The legendary BMW M1 turns 40 this year, which is definitely a cause to celebrate because, arguably, BMW hasn’t made a car as badass or awesome since then.Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
Archive | Auto
Let’s Celebrate 40 Years Of The BMW M1 Being Awesome
The legendary BMW M1 turns 40 this year, which is definitely a cause to celebrate because, arguably, BMW hasn’t made a car as badass or awesome since then.Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
The 2019 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo’s Exhaust Can Cure Your Existential Dread
We can’t stop talking about how great the 2019 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo looks, but we should also be discussing how great it sounds. It is the serous-business limousine with a noise that can strike terror into anyone, and also make them feel that strange, fuzzy feeling in their stomach. Read more… Continue Reading […]
Days Of Thunder Isn’t As Good As Top Gun Despite Being Exactly The Same
If I want to watch Tom Cruise make himself the center of attention in a super-macho, highly competitive vehicle-related environment with cringeworthy lovemaking scenes and cheesy dialogue, I’ll just watch Top Gun, thank you very much. Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
How To Make A Porsche 917 Street Legal
There were only 37 Porsche 917s ever built, with the car reaching new heights for Porsche by winning Le Mans in 1970 and 1971, doing exactly what it was designed to do. Something it wasn’t designed to do? Hit the streets. But that didn’t stop Claudio Roddaro from making his 917 street legal in 2016. […]
‘Poop Train’ Full Of Human Waste Is Making Life In An Alabama Town A Living Hell
The problem of what to do with waste from New York City is just a little too real for the residents of Parrish, Alabama. A train full of human waste from NYC—dubbed the “poop train” by the Associated Press—has become stranded outside their town, blanketing the area with the rancid smell of sewage.Read more… Continue […]
There were no good comments today.
There were no good comments today. Nobody wins Comment of the Day. We are very disappointed in you. We spend all day writing for you, and this is the one thing you’re supposed to do for us. Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
Wells Fargo Faces $1 Billion Government Fine Over Auto Insurance Scandal: Report
Wells Fargo, the bank accused of unfairly charging high auto collateral protection insurance to hundreds of thousands of customers, may face a fine of $1 billion from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, according to the New York Times.Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
Cadillac Proved That Brand Means Nothing If You Can’t Back It Up
Flashy commercials, trendy hashtags and big events in the world of fashion and the arts are just a few of the ways that Cadillac attempted to woo new buyers in the nearly five years that former U.S. Audi boss Johan de Nysschen ran the shop. Yet while these efforts look good in the glossy pages […]
This Jeep Wrangler Pickup Prototype Has Captured The Imagination Of Morgantown, West Virginia
A prototype Jeep pickup truck passed through the city of Morgantown, West Virginia today. Why do I know this? Because the people of Morgantown, West Virginia emailed over the thrilling news.Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
Grab 30% Off Cole Haan ZERØGRAND’s and More
If reliability is something you crave in a pair of shoes (if it isn’t, you may need to reconsider), I bet you have Cole Haan in your closet. And if you’re looking for a new pair but don’t want to spend the normal asking price, Cole Haan is taking 30% off any order of $175+ […]
What The Perfect No-Mileage 1999 Honda Civic Si Is Like To Drive Today
People seem to understand that the 1999 (and 2000) Honda Civic Si is special. In the rare instance that a clean one pops up for sale, these 20-year-old economy cars can sell for close to the cost of a 2017 Honda Civic Si. We drove the nicest ’99 Si left on Earth to find out […]
The Land Rover ‘Lightweight’ Was A Military Machine Designed To Be Lifted By Helicopters
I recently spotted for the first time a Land Rover Series III “Lightweight” in Nuremberg, Germany, and now I’m stuck in a deep rabbit hole learning about this incredible machine. So I’m bringing you down with me.Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
Basically Everything You Could Want from Adidas is On Sale at Nordstrom Rack
Now that the weather’s nice enough to exercise outdoors (or at least tell yourself that you will), Nordstrom Rack’s running a pretty solid sale on Adidas gear. Pick up new sneakers for men and women, plus apparel for men and women as well. And, don’t forget about the kids. It’s a good time to stock […]
Here’s How Police Transform A Chevy Tahoe Into A Patrol Car
Police cars are outfitted with all kinds of crazy shit—push bumpers, onboard computers, and various cameras to name a few things—and all of that stuff is installed aftermarket. Cop shops transform ordinary Chevy Tahoes into terrifying beasts. The Sheriff’s Office in Placer County, California, does all of the…Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
A Bentley Continental GT Is The Best Party You Can Throw Yourself For $245,000
Not many of us end up spending more on a car than on the typical mortgage, but still, there is no shortage of high performance super luxury cars to indulge every qualified buyer’s tastes. Yet this gives some cars, like the Bentley Continental GT, an air of snootiness—or nouveau riche dipshittery. Trust me, friend.…Read more… […]
Why The 2018 Ford F-150 Diesel 2WD Gets 30 MPG And The 4WD Only Gets 25
Ford says it has received official EPA fuel economy numbers for the new 2018 Ford F-150 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel, and the figures are good if you get the 4×2. But if you want power to all four wheels and you’re not a fleet customer, the numbers are much, much lower. Read more… Continue Reading […]
Watch In Awe As The Best Drifters From Japan And America Shred The Same Track
Super D Matsuri is the ultimate drift weekend. This year’s version attracted some of Japan’s and America’s best drifting talent to the California desert, complete with the incredible cars they brought with them. The photos of the cars in action were mind-blowing enough, but the videos were even better. Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
Preorder And Save On Wool Coats That Are Pretty Much Weatherproof
I have raved about the insanely cool material that Mia Melon coats are made out of (waterproof cotton that’s not waxed) and they’ve just rolled out a groundbreaking new textile: wool.Read more… Continue Reading at http://jalopnik.com
The Christmas Bullet Was The Worst Plane Ever Made
It was the worst military aircraft of all time. Developed by a man described as “the greatest charlatan ever to see his name associated with an airplane,” the Christmas Bullet was the rare kind of fighter which had a perfect kill ratio: it killed everyone who ever tried to fly it.Read more… Continue Reading at […]