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Ford didn't invent the pony car when it launched the Mustang. Not only did another debut 16 days earlier, but the idea was foreshadowed by these nine cars.
Concept cars don't always get put into full production. But a few exceptional models inspired the industry and shaped it into what it is today.
The first Mustang created the pony car segment, but pony cars have come a long way since then, and these are some of the most powerful ever built.
The number of incredible performance cars that left Japan in the '90s is frankly nuts, and seeing any one of these fast icons today makes us stop and reminisce.
The most extreme off-roading requires some pretty extreme tires. When regular all-terrain rubber won't do it, these models take it a step further.
High-revving naturally aspirated engines make less power than their boosted counterparts and aren't nearly as torquey — but boy, do they make your heart race.
When you think of pony cars, the Mustang may be first on the list since the category was named after it. But it wasn't the only pony car of the 1960s and '70s.
No matter where you stand on EVs, it's hard to argue with the facts: they can deliver supercar-level acceleration, with some getting to 60 in under 3.5 seconds.
Porsche is no stranger to building mind-boggling performance machines. While those cars have traditionally run on gas, these are the fastest Porsche EVs.
Cars from the '70s were shaped by the 1973 oil crisis, making current views on popular and unpopular models nowhere close to what they were 50 years ago.
Pony cars go way beyond the Mustang that gave them their name, and the least common are worth a sizable chunk of change. Here are 10 of the rarest.
General Motors killed Pontiac in 2010, but that doesn't mean the brand wasn't making great cars in the previous decade. Here are seven strong examples.
The world would be more interesting if great concept cars actually ended up in automakers' lineups. Here are 11 from Ford that never got there.
Ford has produced some incredibly durable and long-lasting engines. A few of the most reliable are still being manufactured by the Blue Oval today.
Some Japanese performance cars have become prohibitively expensive over the years. But a few alternatives can be had without breaking the bank.
George Barris built custom cars that rolled out of his legendary shop and onto movie and television screens everywhere.
Toyota is a legendary auto manufacturer known for its reliable vehicles that depreciate slowly. How slowly? These are the models that hold their value the best.
Toyota's history is full of reliable people movers, but what about sports cars? Here's the story of the brand's sportier efforts and the most iconic models.
Having a car that looks good and drives like a dream can sometimes mean you make sacrifices. But a few sporty cars can last long on the road.
GM has improved the Corvette continuously for over 70 years, making it faster and better to drive with each new generation. Here are 10 race-worthy Corvettes.
When it comes to motorcycles, Kawasaki has always endeavored to deliver maximum speed. Here are some of the fastest bikes the company has ever built.
Sure, the Prius is in a class by itself when it comes to hybrid fuel efficiency. But there are other good choices in the category when it comes to mileage.
Not all muscle cars are made in the U.S. Some cars made and sold in other countries also offered a roaring engine, rear-wheel drive, and cool looks.
While the auto industry is always chasing the next new thing, sometimes dependable design endures. Here are 11 cars and trucks that kept old-school tech alive.
A few vintage vans had designs that made them seem cute or quirky. You could say that these particular models would fit perfectly as cartoon characters.
Car design is a dynamic process that has evolved in surprising ways over the last century, often led by creative visionaries with big ideas.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives lots of cars good ratings these days, but a dozen SUVs stand among the creme de la creme. Here they are.
