Can a car be cursed? If it is possible, then James Dean’s ‘Little Bastard’ (the nickname of the car he died in) surely was. About Little Bastard Little Bastard was a Porsche 550 Spyder. It was fast, curvy, and quite rare: Porsche only made about 90 550 Spyders. It was built for speed, and it... Continue Reading →
We see a lot of articles about exciting, beautiful cars. Whether it's a new model or an icon like a classic Mustang, everyone loves to read about and see pictures of the sexiest, highest-performance models. But what about the opposite of that? There's nothing like looking back on those other cars to help us appreciate... Continue Reading →
Cars are a very functional part of our lives—many of us rely on them to get to our jobs, to do our jobs, to take our kids to school, pick up groceries, go on trips. As much as they’re a tool, they’re also a part of our identity, with a personal connection for a lot... Continue Reading →
A retro-modern Bronco, an all-electric Hummer, and a Mustang that looks like none you've ever seen before... meet the class of 2021.
Whether you're shopping for the car aficionado in your life, or looking for gift ideas to add to your own holiday wish list, here are our top picks for this holiday season. USB battery starter Remember when you used to have to find someone with jumper cables, if you left your lights on and found... Continue Reading →
Most of us aren’t driving much these days. Or even at all. Whether you’re a total car geek, or you just miss going places in your car, we’ve started this series to highlight ways to help you pass the time while you’re parked at home. In this edition, we’re focusing on online, app, and streaming-based... Continue Reading →
As most of us are sheltering in place, and definitely not traveling for fun, it’s a good time to think about where we’ll go when it’s safe to take a trip again. And a road trip seems the perfect first outing, once restrictions are lifted. Here are some planning tips from TRED correspondent Ronald DiMaggio,... Continue Reading →
Ever seen something really strange on the road? Not just the typical “truck balls” or the arm hanging out of the trunk (people are much more careful when they actually have a body back there.) No, really unusual, to the point where you wished you could ask some other drivers if they saw it, too?... Continue Reading →
Every January, the latest technology innovations are introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in (where else?) Las Vegas. Across its 2.9 million square feet, CES is the place to see the most innovative and useful new ideas, and the completely ridiculous—and everything in between. One of the most interesting parts of CES is always the... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered about all the cars you see on TV shows, and in movies? Where do the studios get them? Why do ongoing characters’ cars sometimes change into a different model year or color? There are two primary ways that studios get the cars they use in productions: product placement from manufacturers, and... Continue Reading →
