There are connections between cities that host Olympic Games and automakers looking for names – including this year’s Winter Olympics being held in Beijing, China. There’s a vehicle called the Beijing. Like the military roots of the Jeep and Hummer, originally the Beijing was built for the …

One of the most recognizable car names, and car shapes, belongs to the Volkswagen Beetle. However, the automaker was behind the general public when it came to the name of this car; what’s known as the Beetle was officially called the Type 1. Then, in subsequent years, its official name change …

From the late 1940s to the late 1970s hardtops were the most desirable body style for cars. The idea of a hardtop was to have no central pillars to support the roof, so they looked much like a convertible with the roof in the up or closed position. Hardtops certainly were more eye-pleasing …

If the making of a classic car could be considered a recipe, you’d need the following ingredients to create the AMC Javelin AMX: Merger between two companies AMX prototype #1 AMX prototype #2 Visions of a vehicle for the road and the racetrack Then, you’d mix those ingredients t …

Among the more famous of radical engine designs is the turbine. And, of course, the best-known car to use one was the 1963 Chrysler Turbine. Fifty-five were built, most handed out to everyday drivers for real-world testing. Afterwards, most were crushed. There was customs duty due on them, …

'Twas two nights before Christmas when all through my garage Not a creature was stirring. Wait! Is that a mirage? My tools aren’t always hung with the greatest of care, But no one would visit this night, so why should I care? The children were nestled all …