GMC has long established itself as an automotive leader, creating some of the longest-lasting vehicles on the road today. Like in every family, there is the high achiever like the GMC Sierra pickup truck, which is one of GMC’s most wildly successful top-sellers year after year, and there is the black sheep of the family, […]
Category: Car History
Chevrolet Has Been Influencing Auto Innovation for Over 111 Years
Have you ever wondered who was one of the first to implement some of the most helpful features in your vehicle, like the electric starter, anti-lock brakes, or even the car radio? Well, you can give all the credit to one powerhouse automaker that has a storied history in the industry—Chevrolet. If you’ve ever glanced […]
Going Beyond the Beetle – 7 VW Facts You Might Not Know
“Slug Bug!” Did this exclamation immediately send you back to your childhood? The “Slug Bug” game was a pastime for many kids, especially those who needed an excuse to “lovingly” slap their siblings. But its benefits didn’t solely end with kids; it added to Volkswagen’s brand recognition and forever impacted the young children who might […]
Iconic Chevys of the 1980s
The 80s were something of a transitional period for the car industry. Tightening emissions regulations paired with rising gas prices shifted interest away from gas-guzzling powerhouses in favor of smaller vehicles that were easier on fuel. This led to a pivot on a grand scale by American car manufacturers, particularly Chevy. A used Chevy dealer […]
Highway Horrors: Famous Criminals and their Infamous Vehicles
For most people, a car is a means of conveyance, a way to get from one place to another. I’ll admit that’s a bit reductionist, as for many of us our vehicle is much more than simply a way to go from Point A to Point B and becomes an important environment to enjoy. We […]
When One Letter Says It All: The Legendary Nissan Z
What’s in a name? Prince, Elvis, and Madonna built their identities and careers in the spotlight using one name, a practice known as mononymity. As if hits like “Little Red Corvette,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Like a Virgin” weren’t enough to define them, the artists’ forever sealed their fates in the spotlight, proving that nothing […]
Things You May Not Know About the Toyota Camry’s History
For many of us, we’ve always known life with the Toyota Camry around. It’s one of the foundational cars in the US. If you didn’t own a Camry at one point, you certainly knew someone who did. The Camry has evolved since its humble beginnings, and if you take a look at any Toyota Camry […]
Carspotting
With such an iconic everlasting brand as Nissan, it’s no great surprise when you see their vehicles turning up in pop culture, whether in films, television, or collaborating with artists and starlets worldwide. As recently as 2018, Nissan combined forces with Disney for promotion of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, creating a limited edition […]
Who’s the Man Behind the Chevy Name?
Ever since the rise of marketing and advertising, brand names have become vitally important: a tremendous amount of time and money now goes into picking the name of a company or new product. That hasn’t always been the case, however, and many of the companies that we know are named after a person rather than […]
Top 10 Most Stunning Cars Ever Sold
There are a lot of cars sold every year. Over 15 million to be precise, which include everything from brand-new models lined up by the hundreds at major car dealers to old used cars parked on the side of the road with a “For Sale by Owner” sign. What is even more amazing is just […]
20 Intriguing and Inspiring Facts About the Honda Motor Company
Honda Motor Company has been in business for decades and has built itself into one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With several enterprises beyond just vehicles, Honda values being innovative and ahead of the pack when it comes to product development. Such attributes have ensured that Honda holds its place in […]