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 1954 Mercedes Up For Auction Is Worth So Much, We Can’t Even Afford The Scale Model Version
Collector cars are expected to be pricey affairs, but very few have a price tag with seven figures before the decimal. Well, this 1954 Mercedes-Benz
Hatchbacks You Love To Hate: 1985 Chevy Chevette vs 1989 Plymouth Horizon
Welcome back! For our Wednesday edition of Shitbox Showdown, I’ve got a couple of little cars I just know you’re going to love… to make
Here’s What Happens When You Take David To A Nice Restaurant – Cold Start
I was supposed to have a post this morning detailing how we’re going to take our super minty Pontiac Aztek up to Monterey Car Week.
You’ve Been Lied To About The 1980s: COTD
Retro is in right now and it’s a long-living trend that has impacted everything from motorcycles to entire brands of car shows. Currently, it seems
This Colossal $109,000 Double Decker RV Has Enough Silly Features To Make Your Apartment Feel Like A Broom Closet
The recreational vehicle is a great way to see America without leaving your entire life behind – or forgoing luxury accommodations, even. Some of these
How Porsche Put A 911 On Top Of A Volcano
Porsche is no stranger to setting records of the lap-time variety, but Porsche’s most recent record-breaking adventure was achieved with what is almost certainly the
The Kia K4 Looks Way Too Cool To Cost Only $23,145
It’s about damn time that we got some new reasonably priced cars on the market, and it seems like they’re coming in like a flood.
The New Nissan Kicks Is Still Dirt Cheap But There’s One Huge Compromise
Nissan’s American dealer network, and indeed the entire brand, has been having a rough go lately. Perhaps the 2025 Nissan Kicks will bring new life
After Seizing Hundreds Of Cars, NYC Vows To Crack Down Harder On ‘Ghost Plates’
In July, law enforcement officers in New York impounded 266 vehicles from scofflaws. That’s right, scofflaws, or in this case, individuals who were allegedly cheating
Michigan Is Banning Random Japanese Cars Because It Has No Idea How To Identify Imported Trucks
Michigan has recently joined a growing list of states with a weird obsession for banning tiny vehicles imported from Japan. Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Let’s Name Some Cars That Looked Good In Every Trim And Bodystyle – Autopian Asks
There is often the platonic ideal of a car. The trim or body style it is intended to be, leaving all other options looking slightly
Five Supercars You Can Buy For The Same Price As What ‘The Greatest Diesel Pickup Truck Ever’ Sold For On Cars & Bids
Last week I published the article “The Greatest Diesel Pickup Truck Of All Time Is Up For Auction Right Now” in reference to a 1998.5
How To Turn Nissan Leafs With Bad Batteries Into The Ultimate Resort Cars
Is a 2011 Nissan Leaf a better car for the planet than a 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser? Are you kidding? A small EV versus a
Why Nearly 40 Percent Of Nissan Dealerships Are Reportedly Losing Money
It’s been more than four years since the car market changed forever, and you know what? It’s still weird. While some manufacturers have seen roaring
Rangers, But Not As You Know Them: 1999 Ford Ranger vs 1999 Ford Ranger
Good morning! Today we’re taking a trip to a couple of exotic locales to look at a pair of Ford trucks that will seem familiar,
A Tale Of Two Cultures As Captured By Their Cars: Cold Start
You probably already know this, but the cultures of America and France are very different. One sees food primarily as a culinary art and has
How To Define A Group Of Tesla Cybertrucks: COTD
Defining a plurality of cars is something that sometimes comes up in car news and it’s always funny. Did you know that officially, Toyota considers
America’s Craziest Car Company Once Built The 625 HP Wedge-Shaped Convertible Of Your Dreams
American automotive history is chock-full of weird and wacky stories of car companies and executives that rose and fell in such wild ways that they’d
Let’s Give The Cover Star Of The ‘Worst Cars’ Book The Makeover It Deserves
I’m embarrassed by a few of the industry awards my design company has won. There’s nothing wrong with the accolades themselves; it’s just the way
Huh, I Guess This Is The New GMC Terrain
Every now and then, a car company does something that makes you squint. Whether it’s the lightest of facelifts or the five generations of Viper,