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1960-1966 Ford Falcon
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When the Ford Falcon was released in late 1960 in Australia, it challenged rival General Motors. Learn how the two companies competed.
How Self-regenerating Tire Tread Works
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Self-regenerating tire tread allows big rigs to go 30 percent farther on their tires. But will self-regenerating tire tread soon be found on your car too?
Can You Identify All These American Cars?
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Pace yourself for an exhilarating motor machine exercise! Now is your chance to identify the cars that continue to define or redefine American auto excellence. Sort through old and new American autos on this super informative quiz!
Can You Name the Most Popular Cars of All Time?
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If the auto industry was a high school prom, who do you think would be voted Prom King and Queen? Is the DeLorean the most popular car on the block? The Model T? The Corvette? Take the quiz and see how many of the cool cars you recognize.
How Crosley Cars Work
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Crosley cars -- small, bare-bones, and inexpensive -- were unique to the 1930s car market. Learn about the origins of Crosley cars in this article.
1958 Buick Limited Classic Car
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The 1958 Buick Limited was supposed revive the Buick name in the luxury car market, but the economy had other plans. Read about the Limited revival.
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.
How Car Computers Work
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Cars seem to get more complicated with each passing year. Today's cars might have as many as 50 microprocessors on them. Essentially, you're driving around in a giant computer. Learn all about it.
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.
How Airbags Work
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Do airbags reduce the risk of injury in crashes? Learn about airbags and see the Mythbusters test airbag explosions in a video from Discovery Channel.