book reviews
Reviews of automotive books for the coffee table, nightstand or glove compartment; required reading for car collectors and fanatics.
10 Fascinating Books About Car History You Need to Read
The best books about car history are appealing on several levels. They combine the history of a specific brand or construct of car with the history of the automotive industry as a whole, comparing the two against each other so that readers can develop a greater sense of what it took to cement each automobile's legacy in the general history of automobiles. Tracing different trends and designs over the years is eye-opening, especially for automotive experts, aspiring engineers, or the everyday mechanic. You can spot societal shifts in the designs of vehicles, as well as the cultural importance of owning and maintaining certain types of vehicles. Each piece of literature tells a captivating story, and anyone from hobbyists to professionals would be able to enjoy what's between the covers of these titles.
By Bill Shaffir7 years ago in Wheel
The 11 Best Books About NASCAR Drivers
NASCAR, or the National Association of Stock Car Racing, is a sport unlike any other. With cars that usually only last one race and drivers that risk their lives with every turn, you’ll find that these athletes lead lives unlike any other. From autobiographies to personal accounts from the pit crew, these are the best books about NASCAR drivers available for you to read to learn anything you may want to know about the sport. Get ready to meet the good ol' boys of NASCAR, and indulge in the thrill of the sport as you race your way through these titles.
By Bill Shaffir7 years ago in Wheel
10 Best Books About Classic Cars Ever Written
If there is one thing, and only one thing, that hanging around car enthusiasts has taught me, it's that gearheads love to learn about cars. Every aspect of them is fascinating, from the car companies that no longer exist to the little features that get added to each machine.
By Buddy Brown7 years ago in Wheel
10 Biographies About Henry Ford Worth Reading
Though we often take our modern world for granted, much of the technology that is a part of our everyday life has not been around for very long in the scope of human history. Though we have a rich transportation infrastructure of interstate highways and other roads, there was a time when roads were rough, narrow trails and the fastest way to cross the country was by rail. Thanks to the innovation of the automobile, the government and others had a reason to build suitable routes of travel throughout the country.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Wheel
You Should Be Reading: 'Motor Crush'
Of the new comics to drop this year, there was one in particular that seemed to raise a few eyebrows from the word "go" and that was Motor Crush. Initial reactions to the idea of having a black woman as a main protagonist was mixed. There was even admission from certain retailers that they failed to order the book because they felt a black woman protagonist just wouldn’t sell.
By Trevor Clarke8 years ago in Wheel
