Detroit’s Small Packages Arrived, and Left, Early
A wave of small cars from American manufacturers failed to captivate car buyers in the early 1950s.
Slide ShowLiving the Life of Scion
From its inception in 2003, Scion, a division of Toyota, has made rampant use of grassroots marketing to recruit enthusiastic owners.
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A Red Menace That You Can Drive Yourself
There are several ways to tour Germany’s capital, but for those who want to steep themselves in cold war history, a Trabant transports you to the 1960s.
Where Have the Trabis Gone?
It’s been estimated that 800,000 Trabants survive, so it’s fair to ask: what happened to the other 2,296,099?
A People’s Car as Flawed as the People’s Paradise
East Germany’s leaders decided that Sachsenring Automobiltechnik could do for the communist bloc what Volkswagen did for the rest of the world.
Souvenir of Sentimental Journeys
Robert La Rocca remembers the summer of 1965, when his father bought a silver Cadillac Coupe de Ville convertible, as the start of a magical time in his life.
Executive Privilege, All Stretched Out and Armored
Since the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, presidential limousines have offered protection from attack amid the trappings of a luxury car.
Let’s Play Charades
Daihatsu positioned the Charade as a premium entry-level vehicle. The problem was that nothing about the tinny 3-cylinder car was premium.
At 102, Baby Car Goes Home Again
Originally built to promote the 1906 models of a pioneering automaker, the car known as Baby REO is back.
A Smooth 35-Year Ride
Jerry Hirsch has owned more exotic cars, but his 1973 BMW 2002 stands out for its distinctive simplicity.
Exhibition Shows Off the Bikes of the Stars
A show at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum brings together about 50 bikes owned by celebrities from industry, movies, television and music.
When Detroit Thought Small
After World War II, American manufacturers made an attempt to build smaller, more economical cars.
Presidential Limousines
For decades, presidents have traveled in cars that have been stretched, reinforced and armored.
All in Good Taste
After 35 years, Jerry Hirsch still finds his 1973 BMW 2002 an example of engineering perfection.
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