Nick Roman

It's the video YouTube doesn't want you to see! Yes, due to a series of increasingly insipid events, we've posted this video and had to take it down TWICE now. Hopefully 3rd time's the charm for the 2011 Lexus ES350. But is this more than a fancy Camry? youtu.be/v_wrZstGBQs?...

The 2024 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works is an absolute JOY BOX. But it's not without its problems. Can this BMW MINI make the Race to the Bottom Top 5? youtu.be/KKUDpooxY7Y?...

Oh, cool. The government is gutting fuel economy standards. That's exactly what we wanted. Totally. (New Roman Report is now live) youtu.be/bGzBX091PhQ?...

Hello Fellow Human! I am human successful human. I drive an Audi Q5 Premium Plus. I am successful Rolex watch wearing human. My Door Dash is here. Albuquerque, New Mexico. youtu.be/HlzL7VD9dMo?...

BEHOLD! The 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hawkeye arrives on the scene to gap BMWs and disrupt local noise ordinances. But what separates this from its contemporaries? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/jCLJOirxFrg?...

Apparently, album drops from major artists are now a traffic hazard, according to a new study that charted the rise in traffic fatalities whenever a big name artist released new music. But I have some theories. New Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/KwdNxwz4mbE?...

Did Stellantis even want to make this? Our review of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sahara is now live on YouTube at RegularCars! youtu.be/73AWYUKsJIY?...

Ford only has two ideas. Or at least, that's what you'd think from how frequently they go back to the Mustang and Bronco well. So what's Ford's latest strategy? And will it pay off? New Roman Report is now live on YouTube at RegularCars! youtu.be/xgLf5VB086c?...

Sadly, the time has come. youtu.be/mapWKZDV3C0?...

The Forced Induction Unit is on the case! Is the 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 Turbo Coupe a real AMG? And can this make my Top 5, or will it become the newest leader in the Race To the Bottom? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/7_U_6pKtur4?...

Modern car names are nonsense. But even though there's a very good reason for why that is, the question remains: does it HAVE to be this way? And what are the worst car names of the last 15 years? New Fuel For Thought is now live! youtu.be/J4S1_giU5Nc?...

An M3 WAGON?! Yes, a BMW M3 Wagon. New RCR is now live! youtu.be/LcRWiQeLqeA?...

Paying taxes is deeply obnoxious, but there are few feelings I want to bottle more than the dopamine hit after I mail the checks for my quarterly estimates. It's similar to when you'd finish your homework and still had actual hours left in the day, instead of just dinner and sleep.

Is the Dodge Charger Daytona worth its quickly depreciating price tag or is it another EV borrowing against the heritage of its name? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/0jZVP_ZA3ZY?...

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Why did GM use cylinder deactivation on the mighty LS engine? On this week's RCR, we review an American Ute, the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche! youtu.be/igjBxeVmpqA?...

Forgot to share the first of my two reports to close out the month: this one is a follow-up to my February 2025 video on the bright headlight epidemic, and the conflicting data on how bad it's truly gotten. youtu.be/I3vm3wgaJBE?...

The second of two reports this week, and this one has been brewing for a while now, because it genuinely seems like car companies have forgotten how door handles are supposed to work. And it's putting people in real danger. youtu.be/UwIDB4Dbz-4?...

How could anyone stay mad at a 1995 Ford Escort GT? New episode of RCR is now live at RegularCars on YouTube! youtu.be/YEnIxOGkf6c?...

The 1993 Dodge Dakota is a Young Man Truck, and they don't really make'em like this anymore. Still not sure if that's a good thing or not. New RCR is now live! youtu.be/X-SJxbpJdXQ?...

The 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria big, soft, and as slow as it is thirsty. But is it actually a better car than history remembers? New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/KL2Dax5N8Qw?...

It's one of the most divisive production cars ever made, but did the 2001 Plymouth Prowler deserve all the commotion? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/Je2YkB_AySM?...

YOU’VE BEEN FLOCKED. Flock cameras are recording where Americans drive, but the problem is that they kinda keep getting it wrong. And it's putting people in serious danger. New Roman Report is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/uo_1vJhVn70?...

Women are falling in love with vintage SUVs. But where is this apparent trend coming from, and why should automakers be concerned? New episode of Fuel For Thought is now live! youtu.be/LpYXB1FReuQ?is…

The 2026 Audi RS3 will have you believing you're a better driver than you actually are. And I'm still not sure if that's even a problem. New episode of Race to the Bottom is now live, focused on the best car I've driven in 2026. youtu.be/b759Yd51nWE?...

