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Some pickup trucks just didn’t resonate with consumers. We look at some of the worst-selling, and most unusual, pickups of all time.

The final interurban car left the Illinois Terminal Railroad in March 1953, marking the end of electric rail service after nearly half a century.

A comprehensive look at the history, evolution, and current state of the Mercedes-Benz Group, a global leader in the automotive industry.

An interview with Nancy Nichols, author of “Women Behind the Wheel”, delves into the gendered history of cars and their role in women’s lives.

A look back at Car and Driver’s annual 10Best Cars list, from the inaugural awards in 1983 through the present, highlighting the vehicles that have consistently set the standard for automotive excellence.

A look back at the surprisingly early adoption of motorized commercial vehicles, from steam-powered buses to the first petrol-engined vans.