How To Determine What To Spend On A Car Without Falling Into The Monthly Payment Trap
Every few months, a new headline emerges showing that the average car note monthly payment keeps creeping upward. In what most analysts consider an uncertain
‘World’s Worst Cars’ Book Redemption: Suzuki X90
Remember yesterday, when I said I was starting a daily series where I would get an old computer to pick a random page in the
These Are The Most Regular-Ass Cars For Sale At Pebble Beach Next Month
America’s fanciest car event is approaching fast. In two weeks, automobiles and enthusiasts will converge upon Monterey, Calif. for Pebble Beach Car Week, a place
There’s A $100,000 Book For Auction At Pebble Beach But You Can’t Look Inside Until You Buy It
During Monterey Car Week automotive enthusiasts get the chance to see new cars unveiled, revel in historical masterpieces, and even buy some of those masterpieces
Did Private Equity Push Recaro Into Bankruptcy?
The world of performance automotive seats just got more complicated. On Tuesday, German industry publication Manager Magazin reported that Recaro Automotive GmbH has filed for
Researchers Seem To Have Mastered Wireless EV Charging, But Does It Matter?
Charging an EV is much like plugging in a vacuum cleaner. You’re making a direct electrical connection between the charger and the EV itself. The
Only 5% Of Dealers Are Prioritizing Electric Vehicle Sales Over Gas Models: Survey
The underlying tension in the American car market is a general belief among automakers/regulators/media that electric cars are going to happen and consumers/dealers asking: Ok,
I Have No Idea Why These Parking Garage Open-Spot Lights Aren’t More Popular In America
This is such a simple idea; it’s simply a way to show if a given parking space in a parking garage is occupied or not,
Why China Has Battery Swapping EVs And America Doesn’t
The concept of battery swapping was often bandied about a decade ago. It was quickly deemed too complicated, mainstream automakers largely ignored it, and the
The Kia EV3 Is A Small Electric SUV That The U.S. Will Actually Get
The EV revolution has happened in stages. First we got microcars and hatchbacks, then we got sedans and large SUVs. Now, automakers are finally filling
You Won’t Lose These In A Parking Lot: 2007 Chevy Cobalt vs 2007 Ford Mustang
Good morning! Today we’re looking at two sporty-ish coupes that are so brightly colored, they’re practically visible from space. Lovers of beige and silver, avert
The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Precision Package Looks Like The Most Hardcore Cadillac Ever
The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is an absolutely epic car. Not only is it the last manual V8 sports sedan on sale, it’s a thundering testament
Let’s Take A Moment To Appreciate The Exuberance Of This ’74 Pontiac Wagon: Cold Start
There’s some cars that were so ubiquitous when I was a kid, they ended up just blending into the landscape. In my earlier childhood, these
Don’t Try To Deepfake An Autopian Or Else Your Computer Might Explode: COTD
The Internet is full of fake everything. Fake profiles comment on fake posts, ChatGPT and AI are everywhere, and algorithms are behind much of everyday
I Somehow Let Myself Collect Over Two Dozen Cars And Motorcycles, It’s Time To Let Some Go
It’s hard to pass up on a good deal. Since 2016, I’ve been on a bit of a buying spree, buying anything I found even
Toyota Screwed Up The Tundra So Bad It’s Replacing 100,000 Engines
Toyota built its reputation over several decades as a manufacturer known for its reliable powertrains. Remember, this is the maker of the notoriously hard-to-kill Hilux
I’m Going To Defend A Random Car From This Stupid ‘The World’s Worst Cars’ Book Every Day
You know what category of car book has always pissed me off? Books that claim to feature the “world’s worst cars” or some similar sort
I Drove 2,000 Miles And Battled Southern Heat, Giant Spiders, And Time To Rescue A 76-Year-Old Car I’ve Never Seen Before
This weekend, I did something that was a bit crazy even for me. After years of futzing around with modern German cars I bought my
The Buick Regal Olympic Edition Might Be The Weirdest Olympic-Themed Car Of All Time
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have kicked off to a raging start. I mean, beheading Marie Antoinette? Gojira? Snoop Dogg? Paris sure knows how
I Regret Buying A New Subaru Forester, So Here’s What I Replaced It With
I think it’s well established that my Subaru Forester ownership was a little underwhelming and, for the last year, I’ve been on the hunt for
The ‘Detroit Diplomat’ Is Still Alive And Well And That’s Just A Miracle
Someone who works at or near a Walmart in Troy, Michigan daily drives the rustiest, crustiest automobile I’ve ever seen on public roads. It’s been