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
This Iconic Streamlined Steam Locomotive Tried To Beat Diesel Trains With Raw Power And Beauty
Steam locomotives are artifacts of a bygone era. There was once a time when steam ruled the world, but now that’s largely the job of
It Sounds Like Dodge And Chrysler Might Get The Help They Need
All I’ve ever wanted is for the now-Stellantis brands to live up to their potential. It’s not about getting specific vehicles (I can accept that
Jeep’s Reportedly Making All Wagoneers Grand Wagoneers Because Nobody Could Tell The Difference Anyway
What’s the difference between a Wagoneer and a Grand Wagoneer? If you answered one’s bigger, I’m afraid that’s incorrect. If you answered that one has
Here’s The Cheap, Simple Electric Car Everyone Should Be Asking For
Automakers hate regulations. Whether it’s safety- or efficiency-related, regulations essentially define all restrictions for designs, equipment, and powertrains. Regulations provide the framework that automakers must
Which Runabout Would You Recommend? 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs 2011 Nissan Sentra
I was reminded this weekend that there actually is a point to evaluating inexpensive cars. I tend to dismiss a lot of the low end
I Owe David An Apology, And Let’s Remember There Would Be No Autopian Without David Tracy
So on Friday I wrote one of our Tales From The Slack posts, where we reveal a bit about the inner workings, behind-the-scenes dirt about
I Prevented David From Subjecting All Of You To Six Months Of Unexplained Diarrhea
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Dodge Once Repurposed A Mass-Market Pickup Cab For A Big Truck
We have a series here at the Autopian called “Phoning It In” where we like to highlight some delightfully half-assed solutions to automotive problems, usually
China’s Ford Bronco Gets The Roof That The Volkswagen ID.Buzz Should Have
There’s some really cool stuff coming out of China’s car industry right now. A 300-mph electric supercar, an SUV with a drone in the back,
My Car Interiors Keep Turning Into Dangerously Moldy Nightmares, And I’m Not Sure How To Stop It
Last weekend, I popped open my mini warehouse only to discover one of a car owner’s worst nightmares. One of my favorite cars, my 2008
Penske Is Hiring Pit Crew Members And Experience Is Optional, But The Must-Have Will Surprise You
Being a race car driver is a dream job for just about every car enthusiast, but unless you were put in a kart before you
This New Plane Wants To Lure Gen Z Into Private Jets By Replacing All Of Its Windows With Giant Screens
There is a new plane in development that hopes to be the future of aviation. The Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 promises to cut business jet
13 Years Ago, Buick Built A Compact Stick-Shift Sedan That Could Keep Up With A GTI
It’s hard not to love a good sleeper. A car that looks almost completely ordinary but packs a surprisingly explosive punch, not dissimilar to that
Heavy Chevys For A Suba-Dude: Members’ Rides
Welcome to Members’ Rides! Last week, we all had the wonderful opportunity to drool over Bram’s fantastic European cars, most especially his beautiful, restored Citroen
I Have Questions For the Single Person Who Bought a New BMW i3 Last Quarter
The i3 is a fascinating little hatchback. Following the often-forgotten, low-production 1 Series ActiveE, it was the BMW brand’s first real foray into the electric
The Next Gas Porsche 718 Might Not Have The Engine We All Expected
It’s only been about two weeks since Porsche announced that the next 718 Boxster and Cayman will get high-end combustion-powered variants, but in hindsight, this
Ford Has A Huge Mechanic Shortage. Here’s How Long You’ll Have To Wait To Get Your Car Fixed
When I owned a new Ford, I had a generally positive experience with dealer servicing. Any maintenance I needed was taken care of the same
Volkswagen May Have Found A New Way To Doom The ID.Buzz
My immediate thought whenever I need to write about either Volkswagen or the ID.Buzz electric van, is to point out that I’m a fan of
The Smith And Sniff Podcast Put Out The Taillight Call To Me, And I Answer A Month Late
Are you familiar with the Smith and Sniff podcast? It’s the podcast done by British autojourno icons Jonny Smith and Richard Porter, and it’s always
2005 Bentley Continental vs 2005 Jeep Wrangler: Which One Are You Blowing Forty Grand On?
This week, we’ve been looking at the class of 2005 in cars, and we’re going to finish it out by blowing the budget to smithereens.