jrodriguezjr
José Rodríguez Jr.
jrodriguezjr
Staff Writer at Jalopnik. Periodista automotriz. Naturally Aspirated Stan.

You like ridges?  Well, we’ve got them! Read more

Inspiration for the paint job:

As someone in their mid 50s, who has replaced autos with 5 speed Getrags in V12 Jags, twice.. This is a ridiculous comment. Pack it in with the dumb generalisations. Read more

Obligatory;

Here is a photo of the prototype when VTEC kicked in:

Let’s remember that they are South American drivers, and so they are not as focused as Germans or European drivers were.” -Some Austrian. Read more

We are used to highways and high speeds, where maneuverability isn’t an issue and you can read your phone while cruising at 70 mph. Read more

The orcas have set aside their ancient enmity with the sharks in the name of a common cause. They are now sharing tactics.
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My god it’s beautiful

Of all the things to put up at auction, they choose one of the most historical of scientific items. It belongs in a museum! Read more

Down in H-Town the car itself doesn’t matter. What matters is the swangas

Trigger Warning: I recently lost my 745 Turbo to a drunk driver. It wasn’t me. I was asleep while it was parked in front of my house.

Yup, you are not wrong about lowered trucks here in Houston. I’m pretty sure I’m literally the only ‘lifted’ (level kit) truck in my school parking lot; everyone else is either stock or lowered. Personally, I think Ford should do a lowered version of the Maverick. I’ve seen pictures of them, and they look good Read more