There’s a lot of bold concepts, pioneering engineering projects, quirky designs and attempts to rock the boat in the annals of automotive history. However, not all projects are exactly as the creators envisioned. Some cars don’t get any sales because of strange styling or poor mechanical design, others are delayed in production because of financial […]
Ford’s Unmatched Recall History: A Story in Numbers
The Ford Motor Company has been regarded as one of the most popular names in the automotive industry. To many, it is novelty, permanence, and a tradition that can be traced back to the very beginning of mass production. Since the revolutionary Model T, up to the current models, such as the Mustang or the […]
Unearthing Automotive History at an Iowa Salvage Yard
The town of Allison, Iowa is a small and quiet place, but there is a huge field on it, and there is so much more on it than old cars and rusting metal. Rons auto salvage has now been a place of collectors, restorers, and any one who enjoys reading the rich history of American […]
Weird Wheels: Exploring 12 of History’s Strangest Automobiles
It goes without saying that automotive engineering has always been on the precipice of reinvention innovation for innovation’s sake. History is riddled with automotive mavericks who threw design to the wind to come up with cars that looked nothing else on the road in a good way, and other times in ways so outlandish that […]
An Engineering Deep Dive into the 10 Fastest Steam Trains
The history of steam locomotives is not merely about locomotives and transportation, but rather a strong echo of the human aspiration and engineering genius. When sleek bullet trains and magnetic levitation systems transformed the speed of things, giant iron engines running on steam controlled the rails. These locomotives were created at the time when the […]
A Flight Through History: What It’s Like to Ride in a B-17
There are sounds that never really go away even after many years have passed and technology has changed a lot. The loud roar of four engines is one of those sounds. This is the kind of sound that used to fill the air during World War II. Now it is mostly heard in old videos […]
A Buyer’s Guide to Spotting a Used Car Lemon
Purchasing a second-hand car may be a clever decision and particularly when you want to save some cash but still obtain a reliable vehicle. However, the market of the used cars is crowded with traps and one wrong step may make a lot of money a nightmare. Cars that have mechanical or structural issues that […]
Jay Leno’s Cherished American Iron: A Deep Dive into the Rides That Define Automotive History
Jay Leno’s name pops up whenever folks talk about killer comedy or wild car love. His stash? Way beyond regular rides. Tucked inside the famous Big Dog Garage near Burbank Airport sits more than fast metal think moving history book on wheels. It’s packed with 181 cars and 160 bikes that keep changing, growing, shifting […]