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Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. I've been neglecting this very clean El Camino in my neighborhood for long enough! More »
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Jalopnik recently got an #offtopic forum, then, today we asked a Gawker intern to cull some gems from it for us. Both represent bold steps into a realm where no man has gone before. Optixtruf somehow saw a connection between this and the greatest television show ever made, saying: More »
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Since reporting the questionable past of runaway Toyota Prius driver James Sikes there's been a deluge of tips coming in about his character, including the following from a former business partner who alleges Sikes stole from their company. More »
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When police in Strathclyde, Scotland seized a gang-owned Audi Q7 TDI they realized it was too cool to auction off (and return the money to citizens coffers) so they've applied police livery and roll like bad-boy yardies. Mad respect. [BBC] More »
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Want to save money on parking? Buy a Lamborghini. At only 44.7 inches tall, the Lamborghini Murcielago is low enough to fit under some parking barriers, as illustrated by this video. More »
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Chrysler's bringing a big toy to the Easter Jeep Safari, the Moparized Ram Power Wagon. It's fitted with a shortened box for a better departure angle, huge 37"+ tires, a winch, rock rails and a bad attitude. [Pickuptrucks.com] More »
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A member of Camaro5 snagged the first top down shots of the Chevy Camaro Convertible. Looks like the windscreen stays the same height and the overall proportions are retained, but the GPS aerial looks weird on the trunk. [Camaro5] More »
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Like Richard Heene, father of the now-infamous "balloon boy," Jim Sikes, the financially-strapped runaway Prius driver, stepped eagerly into the spotlight after his bout of "unintended acceleration." What similar consequences await Sikes if this turns out to be a hoax? More »
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We've asked Jeff Archipley, a Gawker community intern, to take a dive into Jalopnik's #offtopic forum and fish out some juicy morsels. He knows nothing about cars. Let's laugh together below. — Ed. More »
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The original Mini is rumored to seat four adults and the kitchen sink in comfort. Apparently, it also works the other way around. Just make sure you drain the oil before mounting. More »
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Check out the front wheels on this Toyota Prius, after its owner rammed a guard rail after the throttle stuck open, accelerating it to 109 MPH. It's the second Prius II after James Sikes' to do this. [VG.no] More »
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Last night on Letterman, Dave had on a very special guest, Fake Akio Toyoda! The faux-Akio was ostensibly on camera to take responsibility for the company's current issues, but instead went on a stellar anti-American driver rant. Dave bites back? More »
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The 2012 Ford Police Interceptor unveiled today is the latest in a long line of Ford squad cars. Here's why the sight of even a civilian Crown Vic now induces Pavlovian application of brakes in all motorists. More »
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Years of keen observation has made me a living, breathing radar detector yet, despite my cop-sensing abilities, there are still a few law enforcement vehicles that cause my right foot to jerk off the gas. What police car scares you? More »
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You're going to want to take three minutes, put down what you're doing and watch this. Pagani put together an homage to its track-day specialist, the Zonda R. It's the finest piece of product-focused marketing we've seen in ages. More »
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Hyderabad's most talented custom car builder, Sudhakar, just built himself a new office — inside a 1908 Ford Model T. More »
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An officially sanctioned F1 documentary will omit Max Mosley's five-hooker Nazi sex orgy, focusing instead on racing between 1968 and 1982 when the sport was still exciting. It's being described as "a big action movie." More »
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A forumite at DirtyImpreza.com needed a new set of mud flaps. Instead of hitting the aftermarket he decided to improvise, buying a set of IKEA flexible cutting boards (DRÄLLA) and crafting affordable solutions for modern hooning. STÄNKSKYDD? [DirtyImpreza via TCL] More »
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Ford's Crown Victoria-based police interceptor will finally end production late next year. This is its replacement — the 2012 Ford Police Interceptor. Other than the movie Robocop, it's the first time Ford's Taurus has served as a purpose-built patrol car. More »
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Zombie car brands, like their brain-slurping human counterparts, are not typically fastidious regarding their appearance. However, Nice Price or Crack Pipe has a Plymouth that's been dusted off and looks like it'll do more than just shamble. More »
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If you have ears you've probably heard a thousand Lady Gaga songs. Or at least you've heard one song a thousand times. And because her very NSFW video "Telephone" co-stars the "Kill Bill" Pussy Wagon you'll now know another song. More »
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Earlier today we broke a story about the San Diego runaway Toyota Prius driver James Sikes recently declaring bankruptcy. Now, a review of records shows a link to a sex site for couples and a series of mysterious thefts. UPDATE! More »
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If you've been waiting patiently to find out what the 2012 Chevy Malibu looks like, today's your day. These patent filings reveal the next-generation 'Bu and reflect the same design we've been expecting. More »
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Not enough room at home to house all your cars, beer, flat screens and buddies? Buy a garage condo and the wife will never nag you to store her minivan in there again. More »
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