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Alfa Romeo TZ: The Evolution of the Italian Carmaker's Most Exquisite Model Ranges
Alfa Romeo TZ: The Evolution of the Italian Carmaker's Most Exquisite Model Ranges

18 Sep 2023, 13:59 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Initially built during the 1960s and revived for a limited edition run in 2011, the TZ is Alfa Romeo's most epic range of grand tourers

 
Matra MS670: The Underdog Story of the French Car That Won Le Mans Three Times in a Row
Matra MS670: The Underdog Story of the French Car That Won Le Mans Three Times in a Row

28 Aug 2023, 13:37 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / More than five decades after its debut, it remains the only French race car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in a row

 
Citroen Traction Avant: The Forgotten Icon That Revolutionized the Automotive Industry
Citroen Traction Avant: The Forgotten Icon That Revolutionized the Automotive Industry

16 Aug 2023, 11:12 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Introduced in 1934, the Traction Avant was one of the most advanced vehicle of its era and, in a lot of ways, it's a precursor of all modern, mass-produced cars

 
Transmitter Bunker Is a Cool Way of Integrating WWII Heritage Into Everyday Life
Transmitter Bunker Is a Cool Way of Integrating WWII Heritage Into Everyday Life

5 Aug 2023, 00:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Transmitter Bunker on the coast of Dorset, England was part of the Chain Home radar system, has now been turned into a unique home with a 4-person capacity

 
Porsche 911 History: To Liquid Cooling and Beyond (Part Two)
Porsche 911 History: To Liquid Cooling and Beyond (Part Two)

31 Jul 2023, 18:37 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To continue our analysis of the German sports car’s legendary tale, let's have a look at how it evolved since the introduction of water cooling in the late '90s

 
Porsche 911 History: The Icon’s Evolution Through the Air-Cooled Years (Part One)
Porsche 911 History: The Icon’s Evolution Through the Air-Cooled Years (Part One)

30 Jul 2023, 20:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s an intricate tale spanning four generations and more than three decades, with a wealth of notable highlights occurring along the way

 
VW Scirocco Bi-Motor: The Crazy Twin-Engine Hot Hatch That Almost Made It into Production
VW Scirocco Bi-Motor: The Crazy Twin-Engine Hot Hatch That Almost Made It into Production

27 Jul 2023, 13:30 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Initially meant to compete against the Quattro in WRC, the twin-engine Scirocco was an insane idea that made sense and it was very close to being produced

 
Edsel History: How a Promising Brand Became Ford's Biggest Corporate Failure
Edsel History: How a Promising Brand Became Ford's Biggest Corporate Failure

24 Jul 2023, 14:11 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Though it was promising to deliver some of the most elegant and innovative cars of its era, Ford's Edsel brand was discontinued after only three model years

 
How Playboy and the Auto Industry Collided in Hugh Hefner's Extravagant Empire
How Playboy and the Auto Industry Collided in Hugh Hefner's Extravagant Empire

20 Jul 2023, 20:48 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / I don't think there is anyone on the planet who hasn't heard of Playboy. But in fact, how many of us know that the "sexy bunny" is directly linked to cars?

 
Legends of the Circuit: The Saga of Brabham, Australia's Formidable Force in Formula 1
Legends of the Circuit: The Saga of Brabham, Australia's Formidable Force in Formula 1

5 Jul 2023, 21:18 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / In my opinion, Jack Brabham is the most impressive character in F1 history, and this is the story of the team that he created.

 
1949 Cadillac OHV V8: The Engineering Marvel That Revolutionized the Industry
1949 Cadillac OHV V8: The Engineering Marvel That Revolutionized the Industry

23 Jun 2023, 20:25 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / More than seven decades ago, Cadillac introduced its first OHV V8 which became an engineering milestone of the American automotive industry

 
The Enigmatic Journey of Pop-Up Headlights: The Iconic Design That Shaped the Car Industry
The Enigmatic Journey of Pop-Up Headlights: The Iconic Design That Shaped the Car Industry

22 Jun 2023, 19:17 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / It's hard to believe that is any person who is not a fan of pop-up headlights, which give cars so much personality.

 
The Iconic Shelby AC Cobra and Its Timeless Legacy
The Iconic Shelby AC Cobra and Its Timeless Legacy

22 Jun 2023, 14:22 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Carroll Shelby is one of the most important names in the automotive industry in the United States, and he created a legacy with the AC Cobra

 
The Legendary Dodge Viper RT/10 Defender: From TV Icon to Enthusiast's Dream
The Legendary Dodge Viper RT/10 Defender: From TV Icon to Enthusiast's Dream

22 Jun 2023, 11:40 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / The Dodge Viper is a legendary car model in the automotive industry. Here is the story of the Dodge Viper RT/10 Defender

 
A Brief History of Toyota Racing Development (TRD)
A Brief History of Toyota Racing Development (TRD)

2 Jun 2023, 08:27 UTC · By: Chase Bierenkoven / Toyota’s TRD is everywhere now, but that wasn’t always the case. Just a few decades ago, no one knew what Toyota Racing Development would come to be

 
Thrust SSC: Remembering the Supersonic Legend That Still Holds the World Land Speed Record
Thrust SSC: Remembering the Supersonic Legend That Still Holds the World Land Speed Record

30 May 2023, 19:37 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Though it looks like a wingless plane, the Thrust SSC is a record-braking car, albeit one that managed to break the sound barrier 26 years ago

 
Plymouth XNR Concept: Remembering One of the Most Exquisite Mopars Ever Built
Plymouth XNR Concept: Remembering One of the Most Exquisite Mopars Ever Built

22 May 2023, 15:30 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Created by the legendary Virgil Exner with help from Italiy's Carrozzeria Ghia, the Plymouth XNR is one of the most beautiful American concept cars ever created

 
The Curvaceous Revolution: Unveiling the Metamorphosis of Automotive Design
The Curvaceous Revolution: Unveiling the Metamorphosis of Automotive Design

19 May 2023, 07:41 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / Car designs are evolving continuously, with new shapes and lines implemented. However, it's time to see how the design evolved during history.

 
Unveiling the Truth: The Fascinating Origins of the Ford Mustang's Iconic Name
Unveiling the Truth: The Fascinating Origins of the Ford Mustang's Iconic Name

13 May 2023, 10:27 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / The Ford Mustang is one of the most legendary car models in the automotive industry. But how it got his name? Let's find out.