How Two Bolts Can Change Your Entire Weekend And Put The Rest Of Your Summer In Perspective
Jag wrenching. It’s something that I have been focused on for the past six years of my life since I bought my first British Racing
Here’s What Happens If You Abandon Your Car At Port Because You Can’t Pay Import Duties
Americans have been getting used to the word “tariff” a lot lately. As the American government levies tariffs on imported goods and our nation’s trade
So Many People Made This Baffling Mistake About Hondas When I Was Growing Up
I hope you don’t mind my using the vast and powerful megaphone that is the Cold Start platform to voice complaints and irritations of mine
Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, And 1994 Chevy Cavalier vs 2012 Chevy Captiva
Welcome to another edition of Shitbox Showdown! We’re doing one make per day this week, and since we started out with Ford, it’s only fair
Oxidation Just Follows David Tracy Wherever He Goes: COTD
David Tracy used to be famous for his near-superhuman ability to brave icy Detroit winters to bring some pile of rust back to life. Now
The Old Nissan Armada Is A Dirt-Cheap Way Into A Reliable Modern Tow Rig
Vehicles that do jobs often hold serious resale value. Just look at what lightly used subcompact cars or cargo vans command compared to their prices
You Can Buy This Cheap Chinese Aluminum Camper In America And It Looks Shockingly Nice
Chinese-built goods can be found all over America, from the Apple smartphone you’re reading this piece on now to even the Buick in your driveway.
Exposed Carbon Fiber Body Panels Are Failing Spectacularly And Costing Owners Thousands
There was a time there in the 2000s when carbon fiber was the hottest thing, aesthetically speaking. People (and automakers) were installing on their cars
What Will Constitute A ‘Sports Car’ In An All-Electric Future?
I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that electric cars are absolute torque monsters, and even humble sedans offered as practical dailies can
Let’s See If We Can Figure Out What This Home-Built Wooden Car Was Based On
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a very fortunate man, for a wide variety of reasons: my family; Nissan Pao ownership; the existence of such a
Cheaper E15 Ethanol Fuel Is Here To Stay, But Maybe You Shouldn’t Put It In Your Car
Ethanol’s an interesting fuel. Blended with gasoline, it can offer big octane and serious knock resistance, but it can also wreak havoc on incompatible fuel
Why Americans Buying 400,000 More Cars In April Might End Up Being A Bad Thing
In a vacuum, if I’d never even heard the word “tariff” murmured by anyone, a look at the April sales estimates would have me Super
How The New Slate Pickup Could Make An Affordable EV Camper
Some things in life are expected. When I get a nudge at a dinner party from my spouse, it’s expected that the ride home will
The 868-Horsepower Ferrari 296 Speciale Uses Hypercar Engine Parts And Wacky Winglets
For the past 22 years, Ferrari fans have come to expect sharpened, hardened versions of the brand’s mid-engined sports cars to see out each generation. Think
A Glimpse Of Some The Cool Cars Of A Dusty La Paz Street
The other day, an Autopian named Peter was using Google Maps to poke around the “highest elevation capital in the world, La Paz Bolivia,” for
The Closing Of The ‘Vermont Loophole’ Makes Saving A Cheap Car Ridiculously Difficult
For several years, the state of Vermont had been the savior of the cheap car enthusiast. If you bought some sort of plucky old junker
The Nicest People Make It Simple: 1988 Honda Civic vs 2003 Honda Accord
Good morning! We’re doing same-make days this week, and today it’s Honda’s turn in the spotlight. Cheap used Hondas tend to either be well-kept but
The ‘Bowling Ball Test’ Isn’t Real, But There Is Something Somewhat Like It: COTD
If you’ve been reading the news surrounding cars and politics, you might have heard the leader of our nation say something about “Japan’s bowling ball
Monday Through Friday Maverick, Focus On The Weekend: Members’ Rides
Last week on Members’ Rides, we met Jamie and his fantastic motorcycles. It seems that most of you preferred the Harley XR, but man, for
I Drove The Quite Fast Chevy Blazer EV SS And It Made Me Question The Very Nature Of Cars And Fun
I had a pretty strong reaction to the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, but I’m not exactly sure it’s the one Chevy wanted me to
This 1950s Cadillac Is Actually A Chinese Plug-In Hybrid With An Engine From GM
Many of the first successful brands in China were American ones, including automakers like Lincoln and bikemakers like Harley-Davidson. In fact, a Harley-Davidson riders club