China Is Soundly Beating America In The In-Car-Pooping Arena And We Can’t Let This Happen
I’m not sure if you’re like me and gauge the overall progress of a society based on the variety and number of places one can
For Decades, NASA Astronauts Have Been Carried To The Launchpad In America’s Coolest Motorhomes
The launch of Artemis II has everyone thinking about space and dreaming big right now. While most people focus on the spacecraft, the mission, the
A Reader Has More Nerdy Information About The Asüna Sunrunner Than You Thought You Needed To Know: COTD
I love that every Autopian reader is an expert in something. It doesn’t matter what car we write about; there’s probably someone who knows more
Choose One To Make Me Drive: Ford Aerostar vs Volvo 940 vs Chevy Chevelle vs Smart Fortwo
Can you believe I’ve been doing this for four years? Well, almost; the site launched on March 32nd, of course, which was a Friday, and
This Looks Like A Dune Buggy But It Was Really An Autocrosser In Disguise
We’ve talked about the legendary Meyers Manx here before, and how it sparked a whole revolution by starting not just the whole dune buggy industry,
Stephen’s Screamin’ And Mark’s Steaming, But He’s Not Mad, He’s Just Oppo-Cross: Only Fanbelts
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Here’s How Kia Justifies Selling The Ultra-Cool K4 Hatchback In America
Back in 2024, Kia did something I didn’t think any manufacturer would do in America again: It said it would introduce a new hatchback to
The Genesis G90 Prestige Black Is A Sumptuous Luxury Chariot For Executive Mallgoths
Despite having mix CDs packed with Warped Tour icons, I’ve never been a big fan of cars that look like they haven’t been unlocked in
Singer Will.I.Am Wants To Fix Inner Cities With A Ridiculously Complex $30,000 Trike With Tron Lightcycle Wheels And An AI ‘Brain’
Black Eyed Peas frontman William “Will.I.Am” Adams is a certified car guy. But unlike most singers and producers who love cars, he also likes to
America’s Latest And Most Advanced Space Toilet Just Faced Its First Real Crisis
As you likely know by now, humankind has sent people towards the moon again after a gap of over 50 years. And it’s exciting! I’m
‘Not Beneficial For Any Brand’: Nissan Exec Says Regulatory Flip-Flopping Means Everyone Loses
While consumer taste is the greatest driver of demand when it comes to how new cars are conceived and developed, ultimately, it’s up to government
Mercedes-Benz Just Recalled A Bunch Of Electric G-Wagens Because The Wheels Might Fall Off
If I had a nickel for every time an automaker’s recalled an electric model over wheel bolts coming loose, I’d have ten cents. Not a
Pontiac’s First SUV Wasn’t Sold In America And Wasn’t Initially A Pontiac
We have a lot to thank Canadians for. From maple syrup to poutine to even our own German-car wrenching wordsmith Thomas Hundal, our neighbors up
Bugatti Once Tried To Make A V12 All-Wheel Drive Sedan And It’s Way Weirder Than You’d Expect
A few days ago I replied to the Autopian Asks question, What Is The Quintessential ‘80s Car?, with the DeLorean DMC-12. It is one of
The Death Of The Weirdest Engine In Production Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
There are a lot of interesting engines in production right now, but the weirdest has got to be Audi’s turbocharged inline five-cylinder. The 2.5-liter, odd-cylinder-count
How America Gave Chinese Carmakers The Opening They’ve Been Dreaming Of
Something happened during a short panel at the New York Auto Show yesterday that exemplified everything that’s hard about being a carmaker in 2026. The
Semi-Trucks In Michigan Are Allowed Up To 164,000 Pounds Of Weight, 44 Wheels, And 11 Axles, And The Reason Why Makes Total Sense
If you’ve ever traveled down an American interstate, you’ve almost certainly mingled with a semi-tractor. The most common configuration on the road involves three axles
This 115-Year Old Film Predicted The Problems With Automated Driving Like Getting Trapped On Saturn
We’ve written a good bit about the promise and issues associated with automated driving, like Waymo’s recent issues understanding what to do around school buses.
Which Cheerful Runabout Would You Road-Trip In? 2003 Mini Cooper vs 2009 Smart Fortwo
Sometimes it takes me ages to choose cars for this feature. Often, I’ll find one car I really want to write about, and then struggle
Heck Yeah, Finally Something We Can All Look Forward To! COTD
There’s a lot of doom and gloom in the news nowadays. I recently watched some cable news and was disgusted that the coverage was pretty
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