History

During the Great Depression, Buckminster Fuller dreamed of more than just building another car. He envisioned a machine that could drive, land, and even fly—a true "Omni-Medium Transport." This wild idea took shape as the Dymaxion car, which debuted at Ch...

Benito Mussolini wanted his cars to roar as loud as his rhetoric. He wasn’t just looking for wheels; he demanded symbols of Italian power and prestige. The answer came in the form of Lancia, Italy’s pride wrapped in steel and speed.

In the early 1970s, Ford was cranking out the Maverick. It was supposed to be the affordable, no-frills compact car that Americans could jump into without breaking the bank.

It seems obvious now. Gasoline engines roar, and electric cars play catch-up. The truth is, electric cars nearly owned the 20th century. By 1900, electrics held a bigger market share than gasoline. In cities, quiet electric taxis ruled the streets. Early...

Everyone knows Nikola Tesla as the mad genius with lightning shooting from his hands. Fewer know about Wardenclyffe Tower, the massive wooden structure he built on Long Island in 1901. This wasn’t a vanity project.

Porsche’s new Cayenne Electric will come with something that feels futuristic. Wireless charging. No more cables. No plug-in gymnastics. Just park and juice up. Cool, right? Sure. But here’s the kick in the teeth.

The Maybach Typ Zeppelin Doppel-Sechs 8 Liter (DS8) Stromlinien, built between 1932 and 1935, is a striking example of pre-war automotive luxury and engineering excellence crafted by Maybach in collaboration with the coachbuilder Spohn.

On June 23, 1971, the high-octane drama Le Mans roared onto cinema screens, forever joining Steve McQueen’s love affair with racing and film. At the time, McQueen was not just another Hollywood heartthrob—he was the King of Cool, an icon burned into the p...

The fact that we still call something truly great or impressive a “Duesy” today says a lot about the lasting impact of the Duesenberg Model J. Frederick and August (Augie) Duesenberg are famous for this legendary car, but their roots were in racing. Their...

Though the show car was clothed in coupe coachwork by Frua, Allemano was designated as the series coachbuilder and characteristically penned a more formal closed body.

Avions Voisin didn’t just change its name—it reshaped its whole destiny. The times were tough, and that brilliant sleeve-valve engine they’d been known for?

Chrysler's 1931 CG Imperial was a landmark in automotive engineering and luxury, crafted to rival premier marques such as Packard, Pierce Arrow, Lincoln, and Cadillac.

In an automotive career of tremendous ups and downs, including an in-and-out relationship with Henry Ford, Henry Leland founded not one but two luxury brands.

In the world of motorsports, few eras have left as indelible a mark as the infamous Group B era of rally racing.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world, and in 1965, it witnessed an iconic moment in automotive history.

Some cars are built to last, but Irv Gordon’s 1966 Volvo 1800S took that idea to a whole new level. This unassuming red coupe didn’t just rack up a lot of miles—it became the most driven car in history, covering more than 5 million kilometers (that’s abou...