Automotive History

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Jul 29, 2023
Junkyard Gem: 1987 Saab 900 4-Door Sedan

The cheapest Saab four-door Americans could buy in 1987.

Murilee Martin
Jul 28, 2023 Official
Carlos Ghosn's rise and fall — and dramatic flight — streams in August

The four-part documentary 'Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn' to air on Apple TV+

Stephen Williams
Jul 26, 2023 Official
1955 Volkswagen Type 2 Schulwagen is a rare piece of the brand's history

It survived by spending 43 years in a barn

Ronan Glon
Jul 26, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom Sedan

If Cadillac could sell a Chevy Cavalier sibling in the 1980s, so could Buick

Murilee Martin
Jul 24, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe, Rocky Mountain Rambler 500 Edition

This Tahoe belongs in the apocalyptic motor pool of the Lord Humungus

Murilee Martin
Jul 23, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1976 Honda Civic Hatchback

First-generation Civics have become nearly impossible to find in car graveyards

Murilee Martin
Jul 22, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante ES Sedan

Mitsubishi's luxury sedan for the 1990s

Murilee Martin
Jul 20, 2023 Auctions
Ferrari 250 Le Mans up for auction: The greatest Ferrari ever?

Figure on bidding at least $18 million for this historic rosso racer

Stephen Williams
Jul 20, 2023
Apollo 11 landed on this day in 1969 — and couldn't have done it without Ford, GM, Chrysler

How Detroit automakers helped win the space race

Apollo 11 landed on the moon 54 years ago today. Many people have forgotten, or never knew, that Detroit automakers Ford, GM and Chrysler played a huge role in making it happen.

Greg Rasa
Jul 20, 2023 Featured
Here's $20,000. Buy a fun car for the weekend

Is the answer always Miata?

Jeremy Korzeniewski
Jul 18, 2023 Featured
What the heck is a Poker Run? And why did I do one in W12 Bentleys?

Saying goodbye to the 12-cylinder Bentley in a grand tour of L.A.

James Riswick
Jul 16, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1977 Ford Pinto Wagon

Ford offered new wagons in three sizes in 1977. Here's the smallest one

Murilee Martin
Jul 15, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

An example of the first model year for Chevy's Mustang fighter, hidden away in Colorado

Murilee Martin
Jul 14, 2023 Official
Goodwood Festival of Speed cancels Saturday events due to weather

It's the first time the event has been curtailed

Byron Hurd
Jul 14, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1999 Mazda 626 with manual transmission

Mazda6 predecessor is equipped with a transmission unavailable in many competitors

Murilee Martin
Jul 14, 2023 Official
An electric Triumph roadster borrows BMW parts and an illustrious history

A Triumph of design — and some borrowed bits from the i3

Stephen Williams
Jul 11, 2023 Official
Morgan Super 3 re-enters the U.S. with three-wheeled distinction

The brand is back with a new look after a three-year hiatus

Stephen Williams
Jul 10, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 2000 Kia Sephia Sedan

An example of the second generation of Kia's first US-market car.

Murilee Martin
Jul 9, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1996 Nissan Quest XE with 338,549 miles

The Ford-built Nissan twin to the Mercury Villager

Murilee Martin
Jul 8, 2023 Featured
Junkyard Gem: 1990 Chrysler LeBaron GT Convertible

With rad hidden headlights, Mitsubishi V6 power and a 5-speed manual transmission

Murilee Martin
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