What Are Those Mysterious Buttons on Your Car Stereo For? Many Drivers Don’t Even Use Them
Most people drive, listen to the radio, and have no idea what some buttons and functions actually do.
Mickey Mouse’s Cars: How a Cartoon Vehicle Became an Automotive Icon
Mickey Mouse’s cartoon roadster has evolved for nearly a century, becoming an unlikely but enduring icon of automotive pop culture.
An Unexpected Ride: Woman Gives Birth in a Driverless Taxi in San Francisco
The robotaxi safely completed the trip to the hospital on its own.
These Car Movies Every American Should Watch: Our Top 5 Picks
You’ve probably seen many of them before, but revisiting these classics can still deliver the same rush as the first time.
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.
The Three Most Problematic Zodiac Signs Behind the Wheel: An Astrological Anti-Ranking
Based on popular astrology stereotypes, this tongue-in-cheek ranking highlights zodiac signs most likely to annoy drivers behind.
Why a CVT Can Be Better Than a Traditional Automatic: Three Reasons to Rethink Continuously Variable Transmissions
Many drivers still shy away from CVTs out of habit. They’re often seen as delicate, high-maintenance gearboxes that demand constant attention.
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
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
Witnesses of its test runs said the massive convoy moved like a snake.
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 very idea of a “sports car” and an “EV” usually implies something brand-new, futuristic, and packed with cutting-edge tech.
Many Americans don’t know which motor oil is meant for which weather
Once real winter weather arrives, everyday driving suddenly gets tougher. A cold morning start can feel like a gamble.
What the Colored Dots and Stripes on New Tires Actually Mean
All those numbers, letters, and markings—they all have a purpose.
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.