March 16, 2012: With modification by Lotus founder, Colin Chapman, the Lotus Cortina quickly made its reputation on racing and rally circuits. Read Article

March 9, 2012: It’s not widely known that Mercedes-Benz introduced a rear-engine small car before the first VW Beetle prototype. Read Article

March 2, 2012: Daringly different in their styling, the 1949 to 1951 “bathtub” Nash automobiles were comfortable, economical and reliable. Read Article

February 24, 2012: The Curved Dash was a jaunty little vehicle with the dashboard curving up in front. It even inspired a popular song. Read Article

February 17, 2012: The original idea behind the Carroll Shelby modified Shelby Mustangs was to enhance the performance image of the Mustang. Read Article

February 10, 2012: After the Second World War, the small English Austin A40 enjoyed brisk sales in car-starved North America. Read Article

January 27, 2012: Lighter, stronger and safer than body-on-frame construction, unit construction is now almost universal for passenger cars. Read Article

January 20, 2012: Donald Healey was an English automotive legend, responsible for the Austin Healey sports cars, Nash-Healey and many others. Read Article

January 17, 2012: The Cayman “is perhaps the consummate vehicle in which driver is truly connected to the machine.” Read Article

January 13, 2012: Designed by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, the Auto Union Grand Prix cars were the first mid-engined open-wheel race cars. Read Article

January 6, 2012: Although GM dominated North American car sales since 1931, it reached full flower in the mid-twentieth century, says Bill Vance. Read Article

December 23, 2011: With a performance V6 built by Yamaha, the Taurus SHO (Super High Output) was quicker than many German sedans. Read Article

December 16, 2011: The first gas turbine-powered race car at the Indianapolis 500 in 1967 was clearly faster than every other car. Read Article