Automotive History

Have you ever wondered about the history of gas prices ending in 9/10 of a cent? After all, most products in the marketplace are priced in whole dollars and cents, so why do gas stations follow a practice of fractional pricing?

The German army got the credit for making the maximum use of the motorbike as an instrument of war. The machine had its limitations in the cold of Russia and overall its use was limited to the plains of Europe.

Curious about historic Fords? here's everything you need to know about the end of the Australian Ford flathead era.

Looking for a fun car-related activity in the UAE? You won't want to miss this. Close to the airport at Sharjah is an auto museum belonging to the ruler. It's a small place but has a wonderful collection of vintage cars and is an absolute delight for a connoisseur of the auto.

In 1957, the East German government released the horrible Trabant car to an unsuspecting Communist world.

A Volkswagen festival might not seem the likeliest of days out for most people, but VW Festival has something for everyone.

A brief rundown of the rise and disappearance of the commercial Humvee: where it came from, where it went, and why. UPDATE: The Hummer is Back!!!

America's first off-road auto racing series was the Cactus Derby, with a cash prize and the title of Master Driver of the World.

The Japanese car industry is one of the largest in the world. Japan produces the most advanced cars because the Japanese car industry has a long history. This article covers this long history, from Acura to Yamaha.

Factual description and specifications of the top muscle cars from the '60s and '70s. What's fastest? Chev, Dodge Ford, AMX, Pontiac, Hemi, Cuda, Chevelle, GTO, Mustang, Firebird, Camaro, Roadrunner, Corvette, Challenger, Trans-Am, Fairlane, Galaxie, Oldsmobile, Dart, GTS, Wildcat, Z-28, Nova?

Auto racing is a high-speed sport with even higher stakes. A mere split second can mean the difference between an exciting race or another disaster on the tragic list of racing-related fatalities. How many people have died? Does death happen often in this sport? Let's find out.

With over 100,000 automobile patents on file, the history of the auto is very well documented. This is less true, however, for automobile doors, although we can track the car door's basic evolution.

The history of the AMC Pacer. Was it a great concept or a disaster? A look at the facts.

The invention of the automobile has brought more positive and negative effects than any other invention throughout transportation history. As the most widely accepted method of transportation, cars have changed the way people live all over the world.

The '57 Ford convertible sold well because 1950s buyers were ready for some fun and flash after the bleak wartime years. The car world was changing, but American car makers didn't seem to notice.

Which car was better—Ford or Chevy? Styling, price, power—these were Ford's forte, but Chevy became the leader in sales, size, models and options. So, how did the rivals really match up?

Old-time Moonshine runners loved the 1940 Ford Coupe. Learn more about the cars that they used to spread their illegal products.

This page is an overview of the squad car, with information on different types of squad cars and their uses.