Nissan is determined to shed its Rental Car Brand image. But some shareholders believe the answer is to bring back its fugitive ex-CEO. Can an ambitious plan from Nissan's new CEO save the day or is the brand reputation permanently cooked? youtu.be/HCoZUnlOkbU?...

The 2012 BMW 135i M Sport Convertible makes the case for brown cars, cream interiors, and freedom from luxury escalation. But is it actually a good car? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/B4MkLmCMr7c?...

This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280S sedan with a 5.4L M113 swap just might be the best restomod we've ever driven. New episode of RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/onGXuqy1uUY?...

How can I win the respect of car bros named Chet if I don't have the best version of every car?! Well, the 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 GT SEDAN is better than JDM purists would have you believe. New RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/Fxtv39f99xo?...

A new study claims that modern trucks and SUVs are more dangerous than they've ever been, and the reason boils down to two simple words: size matters. A new episode of The Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/SkJXIyfJaUA?...

The 2022 Ford Escape PHEV isn’t awful. That would at least be memorable. But this might just be the most painfully mid experience I've had this year. But can this plug-in hybrid SUV actually WIN the Race to the Bottom? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/flE8cSneRrg?...

Fuel for Thought is back! And for this episode, we have to talk about the trinity of thrillseeking clout culture: street racing, stunt driving, and street takeovers...and the cars being destroyed because of it. Does the punishment fit the crime? youtu.be/6n3qoi5F5uM?...

The 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado is like a guy holding up the line at Wawa. Stubborn and persistent, it makes your day longer while refusing to ever quit. But can it make my bottom 5? A bonus episode of Race to the Bottom is now live! youtu.be/h8nS0AeZ3PY?...

Is this 400hp 2013 Volkswagen Golf R the hot hatch final boss? New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/IzjiWDOyT00?...

The Volvo V90 Cross Country Ultra is not a bad car, but we aren't entirely sure what we're supposed to be praising here. Is this better than your average luxury car or does it struggle to justify its price tag? New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/L26XsOwpqk8?...

This 1991 Toyota MR2 has a swapped 2GR V6. But can the swap improve one of the best cars Toyota ever made, or can it only detract from the experience? New RCR is now live! youtu.be/zMsDbzURRAE?...

The 1998 Dodge Viper GTS is a car that proves you don't need ABS and traction control if you know what you're doing...or you're just really lucky. New episode of RCR is now live! youtu.be/GLLmF5DpVpA?...

Automakers are concerned about a synthetic motor oil shortage. Why is this happening? What does it mean for your oil change? And what could it mean for the used car market? New episode of The Roman Report is now live! youtu.be/o52-dKR9dBc?...

I think I have a new favorite car, and it's a USDM hot hatch built by Germans: the 1987 Merkur XR4Ti enters the Race to the Bottom on this week's RCR! youtu.be/yZgSxLGPb2E?...

The Nissan Paramedic is coming to save lives and win car shows...and it's all out of lives to save! This JDM ambulance might be the coolest, weirdest thing we've driven so far this year. youtu.be/D2AK7f8m3Bw?...

The 2008 Toyota Tacoma is PEAK TRUCK. But what separates this low-tech work warrior from its kaiju-sized competitors? New episode of RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/kdF5hTVXt5g?...

Temporary pause on Fuel For Thought in May as I work on a 2-hr RCR Stories for a topic I've been writing about in the background for the better part of four years now. I do worry that it might be too niche for a dedicated automotive audience but it is automotive related so we'll see. Big swing time.

The Prius gets a GLOW-UP! On this week's RCR, we review the 2025 Toyota Prius Prime and discuss how this plug-in hybrid EV masters the art of Transcendental Design. New episode of Regular Car Reviews is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/Z4ynM2I1nuU?...

China has approved a patent for an in-car toilet. Could this make its way west? And is it a good idea, or just a continuation of building cars that feel like mobile living spaces? New Roman Report is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/34d_zMjL65o?...

Welcome to the Golden Age of Compromise! The 2025 Subaru Impreza may not be the car you wanted, but it's an endlessly defensible purchase for the post-desire economy. But can this Stepdad Box win the Race to the Bottom? New RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/-DWCfZZp4fE?...

The 2017 Ford Focus RS is utterly unhinged. But is it truly one of the greatest hot hatches North America ever produced? New RCR is now live on YouTube! youtu.be/ZrXMESfXG50?...

I feel like it should bother me more that Reddit doesn't like my content or the cadence with which I deliver it. And it absolutely used to. But now I'm more curious as to why I wanted that approval so badly and what getting it would even have done for me in the first place.

Ford built an atomic car. GM built a jet car. Nissan built a crab-walking pod. All of them thought they were showing us the future. But they were wrong. New video is up now talking about 5 concepts cars that got the future wrong! youtu.be/DC6RL12p2lE?...