Sky

How To Escape A Hurricane By Car

Evacuating from a hurricane involves more than just getting into your car and driving away from the coast. Of the estimated 120 deaths associated with Hurricane Rita, 107 of them were related to the mass vehicular evacuation rather than the storm itself. With hurricane watches being issued for the Mid-Atlantic and a major hurricane approaching the Bahamas, we thought it was a good time to review the proper steps an individual should take when evacuating from a storm in a motor vehicle. More »

3:30 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Matt Hardigree
10,140 views, 61 comments

Latest by Naturally Exasperated?: Carpool. There, I said it. More people sharing a ride out of town = less cars to jam up the more »

2010 honda insight

New Honda Insight Hybrid Revealed, Expected $18,500 Price Tag To Make It World's Cheapest

Honda pulled a fast one on us and gave its new Prius-killer a crazy dusted-off name — the 2010 Honda Insight. While certainly not creative, the intent behind this vehicle is. At an expected price tag of $18,500, the new Honda Insight is expected to compete at a much lower price point than any other hybrid on the market. Although it's only a "concept" version, we're told we should expect the final version to show off more than 90% of the same looks as the one pictured here. We'll find out for sure when we see it officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October, with the production-intent tweaks debuting at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Our first take is the Insight looks surprisingly like our rendered speculation, but actually jazzes things up a bit with big flashy wheels, sharp lower lighting and plenty of chrome, all of which are suspect in production form. It does still have the shape of a robot egg, so we're not totally surprised there. The car is primarily powered by the gasoline engine, with standard hybrid electric startup and acceleration duties. Honda is also touting a "driving support function" which helps drivers achieve higher mileage. Complete details on what we know below the jump.

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10:05 AM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
21,237 views, 93 comments

Latest by Dearthair the Totally Uncreative: @prndl: While that one's got the markings, I still think nothing trumps the Silhouette/Trans Sport/Lumina triplets for shuttlecraft ripoffery. and /star more »

transformers corvette concept

Corvette Centennial Concept: More Details, Photos On New Transformers Movie Car Star!

You asked for more, so now you're getting it — here's another load of exclusive photos of the new Corvette Centennial Concept car (with video here) to be featured in next summer's blockbuster Baygasm, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. You've got all sorts of great details in these shots, including the car's badge on it's rear end below the jump.

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3:30 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By The Auto Insider
19,360 views, 42 comments

Latest by ARP: @BiZarRroBALlmeR: My mistake, you're right it was a 63. Sorry about the typo. more »

Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign

America's 10 Most Confusing Traffic Signs

The creation of safe and legible road signs is an art, but the 10 traffic guideposts below demonstrate not all sign makers are Michelangelo. Whether because of confusing symbols, contradictory instructions or an excess of information, these signs obfuscate more than help the driver. Most of these signs are the creation of local and state governments that seem to lack the time or sophistication to make clear ones. Although these are the 10 most confusing traffic signs we could find, feel free to add photos and descriptions of awful signs you've found in your own travels. More »

12:00 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Matt Hardigree
135,505 views, 118 comments

Latest by Aquila76: Ehh, what just happened? I double-posted, but with slightly different comments? *puts down wife's cooking and backs away slowly* more »

jalopnik reviews

KITT: First Drive

As a child of the 80s and former member of the Knight Rider faithful (I happily toted the Rider lunchbox until third grade) it was nearly impossible to stifle my internal yelp of anticipation when first presented with the keys to the new KITT for an exclusive first drive. It's irrational, because I knew the car sitting in front of me wasn't the F-body KITT of my childhood dreams, but when those sweeping lights fired up in front for the first time, it was enough to make me giddy as a school boy. Especially because although it can't talk (at least not without help from the installed Mio GPS unit), this car's the real deal — a fire-breathing, bad guy-chasing weapon of fictional justice. That's because beneath the toys and cosmetic upgrades, this isn't the auto-tranny GT used for the made-for-TV movie, it's a 540 HP Shelby GT500KR.

