The History of the Ford Flex

Ford Flex history

When the Ford Flex first rolled off assembly lines in 2008, it turned heads with its bold, boxy exterior that harkened back to the station wagons of yesteryear. Yet this was no wood-paneled family truckster—the Flex brought style, technology, and efficiency to the crossover segment. During its decade-long lifespan, the … Read more

The History of the Mazda RX-7

Mazda RX 7 history

When the Mazda RX-7 debuted in 1978 as the first-generation sports car to feature the innovative Wankel rotary engine, it captured the automotive world’s attention and imagination. For over two decades spanning three model generations, the lightweight RX-7 delivered unparalleled smoothness and high-RPM power in an affordable package focused squarely … Read more

The History of the BMW Z8

2002 BMW Z8 silver

With its sleek, retro-inspired design, the BMW Z8 captured the classic roadster charm of the 50s while delivering modern performance. It was aimed at evoking the classic appeal of the 1950s BMW 507, and, thanks to the design team led by Chris Bangle and Henrik Fisker (who’d go on to … Read more

The History of the Dodge Nitro

Dodge Nitro history

The Dodge Nitro, a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), made its grand entrance into the automotive world back in 2006, creating quite a stir in the SUV market. Known for its aggressive styling and unique presence on the roads, this compact SUV was an exciting addition to the Dodge lineup. … Read more

The History of the Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruiser history

The Toyota Land Cruiser serves as a trail-hearty SUV, capable of dominating the path less traveled. Though the Land Cruiser originally came from humble utilitarian-esque beginnings, Toyota’s premier trail-runner eventually came to embody a more luxurious facade, showcasing a wealth of technology and innovation. See Also – Toyota MR2 History … Read more

The History of the Pontiac Aztek

Pontiac Aztek history

There are many vehicles, both past and present, that have not received the notoriety or praise that they likely deserved. One such vehicle is the Pontiac Aztek, which was often chastised by critics for its rather abstract appearance, and general lack of smooth, flowing body lines. Production of the Aztek … Read more

The History of the Dodge Viper

Dodge Viper history

During the 1990s, Dodge made a concerted push to improve their standing within the performance sector of the domestic market. Called to action by then Chrysler President, Bob Lutz, the Chrysler design team jumped headlong into early developmental efforts. These efforts would ultimately yield one of the most tenacious performance … Read more

The History of the Toyota MR2 in the US

Toyota MR2 history

OH CRAP! IT’S MR. TWO! This automotive supervillain has junk not in the front, not in the trunk, but in the rear-middle of its bodacious figure. It’s the Toyota MR2 mid-engined sports car, and it’s responsible for popularizing affordable, mid-engine enthusiast cars for those that want to get around a … Read more

Bugatti Gives Birth to a Baby

Bugatti Baby II

The little Bugatti that could. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe Bugatti. This Italian automaker, now owned by the Volkswagen Group, builds some of the most expensive high-performance and ultra-luxurious vehicles in the world. The Little Car Company, in partnership with Bugatti, just introduced the Bugatti Baby II, a contemporary … Read more

A Look Back at the Chevrolet Monza

1978 Chevrolet Monza wagon

A look back at the history of the U.S. domestic automotive producers reveals a time when quality levels dropped to an all-time low. That period encompassed the 1970s, when GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC, released dozens of small cars to keep customers from fleeing to foreign competitors, including Toyota, Honda, … Read more