China’s New Ford Bronco Would Be Awesome For America
A few months ago, the world started seeing reports showing prototype photos of a new Ford Bronco meant for China. The vehicle looked somewhat like
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
The Auto Industry Is Sleeping On Puddle Light Technology
I’ve noticed a new group showing up at my fourth-favorite taillight bar, the Crimson Candle, and the members of this group seem to be part
There Should Be A World Speed Record For Fifth-Wheel Towing, And I’ve Designed The Rig To Set It
Most of my car-scribbling time is devoted to vehicles a large percentage of people might want to purchase, and while “take my money now” and
The Bonkers Widebody Hyundai Insteroid Concept Is Yet More Proof That Hyundai Totally Gets It
Is it just me, or do many new performance cars almost seem too serious for their own good? Take the new BMW M5, for example.
Here’s Why The Mighty Cummins 4BT Is The LS Swap Of The Diesel World
The General Motors LS V8 engine is a legend in countless car enthusiast circles and, for many, the default choice for an engine swap thanks to
Get Thee To A Showroom While You Can Still Afford To
Hyundai and Kia are the first to report their quarterly sales in the United States, and — shocker — people suddenly got very interested in
Nissan Just Cut Rogue And Pathfinder Pricing By Up To $1,930 In An Attempt To Look Less Desperate
It’s a weird time for new car pricing. While it’s likely most automakers will eventually spread the cost of potential tariffs across their entire lineups,
What Cars Would You Induct Into The Body Cladding Hall Of Fame?
There was a time when one could reliably expect, with only a few exceptions, the entire external surface of a car from the rear-view mirrors
It’s The Third Anniversary Of The Autopian! Meet Our Third Anniversary Car, The Saab Sonnet III!
Quick! Grab your calendar! Push the little primer bulb a few times to get some fuel into the carb, then yank that starter cord! Okay,
The 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport Is An Excellent Off-Road Starting Point To Keep Up With Your Subaru Pals
When I first read that the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport had front tow hooks that could break away in a frontal impact, I was intrigued.
L Is For: 2008 Lexus ES 350 vs 2012 Lincoln MKZ
Welcome back! We’ve been getting a little big for our britches with the last couple of letters, so today we’re going to bring it back
If Car Color Names Were Honest: COTD
Have you ever looked up what the manufacturer of your car says the color of your car is? It’ll almost certainly not be “red,” “yellow,”
The Cheapest New Pop-Up Camper In America Costs Less Than A Used Car
The temperature is rising, the snow is melting, and the trees are becoming green again. That means camping season is right upon us. For many
I Can’t Stop Watching This Nissan Driver Slowly Turn Directly Into An Obvious Sinkhole
You know the old pit trap gag? The one where a character falls into a hole in the ground as a little bit of slapstick,