The 1950s gave us tailfins, seat belts, and a nationwide interstate system. But it goes way deeper than that. During the 1950s, automobiles evolved from simple transportation into a way of life, becoming ingrained in popular culture like no other invention in prior history. The decade is regarded as the golden age of automobile styling,
Beginning with the 1950s, which decade in automotive history was (or is) the best? For this exercise, we’re looking only at postwar decades despite all that the first 50 years of the 20th century meant to vehicle innovation and manufacturing. Before you insta-answer, please take a moment to consider how you want to define the
Sources are saying it’s highly probable that Ford will unveil a special edition Mustang “Bullitt” at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI. The special Ford Mustang is rumored to be a 2018 model, which marks the 50th anniversary of the movie “Bullitt,” released in 1968. We suspect the new Mustang Bullitt
For the first time ever, Ford F-150 owners will be able to choose a diesel engine option in 2018. And not just any diesel, a Power Stroke® 3.0L turbodiesel V6 cranking out 250 horsepower and an impressive 440 ft.-lbs. of torque—torque that’s available at a very-usable 1,750 rpm. F-150 owners who use their truck for
It’s New Year’s resolution time! Complete this sentence: “This is the year I do ____ to my vehicle.” That’s the fill-in-the-blank sentence we put out on social media to see what people had in mind for vehicle projects in 2018. (Happy New Year, by the way!) We liked the answers. Check them out and get
A full-size pickup truck will be the next new vehicle built by electric car and power company Tesla Inc., CEO Elon Musk said. Palo Alto, CA-based Tesla is currently working on a crossover SUV called the Model Y, and once it’s released, the company will turn its attention to pickup truck production. When asked if
I was 19 and staying at my parents’ house on Christmas Eve. Though I had moved out a while ago, I guess part of me still wanted to run down the stairs on Christmas morning to see what joy Santa had brought. This was the year, however, that St. Nick threw me a curve ball. My
Because it’s Christmas and most of us at OnAllCylinders are boys masquerading as adults, Christmas reminds us of excitedly opening new video game systems and games magically waiting for us under the tree. Sometimes, those games involved driving or racing cars, which was never a bad thing While some of us still spend more time
FORT WORTH, TX — We knew the Chevy folks had something up their sleeves when they hinted at a big announcement during a Chevrolet Trucks 100th-anniversary event at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX this past weekend. With the help of a massive helicopter, Chevy used the event to fly in a completely redesigned
Bob Glidden, drag racing legend and member of the NHRA Hall of Fame, passed away Sunday. He was 73. Glidden’s career spanned over 25 years, and included 85 event wins and 10 series championships throughout the 1970s and 80s. “Everyone in the NHRA community is saddened to learn the news of Bob’s passing,” said NHRA
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