GM’s ‘Super Duty’ Engine Was A Boring Pontiac Iron Duke Four Transformed Into A 300 Horsepower Monster
Never make blanket assumptions. Almost everything has the ability to surprise you. Even the least interesting things can transform into remarkable creations. You might think
Jeep’s First Diesel Pickup Was A Forgotten Fuel-Sipper With A Real French Connection
The Jeep Comanche is one of the more forgettable models from America’s favorite off-road automaker. The humble pickup popped up for a few years, made
It Sure Sounds Like Volkswagen Thinks Rivian Is Going To Be A VW Brand
The question I can’t seem to answer is: Does VW need Rivian more or vice versa? The best partnerships are made when strengths are combined,
You Can Buy A 420-Horsepower Supercharged Jaguar XKR For The Price Of A New Kia Soul
We’ve all heard of lemons from automakers normally known for making reliable cars, but it’s so much more interesting when an automaker that doesn’t have
The Subtle Magic Of Car Identification
I once read something about a study that found that when car geeks see a car, the parts of our brains normally used to recognize
The Perfect Cheap Two-Car Garage? 1982 Datsun 720 vs 1990 Volvo 740
Good morning! We’ve made it to the end of another week, and as some of you have surmised, we’re back looking in the Golden State
Cameras Are Now Fining Drivers For Illegally Passing School Buses In Florida County
Down in Florida, Miami-Dade County is famous for three things—sun, sand, and school bus traffic cameras. The city has implemented an automatic camera system on
BRAT Summer: Comment Of The Day
It can be an exciting moment when something you like becomes popular or, perhaps, an inciting one. You could be pleased that other people share
All Of My Cars Are Leaking Oil And Now So Are My Bras
Life has a funny way of making you laugh. For a car enthusiast, it’s perhaps silly things like discovering an oil leak in one of
That VW Bus That Miraculously Survived The LA Fires Is A Worthy Symbol Of Hope, But How Did It Happen?
In the interest of full disclosure, I have to tell you everyone has been sending me the amazing picture you see above. People have sent
The Lexus RC F Is On Its Way Out After A Decade. Will Anyone Miss It?
While Lexus is still keeping the flame of naturally aspirated V8s alive, one of those lights is about to go out. Come November, the Lexus
Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker, Was A Mediocre Catcher But A Great Pitchman
Longtime Milwaukee Brewers announcer, actor, and former baseball player Bob Uecker passed away today, less than two years after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He
What Car Were You Most Surprised To Find Was Uncomfortable As Hell (Or Vice-Versa)?
I am genuinely freaked out by people who are totally fine with buying a car online – sight unseen, no test drive – and just
Why Does Poland Have A Booth At The Detroit Auto Show?
The Detroit Auto Show has continued to evolve over the decades. While trade shows across the board are trying to figure out where they fit
Mini Tried To Ditch Dealers And It Turned Into A ‘Disaster’
People often view dealers as on the side of automakers in a transaction, but the last couple of years have been dominated by dealers pushing
The 194-Horsepower Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Solves The Little Crossover’s Biggest Shortcoming
If you’re looking to buy a Subaru Crosstrek right now, you can either choose from more power or more fuel economy. The base 152-horsepower two-liter flat-four
Mercedes-Benz’s Tesla Supercharger Adapter Is Somehow $40 Cheaper Than GM’s
As 2025 heats up, so does the rollout for Tesla Supercharger access to owners of non-Tesla EVs. Over the past few weeks, more automakers have
The Volvo P1800 Made Two Of The Best Chrome Trim Updates Ever
I like details. Especially car details. The Volvo 1800 sports car – in P1800, 1800S, 1800E, or the shooting brake 1800ES forms – is a
Nice Clean Southern Classics: 1986 Dodge Caravan vs 1989 Chevy Corvette
You all are going to hate me today. I’ve given you some nasty, impossible choices in the past, but today… well, let’s just say I’m
Dodge Hornet Leases Are Getting As Cheap As $79 A Month If You Meet Certain Requirements
Woe is the tale of the Dodge Hornet. Originally intended to be a volume model to save Alfa Romeo, it got a quick-and-dirty rebadge job
Lucky Astrology Mood Watch: Comment Of The Day
Steve Martin’s classic comedy album “A Wild And Crazy Guy” includes one of the best descriptions of college ever put to polyvinyl chloride. Martin studied