History

Step into the loud, gritty world of America’s demolition derby culture—where old cars, fearless drivers, and small-town pride collide in a spectacular show of steel and smoke. Explore the history, legendary moments, and modern revival of this uniquely American motorsport built on chaos, creativity, and community.

Discover the untold story of how Coca-Cola secretly sponsored a NASCAR team in the 1970s. Explore the covert operation known as “Project Refresh,” the hidden funding behind Donnie Allison’s team, and how this secret partnership helped shape modern motorsports marketing.

Discover the fascinating story behind the U.S. Postal Service’s fleet of AMC-built Mail Jeeps. Learn how American Motors Corporation and AM General transformed the humble Jeep DJ into an American icon of reliability, innovation, and everyday service. From right-hand drive designs to early electric experiments, this deep dive into postal history reveals why the AMC Mail Jeep became one of America’s most beloved work vehicles.

Discover the forgotten story of the California Automobile Company, the ambitious early-1900s carmaker that almost became the official brand of Route 66. From sun-soaked Pasadena workshops to fiery downfall, explore how this bold startup helped inspire America’s open-road spirit long before Route 66 was even built. Perfect for classic car and highway history enthusiasts!

Discover the forgotten story of America’s first electric police car—a groundbreaking 1899 battery-powered patrol wagon from Akron, Ohio. Built by the Collins Buggy Company and designed by engineer Frank Fowler Loomis, this pioneering EV predates modern Teslas by more than a century. Learn how it became the world’s first electric “squad car,” survived riots, and helped shape the future of law enforcement technology.

Few stories in racing are as amazing as that of Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve, a tale of triumph, tragedy, and destiny that unfolded over two decades.

These unforgettable police cars from American movies and TV shows have come to define the look of law enforcement through the decades.

The 1990s were a great time for pickup trucks, with several classics that still attract attention today.

Shirley Muldowney blazed a trail through the male-dominated world of top fuel drag racing.

Every generation has its car crushes. Boomers idolized chrome-heavy cruisers, plush land yachts, and boxy luxury sedans that screamed success. Millennials? Not so much. If you offered a free set of keys to some of the most iconic boomer-loved rides, many younger drivers would politely decline—or worse, list them on Facebook Marketplace before the ink dried on the title. This isn’t about objectively “good” or “bad.” It’s about the chasm between boomer nostalgia and millennial practicality, style, and taste

Davey Allison had one of the greatest careers in NASCAR history despite a life cut tragically short.

From vast complexes that stretch for miles to assembly lines churning out vehicles, the world's largest auto plants are the fuel for global car culture and a big chunk of the world economy as well.