
We’re Heading Back To The Moon And I’m Excited About It, Cynicism Be Damned
For the first time since 1972, human beings will visit the moon. Well, visit near the moon, because this Artemis II mission, set to launch today





You Can Count On The Countmobile
So, I have some questions about Count von Count, the Transylvanian Muppet of Sesame Street fame with an advanced case of arithmomania, a compulsion to

Oldsmobile Once Made A Muscle Car For Young People With Light Wallets, And It’s Largely Forgotten
The muscle car era of the 1960s and early 1970s was a defining moment in automotive history. America’s automakers cranked horsepower to hilarious levels, and

Choose A Dead-Brand GM Fun Machine: 1995 Olds Cutlass vs 1997 Pontiac Firebird
The automotive enthusiast community in the US seems to have a love/hate relationship with General Motors. The vast majority of its cars are forgettable appliances

When You Fall In Love With A Crappy BMW From Across The Country: COTD
Every day, Mark Tucker somehow finds the perfect pair of cars to go head-to-head against each other in a classifieds duel. Usually, the cars are

Subaru Wants $3,300 For A Factory Spoiler, But I Am Broken Inside So I Get It
I am in certain transit-oriented circles online. These are places where debates over streetcar vs. BRT are common, and I am considered “car-pilled” for my

The Last American Penny Has Been Minted. Here’s What The Car World Owes To Pennies
I’m not sure if you’ve heard from one of your many friends who work at the US Mint, but the last penny ever has been

Mercedes-Benz Is Making Exciting Advances In Screwing With Your Night Vision
The current Mercedes-Benz GLB is an underrated little thing. Here’s a properly small crossover you can get with a third row that offers better passenger

I Can’t Decide If The Jeep Wrangler 392’s New $80,000 Price Tag Is Expensive Or A Bargain
For a second there, I thought the Wrangler 392 was on its way out. The 2024 model year was marketed as a Final Edition, after

How To Daily A Hot Rod Beetle: Members’ Rides
Thanks for coming back to check out a new Members’ Rides! Last week, JCat was trying to get me in trouble with a fantastic TVR

Volkswagen EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Stations, Which Tells You How Well Electrify America Has Worked Out
At this point, Tesla has firmly won the charging war in North America. Automakers far and wide are adopting native NACS ports and rolling out

It’s Still Too Easy To Disable Seat Belt Reminders In Modern Cars
I can’t fathom why you’d ever want to drive or ride in a car without wearing a seatbelt. There is no situation in the world

This 53-Year-Old Dodge Van Camper Is As Short As A Pickup Truck And Better Equipped Than Many New RVs
The camper van is one of the most accessible motorhomes on the planet. A van drives easily, fits into normal parking spaces, and sometimes even

Watch The Safety Car Turn Into An Unsafety Car At The NASCAR Mexico Finale
Racing season might be winding down in the northern hemisphere, but there’s always an opportunity for a huge spectacle. The finale of the 2025 NASCAR

How I Shot A Music Video With Zero Budget And Four Awesome Cars
As an auto writer, it’s easy to get lost in the job. Every day you wake to a blank page and a blog screaming for

The Mercedes Formula One Team Might Be Worth $6 Billion, Which Is A Lot
My goal is not necessarily to make this the biggest automotive site in the known universe, as size comes with its own shortcomings. I do

Three Awful AI-Based Ideas That Will Disrupt Airport Bathroom Experience
Yesterday I came back from Los Angeles, and thanks to all the dumbfudgery going on with the government shutdown and all the cascading mess, my

Google Maps Just Added Its Most Useful Feature In Years
I’ve never owned an electric vehicle, but as an auto journalist, I’ve had the pleasure of driving dozens throughout my career. Having an EV press

Big Project Or Little Project? 1985 BMW 745i vs 2000 Chevy Metro
Despite how it sometimes seems walking through an average parking lot, cars do come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes. Personally, I have always

How A Rhyme About A Tiny Tire Somehow Relates To Shaving Cream: COTD
There is shockingly little rhyming in the car world. Car brands love naming their new releases through alphabet soup cans, and press releases rarely have

Here Are Five Extremely Cool Cars You Can Import In 2026 That Don’t Come From Japan
January 2026 is right around the corner, which means that one of my favorite parts of winter is coming. That’s right, it’s time to look












