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| Archived Since: | March 2, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Weekend Motorsports Roundup, May 18-19, 2013
Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend? Read more...
'The 2010 Porsche Panamera Is The First Porsche Sedan!'
Rumors had a Porsche sedan arriving for years, but in MotorWeek's long tenure, that never really came to fruition. Well, John Davis isn't dreaming, 'cause here it is, the first Porsche sedan! Read more...
Has Your Neighborhood Ever Despised Your Car?
I have a particular screw loose that makes me love junky, rusty, scrappy old cars. Beaters. Most neighborhoods, however, do not. Read more...
Lexus LFA Owner Forces Town To Remove Speed Bump Because He Can
Speed bumps are a menace, especially for people who have low cars. You have to drive really slowly over them or find a new route. Or you tell the town to remove the speed bump because you're really rich and can do things like that. Read more...
Viper v Corvette / Kendall v Fehan - TrackDown
As Tommy Kendall says, "We're like brothers and only WE are allowed to wail on each other". But dammit, on this version of /DRIVE's ShakeDown called TrackDown, there was no smack-talk. There WAS some great insight on Blocking, SandBagging, and both Viper / Corvette heading to Le Mans. Read more...
Extra Boost for Indy 500 Qualifying: Gift or Gimmick?
Tomorrow, qualification for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 will begin, and drivers will enjoy a little extra something-something during their four solo laps around the speedway. For the race, the cars will have approximately 700 horsepower at their disposal. Show More Summary
This Is What A $5.8 Million Aston Martin Looks Like
Chassis number '0201L' from 1960 is the last Aston Martin DB4GT completed in period, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Carrozzeria Bertone. They call it the "Jet Coupé", and Bonhams estimates its value at around $5.8 million. Read more...
Coolest Ford Raptor in the world?
Coolest Ford Raptor in the world? Coolest Ford Raptor in the world. Read more...
How Much Does The New 2014 Mercedes S-Class Look Like The Old One?
There is a prominent rumor that despite its new internal code, the 2014 Mercedes S-Class is built on the same architecture as the old model. How similar do they look, though? Read more...
Bertel Schmitt Of The Truth About Cars Pulls Off A Kramer
Random articles that feature sex toys and general meanness at total strangers are not what you would expect from the editor-in-chief of a major automotive publication. Read more...
It's Time For A Historic Register For Cars
When you think of iconic cities, most people get images of notable landmarks, buildings, and skylines. London has Big Ben, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York has the Empire State, LA has those cheap sheet metal letters that spell Hollywood. But there's distinctive mobile landmarks as well — the distinctive cars of cities. Read more...
The Saddest Looking Cars Ever Built
We already know the happiest looking cars ever built, but what about the saddest looking ones? Read more...
Spoiler Alerts Are Bullshit
You record a live event on your DVR to watch later. It's important to you to not know how it ends. Then, you go online and see the results from the event you just recorded. You get pissed at that Internet. You get pissed at your friend who posted the results to Facebook. But you shouldn't be pissed at the web. You should be pissed at you. Read more...
How To Get Kicked Out Of A Car Show
There are many ways to act like a total dick at a car show and ruin things for everyone. Doing donuts in the grass is a good one. Read more...
McLaren 12C Copies Ferrari And Catches On Fire
This McLaren 12c reportedly caught on fire at a race this week. We know McLaren wanted to compete with Ferrari, but maybe they shouldn't have been so rigorous. Read more...
Best of Oppositelock: May 16, 2013
Gathered here are the Oppositelock posts that people have put a good deal of effort into writing from the last 24 hours. Today it includes discussions about dealership practices, advancements in engine tech, some more about FSAE 2013, a first car story and more. Read more...
This Rolls-Royce Silver Shadowmino Can Haul Palettes Of Fancy Mustard
This Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow-based pickup is strikingly well executed. Look how great that rear quarter window looks, and how nicely trimmed and finished the bed is. This pickup is so freaking classy it makes me want to crap brie. Read more...
Singer George Michael was involved in a car crash on Thursday and was airlifted to the hospital.
Singer George Michael was involved in a car crash on Thursday and was airlifted to the hospital. He reportedly has superficial cuts and bruises. Read more...
What's The Craziest Single Seater For The Road?
With the debut of the Lamborghini Egoista, I started to wonder if it was the most outrageous single seater road car ever made. Surely some company, some time, has built something crazier. Read more...
The Ten Most Expensive Airline Tickets You Can Buy
What's the most expensive one-way commercial flight with no buses, cars or trains taking you from one airport to the other? Jalopnik readers started booking and this is what they found. Read more...