The Buick Riviera began with a chance encounter in London during the late 1950s. General Motors design chief Bill Mitchell saw an angular 1955 Rolls-Royce moving through the fog and imagined an American luxury coupe with similarly formal proportions and a stronger sporting character. That idea eventually became the 1963 Riviera, a vehicle that gave […]
Nine Standout Vehicles and Innovations Featured at the Detroit Auto Show
Detroit made a spectacular comeback with performance cars, state-of-the-art machinery, previews of concept cars, and racing activities. The event was perfect for celebrating the city’s automotive legacy, so manufacturers could unveil innovations while paying tribute to power and performance on four wheels. Moreover, there were spectacular shows, and beyond the exhibition, unique models, and displays […]
10 Affordable Cars That Deliver High-End Luxury Styling and Premium Ownership Experience
It doesn’t take a lot of money to own an elegant car that feels comfortable and sports a premium presence. There are several smart picks in the pre-owned segment that deliver a premium European look and feel, high quality cabin fit-out, comfortable driving experience and outstanding performance at a much lower price than a new […]
Understanding Modern Headlight Glare: Why Vehicle Lights Are Brighter Than Ever
Millions of drivers found night driving has already an arduous journey, even worse in the sight of a blinding pair of headlights looming at them across the street. You can only drive when all eyes can work effectively since nighttime, twilight or dawn represent significant proportions of all motor traffic deaths. What is the trouble […]
10 Funny License Plates That Actually Made It on the Road
There is no use of dull license plates in life and that fact is so evident when you are in a traffic jam with nothing to do but gaze at the car in front of you. Then, here and there, an ingenious or merely preposterous custom plate is introduced, and immediately turns you about. These […]
Analyzing the Technological Breakthroughs and Future Operational Evolution of Ford-Class Carriers
The Gerald R. Ford-class of carriers is certainly one of the most conceptually revolutionary warships developed to date, balancing their impressive displacement with systems designed to overhaul naval aviation. The Ford class brings EMALS, automation to weapon handling and transport, rearranged deck arrangements and huge new electricity demands onto one hull, a combination presenting tremendous […]
Inside GM’s Experimental V8 Engines: Engineering the W-43 and DOHC Pontiac 427
General Motors tackled some of its loftiest engineering challenges during the late-1960s horsepower wars, when its divisions duked it out with larger engines, more trick cylinder heads, more robust internal components, and ever-more complex valvetrains. Down in that maelstrom, Oldsmobile penned an experimental 32-valve V8-the W-43-based on its 455-cubic-inch platform. The engine never made its […]
Exploring 10 of the World’s Fastest Machines, Vehicles, and Record-Breaking Phenomena
Since we first learned to walk we have been obsessed with speed. From the frantic spinning of carousels and the blur of traffic on our roads and rails, to the violent thunder of machines of war, the quiet hush of lab equipment, the swift ripple of water, and the astonishing speeds of probes exploring the […]
Buying a Used Car? These Service History Clues Could Save You Thousands
Vehicle maintenance is the sort of job that can easily get buried on your to-do list in the midst of everything else, that life sometimes throws your way. A new vehicle report by CARFAX revealed just how many of you this issue is affected one in four drivers are in fact overdue for manufacturer specified […]
Buying a Used Mercedes? These Engines Could Save You From a Costly Mistake
Once a Greek taxi driver ran his Mercedes diesel for a record-breaking 4.6 million kilometers. Eventually his 1976 240D found its way into a museum, but today’s Mercedes automobiles are a lot different. Modern models are packed with luxury equipment such as hybrid systems, air suspension, electronic controls, sophisticated safety systems and driver-assistance systems. This […]