A Faster Honda Civic Type R Is Coming And It Looks Certifiably Sweet
The Tokyo Auto Salon is essentially Japan’s SEMA show, a conference showing off the latest and greatest in the automotive aftermarket. It’s enough of a
This Here Is My Pocket Snacking Lobster: Cold Start
There’s something about docks and wharves that car brochure artists, especially mid-century ones, found irresistible. The idea of a car parked on a creaky wooden
This Is What Gearhead Paradise Looks Like: COTD
Last year, I launched a search to find my own little slice of gearhead paradise. I’d love to have a place with a lot of
You Could Own This ‘Dumb And Dumber’ ‘Mutt Cutts’ Tribute Van
How much would you pay to look dumb and/or dumber? Come on, that’s a serious question, and it’s not derogatory in any way. The Mutt
Someone Preserved A Chevy Beretta With Just 45 Miles And It’s A Rad Time Capsule
The early 1990s were a distant 30 years ago and the era is getting farther away with each day. I know when I think “20
The 2008 Dodge Viper’s V10 Engine Was The First To Ever Use This Camshaft Technology
It’s fairly common automotive knowledge that pushrod engines each typically have one camshaft. That camshaft sits in the block, and — via hydraulic lifters —
The Toyota EPU Compact Electric Pickup Truck Concept Deserves To Be Built For Real
There’s something missing in the electric pickup truck market. Sure, mega-power supertrucks and electric full-sizers are cool technological flexes, but the hottest truck right now
A BMW Executive Seemingly Wants To Distance The Brand From The Iconic i3, And That’s Foolish
What in the hell are you thinking, BMW vehicle development Chief Technical Officer, Frank Weber? Seriously, casting shade on the BMW i3 — the most
What’s A Car You Thought Looked Ugly But Now You Like?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and eyes change; tastes change. As a small child, I’d happily hoover an entire tray of raw
The Chevy Celebrity Eurosport VR Proved Chevy Didn’t Know What ‘Euro’ Meant
At my local Rad-era car meetup, Triangle Rad, there’s someone who brings in a beautifully preserved Chevy Celebrity wagon. I see the car, and I
This Electric Dirt Bike Is Not Quite A Motorcycle But Way More Than An eBike
If you want to go adventuring into the woods on two wheels, there are more choices out there than you might think. For many, the
The Biggest Problem With Buying A Used EV Might Have A Solution
While most cars have an Achilles heel, it’s not common to worry about a 10-year-old gas-powered car having an issue as profound as a bad
Scruffy Old Trucks: 1977 Chevy C10 vs 1986 Dodge Ram
Good morning, Autopians! Today we’ve got a couple of old workhorses that have been put out to pasture, but they’ve still got a little life
This Isn’t Quite What I Thought It Was: Cold Start
If nothing else happens this morning, it’s still significant, as I realized that something I thought about the Hudson Hornet was wrong. Wrong! I’ve been
Renault Twingo, Saab 900 Turbo, Volkswagen Lupo 3L: Mercedes’ Marketplace Madness
Welcome back to Mercedes’ Marketplace Madness! As you know, I love picking up dirt-cheap cars, motorcycles, and campers, and then telling you lovely readers about the dumb
You’ll Never Guess Which Reality Show David Is Watching Right Now – Tales From The Slack
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The 2023 Kia EV6 GT Is Unbelievably Quick And Precise, But It Might Be A Bit Too Serious
The future of the performance car looks weird. After all, we’re living in a time where some of the quickest cars in the world aren’t
The Legendary ‘MacGruber’ Mazda Miata Is Up For Auction, So It’s Time To Find Out What Provenance Does To A Car’s Value
Do you have a penchant for comedy films? Are you a fan of feeling the wind through your hair? Did you just do an upper-decker
Here’s The Science Behind How An Automotive Wind Tunnel Works
It’s not obvious how a wind tunnel helps engineers obtain a car’s drag coefficient. It blows high-velocity wind up against a car, but then what?
The Tesla Cybertruck Logo Is A Drippy, Graffiti Mess That Makes No Sense
It’s kind of amazing to realize that we’ve all been collectively talking about the Tesla Cybertruck for over four years now, and it’s still not
Would You Buy Your First Car Back?
First cars are like first loves. Many are good. A few are bad. Most just happen, and their meaning fades over time. Some connect with