GM’s ‘Super Duty’ Engine Was A Boring Pontiac Iron Duke Four Transformed Into A 300 Horsepower Monster
Never make blanket assumptions. Almost everything has the ability to surprise you. Even the least interesting things can transform into remarkable creations. You might think
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
The Alpine A290 Rallye Is An All-Electric Rally Car For Base Corvette Money
It’s been a big few weeks for fully prepared rally cars from car manufacturers, although the two most notable examples are as different as a
Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Over 70 Employees Behind Forza And Forza Horizon
Games launched under the Forza banner have been produced by Turn 10 Studios since the beginning, going back 20 years to the original release of
A Toyota GR Corolla Blew Up While Racing And Nobody Knows Why
There’s no place like the track. From the thrill of finding the perfect braking point to the cholesterol of greasy concession stand food, these ribbons
Can An Electric Car Company Ever Offer A Gas Car?
Let’s just say, hypothetically, you are an electric car startup that came into existence riding on the EV-hype train and all the financial investment that
A USPS Mail Truck Might Be The Worst Getaway Car But Someone Went For It Anyway
In the list of ideal vehicles to flee from the police, a USPS mail truck ranks very low. The Grumman LLV may be a legendary
Minivans Are Back, Baby!
You know what’s great? A minivan. You know what all my friends are buying? Highlanders. That’s the safe choice. Or maybe a Honda Pilot. The
The 2025 Polaris Slingshot R Is Somehow Insanely Fun Despite Being The Least Practical New Vehicle Today
Have you ever loved something despite the fact that it doesn’t really make sense? The 2025 Polaris Slingshot R falls into that weird category. It’s
Southwestern Coupes With The Same Size Engine: 1970 Mercedes 250C vs 1981 Pontiac Phoenix
For our final Showdown of this short week, we’re taking a look at a couple of two-door coupes from out in the desert – one
A Dealer Is Selling A Ram 2500 For $21,000 Off And It’s Not A Fluke
It’s hard to think of a Stellantis brand that is doing particularly well right now. They’ve all got their issues, even Ram—which is seeing an
This Is The Logo Ford Never Used, But Maybe Should Have
Yesterday, when I was writing about Bentley’s logo re-design, I used the Ford logo as an example of just how long-lived automotive brand logos could
How Did You Find A Trustworthy Mechanic?
The one thing about car culture that saddens me most is the realization that, to many people, cars represent not freedom or joy or fascination,
The Cheapest All-Wheel-Drive Porsche 911 Now Costs More Than $150,000
So, you want an all-wheel-drive sports car as a four-season daily driver with major league traction? Fair play. In this category, the entry-level all-wheel-drive variant