Why Automakers Ditched Inner Tubes for Tubeless Tires: Surprising History and Details
How tubeless tires reshaped road safety and comfort — unexpected facts revealed.
Shine and Glamour of Retro: Al Capone’s Legendary Cadillac
From the very beginning, Cadillac cars have been seen as a symbol of luxury.
Six-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa Sinks Into Scandal as Its Creators Turn on Each Other
Early in 2024, the world got a first look at a stretched, head-turning, six-wheel Testarossa — a build that sparked both fascination and debate.
Ford 428 vs. Pontiac 428: Which Muscle-Car Heavyweight Really Hit Harder?
Two legendary V8s, one quirky detail — why their stated displacement didn’t quite match the real numbers.
Five Curious Facts About Police Cars You Probably Haven’t Heard Before
Not so long ago, police cars were wrapped in mystery.
Utes — the Car-Based Pickups: How They Emerged and the Surprising History Behind Them
Many drivers have no idea that a pickup style called the “coupé utility,” or simply the ute, even exists.
The Forgotten Eco-Giant: When Ford Tried to Save the Planet With a V10
This concept—called the Super Chief—was far more than a flex of horsepower.
They Don’t Make ’Em Like This Anymore: Five Car Features You Won’t Find on Modern Vehicles
Hard to imagine now, but there was a time when drivers didn’t have any of the conveniences we take for granted.
Ten of the Strangest Mercedes Models Ever to Roll Off the Line
Even a brand as buttoned-up as Mercedes sometimes takes a wild swing and winds up building cars that look nothing like the ones we’re used to.
The “Golden Submarine” – A Car from the Distant Past That Was Ahead of Its Time
Built more than a century ago, this car still looks remarkably modern today.
Not All Americans Know the Purpose of the ECT PWR Button on Their Toyota: The Hidden Secret
Many modern cars with automatic transmissions, like the Toyota Camry or Lexus RX, come equipped with this unusual button.
Navy Veteran Parked His Volvo in 1978 — It Hasn’t Moved an Inch Until Now
When the shed door swung open for the first time in decades, sunlight spilled onto a Volvo that hadn’t budged since Jimmy Carter was still working in the Oval Office.
How American Car Designers Ended Up Building Wood-Sided Cars — and Why the Style Stayed Trendy for So Long
Automotive trends can be just as fickle as the fashion world.
Car for the Well-Heeled: 5 Jaguar Models That Secured Their Place in Automotive History
Jaguar’s legacy is defined by standout models that shaped its identity through design, innovation, and unmistakable British character.
GM Built a One-of-a-Kind V12 in the ’60s That Weighed More Than a Classic Mini Cooper: Facts About a Retro Engine
A giant truck engine: why the V12 Twin Six became a legend — and the surprising facts behind it