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LOLCars
Best. Vanity License Plate. Ever.
Today's hilariously inappropriate vanity license plate comes from the great State of California and one person who likes... well... just add an "I," a "U" and a dirty mind. NSFW. (H/T to Jeff) [Motive]
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24 hours of lemons
Civic Station Wagon Leading After Day One At The Laissez Les Crapheaps Roulez LeMons
The first day of racing is done, and the mechanical carnage has been horrific; LeMons Perpetrator Nick Pon was heard to utter "Dang, looks like a Taurus grenade done went off in the SHO pits! More »
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Comment by wheels OF satan!: nice work, Murilee! what, NO VAMPIRES in the race?? i guess that gawker fake-ass BLOODCOPY blogsite isn't workin, eh?? tooo bad.... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Penske Officially Buying Saturn From GM
GM will officially be selling the Saturn brand to Roger Penske for an unknown sum. GM will continue building Saturns on contract with Penske for them to distribute through Saturn's current dealer network. Full press release below. More » -
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REPORT: GM Reaches Deal Selling Saturn To Penske
GM's apparently agreed to sell Saturn to Jalopnik's favorite Detroit-loving, mega-dealer-owning, truck-renting and smart-car-selling Roger Penske, with a deal expected to be announced today. So we guess this means there's now a fourth "U.S." automaker in Detroit. [NYT Dealbook] -
LOLCars
Believe It Or Not, This Isn't A Ferrari
We know, it goes against all your better judgment and years of finely honed automobile identification expertise, but we're prepared to shock you with the knowledge that this vehicle is in fact not a Ferrari. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Steve Neill: It may not be a Ferrari, but it IS a: 11 Responses | Other threads
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spy photos
2010 Opel Astra Gets "Full Lutz" Skirt-Lift
Opel's revealed a set of skirt-lifting-like-Lutz shots of the next-generation 2010 Opel Astra by head designer Marc van der Haegen and Laszlo Kreth, the engineering coordinator. As expected, that's not a Saturn. More » -
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WSJ: Renault, Geely both "serious suitors" for GM's Saturn. Say that ten times fast. [WSJ]
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Carpocalypse
In Case Anyone Was Wondering, GM's Still Trying To Sell Saturn
In case anyone's worried or wondering, yes, GM's still trying to sell Saturn — or kill it. Heck, they've even put out a press release to make sure you remember. More » -
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Saturn Rental Car Never Gets Oil Change, Engine Carnage Ensues After 30,000 Miles
Enterprise Rent-A-Car delivered a Saturn Outlook to the dealership shop after the check-engine light appeared and the engine quit running. The problem? Enterprise records showed zero oil changes after 30,000 miles. Brutal results below.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by FormerlyPreferredCustomer: This never would have happened to a Toyota. The frame would have rusted out LONG before the engine blew. 11 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse
Killing Saturn kills 25% of GM hybrids. Damned if they do... [AutoNews via AutomobileMag]
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Bonus QOTD
What Are The "Four Core" GM Brands?
Fritz Henderson, GM CEO and possible cyborg, said the company's plan is built around "four core brands." He also said people shouldn't speculate, which we're guessing was a joke. What will the four brands be? More » -
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Saturn Guy Mocks Hyundai Assurance Program
When we compared payment protection plans we determined Hyundai's was the most thorough, but this was predicated on the idea you'd want to give up your car if unemployed. A concept Saturn somewhat appropriately mocks.
