Retro Classics Test Review - BMW 3 Series: E21 (1975–1982)
Paul Horrell tests the first BMW 'Three'. And falls in love with it.
Top 5 Most Exported Cars from the USSR in History
Enigmatic cars from a country that no longer exists. Soviet cars, despite challenging times, were in demand abroad, exported to dozens of countries, and even became symbols of an era.
How It Was 14 Years Ago: The Super-Efficient Volkswagen XL1
Long before the current race for electric cars, Volkswagen had already been experimenting with ultra-efficient technologies, which led to the creation of the Volkswagen XL1. Today, 14 years later, we remember one of the most unusual hybrids of its time.
The Story of the Little Car that Conquered the World: Over 20 Million Polo Sold in 50 Years
What started as a simple hatchback in the era of fuel shortages turned into one of Europe's most recognizable models.
Famous car designers of the 20th century didn't choose the profession right away
Three of the most famous automotive designers of the 20th century began their careers in fields unrelated to car manufacturing.
Road Trips Without Borders: Who and How Conquered the Darién Gap
All attempts to pave a full-fledged route here for decades have faced insurmountable difficulties.
From Bicycle to Global Car Brand: A Century-Long Journey
Few know that the modern car owes much of its existence to the bicycle.
Let's Talk About the Smallest Cars in the World: Peel P50 and Peel Trident
These cars have gone down in history as the most compact production automobiles in the world, and this record remains unbeaten.
How Designers Envisioned Racing Cars of 2025 Back in 2008
Unique drawings and renders made 17 years ago have surfaced. Today we can appreciate how the future of car manufacturing was perceived in 2008.
Vector W8 — the original sports car from the creator of Ford and Chrysler with unconfirmed 1200 hp
Vector W8 is an American sports supercar. It was developed to compete with European models from Ferrari and Lamborghini.
What they drove in the world's most closed country — the USSR: ZAZ-966 — the 'eared' Zaporozhets
Was the 'eared' Zaporozhets a favorite car for Soviet motorists?
This Twin-Engine 10-Wheeled Wagon Is One of the Craziest Cars
What do all cars, trucks, and SUVs have in common? Not enough wheels. At least, that's what the engineers of this company thought in 1972.