This thrilling series covers everything readers want to know about the fast-paced world of motor vehicles. With large colorful photographs and a vibrant, magazine-style design, these titles introduce the history of each car type and show today's latest innovations.

Classic cars were produced in one of the most innovative eras in U.S. automotive history-from the end of World War II (1939-1945) to the 1970s. Some classic cars are rare. Others are distinctive and are prized for their originality.

Concept cars are some of the wildest and most futuristic vehicles ever built. Most don’t even run and only a handful ever make it into mass production. Instead, these one-of-a-kind machines are designed to turn heads, test the boundaries of technology, and get people excited about the future.

What is a crazy car? It’s any car that is unusual, wild, or cutting edge. Crazy cars include cars that can float, fly, or drive on three wheels. They are productmobiles that are built to draw attention and sell products, art cars that are one-of-a-kind moving masterpieces, and custom cars and concept cars designed to grab people’s attention.

Formula One Race Cars are technological marvels—they are some of the fastest, most powerful, and high-tech cars in the world. As one of the world’s most popular sports, Formula One races are held on five continents.

Car fans love hot rods for two reasons: their looks and their speed. In creating hot rods, builders transform ordinary cars into sleek machines with incredible paint jobs.

Indy race cars scream around tracks at more than 220 miles (354 km) per hour. Indy car racing is some of the fastest and most exciting auto racing on the planet, with world-class drivers competing in a dangerous fight for glory. They race on some of the most famous racetracks in the world, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Lowrider owners do their utmost to make their cars stand out from the crowd. They give them wild, vivid paint jobs, fancy plush interiors, and tons of cool details like chrome wheels, chrome engine parts, and fancy stereo systems.

For nearly a century, pickup trucks have been a symbol of toughness and hard work. But in recent decades, these rugged machines have expanded their appeal. Today, you are just as likely to find one in front of a mansion as a farmhouse. Pickups are some of the most popular vehicles in the United States.

From the million-dollar Bugatti Veyron to the budget-priced Mazda Miata, sports cars have one thing in common—they are fun to drive. Built for speed and thrills, the fastest of these cars can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds.

the fastest cars in the world. Stock car races—such as the NASCAR circuit—draw thousands of spectators, who cheer on their favorite drivers