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Million Miles Ago: The Story of Peninsula Trucks

Million Miles Ago: The Story of Peninsula Trucks

Thanks to the bold “Peninsula Diesel” badge on a demo truck, the company is often called just that.

Autobianchi A112 Runabout: A Boat on Wheels That Became a Production Car

Autobianchi A112 Runabout: A Boat on Wheels That Became a Production Car

Bertone built this concept to win a contract for a new sports car design. It ultimately gave rise to the production Fiat X1/9.

Tupac’s Personal Hummer Heads to Auction: A Rare SUV Goes Under the Hammer

Tupac’s Personal Hummer Heads to Auction: A Rare SUV Goes Under the Hammer

A truly unique lot will cross the block at the January auction in Scottsdale, Arizona—a 1996 Hummer H1 once owned by hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.

Seven Once-Popular Cars With Engines Capable of Lasting Up to 620,000 Miles

Seven Once-Popular Cars With Engines Capable of Lasting Up to 620,000 Miles

Historic vehicles whose engines were known to survive mileage figures that once seemed almost impossible.

Bavarian Go-Kart for Grown-Ups: The Story of BMW’s Strangest Sports Car That Nearly Reached Production

Bavarian Go-Kart for Grown-Ups: The Story of BMW’s Strangest Sports Car That Nearly Reached Production

Yet there was a moment in BMW history defined by absolute engineering freedom—the wild 1990s.

10 Facts About Diesel Engines You Probably Didn’t Know

10 Facts About Diesel Engines You Probably Didn’t Know

A collection of lesser-known facts about diesel engines that might surprise you.

The Funniest Buses of the Last Century: When Engineering Got Playful

The Funniest Buses of the Last Century: When Engineering Got Playful

Passengers rode these wonderfully odd buses and didn’t complain—after all, it beat walking…

This Strange 40-Year-Old Eldorado Starfire Motorhome Offers Better Living Conditions Than Some Modern Homes

This Strange 40-Year-Old Eldorado Starfire Motorhome Offers Better Living Conditions Than Some Modern Homes

There’s a lot that’s unusual about the Eldorado Starfire motorhome, starting with its name and its distinctive shape.

Only Two Giants Left: The LARC-LX 52 4x4 — the Largest Off-Road Vehicle Ever, Weighing Nearly 90 Tons with Four Engines

Only Two Giants Left: The LARC-LX 52 4x4 — the Largest Off-Road Vehicle Ever, Weighing Nearly 90 Tons with Four Engines

The first thought when you see this machine isn’t “SUV” — it’s more like a floating power plant on wheels.

Nine of the Coolest Car Nicknames Ever: Automotive History Has Its Share of Legends

Nine of the Coolest Car Nicknames Ever: Automotive History Has Its Share of Legends

Cars often end up with unofficial nicknames—and some of them are just as famous as the vehicles themselves.

Tesla Model 3: From Ambitious Startup to Global Icon — The Untold Story

Tesla Model 3: From Ambitious Startup to Global Icon — The Untold Story

How the Tesla Model 3 reshaped the EV market and became a symbol of a generation

The Eight Longest Classic American Cars Ever Built

The Eight Longest Classic American Cars Ever Built

From the 1960s through the early 1980s, America embraced an era of massive “land yachts” that defined excess, comfort, and style on the open road.

Epic Find: 1974 Pontiac Firebird With 9,400 Miles — original car

Epic Find: 1974 Pontiac Firebird With 9,400 Miles — original car

The car is a true survivor and has never been altered or restored. If you wonder how this is possible after all these years, the answer is simple.

How the Yellow School Bus Became a True American Icon

How the Yellow School Bus Became a True American Icon

For most Americans, the yellow school bus is more than transportation—it’s a symbol of childhood.