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The 1990s were not the best era for automotive design. Everything seemed to be overly curvy and bubble-shaped. Renault’s 1992 concept car, the Racoon, definitely embraced the blobby styling of the time, but at least it had some cool features going for it.…

I’ve spent some time driving cool microcars thanks to Nashville’s Lane Motor Museum. These teensy vehicles were popular from the late 1950s through the 1970s due to the scarcity of materials, their fuel efficiency, and city-friendliness.…

Most car wheels are made from aluminum alloy or steel, so you’d probably chip a tooth if you tried to bite into one. But what if that wheel was made from chocolate?…

LEGO has been steadily ramping up its stable of automotive Technic sets, and its latest offering is equally amazing and daunting. It’s a 1:8 scale model of the McLaren P1 comprised of 3,893 pieces.…

Throughout the years, concept vehicles have been bestowed with a variety of futuristic interiors, highlighted by high-tech dashboards with innovative and unusual control schemes. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most unconventional dashboard designs we’ve come across over the years.…

Whether you’re driving close to home or heading out on a long road trip, having the proper supplies on hand in an emergency can minimize damage from injuries or even save a life.…

Early this morning, Toyota dropped a single mysterious image, and it has me wondering just what car it might be. The press release’s title is “A New Dawn is Coming,” and the photo’s caption is “Can you guess what’s on the horizon?”…

About a decade ago, I had the privilege of spending a week driving a Bentley Continental GT, and it’s something I’ll never forget. Most people will never get to experience, let alone own, one of these ultra-luxe British motorcars.…

With the popularity of small crossover-based pickup trucks like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, it’s only a matter of time before more automakers fill that gap in their lineups.…

I drove quite a few cars last year, but out of all of them, the Kia EV6 was my favorite. Not only does it look like a concept car, but it’s also quick, smooth, comfortable, and versatile.…

Futurists have dreamt of flying cars for decades, with notable contributions from HG Wells, The Jetsons, Blade Runner, and The Fifth Element. But our dreams of flying over traffic jams have yet to come true.…

The reputation of the AMC Pacer certainly precedes itself. But the late 1970s bubble-shaped car certainly has its fans, too, if nothing else but for its kitsch factor.…

Nissan’s battery electric crossover is coming out for the 2023 model year, and we now know how much it will cost. The base model of the Ariya will start at $43,190.…

If you want the most off-road capable Ford truck, you go for a Raptor. But if you want a Ford truck with more modest off-road ambitions and rugged looks, their Tremor off-road package is a great choice.…

While concept cars are often thought of as futuristic objects of desire, oftentimes the designs are so “outside of the box” that they just end up being awful.…