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Readers Respond: What’s a Vehicle You’ll Always Slow Down to Look At?
Whether it’s a timeless silhouette, vibrant paint job, or gobs of horsepower, there are certain cars or trucks that simply command attention. And that’s doubly true if you’re able to connect a vehicle with a personal memory or pop culture…
This 80-Series Toyota Land Cruiser Is Going to Sell for Big Bucks at Monterey Car Week
An 80-Series Toyota Land Cruiser is a great off-roader that’s also reliable and practical, but unfortunately for those shopping for one, this isn’t a secret. Like older generations of Land Cruiser before it, the 80-Series is making the shift from…
Tales and Hymns from the Mother Road: Exploring Route 66 by Book, Film, and Song
You might have heard that the fabled Route 66 officially turns 100 in November 2026. Towns along the famous highway have begun to celebrate with parades, festivals, and car shows. Tulsa, Oklahoma, officially captured the Guinness World Record for thelargest…
This 1918 Detroit Electric Is Powered by Modern Batteries, And It Actually Works
Electric cars present some challenges in a world built around internal combustion, and I’m not just talking about the lack of public charging stations or an auto industry that’s afraid of change. EVs have existed almost as long as the…
OnAllCylinders Presents Our Top 10 Best American Cars of 1976-2026
The United States turned 250 years old in 2026, and the celebration is lasting all year long. In fact, the last time we partied like this was during the 1976 Bicentennial year 50 years ago. …And all this Americana has…
The World’s Largest Chevy Squarebody Truck Is Up for Sale
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Thank you! Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. Good golly, I love this truck. Chances are, you…
OnAllCylinders Presents the 20 Most Significant Automotive Milestones of 1976-2026
A little while ago, we revealed our 10 favorite vehicles made between 1976 and 2026. We wrote that article to coincide with America’s 250th birthday, hence why we started our list with the American Bicentennial year of 1976. Now we’re…
American Automotive Eras: The Machines That Moved a Nation
Though it’s only existed for roughly half of America’s 250-year history, few technologies have shaped our country’s culture as profoundly as the automobile. When the U.S. automotive industry began it was simply focused on improving transportation, but over the years…
A Look Back at the History of the Corvette C6 (2005-13) Generation
On June 30th, 1953 the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line. And after introducing the world to the famed LS engine family, the C5 Corvette blended performance and practicality to become a versatile sports car that could tackle…
GM Did Some Wild Things for the Canadian Market During the 1960s—and We’ll Show You Our Favorite Examples
Thanks to issues like import fees and government regulations regarding domestic production, the Detroit Big Three automakers took a different marketing and manufacturing approach to their northern customers. As a result, Canadian dealer showrooms looked pretty different from their United…