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Millions of rear-engined cars roamed the globe in the 1960sAn entire generation of motorists learned to drive with a rear-engined car.This type of car became immensely popular during the 1950s and the 1960s and companies from all over the automotive spectrum touted their merits in every market they sold cars in. Moving the engine to the back reduced the cost of a car and made its interior more spacious while keeping its overall dimensions in check, they argued.
However most car companies moved a

Millions of rear-engined cars roamed the globe in the 1960sAn entire generation of motorists learned to drive with a rear-engined car.This type of car became immensely popular during the 1950s and the 1960s and companies from all over the automotive spectrum touted their merits in every market they sold cars in. Moving the engine to the back reduced the cost of a car and made its interior more spacious while keeping its overall dimensions in check, they argued.
However most car companies moved a

Volvo's own museum was a treasure trove of legendary cars of the brand's pastThe Volvo Museum was a treasure trove of the brand’s finest machinery.Now permanently closed with many of the exhibits transferred to the new World of Volvo, the museum showed the brand made more than just bricks. It’s true that, even with its classic cars, the company often put a much greater emphasis on safety than on design.
But it has also shown a tremendous amount of creativity since its inception

Volvo's own museum was a treasure trove of legendary cars of the brand's pastThe Volvo Museum was a treasure trove of the brand’s finest machinery.Now permanently closed with many of the exhibits transferred to the new World of Volvo, the museum showed the brand made more than just bricks. It’s true that, even with its classic cars, the company often put a much greater emphasis on safety than on design.
But it has also shown a tremendous amount of creativity since its inception

A look at some of the most intriguing models to ever come from GermanyThroughout the years, some German car designers have dared to stray from the norm and give us some outlandish car designs.
From beautifully eccentric shapes to squirrelly design features, here’s our pick of Germany’s most unusual:Volkswagen Beetle (1938)
Many people think that Ferdinand Porsche was the man behind the Beetle, but this is incorrect. Engineer and inventor Bela Barenyi came up with the design five year

A look at some of the most intriguing models to ever come from GermanyThroughout the years, some German car designers have dared to stray from the norm and give us some outlandish car designs.
From beautifully eccentric shapes to squirrelly design features, here’s our pick of Germany’s most unusual:Volkswagen Beetle (1938)
Many people think that Ferdinand Porsche was the man behind the Beetle, but this is incorrect. Engineer and inventor Bela Barenyi came up with the design five year

Speed Academy inspects a budget BMW M5 to determine if the vehicle is a viable project car. After discovering significant paint and cosmetic issues under a vinyl wrap, the team figures out its next steps. Speed Academy is a website and YouTube channel based on making things go fast and enjoying cars. Peter Tarach and Dave Pratte are the forces behind Speed Academy.The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, d

First Jaguar decides to adopt a completely new look and feel while shifting to an all-electric lineup. Now, it’s rough-and-tumble, yet sophisticated and well-dressed sibling is building a …CAR??!!Range Rover announced a fifth vehicle for its high-priced portfolio of opulent-but-capable off-roaders is coming soon, but it’s a … CAR?! Our own  Matt Posky lays out all of the details in great piece earlier today. The set-to-arrive-next-year GT is an all-electric G

In this car review, I take a closer look at the 2026 Honda HR-V AWD EX-L to determine if this fully loaded trim is the best compact SUV on the market.  The Honda HR-V has long been a staple in the crossover segment, known for its reliability and impressive features. As a Honda SUV, the HR-V offers a unique blend of style, functionality, and performance, making it a top contender among the best small SUVs available. With its all-wheel-drive system and feature loaded EX-L trim, this vehicle

BMW of North America is recalling over 318,000 vehicles due to the potential for the starter in the vehicles’ 4-cylinder engines to fail, and in some cases, catch fire. The company revealed in  a report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that after an investigation it was determined that one of the internal components in the starter was wearing prematurely. This could cause the starter to malfunction, leading to a “non-starting engine”

Land Rover is best known for selling SUVs. But times have changed as the brand is presently working on what technically qualifies as a station wagon.
The model has been showcased under the Range Rover banner and has been described by the company as a “grand tourer.” Fittingly dubbed the GT, the model abandons some of the off-road capabilities associated with Land Rover models to focus upon on-road luxury.
Details on the prototype are limited and assuredly subject to change as the pro

Motors open up new opportunities for making a car more agile, but its potential has yet to be realisedAs we enter the era of the electric driver's car, there's a lot of talk about torque vectoring - not least from me.
It's nothing new, but EVs have given it new relevance, partly because car makers are desperately scratching around for ways to make their fast but silent cars exciting and partly because electric motors open up opportunities.
Before jargon overload makes you tune out, let's remind

Motors open up new opportunities for making a car more agile, but its potential has yet to be realisedAs we enter the era of the electric driver's car, there's a lot of talk about torque vectoring - not least from me.
It's nothing new, but EVs have given it new relevance, partly because car makers are desperately scratching around for ways to make their fast but silent cars exciting and partly because electric motors open up opportunities.
Before jargon overload makes you tune out, let's remind

Chinese-American joint venture will build several new models at Valencia factory, securing its futureA new multi-energy Ford crossover and two electric Geely SUVs will be built in Valencia, securing the future of Ford's Spanish factory.
The deal, confirmed after months of speculation, will involve the creation of the new joint venture that will take over the operation of the factory, which Ford opened 50 years ago.
When the deal is completed next year, Ford will own 66% of the new enti

Chinese-American joint venture will build several new models at Valencia factory, securing its futureA new multi-energy Ford crossover and two Geely EVs will be built in Valencia, securing the future of Ford's Spanish factory.
The deal, confirmed after months of speculation, will involve the creation of the new joint venture that will take over the operation of the factory, which Ford opened 50 years ago.
When the deal is completed next year, Ford will own 66% of the new entity and Chi

Tiny, sub-450kg off-roader started life as a golf buggy but now aims to reinvent the quadricycleA Portuguese start-up is aiming to reinvent the microcar class with a tiny, sub-450kg off-roader designed by the man behind the Audi R8 and Apple Watch.
Amble's debut model, the One, is a quadricycle homologated to the same L7e standard as the Isetta-inspired Microlino and the old Renault Twizy. But, unlike most microcars, it has been conceived as an off-roader for use across a wide range of clim

Tiny, sub-450kg off-roader started life as a golf buggy but now aims to reinvent the quadricycleA Portuguese start-up is aiming to reinvent the microcar class with a tiny, sub-450kg off-roader designed by the man behind the Audi R8 and Apple Watch.
Amble's debut model, the One, is a quadricycle homologated to the same L7e standard as the Isetta-inspired Microlino and the old Renault Twizy. But, unlike most microcars, it has been conceived as an off-roader for use across a wide range of clim

Japanese brand will focus on 'unique' cars that 'put smiles on faces' as it looks to carve out a market nicheHonda is aiming to expand its European market footprint by producing “unique” cars that “touch the sweet spot” for customers and major on engineering supremacy.
The Japanese company sold just 72,000 cars in Europe last year - down from a record 313,000 sales in the region as recently as 2007, putting it roughly level with compatriot luxury brand Lexus.
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Japanese brand will focus on 'unique' cars that 'put smiles on faces' as it looks to carve out a market nicheHonda is aiming to expand its European market footprint by producing “unique” cars that “touch the sweet spot” for customers and major on engineering supremacy.
The Japanese company sold just 72,000 cars in Europe last year - down from a record 313,000 sales in the region as recently as 2007, putting it roughly level with compatriot luxury brand Lexus.
Mazda a