Here’s How I Would Revive The Ford SHO As An 815-Horsepower GTD-Powered Explorer
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” I have an urge to slap people who use that phrase, even though I do understand and agree
Did I Pass Zack Klapman’s Driving Test?
When your friend asks for help, you help them. When your friend asks you to be on their hilarious car-themed game show, you say “yes”
Jeep Sees The Light, Reportedly Brings Back A Manual Transmission From The Dead
I’m a purist when it comes to manual transmissions. If a car is or was available with a manual transmission from new, I wouldn’t buy
Here’s How I Would Revive The Ford SHO As An 815-Horsepower GTD-Powered Explorer
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” I have an urge to slap people who use that phrase, even though I do understand and agree
The British Automaker That Was Recently Dead Last In Reliability Is Now One Of The Most Dependable Brands, Says JD Power
British automakers make some great cars, but none of them are exactly known for having great reputations when it comes to reliability (ask me how
Gas Prices Hit An Average Of $4.00 Per Gallon, But EV Sales Were Still Down In March
There is definitely a gas price that makes electric cars appealing to a larger percentage of the buying public, but our slow march to $4.00
These Three Dimensional Small Car Trunk Volume Diagrams Still Inspire Me
Long before the internet and its constant hunger for new content, demanding feeding not just once a day, but many, many times a day. Taking
This Vintage Plastic Camper Is So Light That Its Body Might Weigh Less Than You Do
Plastic is not often used as the primary building material of a camper. There are lots of fiberglass designs out there, but plastic is such
Which Euro Sedan Is More Your Speed? 1986 Peugeot 505 vs 1994 Volvo 940
You all like European sports sedans, right? BMWs and such? Good. I don’t have any BMWs today, but I’ve got a cool old Peugeot and
Junkyards Used To Be Even More Fun Than They Are Today: COTD
A self-service junkyard is perhaps one of the most deeply underrated places that every car enthusiast should visit at least once in their life. Maybe
Waymo Robotaxis Are Still Not Stopping For School Buses But I Have An Idea And Waymo Should Foot The Bill For It
Remember when there were all those reports of Waymo automated robotaxis getting confused by school buses, possibly the most consistent and distinct – both visually
Used Hellcats Are Now As Cheap As Miatas And It’s Giving Me Bad Ideas
I’ve preached time and time again about how buying a new car is usually a big waste of money, and you can get virtually the
I Had Three Weeks To Fix One Of The Worst Cars Ever Made And It Almost Broke Me
A quick recap: I bought a derelict 1989 Maserati 430i (aka a Biturbo) from a friend/mechanic because I felt bad for the car. I need
Lawmakers Want To Make Diesel Truck Emissions Deletes Legal And Remove Emissions Rules
The modern diesel engine is a marvel of engineering. You could walk down to your local Ford dealer and drive out in a pickup truck
I Sat In The Slate Truck And Now I Think It Might Actually Succeed
One of the biggest questions in the automotive world for 2026 is whether Slate’s electric pickup will succeed. It was revealed just over a year
Is Hyundai About To Show A Bronco And Wrangler-Fighting Production Version Of The Crater SUV?
The New York Auto Show floor isn’t even open yet, but most of it’s stuff we’ve already seen, or stuff we can take a guess
General Motors Seems To Be Sticking To Its Plans These Days
I had two interesting conversations this weekend that reminded me of how well General Motors is doing relative to the historical perception of the company.
This Immaculately Preserved Toyota Avalon Will Make You Wonder Why Carmakers Ever Ditched Velour
The other day, someone pointed out that restoring a 1966 Mustang in 1996 is like restoring a 1996 Mustang today, and it broke my brain
Vans, Volvos, Volkswagens, And More: Members’ Rides
Good day and welcome back to another iteration of Member’s Rides! Last time, we were up in Seattle looking at one of the most beautiful
I’m About To Speak To The Designer Of The Slate Pickup Truck. What Do You Want To Know?
Even with the demand for electric cars flattening in America and the disappearance of the federal tax credit, the Slate pickup remains the most hotly
Which Van Better Suits Your Life? 1997 Ford Aerostar vs 2002 Chevy Astro
Good morning! I thought we’d start this week off with a good old fashioned Ford versus Chevy comparison, by looking at a couple of vans.