How I’d Redeem Volkswagen With A Revived, Range-Extended Type 181 ‘Thing’
You owe us a solid, Volkswagen. No, I’m not talking about making up for Dieselgate; I’m referring to the current rather lackluster model lineup and
This Toyota Tundra Was Unstoppable, And Not In A Good Way
Baaazzerrrppttt! My phone buzzed in my pocket, indicating an incoming text message. The number appeared on the lock screen (Android, y’all), showing a number that
Hybrid Sales Were Absolutely Bonkers Last Month With Kia Up 187%, Hyundai Up 74%
Automakers are just starting to report sales for the second quarter, giving us a glimpse into the first half of the year. It’s a story
Don’t Worry About How Possible or Sensible It Is: What Engine Swaps Would You Like To See?
Who doesn’t enjoy a good engine swap? Yes, putting an LS7 into anything and everything is a cliché, but I still dig those builds. But
You’ll Never Guess What Engine Someone Swapped Into This Buick Le Sabre Wagon
A little while ago, I wrote up Camaros and full-size wagons modified in Finland to dodge heavy passenger car import taxation. In the case of
Cars Are Increasingly Unaffordable And No One Can Exactly Agree Who Is To Blame
I had a bit of a whiplash moment this morning. Two well-respected analysts came out with reports about vehicle pricing and affordability, and neither report
This Mashup Of Fiero And Motorcycle Is All Of The Right Kinds Of Wrong
The difference between madness and genius is often hard to define. We find this conundrum with motor vehicles at times, especially those born out of
At 55, This Woman Saw ‘Initial D’ And Knew She Had To Have An RX-7
You could write a thousand words about a person’s car, and without a thought for the driver, the entire piece could end up hollow inside.
I’m Pretty Sure I Set A Track Speed Record At Lime Rock In My Citroën 2CV
As I hope you’re aware, yesterday was the Autopian’s 1rd Members Only Track Day at Lime Rock Park, and I’m delighted to say it was
Pick A Scruffy Speedy Ford: 1991 Taurus SHO vs 1998 Mustang GT
Good morning! I hope you’re all in the mood for some cheap thrills, because I’ve got two Ford Motor Company products that put the emphasis
Porky Pig’s Been Shot! COTD
I’m a big fan of Antti Kautonen and the European-car-nut insights he brings to his stories (not to mention his excellent pop-culture refs), which of
Maybe The Base 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Wasn’t So Bad After All
It’s safe to say that Volkswagen isn’t having the easiest time in America. On the one hand, fans of the brand feel somewhat alienated by
Let’s Celebrate Fancy Small Cars And Their Deluxe Interiors
Roughly put, there are two kinds of small cars. One is the basic penalty box, designed to get you where you need to go for
What’s The Longest You’ve Gone Behind The Wheel Without A Break?
Unless you live on an island, and a small one at that, you’ve probably had occasion to drive at least a few hours non-stop. On
The New BMW X5 Goes Gas, Hybrid, And Electric But Loses One Of Its Big Hallmarks
Can you believe the BMW X5 has been around for almost 27 years? Since September of 1999, it’s been an absolute mainstay of the luxury
Watch Jason Drive A 2CV For Endless Laps Because 288 Of You Stepped Up
When we made a deal to count how many new members and member renewals/upgrades we got and then make Jason do laps of the autocross
Does Anyone Care That Jeep Will Start Building Cars In China?
Japan was a curious rival of the United States, having gone from a military foe to one of America’s biggest suppliers of electronics, cars, and
The Simple And Cheap Red Box Hidden Inside My Car Saved Me When I Hurt Myself On The Road
I am not usually prone to hurting myself. In my 33 years on this planet, I’ve been lucky to say that, the vast majority of
Which Red Bench Seat Would You Settle Into? 1993 Olds Cutlass Cruiser vs 1991 Dodge Dynasty
Good morning! We’re looking at all domestic cars this week, and you may recall yesterday that I said I was going decade-by-decade. Yeah, forget that.
Tomorrow Is Our Big Member Only Track Day But I Keep Thinking About This VW Beetle Mystery
I really should get some sleep soon since I need to be alert and personable and I’m going to be doing an awful lot of
When Your Car Is So Slow You Can Lose A Drag Race To A Kid On A Bicycle: COTD
Jason’s Citroën 2CV is perhaps the happiest little car I’ve ever encountered. It’s just happy to exist and, like a puppy, just wants to run