The idea that Henry Ford invented the first gas-powered car has stuck for over a century, but like many things in history, the truth isn’t so straightforward. Ford’s first ride didn’t go the way ...

Charles Brady King was a "mechanical genius" inspired by what he'd seen at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. King caused a stir when he drove his own car on the streets of Detroit on March 6, 1896. For ...

First to the S, From Clara's kitchen sing to Highland Park -- Model T, Henry and Lizzie, America is put on wheels -- Model A, How do you follow a legend? With another one, of course -- Model B, The ...

At the dawn of the 20th century, cars were little more than noisy playthings for the rich. Roads were dusty trails meant for horses, and mechanics were rare magicians who tinkered in smoky sheds. The ...