Mercedes-Benz’s Futur...

In Geneva we sat down with Thomas Weber, head of passenger-car development and research at Mercedes-Benz, and talked about future drivetrains, based around the introduction of the F800 Style concept car. “The strategy with our concept cars is to show the way the automotive industry has...

The Sbarro Autobau Is T...

This grotesque mish-mash of automotive design themes is the Sbarro Autobau — a “tribute” to Swiss racing driver Frady Lienhard. We assume the designer hates him because this is truly the ugliest car we’ve ever seen. We’ve seen some ugly cars in our time, but...

2011 Lamborghini Gallar...

One common formula that most automotive enthusiasts look for in a performance car is light weight and lots of power. Combine the two and the rest should all fall into place in making the ultimate sports or super car. That is pretty much the same formula Lamborghini used with creating the...

VIDEO: The Entire 2010 ...

Not content to offer just watered-down from the 2010 Geneva Motor Show , we’ve harnessed the power of cheap Eastern European labor the interwebs to bring you video of every single reveal and press conference today. Just click on any of the videos, all helpfully marked with the name...

AutoMD.com: The Best an...

Did you ever think for a minute that the city you live in didn’t apply to how much you spend for automotive repairs? Well, according the AutoMD.com’s latest Advocacy for Repair Shop Fairness Report, the city that you live in can have a great impact on how much you spend and who you...

What’s Your Favor...

Before ad designers started leaning hard on Photoshop plugins and market-tested taglines they used their talent and, well, a lot of puns. What’s your favorite vintage car print ad? There are numerous styles to choose, from the text-heavy pamphlets of the 1920s through the WPA of...

Jalopnik Brazil: Obsess...

Our ever-growing cult of cars has always danced to a different Carnival drum. That’s why today we’re pleased to announce Jalopnik ’s first overseas colonization, Jalopnik Brazil ! The Portuguese site’s ready to give a Capoeira-style kick to the Brazilian car...

Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Of...

Lexus has released official details of its upcoming CT 200h 5-door (wagon) hybrid that is slated to start production late this year and be sold worldwide. The BMW 1-series and Audi A3 segment is already a bit cramped for offerings of premium compacts but Lexus will break into this class...

Have You Read Unsafe At...

It’s the law: when the Corvair’s name comes up, this book’s name comes up. Most of you no doubt have very strong feelings about Ralph Nader, but how many of you have actually read his book? I’m guessing the number is fairly low, based on the assumptions made about...

2012 Lexus LF-A Officia...

Ever since the introduction of the Lexus LF-A there has been a buzz about how highly priced it would be and then other rumors started circulating on how it would be a lease-only vehicle. Well, the leasing rumor has been put to rest because if you are one of the lucky 500 potential...