BMW Put Car Technology on a Boat—and It Can Fly
BMW built a boat that can lift its own hull out of the water—and that strange trick may be the real reason it can travel so fast…
Everyone Is Still Waiting for Flying Cars. The First Ones Were Imagined Nearly 200 Years Ago
A car with wings drove through Times Square. Another was designed to reach 500 mph without using wheels. One flying car crashed during testing and ended the…
California Is Coming for Your Tires. Could Your Favorite Performance Rubber Be Next?
California has spent years regulating cars. Now, it is coming for the tires. A new mandate will set efficiency standards for replacement tires sold in the state—and…
Four Luxury SUVs, Four Different Personalities: Which One Ruled the Road in 2007?
Before luxury crossovers became nearly indistinguishable, four manufacturers offered four very different answers to the same question: what should a premium SUV actually do? The 2007 Acura…
It Started as a Race Car for the Street—40 Years Later, the BMW M3 Is Still Here
In 1986, BMW introduced a car built for a very specific purpose: to bring its racing ambitions to the road. That car was the original M3, a…
Ford Pinto: The Best-Selling Little Car That Became One of America’s Biggest Automotive Scandals
When Ford introduced the Pinto, the car was supposed to help America compete against the growing popularity of small imported vehicles. It was compact, affordable and economical…
If Your Car Falls Into Water, Don’t Make This Deadly Mistake
Few emergencies are more terrifying than finding yourself trapped inside a car that has entered the water. One moment, you may be driving normally; the next, the…
Why Are Rolls-Royce Cars So Expensive When Other Luxury Cars Cost Far Less?
A Rolls-Royce can cost several times more than many other luxury cars, but the difference isn’t simply a matter of adding a more powerful engine or covering…
Bonnie and Clyde Died in This Ford. The Car Became More Famous Than Ever
In May 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were trapped on a Louisiana road and killed in a storm of gunfire. Nearly 120 bullets tore through the…
Your Car Worked Perfectly Yesterday — So Why Won’t It Start When It’s Freezing?
A car can run perfectly well one day and suddenly struggle to start when temperatures plunge. The first suspect is usually the battery, but cold weather can…