General Motors Is The Greatest Automotive Engineering Company In The World. There, I Said It
I was recently told that some folks think The Autopian has it out for General Motors — that we write too many stories about GM
Here’s Everything Wrong With Our New Pontiac Aztek
I bought a Pontiac Aztek for $3600 to reward you, dear readers, for become Autopian Members. Thank you! Now, as part of that deal, I’m
This Incredible Train Museum Has A Rockstar Lineup Of Railroad History You Won’t See Anywhere Else
Last weekend, my wife and I took a day trip away from our compound of sad German cars and loud, tiny birds. This time, our
Ferrari Is Selling A Warranty That Gives You A New High-Voltage Battery Every 8 Years, But Why?
Every so often, the world of exotic cars produces something that makes you scratch your heads, and here’s the latest example: Ferrari is rolling out
Ford’s CEO Says We Need Smaller, Cheaper EVs And He’s Right
Apparently, there’s something called the Aspen Ideas Festival, and for the 19th year in a row, my invite seems to have gotten lost in the
Here’s Why You Might Not Want To Buy A Third-Generation Toyota Prius
Throughout its impressive five-generation run, the Toyota Prius has mostly been a solid, economical car. Not only did it popularize hybrid propulsion in America, each
Tesla Rocked In China As BYD Strikes Back With A Big Month
Sales reports are just starting to trickle in and it looks like Tesla got the lumber in China, with a big drop in sales year-over-year.
Why 2023 Ford Broncos Came With Non-Functional ‘Dummy’ Subwoofers And Amps
Dig into just about any car, under the hood or in the interior, and you can find all kinds of weird bits and pieces. If
New Patent Shows How Dirty Teslas Could Clean Themselves
Tesla says that on August 8th it’s going to unveil a robotaxi. For it to work as intended, it’ll need to do a lot including
Not The Drivetrains You’re Looking For: 1995 Jaguar XJS vs 2001 Porsche Boxster
Good morning! Today we’re looking at two fancy-pants convertibles – only they’re not quite what you might be expecting. One doesn’t have enough cylinders, and
I Never Realized The Audio Care Taken In This Famous Simpsons Clip With A VW Beetle: Cold Start
The 1996 episode of The Simpsons, titled 22 Short Films About Springfield has managed to transcend the usual, expected fate of a nearly 30-year-old television episode by birthing
New Amtrak Service Proves That Even Slow-Ass Trains Can Beat The Airlines
Trains! They’re too slow, goes the refrain. Too old-fashioned, or too expensive in the case of their high-speed brethren. And yet, run the numbers, and
What Caused These Rivian Electric Vans To Catch Fire In An Amazon Parking Lot?
An Amazon fulfillment center in Houston, Texas became a literal hotbed of activity on Monday. Multiple Rivian delivery vans caught fire on site, with the
This Is Why Lotus Excel Taillights Get Filthy And Moldy (And Another Weird Fact About The Lotus Excel)
It’s the end of the day, but if I know you – and our advanced surveillance protocols and digital eavesdropping suggest I do – you’re
I Just Learned That The Cult-Classic Movie ‘Baby Driver’ Is Literally A Two-Hour Version Of A Music Video
Baby Driver is a stylish action-packed flick that engages car enthusiasts and folks who just love good entertainment. Across its 155-minute runtime, the 2017 film
This Beefy Fiberglass Camper Has Two Kitchens But Its $110K Pricetag Will Spin Your Head
Off-road adventures are in vogue right now. You aren’t going to find a hotel in the middle of nowhere America, but you can take a
Gasoline ‘Extended Range Electric Vehicles’ Are Huge In China And These Amazing Cars Explain Why
When Western media talk about “China’s EV market,” they’re actually talking about the “NEV market.” NEV, or New Energy Vehicles, is a Chinese vehicle class
The Autonomous Car Company I Called ‘Vaporware Horseshit’ Is Finally Deploying Robotaxis In Vegas
I’m not sure how much you remember from the heady days of 2013, when we were all wondering what foxes said and watching compelling seconds
Street ‘Takeovers’ Have Gotten So Wild They’re Just Blowing Up Cars
Takeovers are perhaps the most chaotic and shameful element of modern car culture. Masses swarm public intersections as drivers stunt for the crowds, while disaster
Why Electric Cars Go To Dealers For Service 3X More Than Gas-Powered Cars
The annual J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS) is out and, for the first time ever, it includes data from franchised dealership repair visits to
What’s The Deal With The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Auction Everyone Is Talking About?
The Nissan Skyline GT-R has always been lusted after, thanks in part to its forbidden fruit status courtesy of the 25-year rule. As the clock