Here's the backstory on Gordon's Pepsi prank from Okulski himself
Last week, we all watched with enjoyment as Jalopnik editor Travis Okulski got epically pranked by a mustachioed Jeff Gordon. As we explained then, Gordon starred in a memorable "viral" ad for Pepsi, which saw the NASCAR champion disguise himself and take a car salesman on a wild test drive. It was…
Autoblog5 tips for surviving Daylight Saving Time
 The hour of sleep you'll lose Sunday morning, March 9, after your clock springs ahead might do more than just make you cranky. Some research suggests it translates into more car crashes and eve...
ConsumerReports.orgTruckmakers squabbling over who can sell Jimmy Fallon a pickup
Snagging a celebrity endorsement is a big deal for automakers, as evidenced by the recent efforts of the Detroit Three to try and woo The Tonight Show's newest host, Jimmy Fallon, into one of their trucks. ...
AutoblogToyota will use Mazda's Skyactiv engine in new subcompact
It looks like Toyota is going to have a little more zoom-zoom in the future. The giant Japanese automaker has struck a deal with Mazda to use its Skyactiv engines for the possible replacement to the Yaris. The new subcompact will be built under contract by Mazda at its new factory in Mexico.
AutoblogMini nixes plans for 7-seater, Countryman to stay largest model
Contrary to popular belief, it seems that Mini's growth plans do have a limit both in size and number of models. During the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, it unveiled the six-door Clubman concept (pictured above) that ...
Autoblog1938 Phantom Corsair: Buck Rogers’ Ride for the Road
We may be in a renaissance of design, but there was a point in time where car design was ever evolving. In the years before and after WWII, cars featured styling that we consider iconic today. Even so, some cars truly stand out in that time, and one that took pre-war styling to new extremes […]
BoldrideChris Harris Decides: Alfa Romeo 4C or Porsche Cayman S? [Video]
The Alfa Romeo 4C is the latest sportscar to come out swinging in the world of potent rear-wheel drive European sports cars. Like the Porsche Cayman, it’s light, nimble, and been garnering some positives reviews from journalists around the globe. But is it actually better than the Porsche Cayman?…
BoldrideThe Volksrod: The New Frankenstein Monster?
If you’re a Volkswagen purist, chances are you loathe them with every fiber of your being. On the other hand, if you’re an avid hot rodder, you probably think they’re the baddest rides on the street. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s no doubt that customized Volksrods have grown in popularity over…
BoldrideTime to configure your McLaren 650S
If you're like us, Friday afternoons are the bane of your existence - the freedom of the weekend is so close you can taste the beer and see the red of your TV's Netflix logo, but the minutes that stand in your way slip by with all the speed of a retreating glacier. You need a way of burning that…
AutoblogFord Readying Focus ST Diesel— Just Not for the U.S
Sigh…another fun car getting a diesel powerplant and another opportunity for us to pine for it from overseas. In a recent interview with Auto Express, Ford’s Chief Marketing Officer Mark Fields said that they would be introducing a diesel-powered version of the lovable Ford Focus ST. The problem…
BoldrideFisker will borrow $5M from Wanxiang as interim solution
It may seem like a drop in the bucket compared to the approximately $1 billion in liabilities bankrupt automaker Fisker Automotive has against it, but every bit helps. In this case, it's a smidgeon less than $5 billion. That's how much the maker of the Karma extended-range plug-in is getting…
AutoblogMaserati Levante production starting next year, Alfieri could come within 28 months
Maserati is on a roll. The new Ghibli and Quattroporte have been huge successes, and it unveiled the gorgeous Alfieri concept (pictured above) at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The next step for the brand is getting the Levante crossover into production.
AutoblogBest midsized sedans
There’s a good reason sedans are the most popular choice among car buyers. They provide the best combination of performance, fuel economy, comfort, practicality, and affordability. And the latest...
ConsumerReports.orgWe visit the Lamborghini Museum at company HQ in Sant'Agata
Last week, Lamborghini invited us to stop by its Sant'Agata Bolognese headquarters to have a look around the factory and pick up a few technical tidbits about its new Huracán LP 610-4. It won't surprise you to learn this, but Lambo's foyer is pretty rad. Rather than front its offices and factory…
AutoblogQoros eBIQE concept rolls out with new 3 Hatch
The Qoros eBIQE concept is a beast of a bike.
AutoblogSubaru getting creative in these two very different WRX STI viral videos
Subaru is getting into viral videos with two new, radically different shorts to promote the 2015 WRX STI; both are pretty entertaining. They are certainly more interesting, from an enthusiast perspective, than the company's dog-oriented advertising campaign and sponsorship of the Puppy Bowl. The…
AutoblogWorld Car of the Year finalists announced
To say the 2014 Geneva Motor Show was packed full of news is an understatement as big as the show's home at the Palexpo convention center. Despite everything that we were able to cover during this year's show, ...
AutoblogFocus ST diesel variant coming, just don't look for it here
A few years back, Volkswagen made some waves when it announced the Golf GTD - a diesel-powered car that, aside from its ultra-efficient, ultra-torquey engine, was identical to the gas-powered GTI. That meant cosseting sport seats, ...
AutoblogEPA fines Chinese recreational-vehicle maker $725,000 for excessive emissions
Two China-based companies and a US-based importer affiliate were fined a combined $725,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their roles in bringing in motorcycles and recreational vehicles from China that didn't comply with federal clean-air laws ...
AutoblogMercedes-Benz bringing Sprinter 4x4 to US
Back in December, Mercedes-Benz announced a four-wheel-drive version of its endlessly charming Sprinter van (the European model is pictured above), but didn't make a mention of any plans for US market sales. Now, that's all changed, as the German automaker has confirmed that its Sprinter 4x4 will…
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