Auto History

Heavy snow once meant travelers could only move on foot. Now governments have fleets of plows. Learn the interesting history of the snowplow.  

Hess holiday trucks have been around for more than half a century. Over that time, they've become one of the most iconic toys ever made.  

Was Jeep named after a character in Popeye? What does the "Alfa" in Alfa Romeo stand for? Learn the origins of famous brands.  

Hearse history has seen these vehicles go from candle-adorned carriages to six-figure luxury behemoths.  

From the turn of the 20th century to today, Latin Americans have pioneered in the automotive world – many of them unsung heroes.  

Automakers have found inspiration for their car model names everywhere, from Mother Nature to military vehicles.  

What ever happened to car hood ornaments? Learn how the shiny auto adornments went from popular to obsolete.  

Design fails. Second World manufacturing. Helter-skelter management. For one reason or another, these go down as the worst cars in history.  

There have only been seven different car models to top the annual sales charts the last 40 years. Did yours make the list?  

Who invented the car? While Karl Benz is most often credited, the automobile's history goes back hundreds of years.