A Brief History of the Turn Signal

A Brief History of the Turn Signal

Turn signals can be a source of both comfort and frustration on…

Book Review: ‘Drag Racing in the 1960s’ by Doug Boyce

Book Review: ‘Drag Racing in the 1960s’ by Doug Boyce

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How Are Vehicle History Reports Compiled?

How Are Vehicle History Reports Compiled?

When buying a used car, it’s crucial that you check its vehicle history…

A Brief History of Steering Wheels

A Brief History of Steering Wheels

Believe it or not, the very first cars that were made weren’t…

A Crash Course in the History of Air Bags

A Crash Course in the History of Air Bags

Saying that the road to developing an effective, reliable, and safe air…

Car History: What’s the Purpose of the Glove Box?

Car History: What’s the Purpose of the Glove Box?

There are many features in cars that we take for granted without…

Book Review: The American Speed Shop Offers a Compelling Look into a Bygone Era

Book Review: The American Speed Shop Offers a Compelling Look into a Bygone Era

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Today in Automotive History: 1934 NY Taxi Riots

Today in Automotive History: 1934 NY Taxi Riots

It’s hard not to think of taxis when thinking about New York…

Cars You Didn’t Know Were in “The Nice Guys”

Cars You Didn’t Know Were in “The Nice Guys”

"The Nice Guys" isn't just a fun buddy cop movie, it's also a showcase for some really cool vintage GM vehicles from the 1970s.…

Weird Old Car Shorts: ‘The Talking Car’ (1969)

Weird Old Car Shorts: ‘The Talking Car’ (1969)

The News Wheel has been undertaking a series of “weird old car…

The Chevette is GMC’s Forgotten Sedan

The Chevette is GMC’s Forgotten Sedan

While GMC has spent more than a century making a name for itself as the premier SUV and truck maker, it does have one long-forgotten sedan: the Chevette.…

How Did Cadillac Get Its Name?

How Did Cadillac Get Its Name?

Cadillac is one of the auto industry’s most iconic brands of all…

5 Compelling Books About Automotive History

5 Compelling Books About Automotive History

For better or for worse, cars and driving are an integral part…

The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car

The Story of Canada’s First Electric Car

Electric vehicles might be the future of transportation, but they’ve also been…

The Curious History of the Mercedes Red Baron

The Curious History of the Mercedes Red Baron

The Red Baron is the only Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman ever painted Signal Red.…

Here’s Why Tires are Black

Here’s Why Tires are Black

It’s one of those facts we all take for granted — the…

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…

Moments in Car History: The First Drive-Thru

Moments in Car History: The First Drive-Thru

In the 1940s, America’s fastest food option was the drive-in. Like you see…

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