The question was asked because a lot of cars, Model S included, have parts like steering wheels that are leather covered no matter what options you get. So if you are a person who is ethically opposed to using animal products, then you buy a different car. It is not demanding or forcing a vegan label on plastic,… Read more

Seriously though, try to wheelie it. Read more

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Maybe that 90 second battery swap will be useful after all. Read more

The first law of Jalopodynamics: Vehicle projects will expand to fill all available space and time. Read more

Bummer about the false neutrals; that’s my only real complaint about my SMC. Especially during a wheelie. My nuts do not approve. Read more

A rear engine, front wheel drive vehicle seems to have about the same forethought and understanding as the average Alissa Walker post Read more

Then again, it was a bargain to be able to drive a Viper for a year. Read more

I bought a used Viper for 25k and sold it a year later for 26k. Felt pretty good about myself until I added in taxes, registration, tires, fluid changes, repairs, insurance, and that time I had to get it towed home from Willow Springs. Read more

This shit indeed. If I even think a bolt is stuck I spray it with this shit and do something else for at least 15 minutes. Breaker bars and impact drivers are options B and C. Read more

Bought one of these a few months ago. Highly recommended. Read more

Having been the fourth owner of a 12 year old salvage title Dodge Viper, I can confirm that third owners will treat their Hellcats as well as a family of raccoons would treat a wedding cake. Read more

Motorcycles are the best at this. GSX-R 750, CBR1000RR, DRZ-400SM. Even the whole make and model name sometimes, KTM 690SMC, BMW S1000RR.

I can has 75hp 690 SMC R? Read more

I never thought I’d let anyone drive my bike engine project car, but when Jay Leno asks...

Those wheels is fugly. These are the wheels you are looking for.

It really doesn’t seem like that long ago to me when Jalopnik was full of snarky posts and vaporware comments about Tesla. Feels weird to look back and see that whole arc from there to here. Read more

Some Australian put a truck bed on a Pontiac G8.

I serisously considered this when I first moved up here and in some ways wish I had. I’m really surprised companies like Google don’t just build dorms as a low cost option for their young employees. Read more