Category: Capital One

How wood trim became a luxury car staple.

And he helped me with this article about the mysterious trendiness of steel wheels.

Suddenly, steel wheels, cloth seats, and unpainted bumpers are appealing.

Mona Lisa Vito knew her cars. But, as I reveal, she wasn’t perfect.

I love the content, and the queeny campiness of this story, which now queers the website of one of our nation’s largest banks.

Is a “Lucid vs. Ferrari” movie in the offing? (Answer: I hope not.)

As electric vehicles become more prevalent on U.S. roadways, optimizing the design and construction of EV charging stations will likely grow in importance as well. Accessibility–and compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)–is a key part of that development task.

How Ford used turbos to build a household name, even if the actual benefits were not revolutionary.

In part, it’s the brand’s commitment to creating emotional and experiential connections with its customers.

Mongoose Civique. Utopian Turtletop. The Impeccable. These were all names that Ford actually considered for its Edsel sub-brand, instead of settling on one that is now synonymous with failure. Read all about it, and how 7 other notable car brands acquired their monikers.