Cars, electric vehicles, car culture, motorsport, automotive technology, motorcycles, and the driving experience.
New EV sales dropped 28% after Congress killed the federal credit. But used EV prices hit near-parity with gas cars and a new loan deduction appeared.
James Morrison·11 min read
AutomotiveThe Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition is Toyota's premium luxury truck trim, named after the 1794 ranch where the San Antonio assembly plant now stands.
James Morrison·9 min read
AutomotiveThe E46 M3 with the SMG II transmission is 30-40% cheaper than the manual, shifts faster than any human, and uses the exact same Getrag gearbox.
John Progar·12 min read
AutomotiveThe BMW 318ti is a 2,734-pound E36-platform hatchback that BMW sold in the US from 1995 to 1999. It was rejected by purists on arrival.
John Progar·12 min read
AutomotiveYou can build a 400-horsepower Chevy LS motor for between $1,800 and $3,200 in parts if you start with a junkyard 5.3L or 6.0L iron block.
James Morrison·10 min read
AutomotiveFree LS engines still exist in 2026, but they take more hustle to find than they did five years ago when junkyards were practically giving them away.
James Morrison·9 min read
AutomotiveThe Chevrolet Avalanche is not a bad truck. It is a perfectly competent truck that managed to attract the most insufferable owner demographic in automotive history.
James Morrison·11 min read
AutomotiveCostco Tire Center sells quality tires with the best road hazard warranty in retail. The appointment system is broken beyond belief. Here is the full truth.
James Morrison·12 min read
AutomotiveA rebuilt title means the car was declared a total loss by an insurance company and then repaired to pass a state safety inspection.
John Progar·9 min read
AutomotiveMost aftermarket wings on street cars generate zero functional downforce at legal speeds and add enough drag to hurt your fuel economy.
James Morrison·10 min read
AutomotiveThe Mazda RX-8 is simultaneously the most rewarding and the most punishing sports car you can buy for under $15,000 in 2026.
John Progar·10 min read
AutomotiveAftermarket cold air intakes on stock naturally aspirated engines produce 1 to 5 horsepower at peak RPM. On the street, most of them actually lose power.
James Morrison·12 min read