13 Of The Best-Looking Semi Trucks From The 1950s
Classic cars from the '50s are among the most collectible in the world, but those nostalgic for the era have a number of beautiful semis to appreciate as well.
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5 Other GM Cars That Never Should Have Been Discontinued
General Motors is responsible for developing legendary nameplates that have stood the test of time, but what about those cut down in their prime?
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13 Of The Worst-Looking Pickup Trucks Ever Designed
If you're into trucks that are visually appealing, avoid these 13 pickups, cosmetic nightmares and some of the worst to ever be designed.
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10 Chinese Cars That Are Cheaper Than Their Closest Counterpart
With corners cut and intellectual property ignored, China has built a mirror auto industry — cheaper, well-equipped, and utterly indifferent to who invented what.
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12 Budget-Friendly Camper Vans That Won't Break The Bank
Enjoying the great outdoors from your very own camper has been an American past time for decades. If they van life appeals to you, check out these camper vans.
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13 Of The Best Apps For Tesla Owners In 2025
The typical Tesla model is high-tech inside and out. A vehicle for the internet age, its modern take on driving includes a growing ecosystem of handy apps.
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13 BMWs Powered By The N55 Engine
If you're a fan of BMW's as much as you are powerful engines, look no further than this list of BMWs powered by the three-liter inline-six N55 engine.
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7 Companies Owned By Elon Musk
Elon Musk is one of the most famous businessman on the planet. Everyone knows SpaceX and Tesla, but what else does the billionaire own?
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Every Land Rover Model, Ranked By Cargo Space
Land Rover's reputation for luxury and capability is well-established. Which of its current lineup packs the most storage space for your next adventure?
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5 Of The Biggest V8 Engines Ever Made
These massive V8 engines are the largest ever built, delivering extreme displacement and raw power in both production and custom-built machines.
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5 Of The Most Iconic Semi-Trucks Powered By The Cummins X15 Engine
A reliable powerplant is a make-or-break consideration in shipping, and Cummins powers some of the most iconic semi-trucks in the industry.
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13 Of The Most Iconic Harley-Davidson Models For Two Riders
Interested in motorcycles that seat two? These gorgeous Harley-Davidson bikes bring the comfort and the support, keeping passengers riding in style.
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5 Electric Vehicles From China That Are Cheaper Than Teslas
Tesla may be the face of electric vehicles, but Chinese brands are offering decent looks, solid performance, and impressive range at budget prices.
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5 Of The Youngest Car Brands In The World
The ranks of global automakers have swelled in the last few years, with many new competitors emerging in the Asian markets. These are the new kids on the block.
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5 Of The Fastest Operational Military Submarines In The World
How quickly a submarine can move under the surface might surprise you, and these are the fastest the world militaries have to offer.
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5 Car Brands That Use CVT Transmissions
The automotive industry has changed much in the past few decades. Hybrids and EVs aside, its the continuously variable transmission that is shaking things up.
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13 Of The Best Single Cab Trucks You Can Buy In The US
A single-cab truck -- a truck with one row of seats -- is something of a novelty. If you want one, these are the 13 best that you can buy in the United States.
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13 Cheap Used SUVs Under $10,000
The cost of getting into a reliable vehicle has risen. The pandemic and inflation buoyed car prices, but there's still hope for an SUV under $10,000.
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Every Cummins Medium-Duty Truck Engine Released So Far, Ranked By Horsepower
Cummins is one of the big engine makers powering the commercial trucking industry, and it makes quite a few power plants geared toward medium-duty trucks.
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11 Of The Fastest Motorcycles From The 1970s
The 1970s were a time of little compromise in terms of maximum performance, regardless of safety. These are the 11 fastest to come out of that era.
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13 Of The Oddest Names Volkswagen Has Used For Its Models
From mythical winds to desert nomads, Volkswagen has a habit of picking strange names for its compacts, sedans, and SUVs.
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4 Cars Sold In The USA That Are Built In China
For a long time, western companies steered clear of manufacturing their cars in China. Nowadays, that seems to be changing, albeit in gradual fashion.
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10 Discontinued Cruiser Motorcycles We Wish Were Still Around
These discontinued cruiser motorcycles left a lasting mark with good looks, comfort, and big engines that ate up highways and back roads in style.
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12 Of The Best Fighter Jets Built In The 1970s
Cold War icons, these fighter jets combined cutting-edge performance, unique specialties, and lasting success to define aerial combat in the 1970s.
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10 Iconic JDM Cars Of The 80s, Ranked By Original Price
These iconic 80s JDM classics really stood out from the competition with their style and character during a time when the U.S. auto market was floundering.
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10 Of The Strangest Muscle Cars Ever Made
For as fondly as classic muscle cars tend to be remembered, there were a few oddities even back then that managed to stand out from the pack.
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10 Transformers And The Real-Life Vehicles They Are Based On
The rebooted Transformers franchise was a marketing bonanza for Chevy, but it wasn't just the Bow Tie streaking across silver screens for a decade.
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