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Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

February 24, 2021 • Andrew Sheldon • Cars & Trucks

The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here's why.

100 Greatest Songs About Cars and Driving

January 27, 2021 • Dallas Ernst • Cars & Trucks

If listening to music helps you get through time spent in the car, check out this playlist for songs about cars and driving.

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

January 13, 2021 • Andrew Sheldon • Air Travel

Winding through 14 Southern states, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail links more than 100 sites significant to the civil rights movement.

Holiday Movie Watchlist

December 18, 2020 • Dallas Ernst • Lifestyle

From classics and fan-favorites to a few newer and less conventional picks, celebrate the season with these holiday movies.

The History of the Car Wash Industry

December 9, 2020 • Andrew Sheldon • Cars & Trucks

Car wash history began with workers pushing cars from station to station. Now cars are pristinely cleaned by machines in mere minutes.

The History of the Car Cup Holder

October 28, 2020 • Andrew Sheldon • Cars & Trucks

We take it for granted, but it wasn't long ago that the car cup holder didn't exist. Here's how it became such an important automotive feature.

Northeast Christmas Tree Farms Where You Can Cut Your Own Tree

December 2, 2019 • Marisa Perjatel • Day Trips

Choose and cut your own Christmas tree this year. Take a look at our selection of ten Christmas tree farms near NYC and Boston to find one closest to you.

Headlights, Camera, Action: Drive-In Movie Theaters in the Northeast

November 28, 2019 • Jerry Ascierto • Life

Drive-in movie theaters are more than just another way to watch a film — they're an experience. Are they poised to make a comeback?

Unique Car Clubs Throughout the Country

September 18, 2019 • Nicole Wakelin • Cars & Trucks

Car clubs allow owners to bond, reminisce and flat-out enjoy their beloved set of wheels with like-minded car connoisseurs.

AMANI CELEBRATES NAT KING COLE’S CENTENNIAL

August 19, 2019 • •

The versatile instrumentalists of Amani will recreate the sound of Nat King Cole at the Brook Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. One of the most famous entertainers

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Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

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Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

100 Greatest Songs About Cars and Driving

Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Holiday Movie Watchlist

The History of the Car Wash Industry

The History of the Car Cup Holder

Northeast Christmas Tree Farms Where You Can Cut Your Own Tree

Headlights, Camera, Action: Drive-In Movie Theaters in the Northeast

Unique Car Clubs Throughout the Country

AMANI CELEBRATES NAT KING COLE’S CENTENNIAL

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Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

Tag: 1950s

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