The Famous Detroit Diplomat Has Turned Up At The Junkyard, And It’s In Better Shape Than You Think
Being friends, and a local contact, for David Tracy is a very special thing. On one hand he is a kind, clever guy that wants
This Ancient Computer Program Is The Key To Keeping Jaguar XJ220 Supercars Alive, But One Man Is Jailbreaking It For Free
Before the Bugatti Veyron and McLaren F1, there was the Jaguar XJ220. The “220” in its name signified the car’s top speed, and the official
These Original Fiat Multipla Variants Are Scrambling My Brains
Are they literally scrambling my brains, as though my brains were eggs, as I was led to believe they were by PSAs in the 1980s? Possibly not.
What Cars Do You Love That Your Friends Just Don’t Get?
As a card-carrying Autopian, or even someone causally looking at this site, you unquestionably like cars. However, the ones that are possibly the apple of
Which Removable-Top Rarity Would You Rather Have? 1989 Nissan Pulsar vs 1990 Daihatsu Rocky
We’ve gained a lot in recent years when it comes to cars, especially in terms of safety, but we’ve lost some cool stuff too. You
The Perfect Car For Your Small-Scale Mother Road: COTD
Japan has a way of making some things just a bit cuter than you’ll find them in other places. Kei cars adorable and Honda’s old
General Motors Thinks ‘Hybrids Really Don’t Do It’ As It Doubles Down On Diesel Power And Huge V8s For Pickups
The humble diesel engine has not had an easy time in recent history. The Dieselgate scandal cratered diesel’s popularity, and today’s record-high diesel prices might
What 10-Year-Old Car Would You Buy?
Look, I know what you’re going to say: Miata Is Always The Answer. Hey, the first letter of each word spells MIATA, what a crazy
Why Electric Park Brakes Are Superior To Old Hand Brakes And Foot-Pedal Brakes
Electronic Park Brakes used to be the bane of car enthusiasts’ existence, but a decade hence, I’ve completely come around to them. They manage to
Y’all Have Some Strong Feelings About The Cars You Would Lease But Not Own
What cars would you lease but not buy? That’s the question I put to you yesterday, and hesitated to use, to be honest, because I
Scientists Discovered The First New Cat In 100 Years, Which Car Company Will Name A Car After It First?
I noticed my cat, Chester, was being even lordlier than usual this morning and now I know why. For the first time in a century
Five Decades Ago, Engineers Made Trucking 9 Percent More Efficient By Making The Truck Trailer Look Like A Boat
One of the most important aspects of modern semi-tractor design is aerodynamics. A tractor-trailer that slips through the air more easily has a better shot
The Greatest Jeep Collection On Earth Is In A Small Town You’ve Never Heard Of
Nebraska Public Media just published a video about 85 year-old architect Mick Mitchell, who has been collecting Jeeps since he was in the 8th grade.
Mitsuoka Just Shrunk Another Corvette And The Result Is Adorable
If you’re a fan of quirky cars, you’re probably also a fan of Mitsuoka. This small Japanese boutique company started with neoclassics, and has since
Here’s How Interest Rate Hikes Make Cars More Expensive
The continued lowering of interest rates over the last couple of years was a bit of a salve to a car market stretched by supply
Let’s Take A Moment To Remember How Great The Honda Del Sol Beach Towel Commercial Was
Remember the Honda Del Sol? While I’m sure you do, I feel like most of the general population, addled and distracted as they are with their
What Would Be The Most Amusing Single-Model Race Series?
You want to see who’s really the best driver? Put them in identical cars and have them go at it on the track. No excuses,
Pick A Stripey Old Japanese Truck: 1987 Mazda B2000 vs 1988 Toyota 4Runner
You know what’s missing from trucks these days? Stripes. Sporty editions of pickups and SUVs used to be adorned with stripes from the factory, and
Car Revival YouTubers Are Going To Have A Weird Time 40 Years From Now: COTD
My favorite genre of car video is the revival, or more specifically, Vice Grip Garage. There’s something about watching a guy bring something back to
Somehow, A Crash And A Salvage Title Aren’t The Weirdest Things Going On With This Totally Normal Ford EcoSport
Ford’s decision to bring its EcoSport SUV to America was a good idea on paper. It was a rugged SUV built for rougher roads than
What Cars Would You Lease But Not Buy?
I’m a buy it, own it, drive the wheels off it, sell it with 100,000+ on the odometer kinda guy. I’ve never leased a vehicle,