Long before carmakers filled dashboards with screens, an important piece of engine information was displayed outside the windshield. Early automobiles often carried their radiator filler caps at
A classic car could provide a cigarette lighter within easy reach of the driver, another for the front passenger and sometimes individual ashtrays for the people in the back. Yet bring a cup of coffee
Drivers spend hours holding the steering wheel without giving much thought to what lies behind it. Remove the trim, switches and wiring, and the basic arrangement appears simple. A shaft carries th
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
The tires are new, the wheels are back on and the invoice is folded into the glovebox. Before handing over the keys, the technician mentions one final detail: come back after a short period of driving
Most people call it a headrest, which makes it sound like somewhere to relax during a long traffic jam. Its proper name is head restraint, and that description is much closer to its real purpose. T
A car can sit unused for several days without concern. Stretch that pause into several weeks, however, and the first signs of neglect may begin to appear. The battery loses charge, the tires remai
Could probably think of a handful of model names that have been around forever. Ford Mustang's been galloping for over 60 years. Porsche's been cranking out 911s from Stuttgart since 1964. But
Some things are better without filters – like unfiltered conversations with friends or those classic rock albums that sound too polished when remastered. But car engines? They absolutely need pr
Mitsuoka, the legendary Japanese carmaker known for its eccentric designs, has made a triumphant return with its latest creation: the M55 Zero Edition. First teased as a concept last year and gre