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Ten Unusual Wheel Designs That Completely Transform a Car’s Look

Ten Unusual Wheel Designs That Completely Transform a Car’s Look

Wheels are one of the most important parts of a car—and not just because the vehicle can’t move without them.

Hypercars That Never Made It to Production: Cars That Deserved Better

Hypercars That Never Made It to Production: Cars That Deserved Better

Not every car that inspires engineers and fans alike—and draws crowds at auto shows—ever makes it to the assembly line.

Why GM’s Futuristic Bus from the Past—the Futurliner—Sold for $4 Million

Why GM’s Futuristic Bus from the Past—the Futurliner—Sold for $4 Million

Today, classic cars inspire awe among true automotive enthusiasts, but buses rarely appear among the most coveted vintage machines.

America’s Secret 1950s Road Train Built for $3.7 Million

America’s Secret 1950s Road Train Built for $3.7 Million

Witnesses of its test runs said the massive convoy moved like a snake.

Ten Automotive Legends of the 1930s That Shaped History

Ten Automotive Legends of the 1930s That Shaped History

The 1930s put the whole world on wheels. The Great Depression still had the planet by the throat, yet cars seemed to be living a new life.

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.