Cars

A recognizable Chevrolet body can conceal a mechanical mix that no factory parts catalog describes. The engine, gearbox, brakes, and wiring may have been

A Ford F-350 looks powerful enough to pull a beached whale back into the water. That idea overlooks two obstacles: engine power does not guarantee usable

A bear breaking into a Subaru Forester creates more than cosmetic damage. People may be at risk, the cabin may contain biological contamination, hidden

A Porsche 911 can make a striking living-room display, but a room that looks large enough may still be unsuitable. Getting the car inside can damage door

A crane dropping a load near a Honda Pilot is a near miss and a failure of risk control, even if the vehicle was not struck and no one was injured.

A rugged Lada Niva used for field work may look like agricultural machinery, and dealers sometimes present it as a “farm vehicle.” Its legal identity is different.

The Hongqi H9 makes its case quickly. Its long, formal body, distinctive grille, generous rear-seat space, and equipment-rich cabin give it the visual

A Ford Transit Connect can look like an appealing mobile office: a compact vehicle, a laptop, and the freedom to work wherever you park.

The Yugo GV still carries one of the harshest reputations in American motoring. It is remembered as the cheap little import that rattled, stalled, leaked

The Suzuki Jimny looks almost tailor-made for American buyers who want a small, affordable off-roader. Its upright body, compact dimensions, four-wheel