Here Are The Six Cars I’m Keeping In My Collection, And Why
With less free time than I’ve ever had in my life, due in part to raising an infant, investing in a wonderful marriage, fixing a
This May Be The Most Frivolous Detail On 1949-1967 VW Beetles
The Volkswagen Beetle, despite its friendly, almost cartoonish design, was not a frivolous car. It was a car designed to be rational, basic transportation, and even if
The Stereo Was Fire, Then It Was On Fire: Lithium Battery Blaze Nearly Destroys Classic Mazda RX-7
When we think of lithium battery fires, our mind normally jumps to battery-powered EVs smoldering on the highway. However, in a rare chain of events,
Hyundai Built Another Great-Looking Car That Practically No One Can Use
One Korean automaker has big dreams for the future of fuel cell technology. Carrying the flag is the new 2026 Hyundai Nexo, which promises big
N Is For: 1951 Nash Airflyte Ambassador vs 1975 NSU Ro 80
Good morning! On today’s Showdown, to celebrate the letter N, we’re skipping over the obvious choice – Nissan – and instead looking at two four-door
People In Chicago Drink Something That Tastes Like Earwax And Can Strip Car Paint: COTD
Chicago is a place that I recommend every American visit at least once in their life, preferably during the summer. The city has stunning architecture,
Which One Of You Lunatics Bought A Brand New Dodge Journey In 2025?
I know “it’s never too late” is a cliché, but what exactly is it not too late for? A Fourthmeal, surely, but what else? It’s
In A Surprise Move, 25% Auto Tariffs May Not Apply To Your Imported Dream Car. UPDATE: But You Might Get A Surprise 24% Tariff If Your Car Is Coming From Japan
Last week, President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on car imports and imported car parts. As originally written, the tariff called for 25 percent
Volkswagen’s Biggest Misstep May Have Been Inventing The Mini Then Ignoring It
Full disclosure: I wrote about this fascinating car nearly a decade ago at The Old Site, but I somehow managed to make myself re-fascinated by
Wait, Wait, Wait … The E90 BMW M3 Is NOT A ‘Classic’ Car
Jerks on social media have been trying to take me down and make me feel old by pointing out uncomfortable facts, like that Weezer’s “Blue”
Tesla Cybertruck Sales Sure Seem To Be Crashing
The first quarter of 2025 wasn’t a great one for Tesla. While it’s still the world’s second-largest electric carmaker, global sales are down 13 percent
A Mad Wrencher Created The Best-Sounding Scooter Ever By Combining Four Junkyard Engines Into One Custom 4-Cylinder
The humble scooter is one of the most accessible vehicles on the planet. Likewise, scooters are easy to learn on, forgiving to mistakes, and usually
Affordable Small Cars Are Making A Comeback Right As Tariffs Are About To Make Everything More Expensive
Five years after a black swan event disrupted the old normal in the car industry, it’s still hard to get into a new car, just
Dodge Now Sells Way More Electric Chargers Than Gas-Powered Ones
Mark Twain famously quoted a British Prime Minister who allegedly said: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” Even if Twain
RIP Val Kilmer, A GTO Owner I Worked For Very Briefly
There was some sad news yesterday as we learned that Tombstone, Top Gun, The Saint, and, most importantly, Real Genius actor Val Kilmer died. I mention this because he
Why I’m Flying To Junkyards Around The World To Buy The Most Useless Part Of Any Car
When you travel to far-off lands, you want to learn about different cultures, eat new foods, see interesting sights, that sort of thing. All of
M Is For: 1959 Morris Minor vs 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
Good morning! We’re up to the letter M, and we’re going to look at a pair of manual-transmission economy cars with nicely alliterative names. They’re
There Are Giant Shredders That Eat Entire Cars And They’re Mesmerizing: COTD
There’s always something fascinating about watching something get destroyed in spectacular fashion, especially if it’s crushed or shredded. It’s wild to watch a crusher reduce
Nissan 200SX And Ram 50 Radness Plus Renegade: Members’ Rides
Last week we looked at a fantastic Soviet motorcycle that may or may not have been built by prison labor according to the commenters.
Illinois Wants To Ban Legally Imported Cars, Here’s How I Plan To Stop It
For the past several years, fans of cute little cars imported from Japan have been under threat. States across the nation have decided to ban
Why The 48 MPG Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid Might Be The Ultimate Daily Driver: Sensible Car Review
Having one car that does everything is a brilliant concept, but it can be difficult to find in real life without breaking the bank. If