Andy Lilienthal

Trump Wants A Return to Small Cars In the U.S., But Does Anyone Else? Subcompact Culture features content about small cars, trucks, SUVs, and CUVs including reviews, editorials, travel, trends, and lifestyle.

We know the Trump Administration wants small cars sold in the U.S. But did anyone think to ask if Americans want small cars? (Of course they didn't, and they probably don't!)

It really did make my day. And the lowered RX-8 was the cherry on top!

Post a car you think is a real turkey.
• Slammed Nissan NV200 is completely ludicrous. I also sorta love it ... but I also sorta love turkey. I'm the worst.

This is such a great example of the kind of car culture I love.

This is like exactly how you know you're a car person.

I was at the grocery store getting Thanksgiving stuff this week. As I closed my car's hatch, an elderly man pushing a cart said to me, "Got your bags—good! Got a list?"

I said, "Yep; I just hope I got my patience!" He let out a laugh, wished me well, and got into a lowered Mazda RX-8. Made my day!

2025 Crankshaft Culture 'Not Another Holiday Gift Guide' Gift Guide Yes, it's another holiday gift guide, but the Crankshaft Culture Gift Guide is full of reviewed and vetted products we actually love.

This isn't just a holiday gift guide. Ours is filled with travel and adventure products we actually use and love. And if we enjoy them, you, your family, and friends will too.

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87 or premium?

Yes.

I remember seeing this and thinking—oh yes. @mercedeslilienthal.com and my Jimny is only on 235/75/15 BFG KO2s, and it'll probably stay that way. But this Icelandic Jimny is just so awesome. #weirdcarbs #bscars

100% going into production. Just like that too. Are preorders available yet? I'm going to bring this into my dealer and ask when they hit lots.

I was thinking yesterday about how when I was in high school in the 1990s, there were a couple kids with 1960s muscle cars. A 1966 Mustang was 30 years old in 1996. Now a 30 car is feom 1996. Woah.

Tonight at Revolution Hall! I'll be there. Will you?

My review of the 2026 Nissan Sentra via @gearjunkie.bsky.social gearjunkie.com/motors/2026-...

These were fun to write. Maybe @mercedeslilienthal.com and I should write more of them ...

Hauled 280 lbs. of junk to the dump in a 2025 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid AWD -- and getting 36.2 MPG over abkut 100 miles.

Great color too.

I think I'm the last automotive writer to drive a Ford Maverick, but I finally have one for a week. This is the 2025 Maverick Hybrid in AWD. So far, I love the interior and appreciate the excellent mileage I'm getting.

When they came out, they were almost universally panned, especially in the gold color with the chrome wheels. But I always thought they looked good.

In the driveway this week? The all-electric 2026 Subaru Solterra Touring XT. No crankshaft, but this 338 hp EV scoots. MSRP is $45,555 before destination. Article on our impressions soon! With @andylilienthal.bsky.social and @mercedeslilienthal.com.

Enough with the sexy talk!

That's a good-looking X-90!

This year will be only the second SEMA Show I've missed since 2006. It's a double-edged sword not to go. I'll miss many friends and industry colleagues. I won't miss the massive crowds, the enormous amount of ground to cover, or, well, Vegas. Godspeed, SEMA attendees!

I'll take the Geo, but only if it's the 1.3-liter Lsi. I know; picky, picky.

On this holy night of sacred candy consumption, I provide you this pictorial warning. Combine these three confections and it may open a portal to the netherworld. Consider me a soothsayer. #bshalloween

Every hat should include an LED light. Just sayin'.

New t-shirts via our eBay store! Line art of our '91 Mitsubishi Pajero and '94 Delica Space Gear! www.ebay.com/usr/cranksha... #weirdcarbs

Just saw this. As someone who's run the Alcan 5000 four times (and took 1st in class twice), this is super cool!