Porsche Patents Disappearing Racing Stripes, So You Can Trick Everyone Into Thinking You Have Multiple Porsches
Modifying the exterior of your car is a big commitment. Either you’re applying new paint, which is a pretty permanent change, or you’re installing stickers
The Neo-Brutalist Jaguar Type 00 Was Out In Public And I Feel Strange Because I Almost Like It
Back in November of last year, Jaguar seemed determined to prove that all they wanted to do was set everything on fire and then hire
I’m Still Angry About This Detail Of The VW Cabriolet/Rabbit Convertible After All These Years
I’ve only owned one convertible out of all of the cars I’ve had. Is that right? Have I only had one convertible? I think so:
Someone Drove 10 Hours To Buy My Car And Then Backed Out
Yesterday was a weird day — one that involved me feeling quite a bit of guilt. You see, a gentleman who had seen my 1954
Behold What Looks Like One Of The Most-Loved Beetles In Singapore
A very good longtime friend of mine is currently on his first trip to Asia now, a long work trip that is taking him from
Rear-Wheel-Drive Last Hurrahs: 2006 Pontiac Solstice vs 2013 Scion FR-S
Welcome to day two of Dead Brands Week! Today we’re looking at two rear-wheel-drive sports cars, one from Pontiac and one from Scion, that came
Nissan Surprises Everyone By Putting A ‘Real Car Guy’ From North America In Charge
Nissan’s consistent failures on a product, marketing, and business basis since the pandemic led to the company being somewhat forced into a merger with Honda.
T.Rexellent Commentary, And One We Missed: COTD
It’s well past midnight on the East Coast, and the clock is ticking past 12 here in Texas as I tap away. I guess this
The Dodge Nitro TV Commercials Were Absolutely Insane
The cultural landscape of the 2000s was, in hindsight, frequently ridiculous. After all, it was the decade that brought us Jackass, Nickelback, the Hummer H2,
These Internal Jeep Pictures And Sketches From A Flea Market Seem To Show Jeep Considering A Murano Cross Cab-Like Car
Last year, David showed us some remarkable sketches of Jeep ZJ Cherokee design development, sketches found by a Detroit-area reader who discovered the drawings for
The $35k Poverty-Spec Model Chevy Equinox EV Matches Tesla In A Whole Lot Of Important Ways
After driving hundreds of new cars over the years, I’m convinced that the most expensive car in the world usually isn’t the best car, just
Autorama Is Medicine For A Gearhead’s Soul
Winter up North is tough for us gearheads. The days get shorter. Our roads get slathered in metal-destroying salt so everyone keeps their prized cars
Tesla Claims It Sold 8,653 Cars In Three Days But The Canadian Government Doesn’t Buy It
Whenever the price of something is expected to rise dramatically on a certain predetermined date, a bull rush is practically inevitable. Just look at how
What Car Should Have Gotten A Wagon Version That Never Did?
“We should have had a Ford Probe wagon. Wagon or shooting break.” So decreed Matt, which leads us to today’s Autopian Asks query, see title,
The Iconic Audi R8 Supercar Might Live Again As A 907-Horsepower Hybrid
Over the past few years, Audi has been on a tear trimming some of the more enthusiast-focused vehicles from its lineup. All its coupes? Gone.
Why We Could Be Headed For A Worst Case Scenario For Car Buyers And Sellers
One of the major narratives around the car market during 2024 was that political uncertainty was keeping buyers on the sidelines. Consumers do not like
We’re Late For International Women’s Day So To Make Up For It, Let’s Talk About Michèle Mouton
It was International Women’s Day this past Saturday, and let’s be honest here: the car world hasn’t traditionally been great about making women feel welcome.
How Good Design Can Make Cheap Cars Seem Less Cheap
Do you ever notice how every couple of years we seem to keep having the same conversations? A discussion bubbles up through the noise that
All Hail The Also-Rans: 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury vs 1988 Mercury Cougar
Good morning! I thought we’d do another theme week this week: dead brands. But not defunct makers; just the brands that have been canceled. I’m
Either Coldplay Is Great And My Colleagues Are Just Trying To Be Nonconformists Or I’m A Basic B When It Comes To Music — Tales From The Slack
If you’re not reading this story, you can do so if you become an Autopian member (we’d be immensely grateful, as this supports our mission
The Better Way To See America Is On A Motorcycle, Not In A Car
America is a country of wide-open spaces, dense cities, tall mountains, lush forests, expansive deserts, and all points in between. I recommend that every American