Audi’s Diversified El...

We recently brought you details on Volkswagen’s plans for electrification . Not surprisingly, VW Group partner Audi has its own electric road map. The big news at the Geneva show was the debut of the production A1 , including the A1 e-tron concept , as well as the A8 hybrid concept ....

Toyota’s Toyoda Apolo...

In pre-prepared remarks to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform yesterday, Toyota Motor Corp. president Akio Toyoda repeatedly apologized for defects in cars that may have contributed to 34 fatal crashes. With pre-prepared outrage, members of the committee repeatedly said that...

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 ...

The all-new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang-and a few surprises, too. The 2010 model demonstrates Ford’s continuing commitment to high-performance vehicles.  In addition to the numerous performance and...

2011 Volkswagen Golf R ...

Last year I thought I had stumbled upon one of my greatest discoveries confirming that the VW Golf R was headed for the United States . It was too good to be true as I had to double check my sources. Anyhow, it still has not been confirmed if the new VW Golf R will arrive in the states...

Daily Downshift: Januar...

+ We get our first crack at the new BMW 5-series sedan.  [ Car and Driver ] + Audi creates a lightweight A5 and hits one out of the park dynamically.  [ Car and Driver ] + Volkswagen has decided to expand the seat count in the CC, but only in Europe.  [ Car and Driver ] + If you’ve...

Air Traffic Delays Now ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently announced that, from 2000 to 2008, airline flight delays took more from America’s pocketbook than the combined cost of every hurricane in the country. Thanks, air travel. We love you, too. Here at Jalopnik, our aviation...

And Now, A Motorcycle A...

If you ride in full gear in the Sahara in the summer, you might need this motorcycle air conditioning system. More likely it’s designed to invent a whole new line of jokes about weekend warrior riders. [ motorbiker ] Read more:� And Now, A Motorcycle Air Conditioning System [Car...

The Seventh Conan OR...

We realize this is the seventh Conan O’Brien post in two days. We’re not going to apologize . The man created one of the funniest comedy sketches ever about a 1,001 HP super car. Apologize? Hell, we salute you, CoCo! We hope he brings this same humor and zeal for ridiculous...

Detroit’s Henry F...

As part of an exhibit dubbed “Engines Exposed,” The Henry Ford museum has opened the hoods and removed the engine covers on dozens of vehicles in its collection. Ever wondered what the inside of a Bonneville streamliner looks like? Now’s your chance to find out. The...

Were You At The Great D...

Reports from those on hand at the Great Detroit Auto Show Fire indicate no fire alarms went off, information was poorly shared, and Cobo Hall was altogether ill-prepared for the incident. Were you there? Have pictures of the aftermath? The consensus is the fire occurred due to an...