Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: The $48,500 Chevrolet Cheyenne Pickup?

We now know that 77% of you don't like that price tag, but how about a genuine, no-doubt-about-it GM classic truck… at nearly twice the price? Back in '72, the Cheyenne option package on Chevy's half-ton pickups got you a nice plush bench seat in La-Z-Boy-grade vinyl, extra trim, sound...

Nov 16, 2024

Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: The $69,900 Volvo P1800S?

Would you believe a 95% Crack Pipe rating yesterday? That's what the scored in the poll, which seems like a pretty decisive verdict. Today we're going to Göteborg! Actually, we're going to the Czech Republic, which is where lives. It's a restomodded machine, the product of "2,374 work hours," and...

Nov 16, 2024

Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: $57,500 For A 20,000-Mile 1987 AMG Hammer?

OK, so 78% of our readers believe the is overpriced at $69,900. We can see that, but we're going to present you with a much tougher call today: a gen-yoo-wine, low-mile Hammer! Nowadays, a 3,700-pound sedan with a 375-horsepower V8 under the hood is pretty respectable, but back in 1987...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Acura TSX, Part One

Last week, we asked: ? No one said the . Smart. The wasn't exactly the car I pictured for my honeymoon, but the is currently off press fleets as it receives its new V6. After paying for a wedding without accruing any debt we were just happy to have a...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Acura TSX, Part Two

Yesterday, we found out why you shouldn't take the on your honeymoon. Today, we explore the rest of the car, for richer and poorer. The boldest step the TSX takes, in any direction, is in the "plenum grille" styling. Unfortunately, it's a step in the wrong direction. In profile it's...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Acura TSX, Part Three

We know the is feature rich and comfortable, but it's really boring. Should you trade some of your riches to buy one? After working your way through an intense five-year masters accounting program, passing your tests, becoming a licensed CPA and landing a job at PWC you've earned a luxury...

Nov 16, 2024

Ford Active Park Assist System

Ford announced its new system before the , but here, in one of McCormick Place's many labyrinthine parking garages, is the first time we've tested it. Admittedly, the space here is enormous, estimated at vehicle length plus 60%, but Jammoul assured us the car would easily navigate a space only...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S: First Drive

Yes, you can get pulled over by police for speeding in Italy in a bright red Maserati. But if you’re driving the you can outrun them. Full Disclosure: Maserati wanted me to drive the new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S so badly they flew me out and put me up...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC, Part One

The was nominated for the . Seriously? A truck it ain't, but to figure out what it is we consulted the Germans. The minute I knew I'd be reviewing the diesel-powered BlueTec crossover I drove with my grandparents to Austin to spend some time with my grandmother's German friends Annalie...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Zero X, First Ride: Fastest Production Electric Dirt Bike Ever

The is so green that you can eat its battery. Luckily its performance is more appetizing; it's the fastest electric dirt bike ever. We teamed up with , where you can read about the business and technology behind the bike, and , for this review. Like the Wes and I...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Mercedes ML320 BlueTEC, Part Two

Yesterday, we found out what ze Germans thought about ze . Today, we discover what a real American thinks about the diesel SUV. Compared to the boring first generation ML, the new one is a dramatic step forward. Compared to the rest of the midsize SUV market it's still rather...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Mercedes ML320 BlueTEC, Part Three

The is certainly a comfortable ride, but would you feel comfortable with one in your driveway? You equate sitting up high with safety, diesels with saving money, shiny things with luxury, comfort with performance, shopping with sports, and CSI with entertainment. As a member of the mass affluent you're not...

Nov 16, 2024

2010 Lexus RX 350, RX 450h: First Drive

I have a confession to make. I hate crossovers. So, before driving the , I was prepared to berate it as boring and soft-boiled. After driving, I still will, only now, unfairly. Full disclosure: Lexus wanted us to test drive their new RX so badly, they flew me down to...

Nov 16, 2024

Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: A 1962 Flaminia for Just $210,0000!

Wait, what's this? Have you missed ? Well, it's back. So get out your passport and checkbook, because today we've got a six-figure Flaminia, coming to us by way of Switzerland. We've asked our very own Jalopnik commenter to help us out with bringing everyone's favorite choose-your-own-imaginary-destiny-by-way-of-polldaddy-poll feature back to...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Nissan Cube: First Drive

The was designed for me: a young, design-conscious urban dweller. It's not a car; it's a mobile lifestyle enabler. Why, then, don't I like it? Based on the Nissan Versa and sharing its 1.8-liter, 122 HP engine, it's here equipped with a continuously variable transmission. But really, the Cube's raison...

Nov 16, 2024