Few automotive features can make a parked car look as alive as pop-up headlights. Turn the switch and two neat sections of bodywork rise from the hood, pause with theatrical precision and reveal the l
Long before a crash-test dummy sat behind the wheel of a family sedan, one was strapped into an aircraft ejection seat. Its assignment involved rocket sleds, aviation helmets and the violent forc
Climb into a traditional Porsche and the ignition appears on the left side of the steering wheel. Most cars place it on the right, close to the driver’s dominant hand and safely within the
The automobile conquered continents, crossed deserts and survived two world wars before anyone decided it desperately needed a secure place for a paper cup. For much of automotive history, drivers
Car people love a comeback story. Give a nameplate twenty years in the grave, hint at a revival, throw a teaser online, and suddenly half the internet starts acting like an old badge alone is
BMW is apparently thinking it’s a good idea to turn all the screws on their cars into tiny versions of their logo. Yep, you heard that right. Their new patent features heads that divide into fou
Ever seen those adorable tiny cars in Japanese movies and wondered what the hell they are? Those are kei cars (pronounced "kay"), and they're basically what happens when a country decide
There's something special about a great car name. More than just a label, the perfect name can become as iconic as the vehicle itself. Looking back through American automotive history, some names
Ever wonder why that 20-year-old Camry with 300,000 miles is still cruising down your street? While other cars end up in junkyards, Toyotas just keep going and going. This isn't just dumb luck &nd
Before 1932, V8 engines were basically rich people toys - expensive beasts found only in fancy Cadillacs and other luxury rides. Meanwhile, regular folks puttered around in Model As with their humble