Deer whistles offer a particularly appealing bargain. Attach a small device to the front of the car and, supposedly, the air passing through it will warn animals before you reach them. There is no scr
A freshly washed car can reveal things its owner had never noticed. Park it near a window or a row of straight lights, look along the side, and the reflection begins to wobble. The paint is glossy,
Before tanks had tracks, someone had to imagine that an engine, armor and heavy weapons might belong on the same vehicle. Frederick Richard Simms did more than imagine it. At the end of the 19th ce
Open the door of certain 1980s or early 1990s cars and a small buckle begins travelling along the roofline. Sit down, close the door and the shoulder belt glides toward the B-pillar, hopefully passi
Every passenger knows the type of driver. Conversation begins, the accelerator relaxes and the car gradually slows. The driver starts speaking, enthusiasm builds and the speed rises again. Nothing dan
What happens when you spend more than $160,000 customizing a Rolls-Royce, only to discover that the next buyer doesn’t care about your upgrades? One nearly-new Cullinan just offered a pretty goo
A car left in the afternoon sun does not need long to turn into a small greenhouse. The steering wheel becomes unpleasant to touch, the seats feel freshly ironed and the dashboard claims it is 104 deg
At first glance, it sounds like one of those roadside legends people half-believe because the story is too strange not to repeat. A hidden canyon in southern Utah. A wall made of old American c
Car color and resale value have a closer relationship than most people realize. When you pick a color at the dealership, you're probably thinking about what looks good in the parking lot. But that
Concept cars are what happen when car companies stop being practical for a minute. No one is worrying about cupholders, resale value, or whether the average buyer will understand the design. It is