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1949 Cadillac OHV V8: The Engineering Marvel That Revolutionized the Industry
1949 Cadillac OHV V8: The Engineering Marvel That Revolutionized the Industry

23 Jun 2023, 20:25 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / More than seven decades ago, Cadillac introduced its first OHV V8 which became an engineering milestone of the American automotive industry

 
The Iconic Shelby AC Cobra and Its Timeless Legacy
The Iconic Shelby AC Cobra and Its Timeless Legacy

22 Jun 2023, 14:22 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Carroll Shelby is one of the most important names in the automotive industry in the United States, and he created a legacy with the AC Cobra

 
A Brief History of Toyota Racing Development (TRD)
A Brief History of Toyota Racing Development (TRD)

2 Jun 2023, 08:27 UTC · By: Chase Bierenkoven / Toyota’s TRD is everywhere now, but that wasn’t always the case. Just a few decades ago, no one knew what Toyota Racing Development would come to be

 
Thrust SSC: Remembering the Supersonic Legend That Still Holds the World Land Speed Record
Thrust SSC: Remembering the Supersonic Legend That Still Holds the World Land Speed Record

30 May 2023, 19:37 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Though it looks like a wingless plane, the Thrust SSC is a record-braking car, albeit one that managed to break the sound barrier 26 years ago

 
Plymouth XNR Concept: Remembering One of the Most Exquisite Mopars Ever Built
Plymouth XNR Concept: Remembering One of the Most Exquisite Mopars Ever Built

22 May 2023, 15:30 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Created by the legendary Virgil Exner with help from Italiy's Carrozzeria Ghia, the Plymouth XNR is one of the most beautiful American concept cars ever created

 
The Curvaceous Revolution: Unveiling the Metamorphosis of Automotive Design
The Curvaceous Revolution: Unveiling the Metamorphosis of Automotive Design

19 May 2023, 07:41 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Car designs are evolving continuously, with new shapes and lines implemented. However, it's time to see how the design evolved during history.

 
Unveiling the Truth: The Fascinating Origins of the Ford Mustang's Iconic Name
Unveiling the Truth: The Fascinating Origins of the Ford Mustang's Iconic Name

13 May 2023, 10:27 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / The Ford Mustang is one of the most legendary car models in the automotive industry. But how it got his name? Let's find out.

 
Hispano Suiza: From Classic to Electric - A Legendary Automaker's Comeback
Hispano Suiza: From Classic to Electric - A Legendary Automaker's Comeback

7 May 2023, 15:56 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Hispano Suiza is a legendary automaker who just launched a limited edition 1,000-hp supercar called the Carmen. Let's talk about his history.

 
The Jamaican II V8 Story: A '60s American Kit Car That Looked Coachbuilt in Italy
The Jamaican II V8 Story: A '60s American Kit Car That Looked Coachbuilt in Italy

5 May 2023, 12:17 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / To the average person, it looked like a Ferrari or Lamborghini, but the Jamaican II was an American-made fiberglass kit car

 
Meet the Sterand Loco: A 121-Year-Old, US-Built Locomotive For the Road
Meet the Sterand Loco: A 121-Year-Old, US-Built Locomotive For the Road

4 May 2023, 12:14 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Although it looks like a steam-powered locomotive, the Sterand Loco was a promotional vehicle powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine

 
Meet the Prince R380, Japan’s First Thoroughbred Prototype Race Car
Meet the Prince R380, Japan’s First Thoroughbred Prototype Race Car

21 Feb 2023, 14:47 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Although it only won one major race, the Prince R380 is one of the most important race cars ever developed by a Japanese manufacturer

 
A Look Back at the Djet, the World’s First Series-Production, Mid-Engine Road Car
A Look Back at the Djet, the World’s First Series-Production, Mid-Engine Road Car

15 Feb 2023, 19:34 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Initially built by Automobiles René Bonnet, but later refined by Matra, the Djet was the first mid-engine road car and it has an interesting story

 
Pontiac Fiero: From GM Failure to Successful Building Block for Ferrari Replicas
Pontiac Fiero: From GM Failure to Successful Building Block for Ferrari Replicas

10 Feb 2023, 14:33 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / America's first mid-engine car was not very impressive nor successful in stock form, yet it became the base for some awesome Ferrari replicas

 
Renault 5 Turbo: The Story of a Mid-Engine Hot Hatch Legend
Renault 5 Turbo: The Story of a Mid-Engine Hot Hatch Legend

23 Jan 2023, 17:03 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Way back in 1980, Renault shocked the automotive world with a tiny but aggressive-looking hatchback that featured a mid-mounted engine

 
In 160 Years, This Automaker Made Everything From Sewing Machines to Rockets
In 160 Years, This Automaker Made Everything From Sewing Machines to Rockets

29 Nov 2022, 23:19 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / This automaker started by making sewing machines back in 1862. Along the road, it also built a motorized plow, motorbikes, and even a 200-hp aircraft engine

 
The Flying Merkel: A Lesser-Known American Legend From the Early Days of Motorcycling
The Flying Merkel: A Lesser-Known American Legend From the Early Days of Motorcycling

20 Nov 2022, 21:48 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / These bikes were faster and far more technologically advanced than what Harley and Indian had to offer, not to even mention their superior reliability