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
This Ridiculously Clean Cadillac Cimarron Looks Like A Great $5,100 Luxury Car
While Bring A Trailer is often the go-to place for finding top-of-market pricing on just about every collector car, every so often a deal pops
Rescuing A 75-Year-Old Car From An Older Car Enthusiast Reminded Me How Important Every Minute We Get Doing This Truly Is
“Rumors Of The Demise Of SWG Were Greatly Exaggerated” “Bleep-blurp” was the sound that the badge reader made as the great door on The Great
Dump Runners And Hardware Store Haulers: 2000 Chevy Silverado vs 1992 Ford F-250
Good morning! Today we’re looking at old trucks. Not classic trucks, nor anything you’d want to drive daily, but scruffy, nasty, beat-up old trucks that
What Happened To You, Mike? Cold Start
As kids, we all found people on the small screen that were our heroes. James Garner in his sportscoat casually doing J-turns in a Firebird
The Retro Volkswagen ID. Buzz Starts At $61,545 And Overall, That Ain’t Too Bad
It’s no secret that people have been clamoring for a reborn Volkswagen bus for decades, and it’s finally about to happen in America. However, pricing
Econoline Love And Lifted Prius Action: Members’ Rides
Autopian member Vanguy is an auditor for the state of Pennsylvania. He used to have an awesome ’97 Ford Econoline, hence the name, but due
The Plood, The Goooste, The Booogt, And More Amazing, Confusing Automotive Emblems
As an Autopian, you probably get asked questions about cars on a daily basis. A common query I get is after-the-fact car identification from people
I Found An Amazing Museum Nestled In Chicago’s Sprawl And It Has Cars You’ve Never Seen Before
Chicago is known for its many great features from incredible architecture and famous cars to how it flirts with Lake Michigan so perfectly. The city
The Infiniti Q50 Was Born A Disappointment But It’s Dying An Underground Legend
It’s uncommon for a car to end production in a better place than when it started, but every so often, it does happen, thanks to
What Utilitarian Vehicles Look Way Cooler Than They Have Any Right To? Autopian Asks
Quick, think of a cool-looking vehicle – car, truck, motorcycle, ATV, anything. Got one? OK, good. I’m betting your squishy skull stuff has conjured something
Why The Woodward Dream Cruise Is Such A Gearhead Paradise
Well I’m sweaty, sunburnt, and smell like a mix of tire smoke and unburnt fuel. That means it was another successful Dream Cruise. The Dream
The C4 Was A Seminal Moment In Corvette History
I recently saw a tweet that stated as a matter of fact that alternative music began when REM released Losing My Religion 1991. The birth
Airstream Used To Build Shockingly Normal-Looking Campers That Were Nothing Like You’d Expect
Airstream has spent decades crafting an image for itself. You’d expect an Airstream to look like a polished aluminum bullet with aircraft-inspired riveted construction. But
We’re Doing A Reddit AMA Right Now!
You know Reddit, right? That massive website full of people wondering if they’re the asshole or talking about niche interests and getting into exciting arguments
I Bet You Can’t Guess Where The Fuel Door On This Original Toyota Corolla Sprinter Is
Today, we know Toyota as the most successful automaker in the world, moving massive volume, making the big bucks, and still finding time to make
Trump Says He’s A ‘Big Fan Of Electric Cars’ But Might End The $7500 EV Tax Credit
The Inflation Reduction Act and its EV tax credit are among the most significant accomplishments (though not everyone is a fan) of President Biden’s single
The 2025 Audi RS3 Promises More Playful Handling And Optional Carbon Buckets
If you’re looking for a new all-weather heat-seeking road missile that can fit into even the tightest downtown parking spaces, this might be exactly what
Comfy War Horses Of The Chicago Suburbs: 2000 Pontiac Bonneville vs 2003 Toyota Avalon
Welcome back! Our second matchup of the week takes us to the western suburbs of Chicago, to look at a couple of battle-hardened sedans in
We Need To Talk About The Chrysler Concorde, A Car That Got Unimaginably Worse With Each Facelift
We’re here in the Autopian World Headquarters this week doing what we always do when we get together: see who can eat the most Charlestown
I’m Ashamed Of How Juvenile I Can Be: Cold Start
One of my favorite cars that I’ve ever owned was my old Reliant Scimitar GTE. I’ve only owned two cars that can charitably be considered