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
Let’s Talk About This Incredibly Long-Lived Steering Wheel: Cold Start
Last night I buried my dog in the backyard and then toasted her with a couple of strong gin Gibsons, and as a result woke
Runabouts From Days Of Yore: 1988 Toyota Corolla FX vs 1994 Ford Escort Wagon
Good morning! Today we’re keeping it simple, and looking at a couple of nice old runabouts from thirty or so years ago. They’re nothing special,
For Sale; 1.7 Acres, Please Ignore The 97 Merkurs
Those looking for some commercial property in the Northwest might want to consider Tygh Valley, Oregon. Located about two hours east of Portland, it’s home
Toyota Secretly Makes Sports Car-Slaughtering Beige Crossovers: COTD
Toyota is famous for crafting reliable, usually beige transportation for the masses. Placing the word “fast” next to Toyota tends to get you thinking about
The 2025 Audi S5 Is A Throwback To When Cars Didn’t Have To Fake Being Cool
So much in the world is fake today, from the bots that roam social media to the endless array of bogus products. Our cars are
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz I Wanted Was Doomed From The Start
I think it’s fair to say that a re-born Volkswagen Microbus is one of those cars that I have personally been hoping to see happen
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Just Got Cheaper And Better
Ford just dropped new details about the 2025 Mustang Mach-E. For the most part, it’s not much different than the outgoing model. At the same
An Electric Toyota Hilux Is Coming Next Year
It’s been dragged into the sea, drafted into wars, hauled twice its weight, turned into RVs, and built into fire trucks, and now the pickup
How One Faulty Engine Part Put Millions Of Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, And Rams At Risk Of Major Oil Leak
The Pentastar V6 has been a workhorse for Chrysler. Since its introduction in 2011, over 10 million have been built, and they’ve shown up in
The Toyota RAV4 V6 Was A Practical Family Crossover That Could Outrun A Volkswagen GTI
We all love a sleeper, an unassuming car with way more punch than its outward appearance suggests. Think Volkswagen Golf R, Ford Flex Ecoboost, and
How Far Would You Drive To Buy The Right Car? Autopian Asks
There’s a saying that ‘there’s a butt for every seat’ or something along those lines. Every car has at least one person who is madly
Need A Nice Big Luxury Car That’s Half The Price Of A Bentley? Maybe Just Buy A Genesis G90
I have driven a Genesis G90 on an autocross course. If you are buying a luxury sedan with the specific goal of driving it on
GM Is About To Hit A Huge Milestone In Electrification
General Motors beat expectations in the third quarter as it made a little more money on its current products. The company also hinted that it
Someone Just Sold A Pontiac Sunfire On Fancy Car Auction Site ‘Bring A Trailer’
Strange things are happening in the world of online collector car auctions. Normally the home for vehicles like air-cooled Porsches, classic Ferraris, and restomodded Americana, fancy
I Just Found Out About Mini-Based Jollys Only Six Decades Too Late: Cold Start
Lots of iconic European small cars had special versions of them made for resort use, as oddly specific as that may seem. We tend to
This Amazing Vintage Ford Pickup Isn’t What You Think It Is
The modern pickup truck is a marvel of engineering. These machines can pull almost unfathomable amounts of weight, achieve respectable fuel economy, and cocoon their
Fancy Five-Grand Coupes: 2005 Mazda RX-8 vs 2010 Lexus IS250C
Welcome back! Today we’re looking at a couple of rear-wheel-drive coupes for the same price. Well, actually, I say coupes, but one of them has
Why The Internet Is So Mad About This BMW’s New ‘M’ Badge
If any automaker’s caught flak on the internet for its own questionable decisions lately, it’s BMW. From bizarre styling to some excessively heavy products, there
What Are Your Favorite Movie Villain Cars? Autopian Asks
Many actors claim playing a villain in a film is much more fun than starring as the protagonist. “Bad guys” tend to have more interesting
Let’s Imagine A World In Which Mitsubishi Launched A Luxury Brand Named ‘Ultima’ In The Mid 1990s
Are you a “brand snob”? You know, the kind of car buyer who values the draw of an upscale name above all else? Look, like