The Cabover Econoline Pickup Was One Of The Better Designs From Ford To Fail Miserably
From inventing the pony car with the introduction of the Mustang, to launching the American aero revolution with the Taurus, and making the bold move
Welcome To Chip Shortage 2: Nexperia Boogaloo
Do you remember the automotive chip shortage? Do you remember how much that sucked? This time it’s back, though in a curious way that has
Death Cabrio And Some Cuties: Members’ Rides
Good morning and welcome to another iteration of Members’ Rides! I apologize that these have been far less frequent than weekly lately; I’ve been travelling
Ram Is Finally Doing The Thing It Should’ve Done Years Ago
When the Ram brand split away from Dodge in 2009, the definitions of those brands were clear. Ram would sell trucks and work vans, while
Trick, Or Treat? ‘1965 Lotus 7’ vs 1985 Manta Mirage
Happy Halloween, Autopians! Today we’re going to look at a couple of homebuilt cars. One of them isn’t what it claims to be, and the
Confessions Of A Doodler And IBM’s Biggest Failure
I’m not sure I can listen to things, I mean really listen, without doodling. It’s been like that as long as I can remember; my notebooks from
Two Readers Just Invented A New Kind Of Country Song: COTD
One of my favorite things about country music is just how much everyone loves singing about trucks. There’s a country song for pretty much every
Your Imported Dream Car Just Got Even More Expensive, Again, And This Time You Might Not Be Able To Afford It
One of the dirtiest words in the car import community lately is “tariff.” This year has been a rollercoaster for people importing cars, as the
What’s The Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done To A Car?
Before you type the tale of how you backed your new Z28 into a telephone pole, I must clarify that today’s Autopian Asks is enquiring
I Bought A 200,000 Mile Jeep Comanche Sight Unseen. Here’s What It Was Like Driving It 850 Miles Home
I’ve done cross-country roadtrips countless times. I’ve fixed some of the rustiest heaps on the face of the planet. I’ve off-roaded, I’ve cruised down iconic
The Wild True Story Behind The Only GM EV1 Ever Publicly Sold, And Where It’s Going Next
General Motors EV1 VIN #4G5PX2250V0200212 was never supposed to survive. Like most EV1s leased to drivers in the late 1990s, this adorably green electric icon
Cheap CarPlay Head Units Are Some Of The Weirdest Things You Can Buy For Your Car
We live in weird times. I know there are so many ways to back up this bold statement – cultural, political, environmental, whatever – but
No New Camper Looks As Cool As This Rare 1960s Time Capsule, But There’s A Catch
Most recreational vehicles in America do not have an aesthetic that would be described as “pretty.” Aside from weird independent brands and Airstream, most of
This Toyota Concept Looks Sort Of Homemade Because You’re Actually Supposed To Finish It Yourself
Toyota went hard at this year’s Japan Mobility Show, unveiling more interesting stuff than most entire auto shows. We’re talking a six-wheeled Lexus LS minivan
Why Loan Rates Are Going Up For Cars As Home Mortgage Rates Drop
Will car buyers ever get a break? The answer seems to be yes, just not immediately. Going into the end of the year, loan rates are
Yes, Someone Is Really Opening A TVR Dealer In America In The Year 2025
I find that among car enthusiasts, there are two groups: Those who barely know about TVR, and those who know absolutely everything about TVR. The
How A Critical Flaw Literally Burned The Reputation Of The Pontiac Fiero
After forty years, you’d think we’d be done roasting the Fiero with gags about its propensity to catch on fire (sorry about the pun). But
Which Scary Movie Car Would You Pick? 1966 Plymouth Valiant vs 1972 Oldsmobile 98
Lots of horror stories feature cars. There are the obvious ones, like Christine, and the cars that practically become a character in their own right, like
This Dodge Centennial Commercial Reveals The Decades Dodge Doesn’t Want To Remember
I was looking up some rumors about the original Dodge logo – which was, essentially, a Mogen David, or Star of David or Jewish Star
When Your AI-Enabled Car Finds Out You Want To Sell It: COTD
We live in a world of AI-enabled everything. “AI” is probably every company’s favorite buzzword, besting “dynamism” and “disrupt” for the term most likely to
Four Decades Ago, Honda Tried To Make The Ultimate Post-Oil Crisis Motorcycle By Souping Up A Small Engine With A Laggy Turbo
The turbocharger was perhaps one of the greatest automotive inventions. You can slap a turbo onto a smaller engine to give it the thrust of