The 1995 Toyota Starlet GT is a poetic example of hope in cruel times. Watch our full review of this JDM classic: youtu.be/JaSZzNwwWbg?...

Car reviewers are out of touch with reality, myself included. In the newest episode of Fuel For Thought, I'll talk about where we're going wrong, what we can do to change, and discuss whether or not we can actually serve a function beyond entertainment. youtu.be/YE6YWAK41E8?...

The 2009 Kia Borrego is the rarest mass production family car you will EVER find in America. But was this the right car for the wrong time, or a generational miss? youtu.be/r56sajmi7Kw?...

The 1995 Mercedes SL500 was the absolute PEAK of Mercedes. But what made this grand tourer so special? A new episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/VQGsSO5gfDM?...

Happy New Year, one and all!

At what point does car insurance become less about protecting you than about exposing you to risk? The final Roman Report of 2025 is now live on YouTube. youtu.be/mFF6Aqv45CI?...

The third gen Toyota Supra may not be as revered as its successor, but it just might be a more important car. This week's episode of RCR takes on the 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo A70. youtu.be/-WZa5Fmf0NU?...

Based on no evidence whatsoever, I believe the world would heal if we had more family cars with a manual transmission. But is the 2012 Mazda5 Sport the kind we need? youtu.be/9RkwCeS4bPo?...

It's time for the 3rd Annual Regular Car Reviews Automotive In Memoriam, saying goodbye to the cars that were discontinued in 2026. Not all were beloved, but some were definitely modern legends. youtu.be/e8irDCrXBbM?...

My bad. This year's RCR Christmas Song is only tangentially related to cars.

A Toyota Land Cruiser that's a waste of money?! Hard to believe it, but it's true. youtu.be/u0RSE5c9978?...

We are in the Dark Ages of Car Design. Why is modern car design so bad? Is it an overreaction or have cars never looked worse? youtu.be/Hq170ByWnC4?...

Recession luxury is here, and it's old enough to drink. But is this 21-year-old Jaguar XJ8 worth your time? youtu.be/cfk2PEGIhoc?...

The Ford Taurus was one of the most important cars ever made. But THIS Ford Taurus? It was built to FAIL. New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/Fm-_gSqmuX8?...

1 in 5 drivers has a $1,000 monthly car payment. And now, Congress wants answers. It's the end of the month, and that means a new episode of The Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/58AXM4air-w?...

Stellantis is putting ads in your car. I wish I were kidding. New episode of Fuel For Thought is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/sceLsLkQf7A?...

Florida Man is America's Final Boss, and once they get on the open road, all bets are off. RCR Stories explores on the most diabolical automotive-related Florida Man stories you're likely to hear for...I don't know, at least the next couple days. youtu.be/_pqaWqIsk4c?...

Recession indicator: Brian has something nice to say about a Nissan. On this week's RCR, we drive the 2025 Nissan Versa, one of the last affordable entry-level cars you can get with a manual transmission. youtu.be/FjkHvBVOnlw?...

The most dangerous road in the world is the North Yungas Road in Bolivia, a 40-mile nightmare that claimed between 200-300 lives every single year at the height of its danger. Could you survive El Camino de la Muerte? A new episode of RCR Stories is now live! youtu.be/nv6AYaxOPeo?...

2001 was the beginning of the end for the American Big Block V8, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD didn't really help its case. But can this $800 truck WIN the Race to the Bottom? youtu.be/O-6K2OowUfU?...

The Hyundai Kona N is ALMOST PERFECT. But Hyundai tripped at the finish line. What went wrong? New episode of RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/j514Iff6SJs?...

When people ask us what car they should buy, they tend not to listen to us. Well, here's a compromise: the 2025 Honda Civic Touring Hybrid. It's probably better than what you were thinking of getting anyway. youtu.be/YH6TbEegNes?...

GM is making the absolute dumbest tech decision they could possibly have made. What does this mean for the auto industry at large? New Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/o_Mq5mj5kaQ?...

RCR finally gets up close and personal with the $1 million prototype Slate truck! youtu.be/TSgZmyxWvYg?...

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg TDI is the latest entrant in the Race To the Bottom! Let's talk about this crossover, and how it stands as a bizarre reminder of how much car culture has changed in the last 15 years. youtu.be/k7iKSrnlBZ0?...

Before NASCAR was a sport, it was a crime. From the tragedy that claimed stock car racing's first superstar to the incredible ending of the first Daytona 500, this is the true story of how outlaws, war heroes, and hustlers built a sport out of chaos. youtu.be/q7qqy2DBk0w?...

