
China Is Soundly Beating America In The In-Car-Pooping Arena And We Can’t Let This Happen
I’m not sure if you’re like me and gauge the overall progress of a society based on the variety and number of places one can





I Just Saw A Horrible Car Crash On Angeles Crest And It’s A Reminder Of How Dangerous Driving Is
I’m still a little shook by what I just saw. While leaving Newcomb’s Ranch on LA’s legendary Angeles Crest Highway, I spotted up on a

The 2026 Porsche 911 Club Coupe Will Let 70 Lucky Fans Blend The Purest 911 With The Coolest Interior
From engineers to passionate product planners to legendary drivers to everyday enthusiasts, the human aspect is often what makes cars special. When that human zeal

America’s Government Isn’t Going To Push Cars Into The Future Anymore, So It’s Up To American Carmakers
Welcome back to The Morning Dump. I hope you celebrated the 4th of July by hanging out with friends, grilling food, and blowing up a

Can A Gen Z NFL Rookie Make Minivans Cool Again?
Anyone born after the 1900s is usually completely against anything the elders of Gen X and Gen Y (or Millennials, whatever) are in favor of.

EdisonFuture EV Prototype Shows Up At Auction, Raising Questions If Startup Still Exists
Over the last few years, there have been a great many startups vying to enter the electric vehicle space. Lordstown, Canoo, Fisker … you can

Mopar Or No Car: 1992 Plymouth Acclaim vs 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan
Welcome back! This week’s finds all come from the Underappreciated Survivors group on Facebook. I haven’t gone through there in a while, and I found

This Swiss-Themed VW Rabbit Ad Campaign Is Weirder Than You Think
You know what America couldn’t get enough of in the late 1970s? Switzerland! Man, we had Swissmania! Perforated cheeses, chocolate shaped like a big extruded

Rhode Island Tops The List Of Most Chaotic States To Drive In
If you’re not first, you’re last. But sometimes you can be both. If the kei car harassment wasn’t bad enough, a recent study ranked Rhode

Here’s One More Reason Why Owning An Automatic Dodge Dart Might Be The Opposite Of Great
The second coming of the Dodge Dart was an experiment Stellantis would rather forget. But the Dart has other plans, like, “How about never?” Because a

The Slate EV Pickup Truck’s Chance At Success Just Took A Huge Hit
The uphill climb for Slate Auto, the newest kid on the EV block, just became a little steeper. At least $7,500 steeper due to the

Enthusiast Produces Film About Everything Audi Is Doing Wrong, Car Community Triggered in Solidarity
An Audi lifer has produced a heartfelt yet scathing film about everything he loved and now hates about the Four Rings brand. Yes, that’s past-tense

This Tiny Hatchback Is One Step Closer To Racing The Nürburgring 24
A Renault Twingo with Nürburgring racing dreams is one step closer to a 2026 reality. Dubbed the “Twingoat,” the Rauh Racing project car received the

Is The Base Ford Maverick Hybrid Still Worth It At $29,840? Let’s Find Out
When a car manufacturer wants journalists to test its latest product, it usually hands over the keys to the most expensive, most gadget-laden trim. This

Why Ford Doesn’t Think It’s Worth It To Sell The Plug-In Hybrid Escape In Six States (CORRECTED)
The current Ford Escape line is expected to being shuttered after 2026, but it looks like it may not be sold in every state. Let’s

Happy Independence Day! We’re Off, Except For Our Canadian
Happy July 4th, Americans! As you know, The Autopian is largely an American website, except for our British, Australian, Canadian, and Dutch regular contributors and

I Must Know What The 525 Horsepower Ariel Atom 4RR Feels Like
Can you believe it’s been 25 years since the first Ariel Atom redefined the concept of power-to-weight in a road car? A lot has changed

This New All-Electric Camper Van Goes Nearly 300 Miles On A Charge
As much of the auto industry has been converting to practical all-electric power, the RV industry has been lagging behind. All-electric camper vans and motorhomes

We Apparently Stumbled Upon Amazon For Engineers: COTD
Amazon was such a great, terrible invention. You can order a near-endless number of items that can be delivered to your home by tomorrow. But

Automotive Would You Rather: Block Of Kraft Singles Or Confessing Sexual Attraction Edition
Somehow, and I apologize for this, it has been maybe almost a year since I did an Automotive Would You Rather?! How is this possible? It feels

How Boeing 747-Sized Wind Turbines Are Transported Through Towns On Ridiculously Complicated Trailers
Wind turbines can be found all over the world, gracefully spinning and generating electricity to power entire communities. These structures look majestic and can feature












