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On a basketball court, Shaquille O'Neal was immensely savvy. In a car dealership, though, he may have fallen for one of the oldest tricks in a salesman's book.
You’ve heard of deer crossings, but what about a road shutdown for snakes? Find out why this US road closes so slithery friends can cross safely.
This "Bullitt"-style car has had lots of modifications, and green wasn't its original color. But there's lots to love about this first-generation Mustang.
In keeping with "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday," Chevrolet sold replicas of the 1978 Indianapolis 500 pace car. This one has just 57 miles on the odometer.
A bona fide sleeper, this twin-turbo Bubbletop Impala answers the question of whether a muscle car can have too much power, and it can be yours.
The first lady was definitely keen on driving, but it seems she once spent a little too long behind the wheel and ended up falling asleep while driving.
Steve McQueen shared a passion for racing with two fellow Hollywood stars, but disputes over screen time and casting put their relationships to the test.
This unexpected Tractor Supply find might just be THE go-to mini bike for single-cylinder, no-frills off-road fun. And you can have it for less than a grand.
With low miles on the clock and modified to perfection, this Bullet Bird proves Ford's ultimate grand tourer can make for a killer lowrider.
Some people talk about time-warp cars with ultra-low mileage, but this 1970 Super Bee must be one of the smartest Mopar models you can buy today.
The navigation app can't tell you to "box, box, box" just yet, but for a limited time, you can make your driving avatar a little orange race car.
What kinds of skills do police officers need to avoid accidents? Turns out they're the same car-control methods race car drivers have to learn.
If you've ridden the tiny toy ATVs known as Power Wheels, Tractor Supply is selling a super-small vehicle that can help you revisit the old days.
It isn't perfect, but with a bit of wear, this AMX isn't precious, either. Someone should buy this manual, V8-powered AMX and put some miles on it.
Whether it's with a parking boot or a windshield barnacle, there's a limit on who can immobilize your car, even if you've broken a few parking rules.
Bad guys don't stand a chance. Live out your 70s TV detective fantasy in this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with a factory T-top, a shaker hood & tan velour.
Flock Safety cameras cover 49 American states, with the number of these devices dotting American streets now in the six figures – most of them in cities.
Built in East Troy, Wisconsin, with a 146-hp liquid-cooled engine and rim-mounted front brakes, this 2008 American sport bike topped out at a wild 170 mph.
With a major refurbishment that cost almost $40,000, this Defender is likely to fetch a high price, and that's before you consider its celebrity owner.
It was an Italian triple play: Ducati modified a Ferrari V8 and put it in a Lancia. The result was special, built on a shared front-wheel drive platform.
Cars weren't exactly fast back in the early 20th century. But one person ended up receiving jail time for speeding anyway all the way back in 1904.
The Kia Stinger GTS stands apart from ordinary used sedans with a bright orange finish and a performance-focused setup built for sideways fun.
The engine in your car and the one in a small plane have more in common than you might think, but there are plenty of differences between the two. Here's why.
The Sherman was already a formidable WWII tank, but one unusual modification turned its turret into a platform for an astonishing rocket barrage.
Arch Motorcycles builds some of America's most exclusive performance cruisers, but what exactly is hiding beneath the bodywork of these bespoke bikes?
Most drivers know what a railroad crossing sign looks like, but few know why it's shaped the way it is. Here's the story behind that X shape and what it means.
The Koenigsegg Agera RS is mighty fast in a straight line, but even that four-wheel rocket ship is no match for the fastest electric motorcycle on the planet.
