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Why Chrysler Torched Its Turbine Cars—and Where the Survivors Live Today
Chrysler’s turbine car sounded like the future, ran on nearly anything, and had looks to match. So why did almost all of them end up at the scrapyard, and where can you still find the few survivors?
Dymaxion: Buckminster Fuller’s Radical Ride Ahead of Its Time
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...
Mussolini’s Lancias: The Cars That Carried a Dictator’s Pride
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.
Ford’s Maverick Mystery: Thousands of Cars Hidden in an Underground Cave
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.
The Automotive Great Decline: Why Electricity Lost to Gas
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...
Cops Ticket Dodge Charger EV For A Loud Exhaust It Doesn't Have
It's one thing to be accused of a crime you didn't commit. It's quite another to be accused of something that's simply impossible;.
The Tower That Could Have Rewired The World
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 Wireless-Charging Cayenne Shows We’re 100 Years Late To Tesla’s Future
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.
Maybach Typ Zeppelin Doppel-Sechs 8 Liter (DS8) Stromlinien: The Ultimate Luxury Streamliner of the 1930s
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.
Only A Dodge Charger EV Could Get Ticketed For A Loud Exhaust
The Charger Daytona can fake engine noise, but one driver says he was wrongly cited for “disturbing the peace”
Le Mans: Steve McQueen’s Race for Immortality
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...
James May Sings An Ode To The American V8 With 1969 Ford Torino Convertible Drive
James May has always had a way of connecting with cars that goes beyond speed and specs. In his latest drive, he takes the wheel of a stunning 1969 Ford Torino Convertible, paying tribute to what he calls the heart and soul of American muscle cars—the mig...
1932 Duesenberg Model J Rollston Torpedo Berline
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...
1954 Maserati 2000 Zagato Coupe
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.
The Story of the Avions Voisin C30: Quiet Power and Unforgettable Style
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: A Masterpiece of Engineering
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.