Exotic vehicles can rack up histories that are as flamboyant as their lines, but not many can match the drama of a lost factory prototype that ended up being hunted down somewhere north of the Arctic Circle. Back in 1993, Lamborghini released the Diablo SE30 to commemorate the company’s 30th birthday a stripped-down, lighter take […]
Stellantis Expands Belvidere Plant Investment to Over $800 Million for Next-Gen Cherokee
Belvidere Assembly Plant named Jeep Cherokee home By David Thorne Stellantis said Monday that its idled Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois will soon be back producing vehicles with plans to make it Stellantis’s North American home for the next-generation Jeep Cherokee. The decision gives the iconic plant a firm place in the larger North American […]
These Tiny Cars Barely Take Up Any Space—So Why Are Telo and Canoo Getting Attention
American roads have long been dominated by massive trucks, with full-size pickups occupying a huge portion of the market for decades. Yet a noticeable shift is beginning to emerge as more drivers discover the benefits of smaller vehicles that can still provide meaningful utility. Compact trucks, electric work vehicles, and tiny imported haulers are showing […]
10 Classic Performance Saloons Combining Speed, Heritage, and Family Practicality
Rapid family cars have long fascinated drivers who want genuine performance without giving up the practicality needed for everyday life. These saloons offered enough interior space for passengers, luggage, and family duties while also delivering the kind of speed and handling normally associated with dedicated sports cars. Their appeal came from this unusual combination of […]
Inside the Porsche Vault: Exploring Rare Prototypes and Iconic Legends in Stuttgart
Tucked away in an unnamed building near Porsche’s Stuttgart factory lies a secure facility known simply as The Vault. While the public Porsche Museum showcases under 100 vehicles, this private collection houses more than 700 road, race, and rally cars documenting decades of the German manufacturer’s development heritage. The collection began in the late 1950s […]
The Ford Engineer Who Solved a Problem Every Driver Hates
We all have minor gripes that occur in everyday life that don’t amount to much but are memorable due to their frequent occurrence. Among these is the exasperating situation where you pull up to the gas station pump and, sure enough, it’s on the other side of the vehicle from your fuel filler door. You […]
Jay Leno Explores the Rare 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Cobra Jet
Here’s one American automotive enthusiast’s take: A year before Detroit would pull the plug on the traditional American muscle car, Mercury offered a serious contender-at least in 1969-by mating big-time V8 grunt with all the refinement people associate with the Mercury badge. Although the Cougar Eliminator would never match the popular appeal of the Ford […]
Retro Electric Vehicles Reviving Classic Automotive Designs for the Zero-Emission Era
Electric cars are coming, and they’re coming fast, right alongside an entire design movement that embraces the past. The combination of style and substance is hard to beat; throw in some modern muscle to go with the looks and you’ve got something special. And instead of trying to hide the fact that it’s not really […]
10 Common Issues and Hidden Challenges of Modern Smart Cars
The modern smart car is becoming commonplace in traffic dense cities. These small and economical cars with the driving technologies in the cabin for ease of urban driving can be traced to concepts like the Swatch and Mercedes-Benz co-development. In recent days they have grown to become sophisticated and modern electric-powered vehicles with electronic, digitally […]
Exploring the Vintage Automotive Gems of Turner’s Auto Wrecking in Fresno California
Stepping into Turner’s Auto Wrecking, in Fowler, Calif., would not even immediately bring to mind the common salvage yard where old cars sit until being crushed; it would be more like walking through an outdoor automotive museum. Owned and operated by Jerry Turner, who opened it in 1960, the family business stands on acres and […]