Modern classics have an interesting niche all to themselves. They’re not quite old enough to feel like vintage, and yet they already possess a sense of charm, character, and emotional connection that newer cars struggle to replicate. A lot of these vehicles were produced in a time when a manufacturer’s focus was on driver involvement, […]
10 Automotive Dreams That Production Couldn’t Match
Car concepts have always seemed like the truest form of automotive fantasy. They’re not restricted by production limitations, safety rules, or budgets. Instead, car manufacturers present ideas that seem like science fiction and the way in which they imagined the future would unfold. But what makes concept cars interesting is not the way in which […]
9 Classic Muscle Cars With More Power Than a Modern Supra
Performance vehicles have come a long way in recent decades. Yet, the thrill of operating a high-performance machine and the emotional bond associated with the power it conveys remains unchanged throughout history. Today’s sports cars are commonly judged by their sophistication of electronics, their turbo-charged efficiencies, and the careful engineering and balance that go into […]
Iconic Cars of 1985: A Look at 12 Models Turning 40
Classic cars have escaped their reputation as delicate museum pieces only suitable for dry summer weekends. Indeed the definition of ‘classic’ vehicle has been undergoing a significant and rather radical shift. Many nations now define a historic vehicle as any car over 40 years of age, thus ensuring certain prestige amongst collectors and petrolheads alike. […]
Pint-Sized Powerhouses: A Guide to Small-Engined Classic Cars
Heavy motors, loud pipes, metal shining under sun those dominate tales told about cars through time. But quiet little models changed everything just the same. After war ended across continents, gas grew scarce, money ran thin, materials vanished overnight. Simple needs took over: get people moving without draining pockets or tanks. Clever minds stripped down […]
Back from the Brink: 14 Legendary Cars That Were Revived
The automotive industry has always been as emotional as it has been engineered. Certain cars transcend from mere transport to objects that evoke emotions related to freedom, speed, adventure and a particular era. This is how a car is able to garner devoted followers who will remember it for decades after it has stopped being […]
12 Iconic Cars from the British Royal Family’s Collection
While the British monarchy is synonymous with royalty, tradition, and history, there is another integral part of their history that goes overlooked-the truly exceptional range of vehicles. Over more than one hundred years of motoring, cars used by the British family have borne testament to the era, the taste of individual members of the monarchy, […]
Concept vs. Reality: 10 Cars That Lost Their Edge in Production
Concept cars are meant to get us excited. They are built to grab our attention rule auto shows. Make us think about a future with cars that are bolder, prettier and way more thrilling than what we see in car dealerships. Designers get to be really creative making cars with crazy shapes, cool doors, futuristic […]
Unpacking the ‘Best’ Performance Cars of the 2000s
The 2000’s were an interesting period for performance cars. This decade saw some amazing engineering come to fruition and was a decade of naturally aspirated engines, manual gearboxes and driving thrills that could be truly felt by the driver. Car manufacturers weren’t worried about lots of technology in the way cars drive or having plenty […]
From Game Consoles to Fighter Jets: Cars by Unlikely Creators
Most tales about cars spotlight big names in auto manufacturing, firms spending generations mastering vehicle design. Still, another part of the tale rarely gets told – equally gripping. Firms rooted in unrelated fields at times jumped into making cars, tossing new angles into motion. Far from typical builders, they carried unusual approaches to how people […]