We never planned on doing another Miata again. But the M Edition was an offer we couldn't refuse. New episode of RCR is now live. All hail Tom Matano! youtu.be/-hKpggj5nM4?...

HEY FORD, JUST MAKE THIS AGAIN. This week's episode of RCR takes a crack at the 1989 Ford Ranger, a small truck from a time when that didn't seem like a revolutionary concept. youtu.be/s5y2in-vp-I?...

Working on a new RCR Stories for next week that is a blend of motorsports history, military story, true crime, and generational family drama. Current runtime is exactly 90 minutes. But editing is taking forever because I'm tracking down photos. Spent 12 hours editing yesterday and finished 30 mins

ALERT. RCR HAS ACQUIRED A LUCID AIR. This week's episode of RCR focuses on a car that’s too rich for our blood. youtu.be/-kEcZDQ61Y8?...

According to one Toyota executive, diesel-powered cars might be entering the twilight of their lives, and hydrogen could be the alternative. But could it really be over for diesel? New Roman Report is now live on YouTube. youtu.be/tnpNMt-1-m0?...

The Acura Legend made Acura relevant at a time when luxury buyers wanted something different. But how does it hold up today? youtu.be/wz6NOvnqnRk?...

It was the greatest race ever run: a 22,000-mile trek across the world. In a new RCR Stories, I take a look at the legendary 1908 New York To Paris Race, an impossible journey with an unbelievable ending. youtu.be/20Q_34im3ec?...

Who wants to buy my 1996 Honda Today JA4 5-speed? Get in my DM’s and make me an offer. I have a chance to buy-back my 1988 AW11 Mk1b! I need to make room!

BIKES ARE BACK. The 2002 Kawasaki KLR 650 is as weird as it is tall, but is it a good bike? youtu.be/HuLutnJy10c?...

The Saab 9-7X is the forbidden love child of the GM/Saab partnership, and it's the latest entrant in the Race To the Bottom. youtu.be/0dQ6xR-xFnQ?...

What the FUCK is this? This is INCREDIBLE. youtu.be/cZirSkxX3QA?...

"Life On Mars" is a perfect song

The 2020 Ford Edge ST doesn't really deserve the ST badge. But does that make it a bad car? New Race to the Bottom is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/E7vlb09aOcc?...

The Oldsmobile Aurora was Oldsmobile's last chance. Their half-court shot at the buzzer. And they bricked it. How did the Aurora fail to give Oldsmobile a new identity? Did it ever have a chance? youtu.be/DU4r2oC3C7o?...

Also, apropos of nothing, I hate that em dashes have become the telltale sign of AI. Because I always loved using them. But now if I do, everybody is going to think I need a bunch of ones and zeroes to write my dick jokes for me. Back to colons it is, I guess.

Getting started on a new RCR Story, and just like the traffic jam video, this is kind of a spontaneous choice, but it's a really weird and wonderful piece of early automotive history, the kind that got me into making these videos in the first place. I can't wait to share this.

The 1985 Ford Tempo is a symbol of a time when automakers actually cared about making cars for everybody. But how does it drive, and what can it tell us about the auto industry today? New Regular Car Reviews is now live! youtu.be/2RulHRbC7lk?...

Why does popcorn always taste terrible in dreams?

Fake News Van! Let channel 33 keep you informed. In this episode of RCR, our friend Veronica Wheels shows off her battle-hardened Ford transit van from across the pond. youtu.be/U_VR6vux42E?...

New Roman Report is up now on YouTube! Where do the worst drivers in America live? Is it your town? SHOULD it be your town? Let's take a look at the newest studies released this summer to figure out where the worst drivers in the world hang their keys. youtu.be/p473ANs4pLs?...

This is the rarest car we've EVER gotten on RCR because these don't exist! A NEW Hino L6. We thought Hinos came off the factory line with a minimum of 160,000 miles and lots of dents and grease all over. youtu.be/ZlvH_MGym_s?...

The absolute worst traffic jam in recorded history occurred 15 years ago this month. But what transformed a normal traffic jam into a nearly two week-long catastrophe? This is RCR Stories: The 12-Day Traffic Jam. youtu.be/vUuCZpktoIk?...

The Dadillac has arrived, and it's a minivan from 2015! But is the Toyota Sienna worth the money by 2025 standards? New RCR takes a deep dive on this boxy blue chariot: youtu.be/qqZ72KCvCLY?...