined muscle car.
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By Ray WertComment by FP - pass the stars, please: I love the token unbelted-passenger spiderweb. Goes to show who rents these things. Know what really makes me happy? That this... 15 Responses | Other threads
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500 HP Ariel Atom V8 To Cost At Least $160,000
Want to outrun Bugatti Veyrons in an open-wheeled roadster? It'll cost you at least $160,000. But with a 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds, with the Ariel Atom V8, you'll at least be getting your money's worth. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by Unregular: holy flurking shnit! you could always settle for the $80K Atom and the 3.3 0-60 time... hell, buy 2 of 'em for... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Ford gives gay entertainment blogger unreleased Lincoln MKT to dick around Detroit in. [PinkIsTheNewBlog]
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Production All-Electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV Gets Eye-Popping $47K Price
The long-brewing, all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV has finally gotten the production green-light and a sale price. It's a rather bracing $47,000 for the Japanese market. Spendy, but no gasoline necessary is a pretty killer feature, right? More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Flathead Smith: Why's that guy wearing a helmet; are those electric ecoboxes that dangerous? Looks like a good move to me. 6 Responses | Other threads
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2010 Hyundai Accent Facelift Unveiled By Pesky Vehicle Assistants
Hyundai's unveiled its Korean-market Verna, which will come to the US as the 2010 Hyundai Accent. The car's probably okay looking, but we can't get a good glimpse because of those bothersome vehicle assistants. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Quattro-luvr: Is she pointing at her boob? Awesome! I'll take two please. 9 Responses | Other threads
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