Good News: ‘Piano Black’ Trim On Cars Seems To Finally Be Dying
Who could use some good news? I feel like we all could right about now. And this is the kind of good news that I
It’s Halloween, Here Are The Scariest Cars Out There
It’s the season of pumpkin spice (cinnamon) and ghosts (apparitions of the dead, like Adrian). Yes, Halloween is upon us, and that had us thinking—what
Our Pontiac Aztek Has Been A Great Daily Driver Except For One Major Issue: Unintended Acceleration
The Pontiac Aztek is a bit of a pop culture icon. Its polarizing looks — combined with its stardom in Breaking Bad — has led
It’s Time For 2024’s Bestest Halloween Car-Costumes!
Happy Halloween! Is it Halloween without a post about car-costumes? No, no it isn’t, because I’ve been doing goofball posts like this one for every
One Of The Most Underrated Tow Vehicles Isn’t A Truck, But A Ford Plumbing Van With A Power Stroke Diesel V8
It’s no secret that Americans love towing things. We love buying large trucks and using them to tow even larger boats, campers, and cargo trailers.
Current Dodge Lessees Can Get $1000 Off The Electric Daytona, Plus The $7500 EV Rebate [Correction]
It’s no secret that the new Charger Daytona EV is incredibly important for Dodge. The brand has marketed it as a purebred successor to the
You Can Buy A 365-Horsepower Kia Stinger GT For Less Than A Base Corolla
As enthusiasts, we’re occasionally prone to having our heads in the clouds dreaming of depreciated luxury car bargains before realizing that anything with a “V12
Hyundai Shows Off A Great New Look In A Hydrogen Concept For No Good Reason
I think of all the major mass-market carmakers operating today, you could argue that Hyundai/Kia are making the boldest design decisions and have some of
What Is The Worst Possible Getaway Car? Autopian Asks
Hello, dear reader, I have great news! You just successfully robbed a bank! You and all of your best buds managed to get 30 duffle
Complex Audiobooks Are More Dangerous For Drivers: Study
We all have our own preferences for what we listen to when driving. Some of us like to rock niche EDM tracks, others get around
What We Know About McLaren’s Proposed Sale To The Abu Dhabi Government
If there’s one thing that’s almost guaranteed in the world of supercars, it’s some level of corporate instability. Case in point: McLaren Automotive is expected
The Price Gap Between New Cars And Used Cars Is Higher Than Ever
Almost every major economic indicator in the United States points towards the improbable “soft landing” scenario wherein we get out of the pandemic and post-pandemic
Hyundai’s Vampire Fetish: Cold Start
It’s Halloween! The day we can finally dress like sexy cats and roam the streets without people judging us as we sexily slurp tuna from cans. You
Fear Of The Dark: 2002 Pontiac Grand Am vs 2008 Honda Civic
Happy Halloween, Autopians! I hope you’re all ready for a good scare, because today’s choices are absolutely terrifying. And there is a scenario to go
The Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 Isn’t The German Muscle Car You Expect But It’s Perfect If You Can Ambush Someone With A Cup Of Coffee
By now you are probably aware a few weeks back I spent an enjoyable few days at the Car Design Event Classic in Germany. I
I Found An Amazing World War II Jeep In A Copart Lot But I Blew My Chance To Own It
It’s not often you get the chance to buy a complete World War II Jeep for under $5000, but I just had that option and
I Found The Most Absurd German Tuner Vehicle And It’s A 57,000-Pound Motorhome Named After A Train
For more than 47 years, Brabus has been a premier tuning house to make everything from Smart Fortwos to Maybach 57s meaner, faster, and blacker.
What Are The Most Annoying Things That Can Happen When Wrenching On An Old Car?
Last night, a reader and I did some high-quality wrenching on my 1954 Willys CJ-3B ahead of my wedding next month, and something happened that
Let’s Look At The Taillights Used By One Of The Worst Cars Of All Time
I’m not sure if this is a controversial take or not, but I feel pretty comfortable saying that the Bristol Type 603 – later known
Only Fanbelts: Can You Match The Viewing History To The Autopian?
If you want to learn about our viewing habits or you just want to support this place (or both) please consider becoming a member. For less
A Man Tried To Build The World’s Most Capable Off-Road Vehicle, And It Had Just A Single Wheel
The basic formula for an off-road vehicle hasn’t changed much throughout history. Some of the most capable vehicles have four-wheel drive, loads of ground clearance,