Author Archives: Tim Wu

Jalopnik Reviews the Chevy SS

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Engine: 6.2L V8 Power: 415 HP at 5,900 RPM/ 415 LB-FT at 4,600 RPM Transmission: Six-Speed Automatic 0-60 Time: 5.0 seconds Top Speed: 160 mph Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive Curb Weight: 3,975 Seating: 5 people MPG: 14 City/21 Highway MSRP: $43,475* (All cars have a gas guzzler tax, so pricing is really closer to $46,000 for [...]

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Spy Shots

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I’ll admit it. This excites me. We’ve come a long long way from the days of wood paneling, floppy handling, and Ghostbusters into a bright future – but it’s still uncertain. I’m talking about a future where wagons and proper ‘Estate’ variants are steadily being replaced one at a time with niche market crossovers, GT’s, […]

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Spy Shots

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I’ll admit it. This excites me. We’ve come a long long way from the days of wood paneling, floppy handling, and Ghostbusters into a bright future – but it’s still uncertain. I’m talking about a future where wagons and proper ‘Estate’ variants are steadily being replaced one at a time with niche market crossovers, GT’s, […]

Lamborghini Gallardo’s Successor – The Huracan

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The rumor mill’s been churning for the last few months about the Lamborghini’s successor. Just today, winter testing spy shots started coming in. It’s set to be unveiled later this month. The name, which means “hurricane” in Spanish. Its outgoing nameplate, Gallardo, meant “valiant, brave”. It’s an interesting notion for Lamborghini as a company and where it [...]