Flipboard 2025 Awesome Cars

Long before motorcycles became symbols of rebellion, leisure, or weekend therapy, Route 66 quietly taught America how to dream on two wheels. Stretching from Chicago to the Pacific, the Mother Road wasn’t just a transportation route—it was a promise. For riders, it suggested that freedom wasn’t abstract. It was paved, numbered, and waiting.

Discover the 25 most reliable American cars of the last 25 years, from legendary trucks and sedans to hybrids and EVs. This engaging, slide-style article celebrates durable U.S.-built vehicles known for long-lasting engines, low ownership costs, and real-world dependability—perfect for American car lovers and smart used-car shoppers alike.

Some 1980s American cars aged better than anyone expected. A handful did something different when it mattered most, where performance and personality intersect in unexpected ways.

The AMC Matador didn’t become a cult favorite by accident—it earned that status by zigging while Detroit zagged. Introduced in the early 1970s, the Matador arrived at a moment when American car design was caught between muscle-car bravado and looming fuel anxiety. Instead of playing it safe, American Motors leaned into bold choices that confused critics and intrigued future fans. What once felt awkward, overstyled, or misunderstood would eventually become the very reason people couldn’t stop talking about it.

Some cars didn’t just push boundaries. They ignored them entirely. With a new definition of performance and speed, several automobiles arrived with engines far more advanced than the chassis, roads, or even drivers were prepared to handle them.

The Mustang may dominate conversations, but it wasn’t Ford’s only answer to speed. Away from the spotlight, brutal drag cars, endurance winners, and family-bodied sleepers carried the company’s performance legacy forward.

The used car market has its own logic, and these vehicles rewrote it. Instead of fading in value, they climbed higher, fueled by rarity, performance, and reputations that only grew stronger with time.

Discover 25 legendary muscle cars that shocked the world at launch—from classic HEMI beasts to modern 700-horsepower monsters. This fun, fast-paced slide article dives into the wild designs, breakthrough performance, and unforgettable moments that redefined muscle car history. Perfect for gearheads, nostalgia lovers, and anyone who craves raw American horsepower.

Discover the most iconic 1980s muscle cars that still command respect today. From turbocharged legends to V8 classics, this fun and engaging guide explores the ’80s machines that shaped modern performance culture and continue to captivate enthusiasts.

A nostalgic look at 20 muscle cars that defined the Gen X era—loud, bold, rebellious machines that ruled streets, screens, and memories.

Americans mocked it, comedians loved it, and buyers still lined up to own it. This deep-dive into the Yugo GV explores how the cheapest new car in America became a cultural legend, why it sold surprisingly well, and what it reveals about American car culture, expectations, and automotive myths.