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America Didn't Give Up On Wagons. Car Companies Did

After decades of being pushed toward bigger SUVs, Americans may finally be ready to embrace wagons again. Automakers just need to build them.

By Jeff Glucker

Oct 5 -

Speed Limits Are Going Up Across The US. So Are Deadly Crashes

More states are embracing 80-mph speed limits, but the data shows that higher speeds bring higher crash risks.

By Anthony Alaniz

Sep 21 -

The Sopranos Made SUVs Cool. America Never Looked Back

The Sopranos arrived just as Americans were trading luxury sedans for SUVs, and its characters helped make them the ultimate symbol of success.

By Maddox Kay

Aug 31 -

The Screenification Of Cars Is Creating A New Problem: Sweeping Recalls

Millions of vehicles have been recalled this year over faulty displays and rearview camera issues. And it could get worse.

By Jeff Perez

Aug 10 -

Automakers Need To Slow Down Before Reliability Gets Even Worse

The race to launch new models is faster than ever. But consumers are paying the price when it comes to reliability.

By Adrian Padeanu

Jul 27 -

When Software Replaced Suspension Engineering

You may not know it, but there's an invisible hand guiding the physics of nearly every modern performance car: brake vectoring.

By Chris Rosales

Jul 6 -

The Aston Martin Vanquish's Designer Tells Us Why It's Still So Important

A quarter of a century later, Aston Martin’s iconic V12 touring car endures. We talked to its original designer, Ian Callum, to find out why.

By Jeff Perez

Jun 15 -

We've Reached Peak Horsepower. Now What?

Companies have pushed horsepower to its limits, but the next revolution might not be more power—it could be less.

By Jeff Perez

Mar 30 -

Waymo Won't Go Where Americans Need It Most. But Why?

Even as Waymo expands to more cities, the autonomous ride-sharing service doesn't meet the needs of roughly 46 million rural Americans.

By Anthony Alaniz

Mar 16 -

The Rise, Fall, And Meme-ification Of The Nissan Altima

The Nissan Altima was once a normal, respectable family sedan. How did it become synonymous with reckless driving, bad credit, and memes?

By Maddox Kay

Feb 9 -

How The Rich Are Ruining Classic Car Ownership For The Rest of Us

The race to build the next six-figure restomod has sent classic car prices skyrocketing. And it's only going to get worse.

By Jeff Glucker

Feb 2 -

AI, Affordability, And America: What Will The Auto Industry Look Like In 2026?

Skyrocketing prices, AI-packed cars, and the return of gas engines could make for an unpredictable year.

By Jeff Perez

Jan 12 -

The Gas Engine Refuses To Die

With electric car hype slowing, the gas engine is making an unexpected comeback—and some automakers are betting big on its return.

By Jeff Perez

Dec 22 2025 -

Your Car Is Watching You—Whether You Like It or Not

Modern vehicles are packed with software, which automakers use to collect data on nearly every move you make—and that should worry you.

By Anthony Alaniz

Dec 8 2025 -

Overlanding Isn't Just Growing—It's Evolving

Count the roof-top tents on your next commute—they’re everywhere. And it's not just on SUVs.

By Jeff Glucker

Nov 24 2025 -

It's Not Us vs Them: The People Who Make EVs Are Enthusiasts Too

Lessons from talking to the people behind today's EVs: There is no us vs them.

By Chris Perkins

Nov 3 2025 -

The Real Icons of Horror Come From Detroit

Films like Halloween and Evil Dead introduced us to the idea of Malaise era vehicles playing a critical role. Even today, those cars are still well represented on screen.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 27 2025 -

Cadillac Wants to Predict the Future

If it were up to Cadillac, steering wheel displays and biometric monitoring would be tomorrow's must-have luxury car features.

By Anthony Alaniz

Oct 13 2025 -

Nissan's Comeback Plan Is So Crazy It Might Just Work

With a new CEO at the helm and an aggressive cost-cutting and product strategy in place, Nissan is making all the right moves for a comeback.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 6 2025 -

Audi Succeeds When It Leads

Audi is at its best when it has a halo car that comes out of left field. The Concept C could be that halo car.

By Chris Perkins

Sep 22 2025 -

China Loves Buick. Why Doesn't America?

Tricky political climates and drastically opposing customer demands make for two very different versions of the same car brand.

By Jeff Perez

Sep 15 2025 -

The Ford Focus Deserved Better

The Ford Focus used to be the definition of cheap thrills—now, it's potentially gone for good. We'll miss it dearly.

By Alex Goy

Sep 8 2025 -

Recalls Are Good, Actually—Until They Mean a Bigger Problem

The word recall has a negative connotation. But in modern times, the term carries far more nuance.

By Brian Silvestro

Aug 4 2025 -

The Lexus LFR Isn't an LFA Successor. It's Better

The LFA was never a mainstream success. The LFR has the opportunity to make a much bigger impact.

By Jeff Perez

Jul 23 2025 -

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