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more about #indianapolis500 more comments → Buckster: Never, Never bring a Jalopnik reader with you to buy a car. You will end up with a mid 60's Saab Two Stroke. more » fuchikoma: Ok... I didn't actually believe any of those, though I prefer manual because I enjoy the challenge and like to operate good machines. A locking auto t... more » justsomereportingguy: well written and I agree with every one of them. I really like the one on manual transmissions. Addendum to the manual transmissions. "Some cars s... more » brc is never late, because of his v8: Myth : You can drive better with stability/traction control switched off What's wrong with it : In fact, for 99% of people in 99% of driving conditio... more » bdon: alot of older cars were safer, any sedan with a v8 has been my life saver, unthinkable to ponder in any transverse airbagged mis-weight stamped on the... more » SpudMills: Old cars had wing vents and floor vents. Detroit fucked up big time when it stopped including those. Old cars had the same shape radio (well, most of... more » FiveLiters: MYTH:Black cars are bigger than white cars. (couldn't resist) Anyway,great article,and I would add one more thing:the one about European cars always ... more » discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice: Automatics and DSG transmissions may have better performance, but a regular old manual beats both in longevity and cost. more » TechnoDestructo: "Soul" is the tendency of a vehicle to do things other than what you want it to do, indicating free will. more » hoontastic: And Lutz gave us the 05/06 Pontiac GTO. A car only drivers get. Poor marketing, great car. Therefore Lutz = Car Guy. more » eggwich del fiero: Also, just wanted to say that I really liked this article, Krewson. Now prove to me that you aren't actually Wert with stick-on beard. Can't do it! more » eggwich del fiero: MYTH: Driving a manual transmission is a skill only learned by the few, dedicated enthusiasts. WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT: Driving a manual is a skill in t... more » eviladrian: Myth: Anyone with a nicer car than me bought it with drug money to compensate for a sexual deficiency What's Wrong With It: People have a range of in... more » LionZoo: Okay, I must be the black sheep of Jalopnik because: 1. I like modern cars. Many times more than classic cars 2. Ferraris are nice, but they're not ... more » armyofchuckness: This is an excellent list. I'm glad someone finally stood up with me and declared that Le Mans is not a good movie. Great car porn and shots of steely... more » -
#carculture
Eight Automotive Myths We Choose To Believe
Sometimes traditional beliefs run contrary to the facts. Most times it's beneficial to examine those beliefs and adjust to a new way of thinking. But sometimes ideas attain the status of myth for very good reasons. Here's eight of those. More » -
#classiccars
Panoz Batmobile: Proof Front-Engined Race Cars Don't Suck
Front-engined cars have been absent from the highest echelons of racing since the early 1960s. But in 1997, Don Panoz took a car to Le Mans ready to rattle the mid-engined establishment. It was called the Batmobile. More » -
#iamindy
Helio Castroneves Cries Victorious Tears
From a rumored affair to actual tax evasion charges, things have been a little rough for Helio Castroneves. Top it off with your third Indy 500 win and things get, well, emotional. -
#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day: Buick 215 aka Rover V8
If you're looking for an engine with way more than its share of weird plot twists in its story, you've come to the right place! More » -
#jalopnikbookreviews
Mickey Thompson: The Fast Life And Tragic Death Of A Racing Legend
If you're one of those weirdo intellectual gearheads who reads books, we're not going to give you the swirly-and-stolen-lunch-money treatment you probably deserve. No, we're going to indulge your shameful habit! More » -
#indianapolis500
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