Hardly a modern invention, the electric car has a long history. Interest has boomeranged over the years based on consumer trends and economics.

Most people who own a car today take their speedometer for granted. A standard, unremarkable feature in every vehicle, it quietly does its job of indicating current speed with few frills. You might ...

For the longest time, people who wanted to learn how to drive had to do it using a stick shift or a manual transmission. Before the turn of the century, most cars came with this type of transmission.

Barring electric vehicles, each and every vehicle needs some sort of combustible fuel. Until about four decades ago, almost every passenger car used a carburetor to handle its air and fuel needs. It ...

Even the mighty oak sprouts from the smallest seed. With more than a hundred years of automotive history in the books, we have seen the rise and fall of uncountable auto manufacturing companies. For ...

Since their introduction with the Motorwagen in 1866, automobiles have been at the forefront of technology and innovation. While the first models focused on function, it wasn’t long until carmakers ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...