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12:00 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
15,426 views, 37 comments

Latest by zolielo: "That said, there's now even greater incentive for us to pull to a stop, shift into first and floor it. more »

Politics

Sarah Palin Brings Youth, Feathered Hair And Mustang Grande To The McCain Ticket

We were speculating just last week about what appeared to be Barack Obama's '61 Dodge Lancer (as well as his 2000 Grand Cherokee), wondering what the McCain camp could do to counter the old Mopar's awesomeness… when here comes a shot of McCain running mate Sarah Palin posing by a '73 Ford Mustang Grande with the most 80s hair imaginable! If not for the trees and stuff in the background, this photo could easily have been lifted right out of my high school yearbook. Can you hear the strains of Judas Priest and smell the burning seeds and stems? She's 9 years older than the car - and yes, it does make me feel old to realize that a major party's VP candidate is about my age - which means the equivalent McCain photo would feature a sporty '46 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe. More »

8:30 AM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Murilee Martin
14,088 views, 105 comments

Latest by Dearthair the Totally Uncreative: @tenbeers: NOW I remember why I love this site so much. Thanks. I needed that. more »

jalopnik reviews

2009 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive

Only a couple of minutes into the briefing and already things are going bad. “The supercharged engine doesn’t trail off up to the 6,200 RPM redline, so on the track, you may find yourself hitting the rev limiter once or twice,” says a Cadillac spokesperson, preparing us for our first foray onto the track at Monticello. I’m sheepishly trying to sink further into the leather couch, hoping none of the elderly car journalists sitting around me brings up the fact that, half an hour ago, I was bouncing off the rev-limiter at full throttle in third and fourth gear, passing all of them on the wrong side of a two-lane mountain road. I guess that Cadillac considers the 556 HP, 191 MPH 2009 Cadillac CTS-V so fast that drivers — even professional car reviewers — won’t be able to fully exploit its engine on the road. The thing is, they’re wrong.

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4:20 PM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Wes Siler
19,029 views, 242 comments

Latest by mariospants: I don't really have a problem with the way this thing looks, and apparently neither do Europeans (the chickenwire thing more »

Dbags Behind The Wheel

The Official Jalopnik Map Of United States Vehicular Douchebaggery

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12:00 PM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Matt Hardigree
17,171 views, 167 comments

Latest by mytdawg: The douches in my neighborhood ride poorly made Chinese scooters. They're ghetto-riffic! more »

i feel gassy

How To Fix Barack Obama's Moon Shot Of A Ten-Year Energy Independence Plan

In his acceptance speech last night for the nomination of candidate for President (and bringer of hope to all humanity, or something like that) from the Democratic Party, Barack Obama issued a pledge for a ten-year plan to end U.S. dependence on oil from the Middle East. That's right, only ten years for us to kick the habit — a difficult time frame, but a wholly worthwhile pledge. But we've heard this before, right? Sure, and for some, most memorable will be Kennedy's famous desire to drop 'mericans on the moon in a decade. But we mustn't forget that, if elected, Obama won't be the first President to make such a call. Carter did it first, and we all saw how well that worked out. So is this the same crap, different day? Perhaps. It definitely will be if Obama doesn't ditch the silly specifics. More »

9:20 AM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Ray Wert
6,617 views, 135 comments

Latest by Schm is not intrested in buying Hummer either. . .: KEEP THE CHANGE. M8. more »

2010 chevy volt

Chevy Volt Fully Revealed With Corvette Centennial Concept In Transformers 2 Set Video

Here it is kids: our first look at a 2010 Chevy Volt, complete and in-motion on the set of the still-in-production Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. We got a glimpse at the upper half of the Chevy Volt earlier this evening, but this is the whole enchilada: tail end, blacked-out roof, front end, and even the final Volt badge on the back. There happen to be other cars doing their thing, like the Corvette Centennial Design Concept, and of course the Chevy Camaro and Optimus Prime, but who cares? We finally get to see the skin of revolutionary car we can't get for at least another year and a half for an indeterminate price! Yay! Oh, wait... More »

11:35 PM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Mark Arnold
36,812 views, 64 comments

Latest by LucidRalphWiley: If GM hits the performance target, they won't have any trouble selling 50,000 cars a year for $40K+. Short-term, the more »

phil hill

Phil Hill, Racing Legend, Dead At 81

After receiving a report earlier today, we've just confirmed the sad news that Phil Hill, the first American to win a Formula One World Drivers Championship, passed away at 10:30 this morning at the age of 81 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Hill will be remembered as one of the greatest race car drivers in American history, having won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Italian Grand Prix, among others. He will also be remembered as a great writer, known to many for his years of work writing about cars and automotive history for Road & Track. Phil Hill is survived by his wife Alma, one son and two daughters. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family and colleagues. More information as it becomes available. Photo Credit: Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images Sport

2:50 PM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Matt Hardigree
5,508 views, 57 comments

Latest by Racing-Fossil: Little known Phil Hill Facts: 1>His 1931 Pierce-Arrow won best of show at the 1955 Pebble Beach Concours held during more »

cadillac cts-v coupe

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: What To Expect From The Up-Powered Caddy Two-Door

Cadillac plans to take the wraps off the production CTS Coupe at the LA Auto Show in November, less than a year after showing the bold concept version in Detroit. We're now also hearing we should expect an up-powered Cadillac CTS-V Coupe to bow at this January's Detroit Auto Show. Rather than make you wait until then, the gallery below shows off what we're expecting the all-new Coupe will look like with the added power and V-styling. Hit the jump for our full report.

