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Retro Classics Test Review - BMW 3 Series: E21 (1975–1982)

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

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.

Cars Named Capable of Driving 1,000,000 Kilometers (621,000 Miles) Without Major Overhaul

Cars Named Capable of Driving 1,000,000 Kilometers (621,000 Miles) Without Major Overhaul

The endurance of these cars is astounding: owners have driven them for over a million kilometers without significant breakdowns and repairs.

The Uprising of Machines — the Beginning: The first electric sports car in history 'Inizio EVS', how it was. But something went wrong

The Uprising of Machines — the Beginning: The first electric sports car in history 'Inizio EVS', how it was. But something went wrong

Inizio EVS is claimed to be the world's first mass-produced electric sports car. But is it really so?

The Story of the Little Car that Conquered the World: Over 20 Million Polo Sold in 50 Years

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.

Chrysler 300C — American Luxury with Mercedes Abilities and Bentley Character

Chrysler 300C — American Luxury with Mercedes Abilities and Bentley Character

The car stands out with its massive body and flat 'face', making it recognizable on the roads regardless of what competitors are nearby.

Famous car designers of the 20th century didn't choose the profession right away

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.

Alpina B7: It's Like a BMW

Alpina B7: It's Like a BMW "Seven", but Even Better

Specialists of the brand made it the flagship among luxury sedans. Creation history.

Road Trips Without Borders: Who and How Conquered the Darién Gap

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

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

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

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.

Legendary Auto Transmissions that Were Truly Reliable

Legendary Auto Transmissions that Were Truly Reliable

It’s quite difficult to imagine a modern car without an automatic transmission. Today, the vast majority of buyers primarily focus on vehicles with automatic gearboxes.

Vector W8 — the original sports car from the creator of Ford and Chrysler with unconfirmed 1200 hp

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.

Why are car tires black? After all, rubber is originally white!

Why are car tires black? After all, rubber is originally white!

Black tires have become the standard, but the very first rubber tires were white. How did white become black?