Charisse Medrano

The Chevrolet Camaro has been a symbol of American muscle and performance since its inception. Among the many models that have graced the roads, several…

Some prototype cars showed enough promise to become successful production models, yet changing priorities, high development costs, corporate decisions, or difficult market conditions stopped them…

Willys built its reputation on rugged vehicles designed to keep working under difficult conditions. From military Jeeps to civilian utility vehicles, many Willys models emphasized…

Hearses have always occupied a distinctive place in automotive history, but some models were produced in extremely small numbers or based on unusual vehicles. Many…

Large American cars were often dismissed as oversized and inefficient, but some earned genuine respect from mechanics. Their conventional drivetrains, sturdy engines, spacious engine bays,…

International Harvester built some of America’s most capable work trucks, but many have nearly disappeared from the roads. Years of hard commercial use, farm work,…

American Motors Corporation often had to compete against much larger Detroit automakers, but that pressure pushed the company toward unusual designs and interesting engineering choices.…

Some engines earned their reputations by surviving years of hard work, neglect, and high mileage. Their durable materials, conservative designs, and straightforward layouts made them…

Some factory engines produced performance that was easy to underestimate. Official ratings, conservative styling, heavy vehicles, and understated marketing often made these powerplants seem less…

Some automobiles changed the industry without becoming household names. Their innovative layouts, unusual engineering, or unconventional styling challenged established ideas about what a car could…