A Brief Reminder That Winter Doesn't Have To Suck
All you need is a competition-prepped 911 on studded tires, a frozen lake in Sweden, and suddenly, that biting wind chill doesn't seem so bad.
A Texas Woman Is Actually Buried In Her Ferrari
"Bury me in my car when I die." A lot of us have said that in jest, especially when we come to own an awesome car like a Subaru XT6 or whatever. But one woman in San Antonio, Texas actually did it, and if you're ever in the Alamo City you can stop by the cemetery where she's buried in her 1964 Ferrari and pay your…
Extra Headlights Make Every Vehicle Look Cooler
Giant light bars give you useful visibly in foul weather and the pitch-black of remote trails. But let's be real; 99% of the time you can navigate the night just fine with the two headlights god gave you. Who cares, extra lights will instantly make your car look extra awesome.
This F-16 Viper Managed To Fly Back To Base Missing Half A Wing
Last October there was a nearly fatal collision between two F-16 Vipers from the 125th Fighter Squadron of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. All we knew at the time was that one of the jets went down in a field after the pilot safely ejected, while the other managed to land with a damaged wing. But "damaged" was…
You Can't Even Sneak An Imported Weed Wacker Passed U.S. Customs
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If you still need convincing that the EPA does not fuck around with emissions compliance for imported vehicles; know that they just deported some 700 generators, ATVs, "mini trucks," and other assorted small motors for not being up to American standards.
Here's "The Big One" From NASCAR's Daytona Duels
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While Danica Patrick also got pushed out of place in the second Daytona Duel, an earlier crazy wreck was the biggest on-track incident of the night. Jeb Burton and Sam Hornish Jr. started bouncing off of each other like NASCAR pinballs and then the whole little pack dissolved into chaos shortly thereafter.
The Iconic Face Of The Jeep Was Actually Designed By Ford
If there's one thing modern-day Jeep loves, as a company, it's their own face. That round-eyed, slotted-grille iconic Jeep face that they love so much, they've even given it a name: Sarge. But here's the dirty truth: that iconic Jeep face wasn't designed by Willys — it started as a Ford design.
Kurt Busch Indefinitely Suspended; Court Rules He 'Likely' Attacked Ex
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A Delaware court today concluded that embattled NASCAR driver Kurt Busch "more likely than not" strangled his ex-girlfriend and smashed her head against a wall last year. The driver has also been suspended indefinitely from racing.
Border Patrol Will Test 'Body Cameras' After Years Of ACLU Complaints
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US Customs and Border Patrol has confirmed they'll start using body-mounted accountability cameras on their officers in West Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Washington, Oregon, and Michigan. The ACLU has been working to make this happen since 2012, soon we'll see what exactly becomes of it.
Giant Asshole Dumps 400 Gallons Of Poop On Highway, Doesn't Wipe Up
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A malfunctioning shitwagon apparently dumped "three to four hundred gallons of raw sewage" which (at least?) froze solid on an exit ramp of Indiana Interstate 65. The trucker split, the road's been closed, and some public works guys had probably the worst shift of their careers.
Knife-Wielding Road Rager Slashes Truck Tire In Traffic, Is The Worst
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This blade-toting Audi A5 driver gets to a whole new level of asshole when he slashes this trucker's tire, effectively disabling the rig in the middle of traffic. This is some of the most pathetic and childish behavior I've ever seen caught on a Russian dash cam... and that says a lot.
The "Ghost Rider" B-52 Rises From The Grave To Ride Again
U.S. Air Force serial number 61-0007, a B-52H known by its nose art as "Ghost Rider," was brought out of seven years of storage at the Defense Department's boneyard in Arizona. Its new mission? To replace an active B-52H that was badly damaged by fire while on the ground at Barksdale Air Force Base and make the USAF…
BMW Logger Bike: It's A Bike, For Logging
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Most of the customs at Portland's The One motorcycle show tend to put style over substance. The crew from BMW Motorcycles of Western Oregon wanted to do something different, and the result is the Logger Bike. The name pretty much says it all.
Barcelona Test Day #2: Summary
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Time attack! Today was the day we all were secretly waiting for: a bunch of top teams went for more or less representative long and short runs, giving us a rough power ranking. Who came out on top? Find out right here!
Should I Buy A Cheap Used Nissan GT-R?
Yes, ladies and gentlemen: another week has passed, Friday is upon us, and that means it's time for Letters to Doug, the weekly column wherein I provide good, sound advice to loyal Jalopnik readers, and then you tell me how wrong I am.
The Story of a Canadian 20-year-old and His Hyper Car Collection
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And no, this isn't about the Biebs.
You Can Get An Insane Deal On A Diesel Car Right Now Thanks To Cheap Gas
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Fuel prices are still down and most buyers aren't investing in efficient transport. Dealers are having a hard time moving diesel cars, given their higher upfront cost in addition to the premium at the pump. But for those of you that like oil-burners, now is the time to strike. Here are some of the best diesel deals.
The unlikely reason GM still makes a Hummer cologne
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The year was 2004. GM, riding high on the profits of SUVs, was basking fully in the oversized image of Hummer. The obvious way to celebrate was a branded scent. "Hummer," produced by Elizabeth Arden, was born into a squat bottle with an oversized name badge—spot on packaging, as it turns out.
This New Beechcraft AT-6C Is The Splendor Of Light Air Support
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With the fighter market stale of any new blood, this highlight reel from famed aerial photographer, Paul Bowen and cinematographer Roger Tonry, is a fresh perspective for a marketing campaign featuring the AT-6C turboprop light attack fighter. Strap some guns on the T-6 Texan II and you've got a sexy little fighter.
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