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Detroit, 11:25 PM
Tue Feb 9
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#genevamotorshow

Audi A1: Aluminum Und Small

Despite being the tiniest car in the Auto Union lineup, the Audi A1 still has those signature LED eyes, wind-sucking grille and R8-esque silver-rimmed greenhouse. However, unlike an R8, the MINI-fighter's top-end engine ekes out a meager 122 HP. More »

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#beigebitesback

Toyota Recall: Unexpected Veering Is The New Unintended Acceleration

Something we missed in our earlier post on the newest pain-in-Toyota's-wallet NHTSA recall investigation on the Toyota Corolla is that they're calling it "unexpected veering." Apparently it's when a driver thinks their Corolla can drive itself at 40MPH. Oy. More »

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#rants

Step Into Black: The Joy Of Driving At Night

On the surface, it is negative space, an environment defined by what it lacks. We immerse ourselves in it so often that we take it for granted. It is nighttime, and it is perfect for driving. Are you still asleep? More »

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By Sam Smith

#genevamotorshow

2011 Volvo S60: How Do You Say Buick In Swedish?

The Chinese have bought Volvo, but can the newly-redesigned 2011 Volvo S60, unveiled this morning ahead of next month's Geneva Motor Show, finally elevate the Swedish-founded and American-tainted brand from knock-off Canal St. faux-luxe to a true entry-level luxury contender? More »

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#chicagoautoshow

Ford Transit Connect Taxi: Say Hello To The Next NYC Cab

Ford's got two new flavors of Transit Connect targeted squarely at the commercial market. One's an all-electric. The other's a customized Transit Connect running compressed natural gas or LPG for taxi fleets across the country — including New York City. More »

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By Ben Wojdyla

#newcars

2011 Shelby GT500: A Snake With A 550 HP Aluminum Heart

The 2011 Shelby GT500 only gets minor exterior tweaks, but underneath the hood it chucks the heavy iron block truck engine for an all-aluminum 5.4-liter supercharged V8 for 102 lbs less weight and a smokin' 550HP. More »

02/08/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

#customcars

Man Builds Mustang Out Of Lamborghini, World Goes "Huh?"

So get this: Guy likes Lamborghinis. Guy likes Fords. Guy takes a 2007 Mustang and shoves a massive V-10 and transaxle into its middle. We can't look away. More »

02/08/10

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#newcars

2011 Shelby GT500: What To Expect

Doing anything at 1:30 PM EST today? OK, doing anything important? No? OK, then come here to see the 2011 Shelby GT500 unveiled online ahead of the in-real-life unveil at this week's Chicago Auto Show. But what should we expect? More »

02/08/10

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#newcars

2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S: Old Dog, New Tricks

There's a reason we don't generally complain about minor upgrades to aging Porsche platforms. In the case of the facelifted 997, it's the top-of-the-911-line 530 HP 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S. More »

02/08/10

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#superbowladwatch

Dodge's Man's Last Stand Super Bowl Ad Better Than Charger

Amid approximately 3,000 Hyundai ads was Dodge's much-anticipated "Man's Last Stand" commercial. The concept was sort of fresh but the Dodge Charger, sadly, is as stale as the ad's perspective on male-female relationships. See it below. More »

02/07/10

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#garagemahal

L.A. Ferrari Owner Builds Dream Garage, Whiny Neighbors Wake Him Up

Not long ago, a Los Angeles man built an award-winning bridge to his living room so he could keep his 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi within spitting distance of his couch. Now the city wants him to tear it down. Losers. More »

02/05/10

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#carcrashes

Texas Bugatti Insurance Adjuster Photos Show A Seriously Stripped Veyron

The clearest photos yet of the lake-crashed Bugatti Veyron, purportedly taken by the insurance adjuster, indicate it's bee stripped down post-pelican. Yes, the owner may have moved on, but we're still morbidly fascinated with the super car accident. More »

02/05/10

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#toyotarecall

Toyota Recall: The TSB Toyota Didn't Want You To See

Everyone and their mother's got video of dealer technicians applying the Toyota pedal recall fix (CNN's had it all week). We're not everyone. Instead, here's what dealer techs get: the Technical Service Bulletin Toyota doesn't want you to see. More »

02/05/10

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#toyotarecall

Toyota To Recall 2010 Prius In U.S., Japan

The Nikkei News Service reports Toyota will recall 270,000 Priuses in the U.S. and Japan, targeting only the 2010 Prius in today's most recent example of beige biting back. More »

02/04/10

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#toyotarecall

Beige Bites Back: Is Toyota Paying The Price For Building Dull Cars?

We've long derided appliancelike vehicles for being the wrong answer to the transportation problem. The recent Toyota recalls bring up an interesting question: If you remove the driver from the act of driving, what happens when something goes wrong? More »

02/04/10

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#foundonebay

Viva Los Hoons! Jalopnik Reader Buys Mexican Focus RS

Click here to read <i>Viva Los Hoons!</i> Jalopnik Reader Buys Mexican Focus RS

Remember the lime green 2010 Ford Focus RS for sale in Mexico? One of our readers bought it and will be importing it to the US. To say we're jealous would be like saying the sun's warm. Complete story below. More »

02/04/10

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#toyotarecall

Toyota Admits Prius Brake "Software" Problem, Not Because Of The Woz

Oi, where to start this morning? You know those 2010 Prius brake problems? Toyota learned its lesson and is willing to cop to a design problem. Will there be a recall? Did Woz doom or save Toyota? UPDATE! More »

02/04/10

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#spyphotos

Camaro Convertible Spotted Sporting Horrific Color Combo

The quick-to-the-shutter KGP photogs caught the Chevy Camaro Convertible very close to production. A drop-top Camaro could solve some visibility issues but please, for the love of all that's holy and mulleted, don't give it this beige-on-silver color combo. Ghastly. More »

02/03/10

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#howto

How To Not Get Screwed On eBay Motors, From The Horse's Mouth

(Ed Note: The auction wizards at eBay Motors have been following the saga of McFly, the Once and Future Hyundai Owner. Because neither eBay nor Jalopnik want you to get screwed, we asked the 'Bay for some buying tips.) More »

02/03/10

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#toyotarecall

Transportation Secretary To Toyota Owners: Stop Driving Recalled Cars

According to Reuters, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood told drivers of recalled Toyotas to stop driving their cars. OMG! EVERYONE PANIC! UPDATE! EVERYONE DON'T PANIC! More »

02/03/10

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#toyotarecall

Toyota To Borrow, Test Steve Wozniak's Prius For A Week

Since the issue of Steve Wozniak's Prius arose yesterday, Toyota has been anxious to get in touch with the Apple co-founder to diagnose the problem and, according to his assistant, will take the car for testing. More »

02/02/10

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