Nanocars Will Race Across (a Very, Very Tiny Bit of) France
Ladies and gentlemen, start your molecules
How Detroit Went from Motor City to the Arsenal of Democracy
Detroit already had car manufacturing capability: that turned into war production capability in the early 1940s
The Wild Rock and Roller Chuck Berry Dies
In 2012, Berry donated his red Eldorado Cadillac to the Smithsonian
From Trash To Treads: Turning Tomato Peels and Eggshells Into Tires
Scientists at Ohio State University are replacing the petroleum-based filler in tires with food waste
The New IMAX Film “Dream Big” Roots for the Underdogs in the Engineering World
Director Greg MacGillivray’s latest documentary premieres at the National Air and Space Museum
How Moonshine Bootlegging Gave Rise to NASCAR
Rotgut and firewater are the founding fathers of our nation’s racing pastime
How One Black Family Drove an Auto Racing Association to the Winner’s Circle
A new collection at the National Museum of American History reveals the untold story
Why Did People Think Steam-Powered Cars Were a Good Idea?
In the early days, steam cars were as common as gas ones. Why aren’t we driving them today?
This Three-Wheeled, Battery-Powered Plastic Car-Bike Was a Giant Flop in 1985
But today, some have asked if Sir Clive Sinclair was just ahead of his time
Advice for Drivers From Dorothy Levitt, the Pre-War Racing Record Breaker You’ve Never Heard Of
Levitt’s story is proof that women were in auto racing almost from the start, and she has some ideas for other drivers
Why Were Electric Cars Once Advertised as ‘Ladies’ Cars’?
Your questions answered by our experts
Lyft and Uber Want To Give Old Folks a Ride
Older adults miss doctor’s appointments and risk social isolation because they lack transportation. Ride-hailing services are taking notice.
The World’s First Motel Was a Luxury Establishment, Not a Dive
The first motel was supposed to turn into a chain, but it was quickly overtaken by cheaper competitors.
Leaded Gas Was a Known Poison the Day It Was Invented
For most of the mid-twentieth century, lead gasoline was considered normal. But lead is a poison, and burning it has had dire consequences
Sleep-Deprived Drivers Can Be as Dangerous as Drunk Ones
Getting by on even slightly less sleep could put you at risk
In 1913, Henry Ford Introduced the Assembly Line: His Workers Hated It
It was seen as one more way the automaker could exert rigid control over his employees
The Forgotten Car That Won America’s First Auto Race
The zippy roadster won America’s first automobile race in 1895 with an average speed of 5 mph
Why Porsche Is Revisiting the Hybrid Car It Also Invented
Though Porsche isn’t naturally associate with hybrid cars, it actually invented them in 1900
The Expensive Material Behind the Huayra’s Incredible Speed
While much of the Pagani Huayra’s speed comes down to innovative design, one material used in its Formula 1-inspired monocoque is crucial
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