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
‘World’s Worst Cars’ Book Redemption: Proton Wira
I’m not going to lie, I find doing regular-series posts hard. I have no idea why; there’s something childish inside me that seems to feel
Autoblog, As We Know It, Is Dead
I’m getting sick of writing obits for media properties I once enjoyed and, in fact, I’ve glossed over a few of them because it’s too
This Hyundai Prototype Insists You Can’t Take Photos Of It, So Please Send Us Photos Of It
Automakers test prototype cars long before they’re available for sale but they face a problem. How do they test in public without the public seeing
I May Be Aging Because I Just Off-Roaded An Old Lexus GX And I Loved It
I’m here in Vail, Colorado driving a quartet of off-road vehicles as part of eBay Motors’ goal to drum up publicity for its online car
Volvo Has Royally Ticked Off EX90 Customers With Price Hikes And Missing Features
It’s safe to say that the rollout of Volvo’s next-generation electric vehicle lineup hasn’t exactly gone to plan. First the little EX30 has been delayed
We Sent A NASCAR Engineer To Review The New Genesis GV80 Coupe
Hello, friends. This is not going to be the usual post that you’re used to seeing from me. Thanks to an invite from the Autopian
Cars My Mom Used To Have: 1972 Opel Manta vs 1995 Chevy Beretta
Good morning! I know I’ve shown you cars that my dad used to own before, but today it’s my mom’s turn, since I happen to
This Wild Chart Shows How Different The Electric Vehicle Market Truly Is
I was not expecting to write another story about the current state of the electric car market this morning until I saw a chart that
Ukrainian Forces Claim To Have Used The Tank From A Toyota Mirai Hyrogen Car To Blow Up A Russian Position
If somebody told you Toyotas were being used in the war in Ukraine, you’d probably think that sounded about right. Toyota trucks have been used
These Photos Show Cybertrucks Piling Up As Tesla Struggles To Move Thousands Of Expensive Trucks
There was great fanfare when deliveries of the Tesla Cybertruck finally began in earnest in late 2023. Influencers and die-hard fans fought for the first
Electric Startup Canoo Sued For Allegedly Missing $10,600 Payment
Electric vehicle hopeful Canoo is getting sued by the company it hired for media and strategic communications. What’s wild is that the amount it’s going
What’s The Worst Transmission You’ve Ever Driven? Autopian Asks
“Manuals are the best!” cries the diehard car enthusiast. “I like autos, and I hate clutch pedals!” says the city driver. That’s all well and
Look At This Amazing Rolling Pickle: Cold Start
This weekend I happened to be in Asheville, NC, a charming mountain city that has a special municipal dump just for emptying out dangerously overfilled
Busted By Science: Those Videos Of Comically Inflated Vinyl Wraps Are Not What You Think
It’s hot in China right now. It’s summer, after all, so that’s to be expected. This year, though, the heat has spawned a viral video
Button Shifters Should Reign Supreme: Hot Take
I’m here to make a bold statement. Not the boldest I’ve ever made, but it’s up there. I’m here to sing the praises of the
How My Relationship With Cars Changed When I Moved To The Big City
Walkable neighborhoods are a hot-button topic. They often restrict driving, but at the same time, we’re told they’re the solution to so many of our
Nobody Knows What’s Making Ford’s Coyote Engines Tick
Engines are supposed to make noise. Many noises, in fact! There are good noises, like the rush of air into the intake, and the growl
Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Tech Looks Unfortunate: COTD
Everyone in the car world is excited about the possible future of solid-state batteries, and for good reason. Solid-state batteries would last longer, go farther,
This Motorhome Is A Sports Car With An RV Body And GM’s Bulletproof Supercharged 3800 V6
Motorhomes are known for a lot of things from poor quality to outrageous prices. One thing a motorhome isn’t known for is good driving dynamics,
Why The National Park Service Will Toss You In Jail For Driving Your AWD Subaru On Certain Trails
Imagine you’re heading into a national park. You’re behind the wheel of your chunky Subaru Crosstrek with lots of body cladding and all-wheel-drive. You head