Taxi Trek Day 3: Somehow Still Going And A Visit To Indy
I’ll admit, I’m a bit stunned here. This taxi, this miserable, brink-of-death taxi that lived a hard, hard life as a cab for years, some
How The ‘Cyber Tire’ Has Jeopardized Pirelli’s Future
The vast interconnectedness of the world was always an inevitability, which makes debates about whether it’s a good or a bad thing both important and
BMW Kills The Base XM, Probably Because Nobody Wanted It
It’s been a weird half-decade or so for BMW. On the one hand, the brand’s current styling direction has been widely panned, and few current
The Beach Boys Will Forever Be The Ultimate American Car-Show Music
The year is 2012, and I’d just driven to Detroit — the Motor City I’d dreamed about for years— for the first time in order
This Emergency Response Vehicle With A Roof-Mounted Drone Just Makes Sense
While the focus of drone advancement lately has been split between warfare and cool light shows outside of sporting events, there has also been a
Meet The Unsung Hero Of Our $800/375,000-Mile NYC Cab Build And The Miracle Window He Made
Yesterday I announced our plan to drive the deeply worn and tired ex-New York City taxi that we picked up for $800 on Copart all
Hope You’re Feeling Brave: 1986 VW Cabriolet vs 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
You didn’t really think I was going to let a whole week go by without subjecting you to some really sketchy old crap, did you?
The Train Of Logic Autopian Writers Use To Buy New Cars: COTD
Autopian writers own a lot of cars. I have nearly two dozen vehicles on my own, then there’s the expansive fleets of David, Jason, and
Your Camper’s Water Tank Could Be Carrying Serious Diseases, Here’s How To Fix It
Pretty much RV that’s built some sort of self-contained standard has a tank for fresh water. You fill that tank and can use it for
We’re Taking Our 375,000-Mile NYC Taxi Across The Country To See You
You remember our hapless $800, 375,000-mile ex-New York City taxi, don’t you? Sure you do. Yellow, Nissan, kind of banged up, absolutely filthy, considered a
What’s The Dumbest Automotive Law or Regulation?
Today’s Auptopian Asks query is “what’s the dumbest law,” instead of “name a dumb law,” because lawbooks are full of all manner of peabrained rules
A Dealer Listed A Brand New Audi On Bring A Trailer And It Feels Like A Bad Thing For Car Buyers
Cars are fun, and fun cars are even more fun, but trying to buy a new car can be the exact opposite of an enjoyable
I’m A Young Person Who Bought An Old Corvette And It’s Still Great After A Year Of Ownership
I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned it before, but I really like Corvettes. It’s something I don’t like to talk about, simply because it
The Jeep Compass Was A Betrayal
Jeep has spent several decades cultivating a unique brand image. For many, the Jeep name is one associated with off-road vehicles that conquer the wilderness unlike
BMW Finally Made An Electric Car That Can Go Farther Than A Tesla Model Y
How much EV range is enough? While 200 miles will do for some, 300 miles is a pretty strong benchmark, and some shoppers want enough
The UK Banned A Commercial For Twix Because It Shows A ’70s Mustang Driving Kinda Crazy And With An Imaginary Handbrake
Who likes Twix bars? That’s a silly question. We all do. I mean, what are we, savages? They’re a pair of little perforated logs of shortbread covered
Bringing My Michigan Cars To California Was A Mistake
“Don’t bother bringing anything,” my friend Fred Williams (the off-road legend) told me when he heard I was moving to LA. “You’re going to find
A $73,740 Chinese Electric Sedan Just Broke Rimac’s Nurburgring EV Record
If one thing’s certain about the future of EVs, it’s that they’ll continue to get even faster. A new electric Nürburgring king has been crowned,
There Is One Segment Of The Car Market That’s Actually Getting Cheaper
For all the consternation over tariffs, stealth price increases, and a dearth of entry-level models, there are still deals to be had if you’ve got
I Have To Admit One Of My Favorite Car Body Styles Doesn’t Make A Whole Lot Of Sense
Sometimes it’s a little cathartic to admit that something dear to you is also maybe a little ridiculous. Doing so frees you from the burden
A Quarter Million Miles Each: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs 2010 Ford Focus
Cars have cheap price tags for a lot of reasons. They might have mechanical issues, body damage, or other wear and tear. In this case,