Autos

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.…

Chrysler has produced plenty of famous automobiles, but some of its most fascinating models were built in limited numbers, sold for only a short time,…

Some cars become fascinating not simply because they are rare, but because the circumstances surrounding their production were unusual. Limited runs, unexpected cancellations, factory decisions,…

Truck engines have traditionally focused on torque, durability, and reliability, but some powerplants introduced technology that seemed years ahead of their time. These engines brought…

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 of the most fascinating automobiles never reached regular production. Built as design studies, engineering experiments, or previews of future models, these prototypes often existed…

Some classic cars have reputations that barely reflect what they were actually capable of. Years of jokes, stereotypes, or comparisons with more famous rivals can…

Luxury cars have always been used to showcase new technology, sophisticated engineering, and ambitious design. Some models went beyond simply offering comfort and expensive materials,…

The 1970s brought fuel shortages, emissions regulations, rising insurance costs, and major changes in the automotive industry. Yet automakers continued finding ways to make cars…