Car Museum
Mercedes NAFA: The Smart that appeared 15 years too early
Engineers tested how small a city car could be and created a prototype just 2.5 meters long
Why the white Testarossa became forever associated with Miami
The Ferrari supercar perfectly fit the neon streets and became an integral part of the series' visual identity
How UAZ Conquered Off-Road Beyond the USSR
Its off-road capability, ease of repair, and recognizable design made the car popular where roads and services were far from ideal.
Rinspeed Presto: The Car That Could Shorten Itself
The unusual prototype was not created for mass production, but as an experiment with new solutions for urban mobility
Ford Crown Victoria: Why the Body-on-Frame Sedan Outlived Everyone
A steel frame, cast-iron V8, and cheap parts made the car an almost perfect workhorse
How the Citroën 2CV Became a Symbol of French Freedom
The car was designed for poor farmers, but it survived four decades and became a cultural symbol
Why the Czech Avia was more convenient than many Soviet trucks
The van with French origins proved to be in demand where the GAZ-53 was too large
Ford Crestline: A Car with a Window in the Hood
A rare version of an American classic has become a true collector's item today
Volvo P1900 and P1800: An Unusual Sports Car Story
How the Swedish brand went from its first unsuccessful convertible to an elegant coupe and one of Europe's most extravagant station wagons
Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota Executive Who Gave the World the Prius, Dies
Under his leadership, the automotive giant sharply expanded production outside Japan and accelerated the development of the first mass-produced hybrid.
Toyota Mark II: Why It's Still Loved
Business sedan comfort, 1JZ-GTE engine, high reliability, and vast tuning possibilities - the main reasons for its popularity
VAZ-2801: The USSR's Electric Car That Drove Around Tolyatti
Soviet engineers created a working electric van long before the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, but battery technology prevented its mass production.
Pontiac Phantom: Bill Mitchell's Last Masterpiece
Before retirement, the legendary GM designer created a coupe that sought to embody the best features of his career's finest cars.
A car as a reward: who was given cars in the USSR
From Mayakovsky's Renault to Kharlamov's Volga - the history of the Soviet car was a history of privileges, awards, and human destinies
2000 Electric Car Back on Sale: The Strange Corbin Sparrow Anticipated Modern City Cars
The single-seater three-wheeler appeared long before the widespread adoption of "electric cars," but its main problem was batteries