Car History

5 Famous Fords in Film

5 Famous Fords in Film

From the sporty Mustang to the distinguished Crown Victoria, Ford vehicles have…

3 Decades Ago, Jim Perkins Kept the Corvette from Going Extinct

3 Decades Ago, Jim Perkins Kept the Corvette from Going Extinct

It’s hard to imagine Chevrolet’s lineup without the Corvette — easily one…

2018 Mercedes-Benz Vans Sprint MB to Record Sales in US

2018 Mercedes-Benz Vans Sprint MB to Record Sales in US

2018 Mercedes-Benz vans raised the sale unit floor with U.S. consumers last…

How Did Car Safety Crash Tests Originate?

How Did Car Safety Crash Tests Originate?

Crash tests are a necessary and commonplace part of releasing a car…

8 Famous Daredevil Drivers Who Performed Jaw-Dropping Car Stunts

8 Famous Daredevil Drivers Who Performed Jaw-Dropping Car Stunts

Driving a car normally takes a lot of skill … and driving…

What Is a Car Bra, and Why Do People Cover Car Bumpers?

What Is a Car Bra, and Why Do People Cover Car Bumpers?

Have you ever seen a beautiful, athletic-looking sports car travelling down the…

New Corvette Museum Exhibit Celebrates Space Exploration

New Corvette Museum Exhibit Celebrates Space Exploration

An upcoming exhibit at the National Corvette Museum will explore why many…

Sorry, Ford: Volkswagen is Worth More than a Dime

Sorry, Ford: Volkswagen is Worth More than a Dime

“I don’t think what we’re being offered here is worth a dime,”…

A History of Jeep Trucks

A History of Jeep Trucks

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator will serve as Jeep’s entryway into the highly…

Blast from the Past: A Brief History of “See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet”

Blast from the Past: A Brief History of “See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet”

Today, Chevy is known for ads focused on awards and "real people." But in the mid-20th century, television viewers were singing along to a catchy tune sung by popular actress Dinah Shore.…

What Was The Real Green Book?

What Was The Real Green Book?

This winter, one of the big Oscar-bait movies headed to theaters is…

An Appreciation of Slot Car Racing: Plastic Tracks & Mini Motors

An Appreciation of Slot Car Racing: Plastic Tracks & Mini Motors

As the son of a die-hard car fan, I spent many nights…

Ten Cars Crooks Steal Most in North Carolina

Ten Cars Crooks Steal Most in North Carolina

North Carolina is a beautiful place to visit, but you may not…

Milwaukee Buses Remember Rosa Parks

Milwaukee Buses Remember Rosa Parks

When you think of buses that make history, the one Rosa Parks…

When Did Cars First Get Air Conditioning?

When Did Cars First Get Air Conditioning?

Today, few people would consider buying a car that’s not equipped with…

The Origin and Meaning of Padiddle, the One-Headlight Car Game

The Origin and Meaning of Padiddle, the One-Headlight Car Game

Before smartphones kept passengers occupied during car rides, families had other ways…

A List of All the Cars That GM Just Cancelled

A List of All the Cars That GM Just Cancelled

Earlier today, General Motors announced that it would be closing down five…

The Volt Is Dead; Long Live the Bolt

The Volt Is Dead; Long Live the Bolt

Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since…

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