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McLaren is changing its logo, but the interesting part isn’t just the logo itself. It’s where the idea comes from. The new wordmark takes inspiration from an old service station in Au
The Dodge Nitro was already a pretty boxy SUV, but someone looked at one and apparently thought, “You know what this needs? A pickup bed.” That idea eventually became this bright-red 2009
A Dakar race truck with no gasoline engine sounds like an odd combination, but Toyota is actually building one. Gazoo Racing has released the first images of its DKR GR FC Hilux, a hydrogen fuel-cell
McLaren has unveiled a new logo, marking the first change to its visual identity since 1981. The new design carries a piece of the company’s early history, with its inspiration tracing back to B
Mini is bringing back the 1998 GT name for its latest special edition, and there’s a nice bit of history behind it. Based on the Cooper C 2 Door, the limited-run model pays tribute to the 1275 G
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Rolls-Royce is taking no chances with the trunk of its $9.5 million Nightingale. Before owners even get their cars, the automaker plans to open and close the unusual side-hinged trunk 15,000 times. At