‘A Stupid Waste Of Time:’ New Minnesota Bill Could Keep Classic Cars From Driving Freely On Weekdays
If you’ve ever registered a car at your local DMV, you’ve likely seen a checkbox on the registration document marking whether or not you’d like
You Can Buy A 201-MPH Alpina B6 For The Price Of A New Hyundai Elantra N
Over the past decade, it feels like many performance cars have become difficult to use, and I’m not talking about the power. It seems that
A History Of GM Software, And How A New ‘Quality Lab’ Aims To Fix The Company’s Recent Problems
The term software-defined vehicle (SDV) might be a relatively new one, but putting software into vehicles to control a wide range of systems actually goes
This Ridiculous Trailer-Hitch-Shaped Camper On Temu Is A Stunning Example Of How Bad AI Can Be
I’ll be honest: there are times that crappy AI-generated artwork is a gift — a beautiful blessing to humanity, and this is one of those
How Knowledgeable Do You Expect A Car Salesperson To Be?
Here’s a glaringly obvious statement: People aren’t getting cut out of the new car buying process anytime soon. Regardless of whether you buy from a
The Worst Charger In The Auto Industry Isn’t From Dodge, It’s From BMW
Let’s all just be honest about wireless chargers in cars: most of them suck. Yes, more recently they’ve gotten better, but for far too long
Frustrated Owner Is $60,000 Out Of Pocket After Van Spends Two Years Trapped In Parking Stacker: BBC
When you park your car in a multi-story garage, you generally expect that you’ll be able to retrieve it later. However, for one car park
Lincoln Wins Big As Tariff Threats Led To New Car Panic-Buying
If there’s one word that’s defined 2025 so far, it’s uncertainty. In the car world, the tariff threat from the White House has everyone shook
This Is The Amazing Machine The AMC Eagle Could Have Become Had AMC Survived
If all of the Autopian staff is looking forward to watching a PBS documentary, you can sort of assume that it won’t be some snoozefest
How I Built My Car A Sketchy Set Of Brake Lights Using A Power-Tool Battery
Hi, I’m A. Barth. You might remember me from the comments section here or on the Autopian Discord, but a quick introduction may be helpful.
Look At This Amazing Little Minivan That Shares A Name With Some Instagram Dogs
I’v always been mildly obsessed with cars that seem to have “human” names, which I know is a pretty vast category, but still. I guess
Stuff You Never See: 1982 Dodge 400 vs 1984 Peugeot 505
Welcome back! I’m starting the week out with a couple of rarities, cars you almost never see anymore. You almost never saw them when they
How Moving From Michigan To California Completely Changed My Life
Some people think starting The Autopian was an act of defiance — that, like the popular sports website Defector, our humble auto publication born on
Friday False Facts Feature: Nikola Tesla’s Mythical Electric Car
You know what’s great about the internet? Other than the very real possibilities of seeing your cherished childhood cartoon favorites engaging in extremely depraved sexual
Cars & Bids Now Auctioning Cool Cars From The Not-So-Modern Era
If one thing’s certain, it’s change. From skyrocketing values for 2000s enthusiast cars to the expected deflation of post-war cars not relatable to a younger
Waymo Report Suggests Automated Vehicles Are Better At Avoiding Crashes Than Humans But Humans Are Better At Taking Risks
Waymo, the Alphabet (you know, Google’s parent company)-backed company that has been operating driverless robotaxis longer than anyone, starting in 2020 in a few key
Colorado May Become The First State In Years To Pass A Law Winning The Battle Against Imported Car Bans
For the past four years, enthusiasts across America have been living a nightmare after their states decided that their legally imported cars were no longer
Some Of The Wildest Trains Carry Million-Pound Equipment By Converting Them Into Gigantic Train Cars
The world of shipping is a magical thing. The world is full of ships, aircraft, trucks, and trains working in concert to deliver the goods,
In Which The Autopian Tries To Name All The Bands – Tales From The Slack
If you want to read about a bunch of bands we think are cool, you gotta be extra cool and become a member. Or save
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Is $6,400 Cheaper Than A 1980 Jetta, How Much Better Is It?
It’s 2025, and it’s a funny time to look at the Volkswagen lineup. Mainstays like the Golf are barely hanging on, while SUVs and electric
China’s Answer To 4X4 Muddin’ Is A Seemingly Inescapable Pit of Foam
Motorsport has existed almost as long as cars themselves. It comes in all sorts of forms—there are rallies, circuit races, and even big smoky burnout