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Comment by Ford Tempo Fan: Fuck that. Ford Tempo GL, $600, insurance is as cheap as you can get, and it will go on forever.... 9 Responses | Other threads
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24 hours of lemons
24 Hours Of LeMons Texas Gator-O-Rama 2009 Ãœber Gallery: The Americans
As you know, American-made vehicles took four of the top five places at the 24 Hours Of LeMons Gator-O-Rama, and the Stars And Stripes flew proudly over the Index Of Effluency winner as well. More »
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Comment by Ford Tempo Fan: Man, I vote on making LeMons illegal. If they keep this up, we won't have any more Fox Body Mustangs... more » | Other threads
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Crazy Euro Car Boy
Google Street View Drives Along Lake Como on Wrong Day, Misses Concorso d'Eleganza
Now that Google Street View is trickling down the European highway system, it’s time to go on the prowl for fancy cars. More »
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By Peter OroszComment by Ash78: Italy seems pretty well covered, from what I've seen. Don't feel bad...most of the US is not on street view. Here,... 4 Responses | Other threads
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24 hours of lemons
The Top 95 Lemons Of The Gator-O-Rama 24 Hours Of LeMons
For the first time ever, Detroit iron dominated a 24 Hours Of LeMons event, with American-built machinery taking four of the top five positions (if you consider a California-built Corolla to be American-built, that is). More » -
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Saturn E-Mail To Owners Outlines "Exciting Time" For Just-Axed GM Brand
Jill Lajdziak, Saturn's General Manager, dropped an e-mail to current owners yesterday discussing this "exciting time" for the soon-to-be-dearly-departed Saturn brand. Also, you'll be able to get parts until, you know, at least 2011. More »
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By Ray WertComment by Ash78: I foresaw this when staring into a big dent in my Saturn's dent-resistant panels. Yes, they dent. On the plus... 20 Responses | Other threads
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Carpocalypse Now
Saturn, A Eulogy: At Least Plastic Is Recyclable
Yesterday, GM announced the Saturn brand will cease to exist at the end of this product cycle. Let's take a look back at the reasons why "a different kind of car company" failed. More » -
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GM To Officially Kill Saturn Brand, Most Of Pontiac
Our sources tell us GM's viability plan set to be released at 5:00PM will kill the Saturn brand by 2011. Pontiac will also go away as a division. But the nameplate will sorta live on. More »
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By Ray WertComment by pauljones: R.I.P. Pontiac and Saturn. Now we will never again get another Firebird. I need a hug. 14 Responses | Other threads
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industry news
Lutz: Saturn Has Good Cars, Still Probably Dead
According to Automotive News, on-the-way-out "Maximum" Bob Lutz claims despite a bevy of "good cars," GM's Saturn brand's probably dead. Simultaneously, we're also hearing Saab talks have broken down. More » -
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Opel Insignia OPC: Full Frontal Shot Slips Out From EVO Mag
Well, hell's bells. Look what happens when you let an image slip out of the bag. Thanks to EVO and Autoblog.it, you're looking at the upcoming 2010 Opel Insignia OPC in all its naked glory.
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2010 Toyota Camry Fuel Economy Increased To 33 MPG, Matches Chevy Malibu
The newly-revealed 2010 Toyota Camry's fuel economy officially increased to 33 MPG, matching the previous high-mileage champs, the Chevy Malibu, Saturn Aura and Pontiac G6. Well, that was a fun race, wasn't it? [Kicking Tires]
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By Ray WertComment by Timtoolman, now with power tools!: Wasn't it just a couple of years back that some of the imports were over-rating their gas mileage? This is... 10 Responses | Other threads
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detroit auto show
GM Sucks Up To Obama. Hard.
Rather than announce a new model or another plan to save their business, GM invited the 2009 Detroit Auto Show press corps to watch a biracial expression of joy for Barack Obama. More » -
24 hours of lemons
24 Hours Of LeMons Arse Freeze-A-Palooza Ãœber Gallery: The General's Troops
You naysayers who want to claim that the Geo Metro is really a Suzuki can go away now, because we say a GM car- albeit a Honda-powered one- won this race! The rest of the GM field was far from Camaro-only, which is always good to see; nothing against Camaros, mind you, but they've been pretty numerous in LeMons events and it's good to see more GM variety. More » -
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REPORT: No One Wants To Buy Saab
Looks like Saab is joining Hummer and Saturn on the list of brands GM is trying to sell, but can't find buyers for. More » -
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GM Cutting Q1 Production By 250,000 Units, 30% Of Capacity
General Motors announced today they will cut production in the first quarter of 2009 by 250,000 units, or approximately 30% of total capacity, affecting 21 plants in three countries. -
Carpocalypse Now
GM Sends Congress Plan Asking For $12 To $18 Billion, "Alternatives" For Saturn Brand
GM's response to the congressional ultimatum, just released, outlines a need for $12 billion in loans, plus potentially $6 billion later, and plans to reach profitability by pursuing "alternatives" to the Saturn brand and making Pontiac even less desirable.
