After much consideration, Jalopnik came up with a list of what they believe to be the top 10 cars of the decade. With some minimal ground rules in place, like a $200,000 cap, these are the cars they came up with. Let us know if you agree, and if not, what you would choose instead.

1. BMW M Coupe
2. Chevrolet Corvette (C6)
3. Audi R8 (V-8 only)
4. Honda S2000
5. Mini Cooper (R50)
6. Porsche 911 GT3 (996)
7. Ferrari F430
8. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Evo VIII/IX)
9. Pontiac G8 GXP
10. Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Wards Automotive Group has announced the Top 10 engines of 2009. And, it’s no surprise that the engines topping this list seem to be getting smaller and smaller. 

Here’s the complete list of top engines and tested vehicles: 

• Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)
• BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe)
• BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d)
• Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)
• Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)
• General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)
• Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)
• Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L DOHC V-8 (Genesis)
• Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)
• Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Jetta TDI)

Any thoughts??

I seem to be getting a lot of questions about super chips these days. More and more people are asking me the difference between different programmers and performance chips and want to know what will work best with their vehicle. While it would take me far too long to break down the major differences between all the major brands and types out there, I thought today I could highlight some reviews on a couple different top-selling products: the Hypertech Max Energy Programmer and the Edge Evolution Programmer. Continue on to read what everyday folks like me and you are saying.

Jalopnik ran a story about the 10 gifts you should give your kid to turn them into a car freak, just like you. I had to share this story with you—just in time for you to hit the malls before the complete Christmas madness. See? I told you I wouldn't do another new car story today. Oh, wait? You want more of that? Ok, well maybe tomorrow.

Click here to see the 10 gift ideas.