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1:30 PM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By The Auto Insider
8,383 views, 57 comments

Latest by karmakid: um.... does this mean good bye to the xlr, i personally loved the car, may have lacked in a few more »

fuel economy

Ten Gas-Saving Eco-Tips Everyone Should Know, And Ten Exceptions To The Rules For Real People

Acknowledging that gas is more expensive than it used to be, and that some people are kinda freaked out by it, these 10 simple gas-saving tips have been shared by the folks at Ford as part of their push for "eco-driving." But while the tips are easy-to-follow for most people in everyday driving situations, some of us need to make exceptions. We've amended each of Ford's tips with some damn good reasons why you should ignore them. Hit the jump for more. More »

12:00 PM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Mark Arnold
9,280 views, 91 comments

Latest by SmaartAasSaabr: Cruise control is the biggest pile of shite, ever drive through mountains? Sends the throttle to WOT then lets off more »

question of the day

What Would You Do With A GT500KR?

You already knew one of us was out here in sunny Southern California after our little photographic fun with all three new American muscle cars in one photo for the very first time. But that wasn't the only reason we were out here on America's Left Coast. The other reason? The 2008 Shelby GT500KR. We've been given the keys to the only super 'Stang in Ford's media fleet to drive longer than any other car outlet's gone in the car to date. We'll be taking this 580 HP über-muscle car on a 1,779 mile trip from LA to Dallas. Along the way we'll stop in Las Vegas and Phoenix, liveblogging the entire way. Follow along with us at our Shelby GT500KR Road Trip tag. Although this now begs today's question of the day, what would you do and where would you go with the GT500KR and a full tank of gas?

12:00 PM on Tue Aug 26 2008
By Ray Wert
7,894 views, 160 comments

Latest by N/A: you really have the nerve to ask such a dumbass question like this????...W.T.F.?.....knowing me as anybody would know,I,d take the more »

Tokyo Dream Boats

The Ten Most Gorgeous Japanese Cars Currently For Sale

They said it couldn't be done. They said compiling a list of ten gorgeous Japanese cars currently for sale was a fool's errand. What they didn't know was that in Japan the cars aren't designed to be as purposeful and uncharismatic as many of their American offerings. In fact, half of the cars on the list are not sold in the United States. And while no cars from the land of the rising sun made it onto our Ten Most Beautiful Cars list, it was easier than we thought to find these ten most gorgeous Japanese cars. More »

2:00 PM on Mon Aug 25 2008
By Matt Hardigree
13,135 views, 132 comments

Latest by N/A: @wheels OF satan!: How about "Failboats" if youremove those hideous and useless wings, at least a couple of these cars are "OK". But more »

muscle car wars

Exclusive: First Photo Of Detroit's New Muscle Car Threesome!

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1:20 PM on Mon Aug 25 2008
By Ray Wert
25,902 views, 103 comments

Latest by The Magnificen7: I still don't like the Camaro. Hmm. Mustang looks good, but the Challenger is great. more »

jalopnik reviews

2008 Infiniti G37S, Part One

There are those who claim to be able to reach across the ethereal plane, into another dimension, and speak with the dead. I will make no such claim. The best I could offer my friend was assistance in tracking down the plots containing his great grandfather and other relatives, buried in an Irish Catholic cemetery north of town. Aiding us in our search was the stately 2008 Infiniti G37S, which felt appropriate for this task — you don't want to visit your ancestors in an Aveo. It would look bad.

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12:30 PM on Mon Aug 25 2008
By Matt Hardigree
4,040 views, 32 comments

Latest by ihateauditions: @Mysterious Utility Bento: You're not the only one. I bought the sedan, despite having a wife who more »

novelties

Dragons: The Music Video

Rule 34 states that, on the Internet, dirty stuff exists for any conceivable subject. Dragons proves that rule to be true. When we first brought you images of dragons doing their thing last year, we never thought it would grow into the meme it has, but, for good or bad, it looks like they’re here to stay. In their latest form, Sugarfix created a song honoring a dragon’s one true love, so we figured we’d turn it into a music video. It’s after the jump. UPDATE: Note the additional cameo by Gizmodo's Brian Lam! More »

1:40 PM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By Wes Siler
4,220 views, 106 comments

Latest by N/A: @LandofMinos and the exploits of Officer Hatstrap: Ralph Nader? more »

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