2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor: First Drive

SVT engineers had a choice: make another Lightning or do something no manufacturer has ever done before — produce a high-speed off-road super truck. The , the fastest off-road vehicle we've ever driven, is the result. Full Disclosure: Ford wanted us to drive the Raptor so badly they flew me...

Nov 16, 2024

1985 Toyota Cressida for a Burgundy Interiored $5,950!

In the play My Fair Lady, Professor Henry Higgins turned Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a proper English lady. Today, brings you a similar transformation from Toyota. The Toyota Supra had always been a raucous sports car. Its twin-cam motor and taut independent suspension made it a favorite jumping...

Nov 16, 2024

2010 Mazdaspeed3: First Drive

Like virtually ever other global performance car, the has been retuned for the American market. Unlike the competition, our version's actually better. Really. Full Disclosure: Mazda wanted us to drive the Mazdaspeed3 so badly they flew me out to Monterey and put me up in a swanky hotel. They also...

Nov 16, 2024

1971 Honda N600 for an Insanity Pleading $4,000!

Are you jonesing for a mid-engine Honda product, but can't afford an NSX? Well, has found a car that is so mad it just might fit the bill. Or maybe it'd kill you. Yesterday saw one of the closet contests in a long time, but eventually the won over the...

Nov 16, 2024

1966 Ford Country Squire for a Family-Friendly $1,500!

Summer's almost over, but there's still time to take that family road trip. has the perfect car, but wants to know — are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Yesterday, a majority of you judged a book by its cover, handing the scrappy little Honda...

Nov 16, 2024

2009 Volkswagen Routan SE: First Drive

My friends are well-educated young professionals who quote The Wire like Southern Baptists quote scripture — ideal Volkswagen buyers. Will they see the Routan as child carrier for Tristan & Zooey or just a rebadged Chrysler Town & Country? The Routan is advertised as “the only minivan in America with...

Nov 16, 2024

1981 Omega Drops its Top, Asks Only $2000 in Return.

Omega is the last letter in the Greek alphabet. Today, offers up a Convertible X-car that could be the last Omega you'll ever buy. Ford wagons apparently hold a special spot in the hearts of Jalopnikadians. Only a bitter and angry 5% of you went for the Crack Pipe lever...

Nov 16, 2024

1978 More Than Fairmont Racer Truck for $2,000!

During his campaign, Barack Obama promised change you can believe in. Today, has a Ford that's had a change we can definitely get behind. Okay, you can put away your pitchforks and torches, the is gone. A surprisingly modest 69% of you went Crack Pipallistic on the sad little Olds...

Nov 16, 2024

Teaser: Driving The Audi R8 V10 At Infineon Raceway

We spent part of the week in California, testing various new Audi products, the headliner being the . Check back Monday for more. Until then, here's a teaser video of our run at . ...

Nov 16, 2024

1979 Saab 99 GL for a Rally-Winning $3,995!

If you've always wanted to be Carlsson på taket then you'll need the proper ride. has just the car, and it comes with quite the Saab story. The 99 was going to be Saab's "big" car. And while it may not have been born from jets, it was a significant...

Nov 16, 2024

2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI: First Drive

With a V8, the R8 is possibly the perfect super car, striking the right balance between performance and usability. The adds 105 HP and $32,000. Is the extra performance really necessary? Here's the thing about the Audi R8 V8 and a manual transmission it is a testament to the breed;...

Nov 16, 2024

Find Out Why the Caged Pinto Sings for Only $4,500!

In horses, Pinto is not a breed, but a description of coloration. In cars, the Pinto is colored by a history of corporate malfeasance and an era of performance malaise. Still, keeps an open mind. Yesterday 87% of you said how swede it is over the tidy . That Saab...

Nov 16, 2024

1988 Merkur XR4Ti for a Euro-Trashy $5,775!

Historically X marks the spot, however Ford seemed to miss the target with their mid-eighties imports. Today, wants to know if time has improved the perception of their aim. Yesterday you provided a with a plethora of positive platitudes proving that performance pulverizes picayune pedigree. Today, we're going to visit...

Nov 16, 2024

Ariel Atom 3: First Drive

Super cars don't come much more dedicated than the , a car that's fast becoming a legend. And if you're a dedicated driver they don't come much faster, as we found out at rainy Lime Rock last weekend. Yes, super cars certainly come prettier in the conventional sense, but they...

Nov 16, 2024

“1969” Land Rover for a Defensible $11,999!

Do you want to attack the Rubicon, but desire something less pedestrian than a Jeep? Well, has a that might bowl you over. There was a lot of argument over the merits of yesterday's , but there was general consensus that it really needed the bi-plane rear spoiler to seal...

Nov 16, 2024