The Cadillac BLS Was Built in Sweden, Assembled in Russia, and Never Even Sold in America
Cadillac once launched a European luxury sedan so unusual that American buyers never even had the chance to purchase it.
Why the Volkswagen Thing Never Truly Found Its Place in America
Volkswagen’s quirky open-top Thing looked perfect for California beaches, but American buyers never fully embraced the unusual machine.
Why Engine Power Is Still Measured in Horsepower More Than 200 Years Later
The term horsepower dates back to steam engines and remains one of the easiest ways drivers compare vehicle performance today.
The Batmobile Without Batman: The Court Case That Changed How Fictional Cars Are Protected
A landmark U.S. court decision confirmed that even a fictional car can qualify as a legally protected character.
The Rotary Engine Puzzle: Why Wankel Motors Never Replaced Traditional Piston Engines
Back in the late 1950s, engineers believed rotary engines could completely reshape the future of the automotive industry.
Road to Nowhere: American 8x8 Heavy Trucks During World War II
During World War II, America developed massive experimental 8x8 military trucks designed to haul the heaviest artillery on the battlefield.
Rare 1970s McLaren Motorhome Bought by Zak Brown: The Story Behind a Racing Legend’s Return
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has rescued a one-of-a-kind 1970s team motorhome, preserving an important piece of Formula 1 history.
The Greatest Prewar Supercars Ever Built: The Legendary Machines That Ruled the Roads Before WWII
Between World War I and World War II, Europe and America produced some of history’s most extravagant, advanced, and unforgettable luxury automobiles.
Rebel Rides: The Cars Chosen by Rock Legends
From psychedelic Rolls-Royces to roaring Mustangs, these iconic rock stars drove vehicles matching their larger-than-life personalities.
“I Know What I’ve Got” Moment of the Year: Owner Turned Down $1.2 Million for a 1965 Shelby GT350R, Then Sold It for $2.5 Million
This ultra-rare 1965 Shelby race car just shattered records after years hidden away in private ownership.
5 of the Most Powerful Engines Ever Installed in American Cars
Massive displacement, brutal horsepower, and legendary engineering helped define America’s greatest high-performance engines ever built.
The Last “Mastodon” From Lincoln: A Personal Luxury Coupe Packed With Style and Technology
Lincoln’s Mark series once defined the American personal luxury coupe with style and advanced technology.
The Engine That Changed America
How Oldsmobile’s Rocket V8 reshaped American performance cars long before the muscle car era began.
Hummer H2: From Brutal Military Truck to Rapper Status Symbol
The Hummer H2 transformed from rugged military-inspired SUV into one of the flashiest symbols of the 2000s.
Distant Relatives: The Asian Off-Roaders Inspired by America’s Legendary Jeep
After World War II, Jeep-inspired SUVs helped launch Asia’s future automotive giants and off-road legends.