The Freeing Joy Of A Truly Imperfect Car
Perfection is a trap. I’m not saying that perfect, beautiful things don’t have a place in our lives; of course they do! They’re perfect and
Why The Auto Industry Losing Nearly A Million Lease Returns Could Be Good News For You
When I talk about the pandemic I’m usually focused on the sudden increase in car prices due to the shortage of chips and other supply-related
It’s Boxing Day So Let’s Think About Some Lesser-Known Boxers: Cold Start
I hope everyone is having a fantastic holiday, whatever depraved madness you celebrate! Today, December 26, has a lot of specific holidays associated with it,
Misfit Toys: 1967 VW Dune Buggy vs 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Good morning, Autopians! I hope you all had a good holiday, decked all the halls, jingled all the bells, ate all the cookies, all that
Become An Autopian Member Today, You Could Win An Entire ‘Porsche Dealership’ And Other Exciting Prizes!
Like many of you I bet, I have too many hobbies and not enough time. I’m basically this guy; I do an ace job of
How A Junky 200,000 Mile Jeep Wrangler YJ Became My Perfect Wedding Car
When I first arrived in California, I bought my dream Jeep Wrangler, a 1991 YJ. Smitten by the vehicle’s lack of rust, I paid a
Happy Honda Days From All Of Us At The Autopian: Cold Start
Everyone, gather ’round the CVCC cylinder head and hear this benediction! I realize that Happy Honda Days have become more commercialized than we’d like, but
Have You Ever Wondered What A Car Picture On Your Computer Looks Like As Text? COTD
Our website is a funny thing. Most of the time it works just fine, but every once in a while, it does something silly that’ll
Volkswagen Set A Boring Future In Stone When It Rebadged A Forgettable Chrysler
Volkswagen in America isn’t like Volkswagen in Europe. The VeeDubs we get are different than what our European friends get to drive and Volkswagen of
Here Are The Automakers That Recalled The Most Cars In 2024
As 2024 rounds the last few bends towards the finish line, it’s time to reflect on the year that was. We’ve seen scandals and controversy
Even Owners Of Older Hyundai EVs Can Soon Get A Free Tesla Supercharger Adapter
As the rollout of Tesla Supercharger access to non-Tesla EVs continues, it’s clear that every automaker has a slightly different way of doing things. Ford set
I’m Slightly High On Post-Surgery Drugs And I Want To Make A Yoke Steering Wheel For My Car, Should I Do It?
Back in 2021, Tesla introduced a yoke steering not-wheel as standard equipment for its S and X cars, instantly generating scorn from enthusiasts and journalists
This Chinese EV Looks Like It Could Be A Tribute To The Strange Datsun F-10, So I’m Finishing The Job
Sometimes plagiarism is a calculated act, but other instances are unintentional. Did Ray Parker Jr. really rip off Huey Lewis when writing the Ghostbusters theme?
Help Me Convince My Wife That Spending Thousands On A Full-Size BMW i3 Display Car That Doesn’t Drive Is A Good Idea
“It’s a historical artifact!” I just told my wife, Elise (Not Her Real Name). (Yes, I recently got married, and over the next two days
Here’s Why A Rumored Reborn Toyota Previa Should Make It To America
It’s been a buoyant few years for Toyota nameplates of the past, between anticipated revivals and actual revivals. We already have a new Supra, the
How Nissan, Honda, And Mitsubishi Will Become One Of The Largest Car Companies In The World
With increasing competition from China and disruption everywhere else, it was increasingly obvious that Honda and Nissan would likely merge. The companies attempted to delay
Volkswagen And Jeep Workers Get A ‘Christmas Miracle’
It’s been a bleak end of the year in some ways, so I’m going to try to cheer people up with today’s Morning Dump. Volkswagen’s
Someone Is Finally Creating The Hellcat Minivan Dodge Didn’t Have The Guts To Build
The first Hellcat was just a Dodge Charger, a simple American muscle car made special with 707 horsepower. It was pretty fun, so Dodge then
This Is One Of The Best In-Car-Self-Portraits On Canvas: Cold Start
I’ve always been a bit surprised that self-portrait paintings of people in cars aren’t a more common trope in art. Really, they’re not common at
Three In A Row Make Them Go: 1989 Subaru Justy vs 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage
Good morning! Since we’ve got a weird week with a big Santa-shaped hole right in the middle of it, we’re going to do a grab-bag
When One Man’s Skyline GT-R Was Stolen, Colorado Stepped Up
Finding out your car has been stolen is a heart-wrenching moment for any car enthusiast. It happens all too often, and many cars are never