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Kits cars are custom-made enthusiast vehicles that often take the shape of classic sports cars. Many can be assembled at home, while others can be bought pre-built from dealers at higher price points.
By Talon Homer
A 'suicide door' was the popular name for car door that opened from the rear rather than the front. Why were they called that, and do any cars have this feature?
Haven't you ever wondered? It depends on how you look at it and we have two answers — the highest sticker price and the highest price ever paid. Both are stunning.
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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys — for life.
Crate motors are popular for breathing new life into classic cars. The newest trend? They're now available in electric, meaning your old classic car can go green.
Porsche unveiled its first electric sports car, the Taycan, and its plans for a sustainable future.
There's been a slow shift in who's collecting cars, and the boomer generation just passed the torch to two younger generations.
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The fan-favorite four-wheel automaker unveils six concept trucks based on its new Jeep Gladiator.
John and Horace Dodge were early investors in the Ford Motor Company, but the relationship quickly devolved into the feud of a lifetime.
By Chris Opfer
The Library of Congress archives all things historical in the U.S. And that also includes many of America's most important cars.
The bespoke automaker has thrown its famed hood ornament into the SUV ring. And it's setting itself apart from all the rest.
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The VW I.D. Buzz is a far cry from its predecessor. And that's totally fine by us.
Indian automaker Mahindra introduced the Roxor to the U.S. in early March. It's the first licensed Jeep the company has produced for the U.S. market since 1947.
The storied car company is using the latest technology to produce extremely rare parts that are only needed in small quantities.
Nissan unveiled its crazy 370Zki part-car part-snowmobile at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. The only uncool thing about it is nobody can buy one.
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Concept cars may be super cool, but most never make it into production.
The minivan's backstory is one of innovation and resilience, despite what many folks say about the vehicle's, er, stuffy design.
A one-of-a-kind barn find Ferrari was auctioned off as part of Ferrari's marquee event with Sotheby's to celebrate the company's 70th anniversary.
By Sarah Gleim
Just in time for some awesome summer road trips, the CarStuff guys give you a tour of some of history's craziest RVs.
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Sometimes buried treasure comes in a Ferrari-size package.
You've heard of Volkswagen. And Daimler. And Porsche. And Audi. But Borgward? Probably not.
Faraday Future wants to give Tesla a run for its money with the FF 91, a brand-new, four-door electric car with a swanky inside that was just unveiled at CES.
Do you like the streamlined, aerodynamic design of classic cars? The credit for these historic innovators goes to the wind ââ¬â wind tunnel testing, that is.
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The Ford GT40 was built just to spite Ferrari. And its triumph at Le Mans was just the start of a remarkable string of 1960s victories.
Buckminster Fuller's 1933 designs for a car were innovative, stylish and exciting. But how would one actually handle on today's roads?