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Middle America Is Littered With Abandoned Race Tracks. This Is Their Story

Middle America Is Littered With Abandoned Race Tracks. This Is Their Story

We took a Porsche Boxster to Lynndale Farms, Meadowdale Raceway, and Wilmot Hills. Although they haven’t held races in more than a half-century, there's still life here.
By Christopher Smith Aug 8 2024
Chrysler Nearly Built Its Own Viper. Here's Why It Failed

Chrysler Nearly Built Its Own Viper. Here's Why It Failed

The Firepower would have been Chrysler’s answer to the Corvette. But the idea died before becoming a reality.
By Anthony Alaniz Aug 1 2024
Saleen Tried to Take on Ferrari. Here's Why It Failed

Saleen Tried to Take on Ferrari. Here's Why It Failed

The S5S Raptor was supposed to be Saleen's Ferrari fighter. But it never even made it to production.
By Anthony Alaniz Jul 3 2024
How VTEC Works: An Explainer

How VTEC Works: An Explainer

A closer look at one of the most iconic names in engineering.
By Victoria Scott Jul 1 2024
This Bugatti Concept Was the Chiron Before the Chiron

This Bugatti Concept Was the Chiron Before the Chiron

Before the Veyron and well before the production Chiron, the 18/3 concept was a preview of things to come.
By Anthony Alaniz Jun 12 2024
This Kia Sports Car Concept Should've Been the Brand's Miata Killer

This Kia Sports Car Concept Should've Been the Brand's Miata Killer

But it never made it to production.
By Jeff Perez May 22 2024
Time Forgot Volkswagen's Bizarre VR-5 Engine

Time Forgot Volkswagen's Bizarre VR-5 Engine

Five cylinders, arranged in a vee, banked 15 degrees apart. The "V5" is one of the strangest engines ever made.
By Chris Perkins Apr 12 2024
This Mazda Concept Helped Save the Rotary Engine

This Mazda Concept Helped Save the Rotary Engine

The RX-Evolv would lead to the RX-8, and eventually the rebirth of the rotary engine as we know it.
By Anthony Alaniz Apr 12 2024
The BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Is America’s M3

The BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Is America’s M3

How the most-desired V-8-powered 3-Series came to be.
By Brian Silvestro Mar 14 2024
Lincoln's Coolest Concept Had An Aston V-12 And Retro Looks

Lincoln's Coolest Concept Had An Aston V-12 And Retro Looks

The full-size luxury flagship that could have been.
By Christopher Smith Mar 8 2024
How The Lunar Rover Batteries Worked—And Nearly Failed—On The Moon

How The Lunar Rover Batteries Worked—And Nearly Failed—On The Moon

EV batteries hate extreme temps. So how did NASA build an electric rover that worked in outer space?
By Victoria Scott Mar 8 2024
The Honda Spocket Concept Was A Hybrid Sports Car With A Truck Bed

The Honda Spocket Concept Was A Hybrid Sports Car With A Truck Bed

The powertrain was groundbreaking, with billionaire doors thrown in for good measure.
By Brett T. Evans Jan 8 2024
Driving An NA Miata In 2024 Proves Why It's Still The King Of Affordable Roadsters

Driving An NA Miata In 2024 Proves Why It's Still The King Of Affordable Roadsters

The Miata is still selling well decades after its introduction, even as other sports cars falter. What's the secret to its success?
By Victoria Scott Jan 5 2024
Hyundai Santa Fe: See The Design Changes Through The Years

Hyundai Santa Fe: See The Design Changes Through The Years

Over the past two decades, the Santa Fe has gone through some major changes. Take a look at them.
By Chris Bruce Jul 19 2023
See How The 1958 Ford F-100 Badge Could Have Looked In These Archival Pics

See How The 1958 Ford F-100 Badge Could Have Looked In These Archival Pics

Which F-Series styling proposals would you have picked for the production version?
By Chris Bruce May 20 2022
Top 10 Car Debuts Over The Years From Germany's Biggest Auto Show

Top 10 Car Debuts Over The Years From Germany's Biggest Auto Show

Highlights include the Mercedes-Benz 300, the NSU Ro 80, and many more.
By Anthony Alaniz Aug 24 2021
Here's How The BMW Logo Evolved Through The Years

Here's How The BMW Logo Evolved Through The Years

The emblem has nothing to do with a propeller.
By Chris Bruce Mar 9 2020
Watch This Documentary To See What 'Ford V Ferrari' Didn't Tell You

Watch This Documentary To See What 'Ford V Ferrari' Didn't Tell You

Here's the true story behind the blockbuster film.
By Motor1.com Team Feb 4 2020
1976 Alfa Romeo 33 Navajo By Bertone: Supercar Sunday

1976 Alfa Romeo 33 Navajo By Bertone: Supercar Sunday

The odd one-off inspired by the iconic 33 Stradale.
By Jeff Perez Jan 19 2020
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione: Supercar Sunday

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione: Supercar Sunday

The 8C Competizione marked Alfa Romeo's return to the States.
By Jeff Perez Jan 5 2020
Porsche 959: Supercar Sunday

Porsche 959: Supercar Sunday

Despite abuse of the term supercar, some vehicles truly deserve the title. This is one of them.
By Simón Gómez Dec 22 2019
New Stratos By MAT: Supercar Sunday

New Stratos By MAT: Supercar Sunday

The reborn Stratos that isn’t a Lancia.
By Jeff Perez Dec 15 2019
2008 Mazda Furai Concept: Supercar Sunday

2008 Mazda Furai Concept: Supercar Sunday

The stunning Mazda supercar that never was.
By Jeff Perez Dec 8 2019
Kode 0 By Ken Okuyama: Supercar Sunday

Kode 0 By Ken Okuyama: Supercar Sunday

The one-off supercar created by one of the world’s best car designers.
By Jeff Perez Dec 1 2019
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