Car features that were banned for a reason Older cars possessed a distinctive character that modern vehicles sacrifice in pursuit of safety regulations, emissions compliance, and standardized design requirements. Classic automobiles were characterized by bold […]
Get your classic car ready for driving season Winter brings about a sense of sadness for some classic car collectors, because the inevitable arrival of snow and ice means that it’s time to put their […]
Car features Boomers thought were genius but weren’t The decades between the 1960s and the 1990s produced some of the most adventurous automotive thinking in history, engineers throwing everything at the wall to see what […]
Cars that look straight out of ‘Star Wars’ May 4 is a big day for Star Wars fans worldwide (May the Fourth be with you!) and we couldn’t resist getting in on the fun. After […]
Classic 1967 Ferraris that will melt your face 1967 was a special year for Ferrari. It was the year of the Dino, the first mid-engine, street-legal Ferrari, named after Enzo Ferrari’s son. But it was […]
Cars every high school parking lot had in 1985 Few social hierarchies were more clearly expressed than the student parking lot in 1985. As automotive journalist Jack Baruth once noted, high school parking lots in […]
On February 23, 1958, five-time Formula One World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped in Havana, Cuba, by members of the 26th of July Movement, a revolutionary organization opposing the government of Cuban President Fulgencio […]
Guess the model by just the steering wheel Are you a car aficionado who can identify a classic vehicle from a mile away? Well, here’s a unique challenge for you: forget the hood, forget the […]
10 American muscle cars we still love today Few rivalries ignite passion in the automotive world like the battle between American muscle cars and their imported counterparts. Mustang and Camaro lovers have consistently asserted superiority […]
On February 22, 1907, the first metered taxicabs began operating in London, marking a significant development in urban transportation. These new motorized cabs introduced the use of a taximeter, a device that automatically calculated fares […]
Revving Up The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles designed for raw power and speed, as well as their classic look. Born from the competition between […]
On February 21, 1948, the NASCAR was officially incorporated, marking the formal beginning of what would become the premier sanctioning body for stock car racing in the United States. Founded by Bill France Sr. and […]
Nostalgic car photos from simpler times This collection of historic photographs captures the early days of American car culture and how automobiles transformed our daily lives. Women in car with Hughes campaign poster Captured in […]
The cars that defined rock and roll culture Cars and music were intertwined, with entertainers crooning about their cars and cars announcing to the world that entertainers had achieved success. Rock and roll songs like […]
The Hudson Motor Car Company was founded on February 20, 1909, in Detroit, Michigan, by a group of eight local businessmen who sought to produce an affordable automobile for the growing American market. Their goal […]
The most stolen cars in America Vehicle thefts in the United States fell 23% during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with 334,114 vehicles reported stolen, according to […]
On February 19, 1984, the racing world turned its eyes to the Daytona International Speedway. That day, Cale Yarborough won his fourth Daytona 500 in a thrilling finish, passing Darrell Waltrip on the final lap. […]
The local anomaly: Why Illinois fought a rise amidst national decline The Illinois vehicle theft situation in 2023 stands in stark contrast to the broader national trend, creating a puzzling anomaly that demands closer examination […]
On February 18, 1898, a boy named Enzo Ferrari was born in Modena, Italy. While he grew up in a humble environment, he would eventually become one of the most powerful figures in automotive history. […]
10 of the greatest, most sought-after Chevy models of all time Ah, Chevrolet, the bowtie emblem we all know and love (Ford fanatics, cool your jets). It’s more than just a car brand; it’s a […]
On February 17, 1972, In Wolfsburg, Germany, the 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line. This was not just another car; it was the unit that officially pushed the Beetle past the legendary Ford […]
The U.S. states battling the highest car theft rates While national vehicle thefts decreased by 23% in the first half of 2025 according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), this positive trend masks critical […]
On February 16, 1852, two brothers named Henry and Clement Studebaker opened a small blacksmith and wagon shop in South Bend, Indiana. With just $68 worth of tools and a lot of work, they started […]
Coolest cars from 1976 The year 1976 was great for people who love cars. It was the heyday of the muscle car, and the concept of the “supercar” – basically a high-performance luxury sports car […]
Cars of the ’50s that were downright ugly Cars in the 1950s were visually striking, and not always for good reasons. While the decade produced such enduring automotive beauties as the classic Corvette, it also […]
On February 14, 1991, while many were celebrating Valentine’s Day, Nissan released a five-page press release on Nissan News, the official media channel of Nissan Motor Co Ltd, to introduce the Nissan Figaro. The Figaro […]
Driving behaviors mechanics say slowly wreck your car Every day driving habits cause hidden damage costing thousands in repairs over time, without most drivers realizing the consequences. Mechanics identify specific behaviors that accelerate wear on […]
The most impressive muscle cars of the ’60s & ’70s The 1960s and ‘70s were the golden era for muscle cars, an iconic breed of automobiles designed for raw power and speed, as well as […]
In the late 1800s inventors everywhere were trying to figure out how to make engines more reliable and efficient. One of the most important steps happened on February 13, 1893, as two Hungarian engineers named […]
On September 13, 1899, a 68-year-old real estate man named Henry Bliss made history in a way no one ever wants to. He became the first person in the USA to die in an automobile […]