These are timeless machines
The most beautiful Benz of all time (fight me) also boasted a classically correct cabin. Big, slender wheel, sensibly situated vents, radio and switches, the clear, watch-like dials-it's still a paragon of ergonomic bliss. High-quality, for high society:
by Ollie Kew
Cheers to the car that made BMW
Sometimes, it only takes a single car to define a brand. For BMW, it's safe to say that it's the 3-Series. While it isn't the first sport sedan even within the brand's ranks, it remains the benchmark
As you might have guessed, it wasn’t a smash hit
What was the first pickup by Honda? We understand if the Ridgeline was the first thing that popped in your head, but the real answer to that is the T360. It was a kei truck that was introduced in 1963 and was
Spanning the sport’s 75-year history
At 3pm on May 13, 1950, the very first Formula 1 world championship commenced at Silverstone, UK. It was part of a seven-race season, a far cry from the 24-race slog of today.And from humble beginnings, it has come
Each model has been categorised chronologically, by body type and series
Time to get your geek on: BMW has published an online catalog with info and pictures of no fewer than 424 different models from its history of carmaking.From a load of prewar stuff to the BMW 507 and the three-wheeling
by Cat Dow
Another case of what might have been
Say the word Porsche and chances are the iconic 911 comes to mind. After all, it's the model with the longest running nameplate and one with the strongest heritage. If not that, there's the countless race cars in ran over
*It’s all on YouTube, so no expenses required, at least
Calling all Nissan loyalists and gearheads with a few hours to kill: The Nissan Heritage Collection has posted a guided tour of its massive museum for your viewing pleasure. And yes, there are English subtitles.Nissan could be entering a new era
by Billy Caluag
It remains the smallest production V6 ever
When someone says de sais, we usually imagine an executive sedan or a neat sports coupe packing that kind of engine. Whether it's a V6 or inline-six, it's normal to associate it with something, well, expensive. And we're
The marque has come a (very) long way
Not a lot of automakers can say they've reached 100 years, but one British automaker can say it has. That company is Morris Garages, better known as MG.Founded by Cecil Kimber in 1924, it started out as a sales and
One of Honda's biggest 'what ifs'
When someone says 'mid-engined Honda', the first model that usually comes to mind is the NSX. We can't blame anyone for having that idea. After all, it's one of the cars that defined Honda in the early '90s.If
An alternative to the usual Japanese car brands
If we're talking about South Korean automobile manufacturers, the first brand that you might think of is Hyundai. Understandable, considering Hyundai is the largest and most well-known car manufacturer in the country.The company is headquartered in Seoul and is
The best way to spend an F1 break? With history lessons, of course...
This you probably know already: Max Verstappen claimed his first Formula 1 world title over the weekend, but Mercedes successfully defended its constructors' championship. What you might not know yet: Sir Jackie Stewart, a triple world champion himself, can take some pride
by Adam Waddell
The upcoming new model has a lot to live up to
Well, technically one American. And even more technically, he was born in Austria. But let's not worry about incessant details when we have this very broad brush with which to paint colorful strokes.The fact is that Max E. Hoffman was
It was a literal barn find in 2004
This, according to Lamborghini, is the oldest surviving Countach, and it's a medium-green beauty wearing an LP400 badge. It was on display last weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, alongside many other rather delectable Lamborghini Countach models.So,
by Vijay Pattni
This Italian-sounding French marque was at one point German. Cue confusion
Bugatti is the car company that even non-car people have heard of. That's what happens when you've built the world's fastest, most expensive cars for the best part of two decades. Car people, on the other hand, will
It’s come a long way from its wartime origins
Jeep is an American manufacturer of 4x4s and SUVs, as well as a source of subtly branded clothing to illustrate your affinity for all things off-road and 'Murican. Or at least your affinity for cut-price clothing bins.Jeep's start
Still a badge that commands respect on the road
Welcome to Maserati, the car company never content with just doing one thing. Race-car supremos? Maserati has done that. Ultra-luxe touring cars for people who are as rich as Croesus? Done that, too. Tech-heavy supercars? Yup. Pieces of wantonly
There’s more to it than being Toyota’s luxury brand
Lexus is a luxury car brand owned by Toyota. It was founded in the '80s, around the same time rivals Honda and Nissan were launching their Acura and Infiniti brands, respectively, in an attempt to make inroads into the premium-car sector.
by Joe Holding
It’s the industry’s Jack of all trades
Suzuki is a car manufacturer, except when it isn't. It actually makes a lot of things: motorbikes, ATVs, outboard engines for boats...it's the industry's Jack of all trades, so to speak.It began life as far away from
by Joe Holding
One of the most popular Japanese brands out there
Honda is the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. But it does cars too, obviously. Also quad-bikes, lawnmowers, outboard motors, power tools, generators, humanoid robots, and jet aircraft among many other things.Founded as the 'Honda Technical Research Institute' by Soichiro Honda
by Tom Harrison
