Originally used to beautify the temperature guages and radiator caps of early cars, the hood ornament quickly became a symbol of class, success, and wealth since their introduction to the world around 1912.

But sadly, we have seen these expressive pieces of automotive art die off over the years with only a few brands, such as Mercedes and Rolls Royce, carrying the metaphorical torch. One of the most elegant hood ornaments in the world is Rolls Royce’s signature “Spirit of Ecstasy” hood ornament. These hood ornaments go through a very meticulous process when they’re made, which was documented in the video below from ‘How It’s Made.’

Let’s admit it, the weather the past month or so has gotten us Minnesotans excited for the spring season. We had record highs in March and the “official” start of spring was not too long ago, as well. Despite this new found rejuvenation, we must remember that spring driving can be a little misleading in the safety department and here are 5 reasons why you need to drive safely this spring. 

1) Rain and Flooding

April showers bring May flowers and that holds true for this time of year. Despite that fact that we will probably experience a few dustings of snow and a few major downpours between now and May, precipitation is precipitation; it is important to remember that wets roads are still slippery and driving at a respectable rate of speed should still be in full effect.

The nostalgia car carrier is back again and it is pumping Jerry Reed’s ‘Eastbound and Down!’

39 years since the release of Smokey and the Bandit, Trans Am Depot is coming out with the 2016 Bandit Trans Am, a remake of the 1977 Pontiac Trans Am that starred alongside Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed, Sally Field, and trusty-old Fred the Bassett Hound.

Equipped with it’s signature hood logo, T-tops, and snowflake wheels (pictured below), the new Trans Am brings back a few iconic features, as well as a few new ones. A couple of the new features, including:

When we read about the world record for driving in a roundabout, it’s safe to say that it brought a few of us back to this scene from the 1985 movie, National Lampoon’s European Vacation.

To have a little fun with this unique record, we want to ask our Facebook followers to share their favorite “driving in circles” stories. One included an 80s music jam session… while a few discovered places ‘Where the Streets Had No Names.’

While we care about cars year round, April is officially National Car Care Month. Developed by the Car Care Council to remind drivers to give their cars some extra attention after a harsh winter, it’s a great time to establish a routine maintenance program beyond the basic spring cleaning.