Here’s To The People Who Keep Our Cars Alive And Looking Cool: COTD
Mercedes Streeter August 21, 2026 11:22 pm 1 Comment
Some cars become virtual legends. Countless eyes have seen the Deadmau5 “Purrari,” the WhistlinDiesel Tesla Cybertruck, our Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, and now our AutoZam AZ-1.
There Was A Time When You Could Spend Well Over $30,000 On A New Smart Fortwo, And This Is What You Got For Your Money
Mercedes Streeter August 21, 2026 6:15 pm 15 Comments
When the Smart Fortwo launched in the United States in 2008, it hit with a base price of $11,590. For that dough, you didn’t get
Why This 25-Mile Yugo Is More Important Than Most Low-Mileage Supercars
Antti Kautonen August 21, 2026 4:55 pm 70 Comments
Decades from now, what do you think a car museum would most likely feature? If there’s going to be a section for 1980s and 1990s
A Wildly Advanced Car Made By A Ketchup Heir Was One Of The Surprise Hits At Pebble Beach
Jason Torchinsky August 21, 2026 3:38 pm 35 Comments
One of my favorite things about going to the Concurs d’Elegance at Pebble Beach, aside from the joys of knowing my entire net worth (that
Ever Had A Friend Or Loved One Who Owned A Cool Car And Didn’t Even Know It?
Peter Vieira August 21, 2026 3:22 pm 59 Comments
Back when I was going to Southeastern Massachusetts University, now known as UMass Dartmouth, I had a wide circle of friends about whom I knew
More Than 28,000 V8s Allegedly Failed Before GM Recalled Its L87 Engines, Now The Feds Are Investigating After 6,000 Fixed Engines Supposedly Failed
Mercedes Streeter August 21, 2026 12:44 pm 57 Comments
General Motors has long been a leader in American small-block V8 power. GM V8s are often the default choice of engine swaps, and power millions
I Drove An Electric Car For Three Years. Here’s How Much Value It Lost
Antti Kautonen August 21, 2026 12:13 pm 72 Comments
After three years, I’ve just handed back my 2023 Peugeot e-2008 crossover. We did a little under 30,000 miles with it and things went mostly
Nissan’s Risky Plan To Make Five New Trucks In Two Years
Matt Hardigree August 21, 2026 11:17 am 109 Comments
Japanese automakers have become obsessed with the idea of ‘China Speed,’ which sounds like a made up drug that has to be stopped in Rush
My Cheap Japanese Taxi Was The Victim Of A Hit-And-Run At Monterey Car Week, Then Somehow Ended Up Winning A Prize Alongside Priceless Ferraris And Lamborghinis
Todd Lappin August 21, 2026 10:43 am 51 Comments
Our universe is a strange and mysterious place. Sometimes it giveth. Sometimes it taketh. And sometimes it does those things in equal measure, but not
The Weirdest Mercury Ad Ever Gets Weirder When You Realize How Much It Looks Like A Very Famous Painting
Jason Torchinsky August 21, 2026 9:28 am 75 Comments
No one said advertising cars was easy, but at the same time, it’s not exactly rocket surgery. You would think that there would be some sort of
How Our Little Shrunken Mazda Race Car Won Monterey Car Week
Jason Torchinsky August 21, 2026 8:02 am 79 Comments
I know that, technically, the winner of Monterey Car Week is probably thought to be the Best of Show winner at the Concurs d’Elegance, which
Dodge Daytona, Hyundai Sonata, Isuzu Oasis, Mazda 323, Or The New Kid?
Mark Tucker August 21, 2026 7:25 am 69 Comments
I’m trying something new today. Instead of a straight Friday runoff like we’ve done in the past, or two new outrageous or expensive cars, I’m
Always Listen To Classic Metal Music In Your Car, For Safety, Of Course! COTD
Mercedes Streeter August 20, 2026 8:34 pm 24 Comments
The world is full of distractions. Your smartphone is a powerful computer that fits in the palm of your hand and has access to an
Dodge Once Sold A Hot Compact Car That Was A Technological Marvel With Fiberglass Wheels And A Futuristic Turbo
Mercedes Streeter August 20, 2026 4:58 pm 79 Comments
Today’s cars are examples of impressive engineering built up from over a century of advancements. It’s not hard to find cars with variable geometry turbochargers
What Recent Shows Or Movies Impressed You With Their Car Casting Choices?
Peter Vieira August 20, 2026 4:12 pm 69 Comments
I try not to think too much about moviemaking when I watch a movie, because I’ll very quickly take myself out of the movie once
There’s Really Only One Person Who Would Have Owned A Zimmer Covered In Candlelabras
Jason Torchinsky August 20, 2026 2:54 pm 109 Comments
In our modern culture of innumerable niches and hyper-focused interests, it’s hard to remember that there was once a time when the concept of celebrity
The Most Expensive New Toyota Is A Tiny Bus That’s Shorter Than A 4Runner, Seats Five, Stands Twelve, And Can Be Used As A Sports Cinema
Thomas Hundal August 20, 2026 2:39 pm 27 Comments
If you were to picture the most expensive four-wheeled road-legal new Toyota people can actually buy, what pops into your head? The GR GT isn’t
Man Finds Love Note In Junkyard Pontiac Vibe. Here’s What It Says
David Tracy August 20, 2026 12:24 pm 101 Comments
While parts-hunting at a junkyard in Wisconsin, Paul Baumgart stumbled upon a blue Vibe sitting at the bottom of a heap of junkers. He opened
The Genesis GV90 Is An Insane Flagship SUV With A Heated Floor Like A Five-Star Hotel Room
Thomas Hundal August 20, 2026 11:20 am 133 Comments
The flagship SUV is a phenomenon that’s here to stay. Range Rover was arguably first, but now you can walk into just about every luxury
Automakers Launched 500 New Models In China In The First Half Of This Year, Which Is Way Too Many Models
Matt Hardigree August 20, 2026 10:30 am 104 Comments
The global automotive industry has been propped up by Chinese consumers for nearly two decades. While there are some smaller markets that have grown in