One Of Chrysler’s Most Complicated Engines Had 30 Cylinders, 5 Blocks, 5 Carburetors, And Was Shaped Like A Star
Many of automotive history’s weirdest engines were created to solve specific problems. Sometimes, engineers have to come up with creative ways to get around technological
In Defense Of The Broccoli Heads
I’ve been reading a lot of history about the American Revolution, and one consistent feature in all the high-minded declarations is a reverence for earlier
Here’s To The People Who Keep Our Cars Alive And Looking Cool: COTD
Some cars become virtual legends. Countless eyes have seen the Deadmau5 “Purrari,” the WhistlinDiesel Tesla Cybertruck, our Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, and now our AutoZam AZ-1.
There Was A Time When You Could Spend Well Over $30,000 On A New Smart Fortwo, And This Is What You Got For Your Money
When the Smart Fortwo launched in the United States in 2008, it hit with a base price of $11,590. For that dough, you didn’t get
Why This 25-Mile Yugo Is More Important Than Most Low-Mileage Supercars
Decades from now, what do you think a car museum would most likely feature? If there’s going to be a section for 1980s and 1990s
A Wildly Advanced Car Made By A Ketchup Heir Was One Of The Surprise Hits At Pebble Beach
One of my favorite things about going to the Concurs d’Elegance at Pebble Beach, aside from the joys of knowing my entire net worth (that
Ever Had A Friend Or Loved One Who Owned A Cool Car And Didn’t Even Know It?
Back when I was going to Southeastern Massachusetts University, now known as UMass Dartmouth, I had a wide circle of friends about whom I knew
More Than 28,000 V8s Allegedly Failed Before GM Recalled Its L87 Engines, Now The Feds Are Investigating After 6,000 Fixed Engines Supposedly Failed
General Motors has long been a leader in American small-block V8 power. GM V8s are often the default choice of engine swaps, and power millions
I Drove An Electric Car For Three Years. Here’s How Much Value It Lost
After three years, I’ve just handed back my 2023 Peugeot e-2008 crossover. We did a little under 30,000 miles with it and things went mostly
Nissan’s Risky Plan To Make Five New Trucks In Two Years
Japanese automakers have become obsessed with the idea of ‘China Speed,’ which sounds like a made up drug that has to be stopped in Rush
My Cheap Japanese Taxi Was The Victim Of A Hit-And-Run At Monterey Car Week, Then Somehow Ended Up Winning A Prize Alongside Priceless Ferraris And Lamborghinis
Our universe is a strange and mysterious place. Sometimes it giveth. Sometimes it taketh. And sometimes it does those things in equal measure, but not
The Weirdest Mercury Ad Ever Gets Weirder When You Realize How Much It Looks Like A Very Famous Painting
No one said advertising cars was easy, but at the same time, it’s not exactly rocket surgery. You would think that there would be some sort of
How Our Little Shrunken Mazda Race Car Won Monterey Car Week
I know that, technically, the winner of Monterey Car Week is probably thought to be the Best of Show winner at the Concurs d’Elegance, which
Dodge Daytona, Hyundai Sonata, Isuzu Oasis, Mazda 323, Or The New Kid?
I’m trying something new today. Instead of a straight Friday runoff like we’ve done in the past, or two new outrageous or expensive cars, I’m
Always Listen To Classic Metal Music In Your Car, For Safety, Of Course! COTD
The world is full of distractions. Your smartphone is a powerful computer that fits in the palm of your hand and has access to an
Dodge Once Sold A Hot Compact Car That Was A Technological Marvel With Fiberglass Wheels And A Futuristic Turbo
Today’s cars are examples of impressive engineering built up from over a century of advancements. It’s not hard to find cars with variable geometry turbochargers
What Recent Shows Or Movies Impressed You With Their Car Casting Choices?
I try not to think too much about moviemaking when I watch a movie, because I’ll very quickly take myself out of the movie once
There’s Really Only One Person Who Would Have Owned A Zimmer Covered In Candlelabras
In our modern culture of innumerable niches and hyper-focused interests, it’s hard to remember that there was once a time when the concept of celebrity
The Most Expensive New Toyota Is A Tiny Bus That’s Shorter Than A 4Runner, Seats Five, Stands Twelve, And Can Be Used As A Sports Cinema
If you were to picture the most expensive four-wheeled road-legal new Toyota people can actually buy, what pops into your head? The GR GT isn’t
Man Finds Love Note In Junkyard Pontiac Vibe. Here’s What It Says
While parts-hunting at a junkyard in Wisconsin, Paul Baumgart stumbled upon a blue Vibe sitting at the bottom of a heap of junkers. He opened
The Genesis GV90 Is An Insane Flagship SUV With A Heated Floor Like A Five-Star Hotel Room
The flagship SUV is a phenomenon that’s here to stay. Range Rover was arguably first, but now you can walk into just about every luxury