Eight Killed In Califor...

A racing truck lost control and drove into a crowd late Saturday night during the California 200 Mojave Desert night race, killing eight and seriously wounding at least 12 others. Witnesses describe the aftermath as a “nightmare” scene. UPDATE. More » Read the...

Fast And The Furious Fu...

Erik Holtz, 25, of Fairport, N.Y. is wanted for aiming his Mitsubishi at a police officer and evading three pursuits last Saturday. While on the lam, the Fast And The Furious wannabe’s taunted cops via car forums and YouTube. More » See the rest here: Fast And The...

Koenigsegg To Challenge...

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport may not be the “World’s Fastest Car” for long, with both the Shelby SSC and now maybe the Koenigsegg Agera set to challenge their record, if TopGear is to be believed. (H/T to FodderTheSane !) [ TopGear ] More » More...

Prosecutor Defends Traf...

Anthony Graber is the 25-year-old Maryland motorcyclist charged with invading the privacy of a state trooper he filmed during a traffic stop. The prosecutor behind the charges says police have a right to privacy that he’s willing to enforce. More » Original...

VW Owner Asks How To Ch...

An insightful VW Vortex forum member wondered about changing their blinker fluid. Many Good-ish Samaritans offered their advice on which brands to buy, breaking in new fluid and blinker balancing. You’ll also need a round tuit. (H/T to Rocketcooper! ) [ VWVortex.com ]...

How To Order From A Tac...

Taco trucks offer authentic, cheap and delicious food, yet fear of the unknown sends most of us straight to Taco Hell. Follow this simple guide and you’ll be running out for more salsa verde instead of running for the border. More » See the original post here: How To...

Top Gear USA Stars Talk...

You’ve seen the trailer , now hear the stars of American version of Top Gear give Jalopnik some dirt on the upcoming show in an exclusive interview, including how two of them nearly died in the backseat of a Camry. More » Original post:  Top Gear USA Stars Talk About...

This Is Why Drag Racing...

Eyeball-rattling grunt and cars launched by the hand of God: Drag racing is one of the most awe-inspiring things on wheels. Wired.com’s Chuck Squatriglia recently took a closer look at Top Fuel racing — the pinnacle of the sport. —Ed. More » Original...

Classic Recreations Car...

Oklahoma-based coachbulder Classic Recreations is back in business one month after state law enforcement raided the shop and impounded vehicles. The cars have been returned and company’s owner wants to change a vague law he says harms reputable shops. More » Read the...

How A Blogger Helped Sa...

Saab was the smallest of GM’s troubled brands, but the only one to survive, due largely to the incredible support coordinated by one enthusiast on a tiny Australian island 10,000 miles from the carmaker’s Swedish headquarters. Here’s his story. More » Go...