What have your favorite modern cars been over the last few decades? Maseratis and Lamborghinis? MINI Coopers and Jeeps? Learn about all your favorites in our modern cars section.
Oldsmobile earned the reputation of being GM''s ''experimental'' division in the 1930s. Learn how Oldsmobile and Olds Motor Vehicle Company became the only American carmaker founded in the 19th century to survive to the 21st. See more »
Similar to other auto shows, the cars are the stars at any Concours d'Elegance event. But that's where the similarities end. Concours d'Elegance shows are truly unique for many reasons.
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The Hummer, or Humvee, has made a huge impact on military applications as well as civilian lifestyles. It's both utilitarian workhorse and the ultimate expression of machismo.
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As highways get more crowded and gas more expensive, there's one kind of car that looks more attractive: the minicar. Toyota's iQ Car takes "mini" to the next level.
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Occasionally, a car design comes along that somehow remains relatively untouched for decades. These cars can garner a loyal band of supporters and enthusiasts whose passion for the model might seem, to an outsider, to go well beyond the merits of the car itself.
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The North American International Auto Show kicks off the year with amazing concept cars and hundreds of innovations. Get daily coverage and a front-row seat at the unveilings!
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A car for $2,500 has to be a joke, right? Wrong. Meet the Nano from Tata Motors, the world's cheapest car and the auto industry's answer to the $100 laptop.
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Plymouth designers created a low but thick "armored car" appearance for their 1969-1973 line. These full-size models faced some interesting competition during this period-- a popular, new, and rather unwelcome internal rival, the Dodge Dart.
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The beloved 1970-1997 Volkswagen Beetle would be regulated out of existence in some countries and outsold in others by more modern, small cars. Read how the 1970s Beetle played an important role in emerging economies just like the original.
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The 1979-1986 Jaguar XJ6 Series III was extensively modified from structure to style. Discover more about the stylish 1979-1986 Jaguar XJ6 Series III and learn about this graceful auto’s pros cons specifications production facts and more.
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The 1979-1989 Maserati Quatrroporte reemerged after a ten-year retirement but it wasn't long before it was renamed the Royale and finally retired once and for all. Learn more about the 1979-1989 Maserati Quattroporte including the pluses and minuses.
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The story of the 1981-1982 DeLorean "DMC12" is dominated by its creator the notorious John Z. DeLorean who was indicted on drug charges in 1982. Although the ''DMC-12'' was promoted to the skies sales never met estimates. Read more about this classic car.
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The 1981-1983 Imperial was a low-volume luxury Chrysler. Frank Sinatra sang "It's time for Imperial" in TV commercials and a (give-us-a-break) 1982-1983 "Sinatra Edition" Imperial included tapes of his songs. Get details on this collectible car.
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The 1982-1989 Lamborghini Jalpa the junior Lamborghini of the 1980s was a supercar in everything but size. Learn about speedy two-seater classic car and discover the positives negatives production facts specifications engine type and more.
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The 1982-1991 Bentley Mulsanne Turbo & Turbo R offered thrilling yet civilized performance. It is the most collectible of the Spirit generation. Learn more about the Bentley Mulsanne Turbo at HowStuffWorks.
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If four-speed manual shift helped Trans Am owners get the most out of their road machines, surely five would help even more. Read more about the 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and it's new 5-speed engine.
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The 1983-1987 Pontiac 6000STE was a "Euro-style" sports sedan created due to mid-80s yuppie demand. Examine the pros and cons of this collectible car see detailed production facts and specifications plus view photos.
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The 1984-1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 has good performance and sleek styling but won't be appreciating in value for the foreseeable future. Learn about the history of this car and discover the positives negatives specifications engine types and more.
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The 1984-1992 Lincoln Continental Mark VII LSC was celebrated in song as the closest thing to the "hot rod Lincoln”. Learn more about this well-equipped car and discover the positives negatives production facts specifications engine type and more.
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Shedding the vestiges of mannerly behavior, the Trans Am emerged for 1985 with a more assertive demeanor, wearing an expanded version of the aero component package offered for 1984. Learn more about the 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in this article.
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Nothing terribly dramatic struck the Firebird lineup for 1986, yet sales took an impressive leap upward -- though this would be the final year in which production could be measured in six figures. Learn more about the 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am in this article.
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