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Cars of Power: 7 Luxury Vehicles Favored by Some of the 20th Century’s Most Notorious Dictators

Cars of Power: 7 Luxury Vehicles Favored by Some of the 20th Century’s Most Notorious Dictators

From Mercedes limousines to custom-built flagships, these were the vehicles chosen by some of history’s most powerful rulers.

5 American Cars That Predicted the Future of the Auto Industry

5 American Cars That Predicted the Future of the Auto Industry

These groundbreaking American vehicles introduced game-changing ideas decades before the rest of the industry caught up.

The Billion-Dollar Mistake: How Cadillac Built a Masterpiece Nobody Wanted to Buy

The Billion-Dollar Mistake: How Cadillac Built a Masterpiece Nobody Wanted to Buy

Cadillac poured cutting-edge technology and luxury into the XLR, but buyers never embraced its six-figure price tag.

A Million Miles Isn’t the Limit: The Incredible Reliability Behind America’s Legendary Taxi

A Million Miles Isn’t the Limit: The Incredible Reliability Behind America’s Legendary Taxi

The story of Checker Motors reveals how durability made its taxis icons on American streets.

The Story of the Lotus Esprit: The Car of James Bond and Richard Gere in ‘Pretty Woman’

The Story of the Lotus Esprit: The Car of James Bond and Richard Gere in ‘Pretty Woman’

Certain automobiles transcend transportation and become cultural icons. For millions, the Lotus Esprit became exactly that.

This 1958 Chevy Impala Has the Dream Combination: Tri-Power V8, Low Miles, and Matching Numbers

This 1958 Chevy Impala Has the Dream Combination: Tri-Power V8, Low Miles, and Matching Numbers

A beautifully preserved 1958 Chevrolet Impala combines originality, low mileage, and desirable Tri-Power power.

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado: The Front-Drive Marvel America Didn't Buy

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado: The Front-Drive Marvel America Didn't Buy

The Oldsmobile Toronado was a genuine breakthrough for the American auto industry — and, in a strange twist, its innovations steered a brilliant car straight into commercial flop territory.

Father Sold Volkswagen Beetle, Son Spent 27 Years Searching Before Finally Finding It

Father Sold Volkswagen Beetle, Son Spent 27 Years Searching Before Finally Finding It

Rhett Nankervis fell in love with the Beetle Oval Window, but his father had to sell it at some point. So, he spent nearly three decades searching for it

Lost to the Mustang, but Made History: The Tragic Story of the Plymouth Barracuda

Lost to the Mustang, but Made History: The Tragic Story of the Plymouth Barracuda

America's first pony car never beat the Mustang, but it earned legendary status.

Panther 6: The Six-Wheeled Supercar From the 1970s That Claimed a 200-MPH Top Speed

Panther 6: The Six-Wheeled Supercar From the 1970s That Claimed a 200-MPH Top Speed

Four wheels have always been the standard for passenger cars, but a handful of engineers believed six could do even better.

How New York’s Famous Checker Marathon Became One of the Toughest Cars Ever Built

How New York’s Famous Checker Marathon Became One of the Toughest Cars Ever Built

The legendary yellow taxi earned a reputation as one of the most durable and dependable cars ever built.

The Car That Changed American Automotive Design

The Car That Changed American Automotive Design

As Detroit's extravagant tailfin era faded, one luxury sedan quietly reshaped the future of American cars.

The Sports Car That Could Have Beaten Corvette—But Vanished Instead

The Sports Car That Could Have Beaten Corvette—But Vanished Instead

It beat the Corvette to market in concept, featured revolutionary sliding doors, and still couldn't survive.

Who Built the World's Best Suspension—and Why It Never Ended Up Under Every Car

Who Built the World's Best Suspension—and Why It Never Ended Up Under Every Car

This revolutionary suspension system promised unmatched ride comfort, yet it never made it into mass production.

4 Legendary Cars From the 1990s That Enthusiasts Still Dream About Today

4 Legendary Cars From the 1990s That Enthusiasts Still Dream About Today

The 1990s are widely remembered as a golden age of automotive engineering, producing some of the decade’s most iconic vehicles.