This service by a Michigan-based nonprofit, The Ecology Center, provides information about the toxicity levels of consumer products, including automobiles. A report on new vehicles (2012) found wide variation in the usage of chemicals of concern […]
The content is anchored by highlights of cars for sale and article reprints from this media outlet’s printed publications. Journalistic quality is consistently better than most web-only outlets but the editorial voice is rather old […]
This general-purpose information source includes material “by the automotive editors of Consumer Guide,” which shares content with Collectible Automobile. The writing is professional quality but it can sometimes suffer from Detroit groupthink, e.g., see my critique of their […]
For the last half century this magazine has had the reputation of being the most “corporate” American auto buff magazine. As a case in point, Motor Trend’s greatest source of visibility — its Car of the Year […]
Despite the rise of two other digital archives, the folks at the Old Car Manual Project still offer the best all-around source of marketing materials about American cars. It’s true that the Old Car Brochures […]
This multi-media outlet focuses on practical information for collectors. The free-access website includes practical resources such as a calendar of events (such as cruises, car shows and auctions), a museum directory and articles about restorations. They […]
This website offers a wide range of information about Packards, including an excellent listing of books and a collection of brochures. Packard Info Free access
The history portion of this site is gearhead oriented but occasionally has interesting content. The quality of writing and photography are first rate. For example, here’s a fun article by Dan Kahn (2018) about restoring […]
I haven’t spent much time at this website, but it appears to do a workmanly job of covering industry news as well as posting the occasional history piece, such as one I drew upon for a photo feature on […]
This nonprofit think tank focuses on the Pacific Northwest but offers analysis that may be applicable elsewhere in the country. Research is data-driven but accessible, e.g., “Who Pays for Parking?” (London and Williams-Derry, 2013). Sightline […]
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