Car brands often revive old names to tap into nostalgia. Fiat’s latest move may have a bigger reason behind it. Its little Pandina now has an Autobianchi edition, bringing back a name that disap
Peugeot seems to be having another go at the sports coupe, and its new RCZ Vision concept makes a pretty convincing case for it. Revealed at this year’s Paris Motor Show, the electric coupe brin
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
Volvo Cars is getting a new CEO at a difficult point for the Swedish automaker. Klaus Zellmer, the former head of Skoda, will take over as president and CEO within the next 12 months. Zellmer has m
Look at an American car from 1971, then find the same model from 1974. The earlier car may have a slim chrome blade tucked neatly against its body. Three years later, the bumper appears to have lef
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
Whitewall tires have become visual shorthand for a particular kind of motoring glamour. Put them on a long Cadillac with chrome bumpers, tailfins and enough hood to host a family picnic, and the pi
The FullGood Motor SS Dolphin sounds like a strange combination of words and ideas. A Chinese company, a BYD platform, a plug-in hybrid, and the unmistakable shape of a 1950s Chevrolet Corvette. Someh
Nissan has already earned one Guinness World Record with the Qashqai, although the previous attempt involved suspending the SUV 213 feet in the air. It was memorable, if nothing else. This lat
The engine stops. The dashboard goes dark. The radio continues playing as though it has decided the journey deserves an encore. For a driver unfamiliar with the car, this can produce an immediate r