That scoop on the hood hinges open from the cabin and directs air onto the passengers, not into the engine. Jordan Lewis I stepped on the running board, ducked under the Naugahyde-upholstered roof, ...

As we slide into ever more sanitized automotive times, the prospect of a car company that prioritized big-cube theatrics in small lightweight bodies, with the cheek and humor of the British north, ...

When I imported the car of my dreams, a Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution, I knew from the jump that finding parts might present something of a problem. A homologation special, a true rally car for public ...

“Special then, special now.” That mantra goes a long way in explaining today’s collector car market. The idea is this: If a car was unique and desirable when it was new due to style, performance, or ...

Compact crossovers are among the biggest sellers in America—some of them are right in the sales fight with full-size pickup trucks. To meet buyers’ needs, they must be affordable, efficient, and work ...

There are precious few times when a postwar General Motors was caught by surprise by a competitor, but the creation of the personal luxury coupe was one such moment. Ford’s 1958 Thunderbird sported a ...

In the early 1950s, Karmann already had a contract to build the the Beetle cabriolet at its Osnabrück factory, but convincing Volkswagen to make a sportier model was an uphill battle. VW rebuffed ...

The fluidity of language has always impressed me. That’s not to say I’ve always understood new usage of old words, or that I’ve agreed with each new entry into the vernacular. One example is “shitbox.

Whether you’re into hot hatches, rugged SUVs, hypercars, German sport sedans, or Formula 1 cars, you can find something in the Hot Wheels catalog to display on your desk. The only exception to this ...

As the first three months of the year drew to a close, we witnessed what could be best described as a roller coaster. We observed some enthusiasm returning to the market in January, but by the end of ...

Ford noticed that gap in the truck market, as well as the aftermarket modifications some of its Maverick customers were making, and saw room for the brand to offer a street-oriented Maverick straight ...

Eagle-eyed readers of this series might recall that we asked a similar question about TV cars a few months ago. But liking a vehicle and actually wanting to drive it are two different stories, and ...