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
Automakers Launched 500 New Models In China In The First Half Of This Year, Which Is Way Too Many Models
The global automotive industry has been propped up by Chinese consumers for nearly two decades. While there are some smaller markets that have grown in
This Wrought Iron VW Beetle Is One Of The ‘Real’ Ones And Yeah I’ll Explain What That Means
I encountered my first wrought-iron Volkswagen Beetle decades ago, around when I first moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s. I think it was
America’s Craziest Personal Watercraft Is So Ridiculous It Hits 60 MPH Faster Than Most Cars
Personal watercraft like Sea-Doos, WaveRunners, and Jet Skis are like the motorcycles of the boating world. You can get these little craft with a stupid
Which Super-Cheap Fun Machine Would You Gamble On? 1989 Mazda 323 vs 1993 Subaru Impreza
There are times in your life when you need a cheap car to get around. And then there are times in your life when you
When Your Kid Learns What Rust Is Before Learning How To Count: COTD
I imagine that one of the greatest parts about being a parent is discovering what your kid likes, alongside introducing them to new things. Kids
Researchers Have Found That Fatal Crashes Spike When A Big New Album Drops
Since the first Motorola car radio launched in 1930, listening to music in cars has become ubiquitous. From mono radio to Dolby Atmos integration, the
Over A Century Ago, A Man Changed Trucking History By Inventing A Fix For One Of The Biggest Problems With Early Trucks
The semi-tractor has been around for nearly as long as the truck and the automobile have been. The core idea of having a truck pull
All The Worst People In The World Don’t Want You To Be An Autopian Member. Screw Them.
The world is in a strange place right now. David, one of the co-founders of this site and our Editor-in-Chief as well as a man
The New Hyundai Tucson Looks Surprisingly Badass And Has A Shockingly Nice Interior
It’s hard to believe the current Hyundai Tucson was first seen in 2020 because it still looks remarkably cutting-edge. The mask of mirrored daytime running
I Finally Sold My Reliable Old Ferrari And Replaced It With An Unreliable Old Ford
Well. That’s that then. I am no longer a Ferrari owner. Early on a summer Sunday morning about five weeks ago, it blared into life
Toyota Is Using Cars As Live Camera Feeds For Emergency Dispatchers In Japan
Today’s Morning Dump is going to focus on the differences between countries. What is acceptable, predictable, or reasonable in one culture may not be acceptable,
What Motorsport Looks Like The Most Fun To You?
I think it’s safe to say that anyone who’s into things with engines and wheels (or a hull, why not) has entertained the idea of
Here’s Your Chance To Ask New ‘The Grand Tour’ Hosts Anything
A new era of the world’s biggest car TV show is almost here. Amazon’s “The Grand Tour” is officially relaunching next month with new challenges,
Pick An Isuzu Built By Someone Else: 1999 Isuzu Oasis vs 2006 Isuzu Ascender
It’s not uncommon for automakers to fill the gaps in their lineups by selling cars from other manufacturers. In the case of Isuzu in the
The Wonderful Monster Faces Of Vintage Race Cars
It’s not technically a requirement for a race car to have a face, let alone a monster face, but I think it’s safe to say that it’s better
The Silliest New Scooter In The World Might Be This Yamaha With Winglets And As Much Carbon Fiber As A Sports Car
The humble maxi-scooter like the Yamaha TMAX 560 is low-key one of the greatest ways to get around on two wheels. These scooters are fast
I Saw The Ferrari Luce In Person. Here’s My Attempt To Say 10 Good Things About It
Just a couple of days ago, I had an opportunity to get a close-up look at Ferrari’s controversial new EV, the Luce. I realize that
How An ’80s Jaguar XJ-S Snuck Into America’s Fanciest Car Show
A 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12 Cabriolet is a car worthy of appearing in many places during Monterey Car Week, though not necessarily at the signature
The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Is Clearly Not The Most Advanced Electric Car, But It’s Still Baller
I just drove a traded-in Cadillac Vistiq, and I found myself a bit conflicted. This is a brand new EV that doesn’t really feel as
Volvo Once Built A Diesel Manual Sedan With A Volkswagen Engine That Went Faster Than A Saab Turbo
Dial the clock back to the 1970s. There aren’t a lot of diesels around, but Mercedes-Benz is making them. In other words, it’s a lot