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Air brakes aim to stop trucks, trains and buses from crashing. Learn why air brakes, not hydraulic brakes, slow these modes of transportation down.

The compact 1962-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II competed with Falcon, and was inspired by it. See 1962-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II photos and learn more here.

The Studebaker company was founded in 1852 by Henry and Clem Studebaker. Learn more about Studebaker origins and its early cars like the Erskine.

The first Lincoln Model K offered the distinctive style and luxury that would become Lincoln's hallmark. Learn more about Lincoln's origins and cars.

The 1956-1958 Plymouth Fury revived a Plymouth company that had fallen on difficult times. See pictures and learn about the 1956-1958 Plymouth Fury.

Truck brakes have to be big and powerful to stop the truck and its payload. Learn all about truck brakes at HowStuffWorks.

The 2010 Honda Insight is a little different from the earlier models. Learn what's new about how the 2010 Honda Insight works.

The Reo Motor Car Company was created in 1904 out of an argument at Olds Motor Works. Learn all about Reo, which stopped making cars in 1936.

The 1988 Ford Splash concept car was part dune buggy, part marketing exercise. See pictures and a profile of the bold 1988 Ford Splash concept car.

The 1916-1923 Packard Twin Six set the standard of American luxury cars of the day. Explore the 1916-1923 Packard Twin Six at HowStuffWorks.

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