Why It’s Such A Big Deal That Chinese Automaker BYD Is Threatening To Sue Us
Automakers have long used celebrities to give them an aura of success, style, or authenticity. This is especially important for Chinese brands, which have started to
How Ford Once Lured Car Buyers With A Wannabe ‘Mercedes’ That Was A Granada In Disguise
We all sometimes have delusions of grandeur and will happily accept whatever helps support this distorted vision. Car companies in particular are famous for this,
Which Red Interior Looks More Inviting? 1988 Plymouth Voyager vs 1994 Ford Taurus
Good morning! Today’s theme is simple: red interiors. You either love them or hate them, it seems; personally, I love them. To find one these
When ’10’ Isn’t Enough For Marketing: COTD
The promise of autonomous cars is a bit of a strange one. Who assumes liability in a crash that occurs while a vehicle is operating
The Volvo V50 T5 AWD Is A Manual Turbo Wagon That Could Outrun A BMW 3 Series
Doesn’t it almost feel like every great enthusiast car’s been discovered already? We’re living in an age of five-figure Volkswagen Cabriolets, six-figure Fox-body Mustangs, and
Brian’s Glazing! Stephen’s Selling! Mark’s Moving! Thomas Is Freezing!: Only Fanbelts
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PSA: There Is No Such Thing As ‘Level 2++’ Autonomy So Don’t Trust Carmakers Who Say That Crap
Attention, everybody! Attention! I have an announcement to make, one that it looks like needs announcing far more often than I’d like. It’s about automated
America’s Cheapest New Car Now Costs Over $20,000
When it comes to seriously, genuinely cheap new cars in America, football season is over. The Nissan Versa is dead, and with it, the notion
Mini Thinks The Only Upgrade You Need To Go Off-Roading In Your Big Hatchback Is A Set Of Tires, And Honestly That’s Probably True
Over the past five years, the automotive sector has seen an explosion in off-road-themed vehicle trims. These models can vary from real, actual off-roaders with
Why I’m Optimistic About The Electric Car Market In 2026
For all the sturm und drang of reporting on electric car development this year, the market hit a quarterly record in the United States, and
Indiana’s Big-RV Industry Finally Built An Innovative Electric Motorhome, Then General Motors Killed It
Back in October 2025, General Motors decided to end production of its Chevrolet BrightDrop work vans. The vans were great, but failed to perform as
How Pontiac’s First Compact Ended Up With Half A V8 Up Front, A Transaxle In Back, and ‘Rope Drive’ In Between
The most famous Pontiac John DeLorean might have been associated with was hardly a groundbreaking engineering feat. Putting a big engine into a Tempest to
Caterham’s Updated EV Still Looks Great But Its Weirdest Feature Got Axed And That Breaks My Heart
Have you heard? Caterham, maker of the tiny, go-kart-like Seven sports car, is building an electric car. It’s the company’s first real, in-house design ever,
Choose A Cheap Winter Beater: 2008 Subaru Impreza vs 2008 Pontiac G5
Winter is hard on cars. Not only does road salt take its toll on every part made of steel, but cold starts, especially if you
The Fascinating Connection Between Early Hondas And Tennis Rackets
Making things, as anyone who has hefted a hammer or chisel or paintbrush or one of those little Allen head wrenches from Ikea, is hard.
With A Supercharged V8 And A DCT, The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Sure Feels Like A Shelby GT500 Replacement
If you were on the internet yesterday, you’ve probably already seen the Mustang Dark Horse SC. Despite Ford scheduling the car’s release for this morning,
The Perfect Ride For Someone With ‘Non-Traditional’ Employment: COTD
There is something delightful about finding a weird car in a piece of media that isn’t specifically about cars. You just have to wonder if
Watch Me Drive One Of The First Datsuns Ever And If You Read This I’ll Reveal Where The Datsun And Nissan Names Come From
Everything starts somewhere. Don’t believe me? Look at your very own life, former baby! See what I mean? And you know what? The company that
This New Camper Is Simultaneously One Of The Coziest And Smelliest RVs I’ve Toured In A While
Much of the old RV industry still builds campers using techniques that are not much different from what was common several decades ago. NüCamp is
Who Wants Hot Wheels? We Have So Many Hot Wheels
It’s Swag Swensday! That’s when we kick down some sweet, sweet swag to Autopian Members, the cool-kids club for car people that you really should
Tech Update: We Will Be Clearing Out Some Old Accounts
Way back in 2022, we launched the ability for people to become members of The Autopian. It’s been awesome. In retrospect, it’s one of the