Seven Decades Ago, GM Thought A Front-Wheel-Drive V8 Van Might Be A Good Idea
Most automakers around the world agree: the V8 engine is a fine thing for rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications. GM, though, never quite agreed on that
Forget Running, This Cop Knows You’re In An E46 And He’s In A Helicopter Using Infrared
Street takeovers and sideshows are an alluring temptation for hoon-minded enthusiasts looking to demonstrate their motorized mayhem-making skills, and as you might expect, they’re unquestionably
I Have A Lot Of Questions About Whatever The Hell Is Going On In This Press Photo Of a Camper Van
I love camper vans. Little mobile houses on wheels you can just take exploring, making your home wherever you park? What’s not to like? I
The Incoming Volvo ES90 Electric Sedan Doesn’t Make Sense But I’m Still Glad It Exists
Let’s say you’re a global automaker and you’ve just launched a new electric three-row crossover and a little, more affordable electric crossover. What’s your next
Another Automaker Just Walked Back Its ‘EV Only’ Plans
Almost a year ago we claimed that 2024 would be the “Year of the Hybrid,” a prediction that has now been borne out roughly a
One Of The Greatest Ford Diesel Pickup Trucks Of All Time Is Up For Sale Right Now With Just 1,600 Miles
At the beginning of this year, I wrote a Holy Grails entry about how more than two decades ago you could buy a purple Ford
Here’s The Problem With Elon Musk’s ‘FSD’ Retweet Showing Someone Riding In The Back Seat Of A Driverless Tesla
Just the other day, Tesla finally pushed an over-the-air update that contained a bit of software known as Actually Smart Summon (ASS). For those unfamiliar
High-Mileage Odd Couple: 2003 Toyota Tundra vs 2009 Mazda 3
Welcome back! Today we’re looking at two vehicles that don’t have much in common except similar prices and similar odometer readings. Which one has enough
It’s Time For Some Good Old Auto Union Weirdos: Cold Start
I feel like it’s been a while since we’ve really reveled in the good mid-century, beautifully illustrated madness of an Auto Union brochure, so I’m
Sometimes Silly Car Features Have A Good Reason To Exist: COTD
The cars of today are loaded down with so much technology, some of it seemingly overkill. Do Teslas really need vents that are adjusted through
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Jurassic Jeeps, A Modified Mustang, And More: Members’ Rides
Movie-car replica and theme builders are one of my favorite automotive subcultures, and today’s featured Autopian Member is a silver-screen-replica-machine-maker himself with two Hollywood-inspired rides
The 2025 Nissan Armada Is A Huge SUV That Can Tow 8,500 Pounds
After eight long years, the second-generation Nissan Armada and its 5.6-liter V8 is riding off into the sunset. Say hello to the new 2025 Nissan
Which Non-Automaker Would You Like To See Make A Car?
While carmakers keep trying to be “tech companies” or “micromobility providers,” the inverse is happening, with tech companies at least trying to add cars to
My Family’s $62,800 Camper Is So Poorly Built Something Falls Off Every Time We Go On A Trip
It’s no secret that the typical RV isn’t a high watermark for quality. You know it, I know it, and dealers know it, too. Yet,
Galaxy-Brained Tacoma Owner Replaces Carpet With Persian Rug He Bought On Facebook Marketplace, Instantly Has Classiest Toyota Pickup Ever
Few things go along with being an automotive enthusiast the way that customizing one’s ride does. Considered a rite of passage for some, adding a
You Can Buy A Brand New Ford Bronco Body From Alibaba But There’s A Catch
A sad reality of the classic car game is that the cheaper examples of icons that you and I can actually afford are usually in
Modern Rear Bumpers Are A Sad Joke
It’s sort of amazing to realize just how often I’ve been banging on this drum. I first wrote about this problem way back in 2012,
Volkswagen Atlas Owners Are Suffering Weird ‘Static’ Screen Failures
The infotainment screen has become very much the control center of the modern automobile. Thus, when it stops working, it’s all the more frustrating for
Fisher-Price Little People Were Criminally Underrated Transportation Toys That We Should Celebrate With An Autopian Playset
Lego is one of those phenomena with a greatness that tends to throw shadows onto equally worthy, deserving subjects. Don’t get me wrong; you won’t
This Is The 2026 Volvo XC90 Before You’re Supposed To See It
The Volvo EX90 electric three-row crossover looks pretty nifty, but it’s not for everyone. Between a difficult launch and the fact that battery electric vehicles