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la auto show
2009 Green Car Of The Year Finalists Announced
What's a dog-and-pony show without some kind of award? At this year's LA Auto Show they'll be awarding Green Car Journal's fourth Green Car of the Year Award to one of five finalists. The competitors this year are the yet-to-be-unveiled 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the BMW 335d, Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid, Smart Fortwo and Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The winner will be announced at a November 20th press conference, and we know which one we'll be pulling for - the 2010 Ford Mustang. Complete details, if you're into that kind of thing, below. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Mad_Science: That's it. I'm staring my own publication so people will give me stuff to evaluate in hopes of winning my... 8 Responses | Other threads
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saturn vue 2 mode hybrid
2009 Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid: First Drive
The 2009 Saturn Vue 2 Mode Hybrid wasn’t designed for us. If we wanted a hybrid, we wouldn’t want it in the form of a small crossover SUV. But since we don’t actually want a hybrid, it’s probably a good thing that GM designed the Vue 2 Mode for people that do want one and want it to perform like a regular V6-equipped crossover while achieving 65% better fuel economy in town, a 30% improvement on the highway and not sacrificing any utility, space or luxury in the process. More » -
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2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid, Part Three
Why you should buy the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid: More » -
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First Pictures: The Buick Regal Is Back...In China!
Despite being dead as a badge in the United States for four years and dead as a duck in China for just as long, Buick plans to sell the Opel Insignia as the Buick Regal in the People's Republic. While this news has been on the street for about a month now, thanks to our friends at China Car Times, we've got the very first shots of Buick's new royalty. Hit the jump for the full scoop of a story that'll make your grandparents grab their canes, stand up and cheer.
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2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid, Part One
"That's a hybrid but you can't drive it on all-electric power?" No, you can't. And I got pretty good at explaining why not by the time the sixth person asked. The least enjoyable part of spending a week with the 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid was telling inquisitive folks how it worked. And how it didn't work. GM bills the Vue as a hybrid, which it is; however, thanks to marketing and hype, most folks assume a hybrid vehicle can be powered by straight electric, straight gas, or a combination of the two. And the Saturn Vue hybrid isn't that kind of hybrid. More » -
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Project Runway Challenge: Make An Outfit From Saturn Parts
If you weren't already aware, Saturn has made a huge effort to place their product all over Project Runway, Bravo's embarrassingly addictive fashion reality show. This week's episode took the idea of placement to the extreme, with the designers being asked to devise clothing made from Saturn car parts. Materials included seatbelts, crushed mirror glass, plastic inserts and lots of patent leather. We won't give away the ending because we know so many Jalopnik readers watch the show with their significant others (or when they're alone), but here's the catwalk. We think the seatbelt jacket is awesome. More »
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Comment by Jeb_Hoge: Horrible, worthless, pointless, awful, vapid, needless show. If I had a gun, I'd shoot the TV out rather than watch... 4 Responses | Other threads
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saturn vue plug-in hybrid
Saturn Vue Plug-In Hybrid On The Way
Larry Nitz, General Motors' executive director for hybrid powertrains, speaking yesterday at the Plug-In 2008 Conference in San Jose, confirmed that the company is developing a plug-in hybrid Saturn Vue. The announcement comes as GM looks for ways to disseminate Chevy Volt-like technology through its other products. They're not telling when the plug-in Vue will be ready, but in the meantime, Saturn will launch a FWD two-mode hybrid Vue next year, and GM is also thought to be developing a plug-in hybrid based on the Saturn Flextreme concept. More » -
offbeat news
Saturn Teams With Bon Jovi And Habitat For Humanity For Detroit Neighborhood Build
On Detroit's northeast side on Monday, Saturn joined its Detroit dealers, U-SNAP-BAC, and Jon Bon Jovi with his Soul Charitable Foundation to announce the kickoff of a five-house sponsorship for Habitat for Humanity. Since 2005, Habitat has been back-filling new homes in the MorningSide neighborhood. The project had been going smoothly until recently, when funding began to thin out as the economic slowdown hit local sponsors. The new corporate sponsorship from Saturn was largely driven by local dealers looking to reinvest in a community which has driven Saturn sales in the area up 40% in the last few years. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Ben Wojdyla: @slowinthefastlane: i'm thinking about making a "safe," "at your own risk," and "avoid" Detroit tourism overlay for Google Earth, that's... more » | Other threads
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transformers 2
Transformers 2 Pictures Show *GASP* A Robot!
