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How Oldsmobile Cars Work

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.

How Plymouth Cars Work

Plymouth produced timeless classic American cars from 1928, until they closed up shop in 2001. The company was named after the storied Massachusetts rock where the Pilgrims landed. Learn all about Plymouth cars such as the Prowler.

How Pontiac Works

Pontiac introduced its first car in 1926, and soon became a leading American carmaker. Pontiac was the only make to survive out of GM's ''companion'' makes. Learn about Pontiac's history and the evolution of its cars.

How the Toyota Camry Works

The Toyota Camry arrived in the U.S. market in model year 1983. Within four years it became Toyota's top-selling model. Learn how this reliable no-nonsense family car evolved into a remarkable automotive achievement.

The 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird

"Now the Excitement Begins." That was Pontiac's boisterous boast in its advertisements for the stunning 1982 Pontiac Firebird. Learn more about the Pontiac Firebirds of the 1980s.

1986-1987 Shelby GLH-S

The 1986-1987 Shelby GLH-S was considered fast, affordable, and great fun to drive. The GLH-S was essentially a more specialized rendition of the 1983-1986 Omni GLH. Get details about the performance of this collectible car.

1999-2000 Shelby S.P. 360 Durango

The racy 1999-2000 Shelby S.P. 360 Durango could accelerate from zero to 60 in less than seven seconds. Performance came from a supercharged 5.9-liter V-8 that produced 360 horsepower. Get more engine details on this collectible car.

Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle is as much a social phenomenon as it is an automobile, having remained popular for decades. On this page you'll find links to articles about this little giant, from its pre-WWII origins to today's retro New Beetle models.

1982 Plymouth Scamp

1982-1984 Dodge Rampage and Plymouth Scamp boasted rorty exhaust 14" wheels and deluxe interior. A longer wheelbase than the Charger gave a better ride and the styling was sweet. Learn more about the specs of these classic cars.

1983-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass/Hurst & 442

The 1983-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst and 4-4-2 had muscle car good looks at an affordable price. Find out much more about this scarce automobile and discover the positives negatives production facts specifications engine type and other facts.

1983-1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16

Because the 1983-1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 was eventually discontinued in the U.S. but was still manufactured and sold in Europe its status as a collectible is questionable. Learn more about this fast car including the pluses and minuses.

1990-2000 Acura NSX/NSX Zanardi Edition

The 1990-2000 Acura NSX/NSX Zanardi Edition was a very capable sports car yet rising prices caused sales to drop. The car featured precise steering and handling and good build quality. Learn about the 1990-2000 Acura NSX/NSX Zanardi Edition sports car.

1998-1999 Bentley Azure

The 1998-1999 Bentley Azure offered huge performance and a huge price tag to go along with it. It had great mass and a huge 6.8-liter turbo V-8 that produced amazing acceleration. Learn about this classic car.

How Saturn Cars Work

Saturn cars have had a brief but eventful history. Born in 1982 as Project Saturn, it was an all-out effort to stem the growing Japanese dominance of the U.S. small-car market. Find out how the Saturn car company works from early production up to the current Saturn Sky.