Vespa’s racing chapter began not with motorcycles, but with scooters—tiny, buzzing machines that defied expectations by tearing up race tracks in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Piaggio, the Italian conglomerate that had built planes during World War II, pivoted…
The DIN standard for car stereos, developed by the German Institute for Standardization, was a uniform standard that allowed for easy installation of aftermarket stereos. The standard, which included a 2- by 7-inch slot for single-DIN stereos and a 4-…
Global supply chains and overseas production have reshaped the auto industry, but heavy-duty trucks remain a bastion of American manufacturing. Several Class 8 brands continue to build their biggest rigs on U.S. soil, led by Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, Western…
A 500-horsepower V8 is a magic number in the car world, and Ford’s Coyote-based powerplant has been hitting that benchmark for years. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 debuted in the 2011 Ford Mustang GT, replacing the outgoing 4.6-liter 3V V8 and…
America’s roads are turning into a monochrome wasteland. New data shows that the share of new cars painted in shades of gray, silver, or white has nearly doubled since 1996, rising 47.3% to dominate the market. In 1996, white was…
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA), you’re more likely to get into a deadly crash in a rural area than an urban one. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) analysis of NHTSA’s system shows that the…
The McLaren P1, a 903-horsepower hybrid halo car, was designed by Frank Stephenson, who drew inspiration from nature, specifically the Caribbean sailfish. The sailfish, capable of swimming up to 68 miles per hour, has a hydrodynamic shape that slices through…
The British Grand Prix 2026 delivered a thrilling Saturday at Silverstone, setting the stage for an unpredictable Sunday showdown. Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position ahead of the Grand Prix, while George Russell lined up fourth after a dramatic qualifying session.…
Forget the myth that manual transmissions are just a nostalgic relic. According to neuroscientist Ryuta Kawashima—famed for Nintendo’s *Brain Training* and *Brain Age* games—operating a manual gearbox is a full-brain workout that sharpens cognitive function and may help ward off…
Rivian’s decision to skip Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has frustrated buyers, with 39% of car shoppers in a recent American Trucks survey calling the omission a deal-breaker. The automaker isn’t alone—General Motors also pulled the plug on the feature,…