This Tiny 12-Foot-Long Camper Was Supposed To Be America’s Ticket To RV Fun During Oil Crises
The multiple oil crises of the 1970s reshaped American car culture. Land yachts were out, and compacts were in. Horsepower was down, but so were
Here’s How A Bad Water Pump Design Can Total An Older Ford Explorer, Taurus Or Flex
Turning an engine 90 degrees for use in a different application usually results in fairly harmless engineering compromises. It’s why Nissan 350Zs starve their front
We All Tried To Say Something Nice About This Car — Slack Tales
If you can’t see this post, it’s because you’re not yet a member. If you can swing it, we’d love for you to become a
What’s The Best Used Three-Row Vehicle For Someone Who Wants Reliability But Isn’t Totally Dead Inside?
As much as we hate to admit it, our lives are ruled by edge cases. Specific events or conditions that are outside the norm, which
The New Electric Mercedes-Benz CLA Boasts 492 Miles Of Range But I Have Some Concerns
It’s been a rough few years for Mercedes-Benz in the world of electrification. Sure, the EQS and EQE offer huge range, but the blobby styling
More Than 1-In-5 Cars Sold In The U.S. In January Were Electrified
In China, they refer to HEVs, EREVs, PHEVs, and BEVs as “new energy vehicles,” or NEVs. The idea, in addition to simplifying the acronym soup,
Why ‘Curbstoning’ and ‘Title Jumping’ Can Be A Nightmare For Car-Buyers
A variation on this scenario might be painfully familiar to you: On Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, you spot a great deal on the Toyota Sienna
Do People In Your City Drive Fast Or Slow?
We’re all supposed to drive to the speed limit, and indeed, to the prevailing road conditions. If it’s wet or foggy, you go slower, if
This Cheap Tool Makes Getting Old Gas Out Of A Tank Crazy Easy
One of the more annoying steps of a car revival is figuring out what to do with a tank of old gas. If you’re lucky,
Let’s Look At Some Car Cutaways Made With Saws, Not Pens
Who doesn’t like car cutaways? Monsters, that’s who. Filthy, depraved monsters. And while we usually think of car cutaways as being the incredible product of
V8 Coupes With Style: 1959 DeSoto Adventurer vs 1975 Dino 308 GT4
Happy Friday, Autopians! It’s the final day of my salute to dead brands, and it’s time to take out that second (or third) mortgage, because
The Best Thing To Do With A Jeep Patriot Found In A Lake: COTD
Finding a car at the bottom of a lake is always a bit scary. You never know what could be inside. But if there’s nothing
Former Waymo Head Doesn’t Think Tesla Is Close To Ready To Deploy Robotaxis
I suppose on some level it isn’t exactly surprising that John Krafcik, the ex-CEO of Waymo (2015-2021) doesn’t think Tesla’s Cybercab will have what it
Cummins Launches Its First-Ever Gasoline Engine And It’s Based On A Legendary Diesel Truck Engine
For countless fans of diesel, the brand “Cummins” has been the first name in diesel for decades. Since its founding over a century ago, diesel
The GMC Motorhome Had An Oil Dipstick About As Long As My Mom Is Tall
There are a few vehicles that seem to come up over and over amongst the Autopian staff, cars that always manage to catch our attention
Rivian And Chase Just Gave Fisker Ocean Owners A Huge Out
After Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024, resale values on the brand’s Ocean electric crossovers plummeted. Although owners banded together in an
Should You Still Buy A 2025 Honda Civic Si In A World Where The Hyundai Elantra N Also Exists?
The 2025 Honda Civic Si is the happy medium. It’s not too fast. It’s not too slow. It’s not too expensive, though it’s not cheap
Japan’s 302-Horsepower Toyota Crown Signia Plug-in Hybrid Needs To Come To America
The era of the plug-in hybrid in America feels like it’s finally here. With brands from Ram to Scout announcing range extended hybrids, and brands
How Japan Clears Snow From The Roads Without Salt and Plows
Snow can make driving dangerous or downright impossible. It’s why municipalities spend huge sums on salting the roads and plowing them clear. In parts of
Why Ferrari Might Build This Weird V12 Engine With Oval Pistons
Reciprocating piston engines have changed a lot over the last 100 years or so. Fuel injection, variable valve timing on overhead cams, and distributorless spark
Volkswagen’s Next ‘Beetle’ Could Be A Cheap EV Built In India
Volkswagen became a famous global brand by building the cheap and lovable Beetle. There have been some reasonable sequels in the form of the Golf