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
Here’s The First Piece Of Maintenance I Do Every Time I Buy A Car
My colleague Jason Torchinsky is in a bind. His Nissan Pao is deeply, deeply ruined because Jason failed to do the very first thing I
Whoever Ordered The Pininfarina Battista Targamerica Totally Gets It
Ah, Monterey Car Week. A week of sensory overload filled with new cars, classics, and one-off specs. While some might end up on the Worst Spec
This Chaparral 2E Replica Is The Ultimate Scale Model And I Want It
Chaparral racing cars from the 1960s all tend to look a bit funny, but boy were they effective. That certainly includes the 2E, the first
How A Mercedes-Benz EV Fire Sparked A National Incident In Korea
Mercedes-Benz isn’t having a great time in South Korea right now. A few weeks ago, a Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan caught fire in an underground
Scammers Are Placing Fake Parking Tickets Across The Nation, Here’s How To Spot Them
Scammers often do their nefarious business from far-flung places, preferring to digitally pick your pocket rather than literally pick your pocket. But old-fashioned scamming with
Far Better Choices: 1993 Nissan NX1600 vs Mazda B3000
Welcome back! After yesterday‘s horrible hatchbacks, I thought you all might want to look at some things you’d actually consider buying. So I found a
The Nissan Patrol Warrior Has Me Wondering Why Anyone Wants A Land Cruiser
The Nissan Patrol is a proud beast. Today’s models offer excellent off-road capability combined with great comfort and a touch of luxury. There’s just one
Motorlux Had Some Fantastic Stuff But This Meyers Manx’s Surprise Engine May Be My Favorite: Cold Start
I’m writing this Cold Start far too late at night because we were out at the Motorlux event, which has a good amount of cars,
Working On Cars With Your Kids Creates Memories: COTD
Wrenching on your car is not only a great way to learn new skills while saving money, but it’s also just a great way to
The Ford SVT Contour Took Your Mom’s Dull Car And Turned It Into Something Worth Remembering
Most of the cars on the road today aren’t that memorable. They dutifully serve their owners for a decade or two before disappearing from minds
In A Sea Of Re-Imagined Porsche 911s, Nothing Is As Fun As The Porsche bb-Auto Targa Hybrid
The idea of “re-imagining” Porsche 911s is something of A Thing now, with companies like Singer hand-crafting some genuinely beautiful machines that capture the essence
Join The Autopian On Reddit’s r/cars Next Tuesday At Noon ET For An EPIC AMA (From Inside A Pontiac Aztek)
Get ready for some juicy behind-the-scenes details about The Autopian, because Jason, Matt, and I will be answering questions on Reddit’s famous r/cars subreddit! Here’s
This Is The BMW M5 Touring Before You’re Supposed To See It, And Yes, It’s Coming To America
What appear to be extremely official press photos of the incoming BMW M5 Touring have leaked onto the internet, and since we haven’t signed any
Random Goats Or Online Humiliation: Automotive Would You Rather
I’m here at LAX waiting for our publisher Matt’s plane to land so we can either head over to David’s to very poorly help him
It’s Wrenching Wednesday! Let’s Talk About The Parts You’re Surprised To Find Are Still Available
Whoops, looks like you’re not an Autopian Member! (Or, if you are a Member, you’re logged out. That’s on you.) Join the party, become an
My Wife Won A New Jeep But My 12-Year-Old Daughter Totaled It So We Replaced It With A Ferrari Mondial: Members’ Rides
Today’s Member-owned machine is the first vintage Ferrari to be featured as a Member’s Ride, and only the third Ferrari ever from a Member. It
This Innocuous Saturn Sky Hides A Seven-Liter V8 Secret
In photos, the honey badger doesn’t look like a particularly threatening beast. Grumpy? Perhaps, but it’s only about the size of a giant squash and
Detroit-Area Autopian Readers: Let’s Meet Up Before Dream Cruise!
As many of you know, the Woodward Dream Cruise is coming to Detroit on Saturday! It’s the world’s largest one-day automotive event, and my favorite
BMW Turned A Little 3 Series Into A Delightfully Weird Pickup Truck-Convertible-Coupe Combo You Never Knew Existed
One of the hardest decisions to make as a car enthusiast exactly how to fill your garage with the precise vehicle you need and want.
Here’s Why Texas Is Suing GM For Alleged Privacy Violations
Automotive data collection is a dirty business. Every day, thousands of people drive new cars off the lot, blissfully unaware that they’ve just forked over