History tends to turn people into symbols. Complexity becomes flattened into lessons, contradictions into footnotes, and uncomfortable truths into silence. The figures we are taught to admire—or to condemn—often bear only a partial resemblance to the real people who lived, failed, contradicted themselves, and acted under pressures we rarely acknowledge. These are not revelations. They … Read more
Donald Trump’s public persona is loud, forceful and relentlessly self-assured. But behind closed doors, former aides, advisers and staffers — many of whom were loyal until they weren’t — painted a much less flattering picture. Through interviews, books, testimonials and off-the-record accounts, a model emerges that is less about ideology and more about temperament, drive … Read more
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity in many parts of the United States, but adoption rates tell a fascinating story of regional differences. While some states have enthusiastically embraced battery-powered transportation, others are taking a slower approach to the EV revolution. The reasons behind these disparities are as varied as the landscapes themselves, ranging from … Read more
There is something special about classic sports cars. These were the years when manufacturers prioritized driver engagement over electronic navs, and when raw performance came from engineering ingenuity rather than computer programming. Although they may be slower than modern sports cars, enthusiasts will still find joy in their visceral driving experiences and impressive performance. Let’s … Read more
The 1970s gave us muscle cars, oil crises and some truly wild automotive experiments. While everyone is chasing Camaros and Corvettes at auctions, there’s a whole world of fascinating cars from that decade that fly under the radar. These overlooked cars offer character, quirky engineering and surprisingly solid performance without the six-figure price tags. Some … Read more
There’s something primal about the sound of a muscle car at full throttle: that deep, rumbling growl that announces its presence three blocks away. Between 1964 and the early 1970s, Detroit automakers were locked in an arms race of horsepower and decibels, creating horsepower-hungry muscle cars that weren’t afraid to let their aggression get pretty … Read more