Jack Hawkins articles

Muscle cars and movies are a match made in gasoline-soaked heaven. For decades, filmmakers have relied on rumbling V8s, tire smoke, and pure American horsepower to create unforgettable on-screen moments. Whether they’re outrunning cops, stealing the spotlight in a heist, or simply growling their way into the cultural imagination, these cars aren’t just props—they’re stars.

If the smell of old leather and the gleam of hand-polished chrome make your heart skip a beat, the U.S. is your happy place. From Art Deco palaces that birthed luxury legends to vaults stuffed with one-offs and race winners, America’s classic-car museums aren’t just warehouses of sheetmetal—they’re time machines. Here's a tour of the best stops, with a spotlight car for each museum you can build your trip around.

If you’re moving equipment, towing a fifth-wheel, or stacking pallets in the bed, the right pickup is more than a daily driver—it’s a work tool whose frame, powertrain, axle ratios, and brakes are engineered to shoulder real weight. So, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best trucks for heavy loads with verified max tow and payload figures to help you choose confidently.

Winter driving isn’t for the faint of heart. Between icy roads, whiteout snowstorms, and surprise rain showers that turn highways into slip-and-slides, the right car can make all the difference between a nerve-wracking trip and a confident cruise. Whether you’re after a rugged SUV, a dependable family hauler, or even a surprisingly capable electric ride, today’s market is packed with vehicles built to handle the worst weather.

Animated films have always given us larger-than-life characters, dazzling worlds, and—most importantly for gearheads—dreamworthy cars. Some of these vehicles bend the rules of physics, others ooze style that makes real-world automakers look tame, and a few just radiate personality in ways sheet metal usually can’t. These aren’t just cars; they’re characters in their own right. If only someone could figure out how to pull them off the screen and park them in our driveways!

Winter storms, black ice, and low visibility turn ordinary commutes into high-risk trips. Preparation—both mechanical and mental—shrinks that risk dramatically. Agencies like NHTSA and AAA emphasize doing the work before the first flurry: outfit the car, plan the trip, and adjust your driving style for reduced traction and longer stopping distances. This checklist is your step-by-step plan to arrive safe and stress-free.

If you’ve ever stared at a V12 exotic through a showroom window and thought, “There’s got to be a cheaper way,” you’re our people. This list isn’t about lap-time royalty—it's about cars that give you that supercar vibe: low stances, dramatic lines, mid-engine cues, concept-car glass, and attention-grabbing details.

Bugatti doesn’t just chase speed—it curates it. From elegant pre-war streamliners to W16 rockets, here’s a 32-slide, high-octane tour of the 30 fastest Bugatti models, ranked by verified or manufacturer-quoted top speed, with where notable records were set. Strap in, this is going to be a thrilling journey through automotive history.

Hollywood villains aren’t just defined by their sinister schemes or chilling one-liners—their style and presence matter just as much. And nothing makes a statement quite like a car. If heroes get the Batmobile, Aston Martins, and muscle cars, then what about the villains? From Darth Vader’s commanding aura to Cruella de Vil’s over-the-top theatrics, we imagined what these iconic bad guys (and gals) would actually drive in the real world. Buckle up—because the dark side of the garage is just as thrilling as the light.