REO Says It Will Build A $21,500 Truck For The Masses, I Spoke To The CEO To See If They’re Legit
There’s been a lot of talk lately about upcoming new cheap pickup trucks, and if that’s somehow a bad thing, that’s news to me. The
Second-Chance Showdown: Rover vs Buick vs Kia vs Saab
Good morning, and happy Friday to you all! Today is all about second chances, as we pit the week’s second-place finishers against each other. But
This May Be One Of The Most Minor Things I’ve Ever Seen Bragged About In A Car Brochure: Cold Start
You know one of the things I love most about old car brochures? It when there’s some incredibly minor feature – perhaps even so minor
Someone Converted A School Bus Into A Double Decker Pirate Ship Motorhome And It’s Glorious
I’ve often said that if the recreational vehicles getting churned out of Indiana aren’t for you, try looking at something vintage. If that still doesn’t
The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Is The Worst Of 2000s GM Distilled Into One Car: GM Hit Or Miss
Misjudging a segment can have funny results. Sometimes, the result is a complete overachiever with disappointing sales like the Volkswagen Phaeton. Sometimes, the result is
The Kia Rio-Replacing 2024 Kia K3 Would Be A Perfect Small Car For America
The Kia Rio is dead, long live the Kia K3. Look, the current Kia Rio is a great car, but Kia had changed so much
Crashed Teslas Are Ending Up In Ukraine And Former Owners Are Tracking Them
It’s not really news that, often, crashed cars in America that have been written off get sold to auction houses that then sell them to
Ford CEO Jim Farley Stopped By To Say Hello And Also We Have The Swankiest Ride To Pebble Beach
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AI Is Taking Over Journalism, A Major Technician Shortage, Beau And DT’s Trip To Germany: The Autopian Podcast
Jason, Beau, and David sit down for another episode of The Autopian Podcast to discuss IMPORTANT issues like automotive haikus and kittens. And also a
What It’s Like Off-Roading And Sleeping In The Bank Vault-Like ‘Off-Grid Trailers Pando 2.0’ Camper
Off-road camping trailers are a pretty big deal in the recreational vehicle space right now. It seems every manufacturer wants to sell something that at
The GMC ‘Twin Six’ Is An Insane 11.5-Liter Four-Head V12 Meant To Fight Diesel Engines
The modular engine renaissance is in full swing. From BMW sharing components for three-, four-, and six-cylinder engines to Jaguar’s Ingenium engine family, component sharing
Only One New Car In America Actually Sold For Under $20,000 Last Month
I’m thinking a lot about vehicle affordability lately and when, if ever, cars will become affordable again. The numbers are improving, but for various reasons
Rare, Running, But Not Quite Ready: 1966 Rover P6 2000 vs 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
Welcome to another Shitbox Showdown! Today we’re going to look at two cars you almost never see for sale, at least in reasonable condition for
Old Cars In A Polish Town, All Polished: Cold Start
I know what you’re thinking, as a partial side effect of all the lead dust I’ve inhaled: you’re thinking, hey, why don’t we see more
The General Motors 3800 V6 Is Still One Of The Greatest Engines You Can Find: COTD
One of the more interesting side effects of writing about cars is that your friends and family always seem to ask you for an opinion
A Little Car On Your Dashboard To Control Stuff: Is It A Dumb Idea?
I’m not sure if it’s age, a long history of blows to the cranium, a past of questionable drug choices, or a present of too
Which Cars Are Most Guilty Of Looking Way More Powerful, Fast, Or Capable Than They Actually Are?
“Don’t let your mouth write a check your ass can’t cash!” is a taunt you’ve hopefully never heard outside of television (it originated with Flip
These Jeeps Have The Same Diameter Tires As The New Cadillac Escalade IQ And That’s Just Nuts
The new Cadillac Escalade IQ doesn’t look like an Escalade, and while you can argue that that’s not a great thing given that Escalade is
The Most Exciting Thing About The VW ID.Buzz Electric Van — The Camper Version — May Be Indefinitely Delayed
A huge part of the charm and appeal of the Volkswagen Microbus is tied up in the idea of sleeping in one. From Boomers’ memories
Here’s A Look At The New Electrified BMW 7 Series ‘Protection’ That Can Withstand Explosions
For decades now, BMW has been building some of the most luxurious in-house armored vehicles, from stretched E38 7 Series sedans to stealthy X5 crossovers.
Trimflation: Explaining Why Automakers Raised Prices So Much In The Pandemic
Why did new car prices increase dramatically during the pandemic and why haven’t they decreased as quickly even though inventories have improved? It’s been widely