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Across America in a Shelby GT500: 500 HP, 3,500 Miles, and a Legend Reborn

Slow, Simple, Perfect: Driving the 1952 Volkswagen Beetle That Charms Everyone Who Sees It

Mike Febbo | Oct 30, 2025

The Unforgettable Ford Galaxie Once Lit Up Highways, Showrooms, and Racetracks

Lou Ruggieri | Oct 30, 2025

That Time NASA Built an Electric Mail Truck in the 1970s

Benjamin Hunting | Oct 29, 2025

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Automakers have resurrected numerous nameplates over the years, but not every comeback has ended well.

Reviving Car Brands Is Risky Business: These Are the Biggest Successes and Failures

Benjamin Hunting | Oct 28, 2025

The second-generation Dodge Ram went down in history as a true game changer—but it almost didn’t happen.

7 Things You Need to Know About the ’90s Dodge Truck That Changed Pickups Forever

Benjamin Hunting | Oct 28, 2025

In the ’90s, some automakers bet big on lifted wagons, but none captured the magic of the Subaru Outback.

Before SUVs Took Over, These Wagons Tried (and Failed) to Out-Outback the Subaru Outback

Benjamin Hunting | Oct 23, 2025

The boxy SUVs, fire-breathing pickups, and pint-sized rock crawlers that could crush any trail.

These Are the 16 Best Off-Road Vehicles of All Time

Benjamin Hunting | Oct 22, 2025

A Custom-built, 1-of-1 by George Barris for TV’s toughest private eye, the lost “Mannix” Dodge Dart was found and restored.

From Screen Legend to Barn Find: The Wild Journey of the “Mannix” Dodge Dart

C. Van Tune | Oct 22, 2025

It was built in 1930, has a 7.1-liter supercharged engine, and is worth millions. No pressure, then.

Driving the $25-Million Mercedes Once Fit for a Maharaja

Angus MacKenzie | Oct 21, 2025

Proof positive that lightning doesn’t always strike twice in the automotive world.

Why These 8 Second-Generation Cars Turned Out to Be Flops

Benjamin Hunting | Oct 17, 2025

A classic SUV can be charming, capable, and dangerously outdated. Here’s what it’s like to live with one every day.

My 38-Year-Old Jeep Is a Dream Ride ... and a Safety Hazard

Benjamin Hunting | Oct 17, 2025

Lexus engineers have turned an old much-loved Toyota classic into an electric delight. No, seriously.

Yes, the AE86 BEV Concept Is an EV, but It Has a Manual (!) and Is a Blast to Drive

Jonny Lieberman | Oct 13, 2025

Once dismissed as a parts-bin Fiat, the Dino Spider’s blend of rarity, style, and Ferrari power makes it a collector’s gem today.

This Fiat Looks Like a Cruiser, But It Hides a Ferrari Heartbeat

Rory Jurnecka | Oct 13, 2025

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