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Rob Riggle's First Car Loved to Burn Rubber

Rob Riggle's First Car Loved to Burn Rubber

The Host of "Plastic Earth" tells Jalopnik why his Chrysler Newport inadvertently launched from stops.

PublishedApril 21, 2023

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Watch Andy Lose His Mind Over the Dodge Challenger Demon 170

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2023 Toyota Prius Prime: Post-Drive Notes

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2024 Subaru Impreza: Your Questions, Answered

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Latest Videos

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JalopRecs | 'Tommy Boy' Is One of the Best Car Comedies of the '90s

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Racing Tech | How F1 Sanctions Wind Tunnel Testing for Close Racing

The Real Root of the F1 Driver Fernando Alonso and Taylor Swift Dating Rumor Saga

The Real Root of the F1 Driver Fernando Alonso and Taylor Swift Dating Rumor Saga

Jalopnik Finds Another Top Secret Project Car at NYIAS: An S15 Nissan Silvia

Jalopnik Finds Another Top Secret Project Car at NYIAS: An S15 Nissan Silvia

What Car Should You Buy | Trust in the Grandest of Caravans

What Car Should You Buy | Trust in the Grandest of Caravans

Car Culture

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JalopRecs | 'Tommy Boy' Is One of the Best Car Comedies of the '90s

JalopRecs | 'Tommy Boy' Is One of the Best Car Comedies of the '90s

The Real Root of the F1 Driver Fernando Alonso and Taylor Swift Dating Rumor Saga

The Real Root of the F1 Driver Fernando Alonso and Taylor Swift Dating Rumor Saga

Jalopnik Finds Another Top Secret Project Car at NYIAS: An S15 Nissan Silvia

Jalopnik Finds Another Top Secret Project Car at NYIAS: An S15 Nissan Silvia

We Found the Top Secret Toyota Supra GT300 Build at New York’s Auto Show

We Found the Top Secret Toyota Supra GT300 Build at New York’s Auto Show

Jalopinions | Who’s Gotta Go? The Dodge, Honda, Mazda, Porsche Edition

Jalopinions | Who’s Gotta Go? The Dodge, Honda, Mazda, Porsche Edition

Car Buying

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What Car Should You Buy | Trust in the Grandest of Caravans

What Car Should You Buy | Trust in the Grandest of Caravans

What Car Should You Buy: You’ll Be Better With a Buick

What Car Should You Buy: You’ll Be Better With a Buick

What Car Should You Buy: Moddable Cargo-Hauler Edition

What Car Should You Buy: Moddable Cargo-Hauler Edition

What Car Should You Buy: A Crossover to Handle Persistent Potholes

What Car Should You Buy: A Crossover to Handle Persistent Potholes

What Car Should You Buy: The Best Fit Is the Honda Fit

What Car Should You Buy: The Best Fit Is the Honda Fit

Announcements

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The Mini Clubman Is Dying in 2024

The Mini Clubman Is Dying in 2024

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Is an Alcohol-Burning Menace

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Is an Alcohol-Burning Menace

The Ford Explorer Goes All-Electric, But Not For America

The Ford Explorer Goes All-Electric, But Not For America

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Is Bigger and Sleeker

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Is Bigger and Sleeker

The Kia EV9 Is an All-Electric Three-Row SUV With Style

The Kia EV9 Is an All-Electric Three-Row SUV With Style

Nostalgia You Can Taste

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Rob Riggle's First Car Loved to Burn Rubber

Rob Riggle's First Car Loved to Burn Rubber

Ramón Rodríguez’s First Car Was a $200 Mustang Called 'Death Trap'

Ramón Rodríguez’s First Car Was a $200 Mustang Called 'Death Trap'

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Wendi McLendon-Covey's First Car Was a Monte Carlo With a Big Butt

Harry Shum Jr. Used to Steal His Parents' Mercury Tracer, 'Responsibly'

Harry Shum Jr. Used to Steal His Parents' Mercury Tracer, 'Responsibly'

James Lance's First Car Was a Triumph Dolomite in 'Scrambled Egg Yellow'

James Lance's First Car Was a Triumph Dolomite in 'Scrambled Egg Yellow'

Movies

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JalopRecs | 'Tommy Boy' Is One of the Best Car Comedies of the '90s

JalopRecs | 'Tommy Boy' Is One of the Best Car Comedies of the '90s

The Second 'Fast X' Trailer Is Here, So Steve of Course Has More to Talk About

The Second 'Fast X' Trailer Is Here, So Steve of Course Has More to Talk About

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Jalopnik Nominates 'Top Gun: Maverick' for Best Picture

Jalopnik Nominates 'Top Gun: Maverick' for Best Picture

'Plane' Is the Ultimate Airline Action Movie

'Plane' Is the Ultimate Airline Action Movie

First Drive

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2023 Toyota Crown: Design Details

2023 Toyota Crown: Design Details

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2023 Toyota Crown: Driving Impressions

2023 Civic Type R on The Track

2023 Civic Type R on The Track

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2023 Civic Type R: How It Looks

2023 Honda CR-V: How it Drives

2023 Honda CR-V: How it Drives

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