Classic & Collectible
The Collectible and Classic Cars Channel highlights some of the rarest and most sought-after cars. Learn about cars like the Bugatti, the Tucker, Ferraris and dozens more. See more »
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In the Car Models Channel, read about some of the most popular cars to hit the showroom floor. Check out the HowStuffWorks Car Models Channel.
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Concept Cars
Concept cars are created by automakers to showcase new technologies and designs, but they are not mass-produced. Explore the future of automotive and see what you might be driving in a few years. See more »
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Exotic Cars
Many associate the DeLorean from the movie "Back to the Future" as their first exotic car crush. Still a popular exotic auto model, it is joined by the likes of the Caparo I1, the Bugatti Veyron and the Ariel Atom. See more »
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Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars are powered by combined fuel technologies. Learn how the Tesla Roadster or the Ford Escape hybrid technologies work and see what tax credits hybrid owners receive. See more »
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Luxury Cars
The definition of "luxury" is subjective and often translates to "more expensive." In this section, we look at popular models such as Bentleys, Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Lincolns and others. See more »
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Modern Cars
Modern cars are at the top of the list for most buyers in the market. See what's under the hoods of modern cars and explore current modern car models. See more »
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Muscle Cars
The Muscle Car Channel contains articles and pictures on the big-engine hot rods of each decade. Explore the HowStuffWorks Muscle Car Channel. See more »
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Race Cars
Race cars have been fascinating spectators for decades. Whether NASCAR or champ cars, the HowStuff works Race Cars Channel articles have you covered. See more »
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Sports Cars
Our Sports Car Information section goes under the hood to look at performance and history of classic and modern sports cars. Get sports car information and pictures here. See more »
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Unusual Cars
From minimalist cars -- such as the King Midget -- to the Batmobile, the Unusual Cars section boasts extraordinary vehicles. Also in the mix: the Jeep Hurricane, smart cars and the Gibbs Aquada. See more »
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How DeSoto Cars Work
Prosperity seemed endless in 1928, when the fast-rising new Chrysler Corporation purchased Dodge and issued its first DeSoto. These good times were short-lived, but the DeSoto would be one of the few pre-Depression "expansion" models to survive.
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