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Do you get easily bored with things like the color of your car? BMW is introducing a couple of concept cars that literally change color at your whim.

By Cherise Threewitt

Aston Martin is the quintessential British maker of elegant, low-volume performance cars. And some of the carmaker's most beautiful have worn the DB model name.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

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

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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?

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

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.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

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.

By Cherise Threewitt

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.

By Cherise Threewitt

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Porsche unveiled its first electric sports car, the Taycan, and its plans for a sustainable future.

By Cherise Threewitt

There's been a slow shift in who's collecting cars, and the boomer generation just passed the torch to two younger generations.

By Cherise Threewitt

The fan-favorite four-wheel automaker unveils six concept trucks based on its new Jeep Gladiator.

By Cherise Threewitt

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

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The Library of Congress archives all things historical in the U.S. And that also includes many of America's most important cars.

By Cherise Threewitt

The bespoke automaker has thrown its famed hood ornament into the SUV ring. And it's setting itself apart from all the rest.

By Cherise Threewitt

Concept cars may be super cool, but most never make it into production.

By Cherise Threewitt

The minivan's backstory is one of innovation and resilience, despite what many folks say about the vehicle's, er, stuffy design.

By Kate Kershner

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Just in time for some awesome summer road trips, the CarStuff guys give you a tour of some of history's craziest RVs.

By Kate Kershner

You've heard of Volkswagen. And Daimler. And Porsche. And Audi. But Borgward? Probably not.

By Kate Kershner

It seems that people are always talking about cars of the future and what automobiles will be like in a few years. We go on about self-driving, electric, and even flying cars. But the truth is that there are plenty of advanced, super high-tech vehicles already available today. Many cars on the road right now […] The post The 10 Most High-Tech Vehicles On The Road Today appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Do you like the streamlined, aerodynamic design of classic cars? The credit for these historic innovators goes to the wind — wind tunnel testing, that is.

By Laurie L. Dove

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When it comes to motorheads and their love of cars, there is one factor usually used to judge vehicles over all others – power. And by power, we mean the engine that is under the hood. The bigger, tougher, and more powerful the engine, the more valuable a car is in the minds of many […] The post The 10 Most Powerful Cars of All-Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Few, if any, cars have as a loyal a fan base as the Ford Mustang. Many automotive experts liken the fans of Mustangs to a cult because of their unbridled passion for the muscle car. Each new version of the Mustang sends fans of the car into overdrive; scoping out the specs, analyzing the strength […] The post The 10 Best Ford Mustangs Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

Most of us have fond memories of our first cars. More likely than not that car was less than glamorous. In a lot of cases our first vehicle may have been a piece of junk, albeit an inexpensive piece of junk. It may have been second hand, rusty, and the doors may not have closed […] The post The 10 Best First Cars For Young Drivers appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

If money is no object, then you may want to consider purchasing a luxury car from a top end automotive manufacturer that has all the bells and whistles. And, when money is not a consideration, you can find some pretty sweet rides to buy. Luxury car brands such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Bentley all […] The post The 10 Best Luxury Cars That Cost More Than $100K appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

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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.

By Patrick J. Kiger

Buckminster Fuller's 1933 designs for a car were innovative, stylish and exciting. But how would one actually handle on today's roads?

By Christopher Hassiotis