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CNN’s Anti-Manual-Transmission Article Is Just Total Garbage

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Michael Johnson

You know what I’ve never done? I’ve never written an op-ed for CNN about how I think people who appreciate wine are ...

A Car Designer Fixes The Mazda Miata’s One Big Flaw

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Michael Johnson

I’m not a fussy person, but I can be picky. The crucial difference is a fussy person demands that everything be tailored ...

I Drove To SEMA In My 200,000-Mile Jeep Wrangler To Learn How To Install XPEL Paint Protection Film. Here’s What I Learned

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Michael Johnson

Late last year, XPEL kindly invited me to attend SEMA, the big car show in Las Vegas filled with amazing custom cars ...

Why The Current Ford F-150 Is Actually Three Trucks In One: Suspension Secrets

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Michael Johnson

My fellow Autopians, welcome to the second edition of Suspension Secrets, where we dive deep into the workings of some of the ...

In 1990, You Could Get A Chevy 1500 With 405 Lb-Ft Of Torque From A Big Block V8: Holy Grails

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Michael Johnson

The pickup truck of today is a family car, a work vehicle, and a sports car. It’s wonderful that you can walk ...

Here’s The Physics Behind Tongue Weight And Why Some Trailers Sway Out Of Control

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Michael Johnson

My fellow Autopians. Welcome to another edition of Ask An Engineer. This time we are going to look into a question sent ...

I Risked Two Relationships By Driving A 350,000 Mile Pontiac Vibe To A Wedding Instead Of A Rental Car. Here’s How That Went

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Michael Johnson

“My god David, there are somethings you just don’t screw around with,” Autopian contributor Adrian Clarke wrote, scolding me for my decision ...