"Learn about these very fast cars."--From source other than the Library of Congress

"In science fiction, flying cars let people soar over traffic jams and get to where they're going quickly. How could a vehicle that both flies and drives be created? Scientists' ideas for this involve futuristic materials and technology from drones. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life flying car!"--

Automobiles have evolved in many ways over the years, with increasing fuel economy, reliability, handling, and comfort. However, automobile manufacturing is in a new era, focusing on safety while incorporating impressive new technologies into our transportation needs. With a growing population, there are subsequently more people driving and more automobiles on the road. With more congestion and traffic, the likelihood of accidents seems imminent....

"From rockets on wheels to vehicles that drive themselves, these are cars that boggle the mind. Discover some of the strangest cars ever made and learn about the cool technology that makes them go"--

"This title introduces the Maserati. Readers will learn about the Maserati's history, models, special features, technical specs, racing career, and prevalence in popular culture. Large dynamic photos illustrate easy-to-read text, Xtreme Facts give additional information, and an Xtreme Challenge quiz shows what you've learned! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards." -- Publisher's website.

The renowned design writer on the extraordinary history of car design. In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski--hailed as "one of the best writers on design working today" by Publishers Weekly--tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and gearheads who created them. Delving into more than 170 years of ingenuity in design, technology, and engineering, he takes us from Carl Benz's...

Simply describes a variety of cars, short and long, old and new, slow and fast.

"Let Mechanic Mike show you his favorite speedsters. Discover the awesome velocity of some of the world's most amazing speed machines"--P. [4] of cover.

Surveys the history of the Porsche automobile and its designs, engines, and performance.