The Protests Over Liberty Mutual’s Weird Mascot Are A Reminder How Weird The Car Insurance Marketing World Is
There’s some strange goings-on in the car insurance advertising world right now, and that’s saying something, since the whole genre of car insurance is a
I Hope You Can Handle More VW Beetle Weirdness, African Edition
I’ve mentioned before how, despite all logic and reason, the world of the Volkswagen Beetle seems to be an inexhaustible source of strange details and
The Coolest Chrysler 300 Ever Was A Diesel Wagon That America Never Got
Since Chrysler only really makes a minivan today, it feels almost nostalgic to think back to the early 2000s, when the full-size 300C sedan was
This Weird Camper Is As Short As A Pickup Truck And Triples In Size At The Touch Of A Button
One of the most important inventions in RV history is the slide-out, which has been around in some form or another for over a century.
Which One Would You Put Up With The Seat Belts In? 1990 Nissan Stanza vs 1994 Ford Escort
Good morning! Today we’re looking at two cars with everyone’s least favorite safety feature: motorized seat belts. I know. But if you can look past
You Know A Car Auction Bidder Is Dedicated When The Car They’re Bidding On Is Their Username: COTD
Most car auctions are rather straightforward affairs where bidders gradually drop out as they hit whatever their limit is. Every once in a while, a
It’s About Damn Time: GM Admits Its Taillight Missteps On The Bolt By Fixing Them
Way back in 2023, I called out Chevrolet for some significant design problems with the Chevy Bolt’s taillights, which used an idiotic method that was
Humanity Has Created The Most Cursed Car Imaginable, May God Have Mercy On Anyone Who Tries To Buy It
Body swaps have resulted in some wild creations, and I’m not talking about the Shaggy D.A. here. Cutting the shiny side off of one car
Dear Fellow Millennials, Not One But TWO Of Jess’s Volvo Wagons From ’New Girl Are Being Auctioned Right Now
I have embarked upon a journey, friends, and in doing so I’ve solved a mystery and uncovered a remarkable treasure. It is a great accomplishment
GMC Made A Syclone Pickup Truck For People With Light Wallets, And It’s Largely Forgotten
One of the greatest American sport pickup trucks of all time is the GMC Syclone. When the Syclone launched in 1991, GMC gave enthusiasts a
The Rankings For The Best And Worst Cities To Drive A Van In Are Finally Here And They’re Gonna Blow Your Freaking Mind I Swear It
Hot damn, it’s here, it’s finally here! You can all stop emailing me and calling and showing up at my door and grabbing me by
What Is The Most Reliable Car Under $5000?
Everyone wants a reliable car, but some buyers have to be more wary than others. If you’re into a new car every two or three
The New Mitsubishi Pajero Could Be A Perfect Land Cruiser Rival For America, Except For One Big Problem
It’s safe to say that body-on-frame SUVs are back. Toyota’s brought a Land Cruiser back to America, Ford’s found success with the Bronco, Nissan recently
Why The President Lowering Fuel Economy Standards Isn’t The Huge Deal Everyone Is Going To Pretend It Is
When approaching any administration’s automotive environmental policies, it’s easy to fall into the trap of giving politicians too much credit. For good or ill, consumer
What It’s Like Hearing My Son Say The Word ‘Car’ For The First Time
“Mamma, Dadda,” my baby boy says quite often, sometimes in reference to his mother and father, but honestly, oftentimes in reference to… whatever. (They’re catch-all
The New Range Rover Is The Right Way To Do An EV
Since the mainstream rebirth of the electric car, a litany of automakers seem to have got it in their heads that everyone wants to drive
Which Twenty-Year-Old Van Is A Better Deal? 2005 Kia Sedona vs 2006 Dodge Caravan
Good morning! Today we’re going to look at a couple of old minivans. No, they’re not cool, but they are incredibly useful, and you’re probably
My Request For Press Credentials To The G20 Summit That’s Happening Less Than A Mile From Me Were Rejected
So you know that big G20 tech innovation summit that’s happening now? It’ s called the G20 Innovation Ministerial and it’s got a lot of
Six Decades Ago, Freightliner And Boeing Tried To Make Trucking More Efficient With An Engine That Got Only 2 MPG
The heavy diesel engines that power today’s trucks, locomotives, tractors, ships, and more are complex machines that do hard work for often over a million
Cadillac Used To Sell Cars With Wooden Bumpers Nobody Wanted
War is, I’m told, hell. I think the events and situations that inspired that pithy and concise statement are, sadly, many and varied, though I
The Hyundai Santa Cruz Is The Most Disappointing Car I’ve Ever Driven, But It’s Not A Bad Deal
In January of 2015, Hyundai surprised the world with the debut of a brand new concept pickup truck called the Santa Cruz. One of the