Another day of filming Transformers 2 has unveiled some key insights. The first is that Transformers 2 will feature robots; in this particular case, a sort of smaller, dragon-like Transformer who feeds on whomever is inside that vehicle. Given that most of the scenes filmed at Princeton University have featured the Saturn Astra, one could make an assumption that the vehicle pictured is the same Astra, especially noting the windshield slope and sunroof placement. Click through to see the next insight. Yes, it's about Megan Fox. More »
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Comment by deckard97: @TR3-A: Ditto. My thought were "...surely that is not the engine that powers that vehicle, it must be the... more » | Other threads
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transformers revenge of the fallen
Princeton Transformers 2 Video Reveals Speeding Astra, Sweet Pursuit GKart Camera
Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen is filming some kind of chase scene this week on the set of Princeton University featuring the Saturn Astra we saw on set last week. These videos, caught by some intrepid students, indicate the Astra appears to be damaged, so one could suggest it's probably not a Transformer and rather the daily driver for a character other than Shia LaBeouf's. We mean, why would he want to cheat on his beloved Bumblebee? Also caught on film is a scene of Shia running around carrying books and talking on a cell phone and seemingly running from giant fake robots. You know, like every other student in the world. But if there's one car we want more than the Camaro, it's got to be the little Shelly Ward-created Pursuit GKart Camera. That go-cart-on-coke looks a lot more fun than the Astra. [Transformers Live]
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Comment by Boter: @jbownsabmw: That's because it's a one-of-a-kind,a s far as I know. The Bay Bomber. The Astra looks like it's having some... more » | Other threads
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industry news
Honda Ridgeline The GM Truck Of The Future?
After disclosing yesterday that the GMT900 full-size truck/SUV platform will likely last beyond its original 2012 expiration date, a new report says that future trucks may appear on the Lambda platform. Using Lambda, the foundation for current GM SUVs such as the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave, would mark a shift away from body-on-frame pickup construction, since Lambda uses a lighter-weight unit-body chassis — think Honda Ridgeline. Except attractive, hopefully. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by TheLuigiian: The 2008 Colorado gets 18/24 MPG (currently 20 mpg overall) with a crew cab, 2wd and a four-cylinder engine that... more » | Other threads
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transformers 2
Yes, That's A Saturn Astra On The Set Of Transformers 2
Leaked screenshots from the set of Transformers 2 continue to trickle in. With a movie that has the likes of the Camaro SS, Saab Aero-X, Hummer HX and more, it's a bit odd seeing this seemingly plain-jane Saturn Astra hatchback roaming around the set during filming. Well, as odd as can be in a movie all about the product placement. More »
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Comment by cgarison: @Adamskiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy: Gawker forgot to feed the Hamsters today. But before the rodents died they got super retarded. more » | Other threads
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industry news
Gas Prices Up 8.2%, Hybrid Sales Down 11.0% In May... Wait, What?
There may be no better indicator that many carmakers have been unable to adjust to the sudden increase in gas prices and the resulting shift in consumer demand than hybrid sales. Although there was an obvious run to more fuel-efficient cars — witness the Civic besting the Ford F-150 in overall sales for the first time ever — hybrid sales overall were down 11% from April to May, down 24.3% month-to-month from 2007 and even the market-leading Toyota Prius experienced a 31% drop in sales for the month. How did that happen? There are a few factors at work here, which we've helpfully outlined below the jump. More »
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