The 2021 Lincoln Navigator L, the long-wheelbase luxury SUV from Ford’s premium brand, has shed a staggering 61% of its original value in just five years. When new, the Navigator L carried a starting MSRP of $83,870, but Kelley Blue…
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-…
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…
Five years after its launch, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has shed between 38% and 43.5% of its original value, according to iSeeCars and CarEdge. That steep depreciation makes lightly used examples a tempting alternative to pricier new trucks, especially…
Taking a road trip in the 1920s was a vastly different experience from what we know today. Drivers had to consider rough and unpaved roads, limited access to hotels and restaurants, and the need for frequent car maintenance. Accommodation was…
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, Junkyard Digs on YouTube has created a unique project – a 1979 Ford Mustang, the first year of the Fox Body Mustang, painted like an American flag. The car was purchased on…
The 1939–40 New York World’s Fair is remembered as a cultural landmark that dared to imagine a technologically advanced future during the Great Depression. Despite the economic hardship, the fair drew 25.8 million paid visitors in 1939—far short of the…
Automotive obsolescence is creeping into showrooms as long-in-the-tooth models outstay their welcome, and readers have called out the worst offenders. The Miata ND is untouchable in many eyes, but the next-generation NE is already on enthusiasts’ wish lists. Elsewhere, the…
The world’s largest EV battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), has identified mining—not processing—as the critical bottleneck in securing raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries. Vice President Jiang Li told Bloomberg that CATL is prioritizing upstream investments to lock…
Car companies spend millions crafting slick slogans to lure buyers, but readers just served up the unfiltered truth. Mazda’s “Zoom Zoom” might evoke the Miata’s spirit, but Cadillac’s late-’90s Catera campaign with “The Caddy that zigs” promised more agility than…