How the Ariel Atom Works

In chemistry, the atom is the most fundamental building block of matter. Now the automotive world has its atom -- a car so pure and simple that some people are calling it minimalist art. Look at how the Atom works and learn why car enthusiasts including Jay Leno are chomping at the bit to have one in their garage.

How the Bugatti Veyron Works

Welcome to the height of high performance: The Bugatti Veyron's 16-cylinder monster engine produces 1001 horsepower for a top speed of more than 250 mph. And it's a passenger car.

How the Caparo T1 Works

The Caparo T1 is a street legal F1 race car with a higher horespower-to-weight ratio than any other previous model. Learn how the Caparo travels so fast and why this race car is street legal.

How the New Knight Rider Car Works

The star of iconic '80s detective show "Knight Rider" wasn't really David Hasselhoff -- it was his car, K.I.T.T. But there's a new K.I.T.T. in town, and this one comes with lasers.

How the DeLorean Works

The DeLorean became famous in the movie "Back to the Future" after entering the auto market in 1981. But waves of scandal soon shut the company's doors forever, or so we thought ...

McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 has a legitimate claim to the title of greatest sports car ever. It exceeded every previous sports car in performance and driver control. Learn about the McLaren F1 the peak of British automotive engineering.

What's the most expensive American car ever sold

The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake made history on January 21 selling for a record $5.5 million. Learn why this sports car was such a hot commodity and see photos of it.