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The 2011 Himiko Electric Sports Car: A Retro-Style Gem Ahead of Its Time

The 2011 Himiko Electric Sports Car: A Retro-Style Gem Ahead of Its Time

The very idea of a “sports car” and an “EV” usually implies something brand-new, futuristic, and packed with cutting-edge tech.

Why Henry Ford Ordered the Corners of His Factories Painted White

Why Henry Ford Ordered the Corners of His Factories Painted White

A century ago, automotive pioneer Henry Ford demanded all sorts of unusual things from his workers.

Why the Popular Lubricant Is Called WD-40—and Not WD-50 or WD-100

Why the Popular Lubricant Is Called WD-40—and Not WD-50 or WD-100

Seasoned drivers know this little miracle spray can bail you out of an unbelievable number of car troubles.

Why Automakers Ditched Inner Tubes for Tubeless Tires: Surprising History and Details

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.