Aviation history is littered with hi-tech experiments that took the art of aerodynamics, aircraft size, structure and propulsion to the limit. Most passenger aircraft today have 2 or 4 engines, but in the past aircraft designers were sometimes prepared to experiment with much more complex configurations for insufficient power and/or performance of conventional designs. Some […]
10 Forgotten American Muscle Cars That Deserve a Second Look
American muscle cars weren’t solely about horsepower numbers and going fast in a straight line. The machines symbolized the distinct era of the automobile when brash styling, giant V8 mills and economic performance could bring the ordinary driving experience from pedestrian to exhilarating. Cars like the Mustang and Camaro will live on forever in pop […]
Ten Rare Classics Rediscovered After Decades Hidden in Barns and Garages
The appeal of remarkable barn finds lies in their rich stories of vehicles forgotten in time, only to be rediscovered and celebrated as icons of automotive heritage. Ranging from classic sports cars to legendary race machines, these discoveries remind enthusiasts of the hidden gems history has left behind in dusty garages and abandoned shelters. Each […]
Inside General Motors’ Experimental W-43 V8 Engine and Its Modern Restoration
Deep in the Detroit automotive industry, during the late 1960s, General Motors engineers studied how far American V8 performance could be taken. Inside Oldsmobile’s experimental programs, engineers designed an ambitious engine later the project received the intimidating internal nickname of “The Killer.” Centered around a colossal 455-cubic-inch, 7.5-liter V8, the project went beyond only displacing […]
10 Historic Aviation Engineering Feats That Changed Sky and Space Flight
Humankind has always looked toward the sky with curiosity, fascinated by the effortless way birds glide through the air and wondering whether people could achieve the same freedom through engineering. That ambition eventually transformed from simple observation into one of history’s greatest technological journeys, producing aircraft capable of crossing oceans, flying faster than sound, operating […]
The Buick Riviera Heritage and the Case for a Proper Rear-Wheel-Drive Performance Coupe
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 […]