
Here’s Everything Wrong With My ‘Mint’ $1700 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Last weekend I purchased a new 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee after realizing that my 5-speed “Holy Grail” project hadn’t gone anywhere in five years and

Here’s Everything Wrong With My ‘Mint’ $1700 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Last weekend I purchased a new 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee after realizing that my 5-speed “Holy Grail” project hadn’t gone anywhere in five years and

Here’s How I’d Turn A RAV4 Into A Fuel-Efficient Avalanche-Style El Camino
I’m so sick of RAV4s. These ubiquitous things are absolutely everywhere, as you would expect one of the best-selling vehicles in the United States to

How A Quirk In Italian Trademark Law Brought Back A Forgotten Car Brand
There’s more to Fiat than, well, Fiat. The Italian family car manufacturer chugs on within Stellantis, constantly digging into its storied history to remind buyers

I’ve Never Seen A Fast & Furious Movie, So We Made A Podcast So I Can Watch All Of Them
I have been a car enthusiast my entire life. I have my current career because of it, met my husband because of it, and formed

Dodge Has Invented A Way To Pimp Out Your Car Without Ever Touching A Drill Or Screwdriver
When we last discussed Stellantis patent applications, the giant conglomerate was imagining an EV with a battery fire situation dropping the pack out the bottom

Want To Spend Half As Much Money On Fuel? Chevy And Buick Are Quietly Selling E85-Capable Cars
Fuel prices are near record highs across the United States, and no more so in California, where the average price of regular gasoline recently touched

The World Can Build 57 Million More Cars Than It Needs
The most important kind of company to have as a nation was, for much of the 20th century, an automaker. It signified a level of

Two Beige Sedans, A Broken Convertible, And A Flower Van: What’s Your Favorite?
Good morning! It’s Friday, and this week, I’m just going to do a straight four-way runoff. Nothing fancy, no weird scenarios, just pick your favorite.

What Cars Are Synonymous With Certain Colors For You?
Other than Ford Model Ts, pace car replicas, and the Buick GNX, you can usually choose the color of the car you buy. However, in

We’re Having Some Tech Issues But We’re Still Heading To RADwood Bright And Early
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the Autopian Mainframe, recently upgraded to a fully-expanded Mattel Aquarius (we’re talking 16K, AI-inflated memory priced be damned) soaking

You Meet The Nicest People At The World’s Largest Previa Cruise
Ever since I was a wee 7th grader and saw a burgundy Toyota Previa on a trip to Arizona, I have been obsessed with the

I Bought My Dream Car A Decade Ago. Here’s How I Hope It Will Grow Old With Me
A little over a decade ago, I bought a first-generation Mazda MX-5 from Germany. I had just turned 30, my life was taking these twists

RADwood Will Have Its First ‘Millenia’ Class For 2000s-era Cars, Here’s A Sneak Preview
I have a real fondness for the period of time between 2000 and 2010, which is maybe an odd thing to say given that my

Naming A Supercar ‘Bruce’ Is A Bold Choice I’m Not Sure I Can Get Behind
Look, I’m all for naming a car after a principal or founder of the company. They probably deserve the recognition, especially if it’s on a

Automakers Really Want You To Have A Conversation With Your Car
Nearly every presentation for a new car I attend involves an executive talking to their car, and their car talking back to them. There’s this

If You Named A Child After A Car, What Would It Be?
If you’re reading this website, you’re obviously very much into automobiles. However, are you so deep into this obsession that you’d end up naming your

Choose A Clean California Car: 1987 Honda Accord vs 1994 Toyota Tercel
Good morning! Today, I’m pulling out one of my oldest tricks and showing you a couple of clean examples of cars that folks in northern

A Typography Geek Pointed Out Something About The Space Shuttle Discovery And Now I Can’t Unsee It
Even though I was born in the Apollo Era, barely, the spacecraft that I think had the most influence on my childhood had to be

What Do You Call A Toy Car Made From Clay? COTD
Apparently, the diecast cars of today are only the latest of a long line of small, wheeled toys that date back thousands of years. But

Some Car Companies Are Offering Cool Interior Accessories For Free, But There’s A Catch
Fifty bucks for an organizer that sits in your console? Look, I’m involved with manufacturing, so I get why things cost what they do. That







