Author: Greg Poggiali
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Electric Vehicles May Be the Reason AM Radio Dies
AM radio might not be cool, but it’s reliable — and electric vehicles are slowly buzzing it out of existence. We dig into how electromagnetic interference from EVs is jamming analog airwaves and why it might matter more than you…
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ChatGPT in Cars: The Future Co-Pilot or Just Clippy on Wheels?
Automakers are stuffing ChatGPT into cars like it’s a cupholder upgrade. Is this the helpful co-pilot we’ve been waiting for—or just another chatty infotainment system that charges monthly to remind you your brake pads are toast?
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The OSI Silver Fox: Italy’s Forgotten Batmobile From The Future
In 1967, OSI built a Le Mans prototype that looked like a silver spaceship and went nowhere fast. The Silver Fox was too weird to live, too wild to forget.
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A Civic Lesson: What the Honda Civic’s Design Told Us About Every Era It Survived
From disco wedges to bubbly compacts, the Honda Civic has never just been a car — it’s been a vibe check for every generation since 1972. This is a timeline of Civic design language, and how each shape told us…
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Bring a Trailer? I’ll Bring a Therapist: The Emotional Toll of Online Auction FOMO
Bring a Trailer is less a car site and more a psychological test. One minute you’re browsing harmlessly, the next you’re emotionally attached to a 1987 Peugeot you didn’t know existed. Let’s unpack the heartbreak, the bidding wars, and why…
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Plastic Fantastic: Why GM’s ‘Dent-Proof’ Saturn Panels Still Pop Up in Junkyards Like Zombie Tupperware
Saturn promised rustproof, dent-proof panels and friendly vibes—but decades later, its plastic-bodied compacts still haunt junkyards like Tupperware that won’t die. Here’s why GM’s polymer dream didn’t rot… but everything else around it did.
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The Red Bull Mini Cooper: How a Tiny Car Helped Fuel a Giant
Before Red Bull had F1 trophies lining its shelves or BASE jumpers hurling themselves from stratospheric balloons, it had Mini Coopers with giant cans strapped to the back, prowling college campuses and skateparks like sugar-caffeinated sharks. This is the story…
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Monogrammed Mayhem: When KITH Gave BMW a Supreme‑Style Glow Up
BMW let streetwear kingpin Ronnie Fieg loose on its badge, birthing a run of hype‑spec M4s, Vitality Green EVs, and a Techno Violet XM nobody saw coming. From logo flips to leather overload, here’s how the Kith × BMW partnership became the ultimate collector‑grade hoopty.
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Are Porsche Restomods the Automotive Easy Button?
Porsche restomods get headlines because they start with greatness and crank it to 11. Cool, but is that cheating? Meet the shops turning notoriously fragile Jensen Interceptors into rock-solid missiles and decide which wizardry deserves the standing ovation.
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So You “Won” a Car Raffle—Now What?
Winning an online car raffle sounds like free horsepower—until the tax man, the DMV, and your insurer crash the party. We dig into how legit these giveaways really are, the hidden costs winners face, and why a “free” supercar can…
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The Unsung Four-Wheeled Cast of The Studio
Next on our bingo card for The Studio: a 1960s Amphicar 770—the only convertible that doubles as a dinghy. With 43 horsepower and twin propellers, it’s perfect for a Seth Rogen set piece that ends in a studio lagoon and…
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Combat Lear Jet: The Military’s Favorite Flying Hoopty
The Combat Lear Jet is the ultimate military hoopty — a luxury Learjet hijacked into duty as a fast-response, do-everything sky limo. From tactical missions to questionable modifications, this scrappy sidekick of the skies proves you don’t need afterburners to…
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What Your Driveway Says About You
Before you even pop the garage door, the driveway tells a story. Oil stains, gravel traps, and ceramic-coated pavers all reveal what kind of gearhead you really are. From burnout-scarred concrete to lawn-parked projects, here’s the definitive guide to what…
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From Screen to Scene: The Jeep’s Role in Gilmore Girls
Lorelai Gilmore’s Jeep Wrangler was more than just a car—it was a symbol of independence and adventure. Discover the journey of this iconic vehicle from the set of Gilmore Girls to its current home in Connecticut.
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The 1937 Studebaker Extreme Liner Woodie: Art Deco Went Surfing and Got Weird
The 1937 Studebaker Extreme Liner Woodie wasn’t just a car — it was an Art Deco sculpture on wheels. Built by Posies Rods & Customs, it fused streamliner design with excessive woodgrain and chrome to become one of the most…
