Route 66 turns 100. Here's how to drive it.

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1955 Ford Crown Victoria — 58K Miles, Barn Find, South Dakota

This is what America looked like when a new Ford could stop a street cold — and this one still does. See the Crown Vic before it's gone

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Route 66 Turns 100 — The Year to Finally Drive It

They've been celebrating the Mother Road for a century, but 2026 is the only year the party happens right on the road itself. Get the centennial guide

The 'Cuda They Only Built for Five Weeks — and Why It's Worth $140K Today

In the spring of 1970, Chrysler built exactly 2,724 cars to homologate a race team — and accidentally created a legend. Read the full 'Cuda story

444 Miles. No Billboards. No Traffic Lights. No Excuses.

The Natchez Trace Parkway runs from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee — and it's one of the last roads in America that still feels like driving. Plan your Natchez Trace route

The 5 Ways Experienced Drivers Ruin Their Own Road Trips

You already know the route — the part that gets you is the part you never saw coming. Read the five mistakes

The Roadside Kit That CNN's Emergency Expert Keeps in His Trunk

A licensed paramedic and fire chief reviewed every kit on the market — and the one under $100 won. See what made the list

Your Classic Is Going to Run Hot This Summer — Here's What to Check Now

Overheating is the number one cause of preventable summer breakdowns in vintage vehicles — and most of it starts with a thermostat most people never think about. Run through the checklist

Tupelo, Mississippi — Where Elvis Was Born and the Classic Car Cruise Is Coming

At the end of April, Tupelo throws the kind of party that doesn't need a headline act — the cars are the show. See what's coming to Tupelo April 30

AAA Members: 30% Off Hertz Through May 19 — Use It for the Spring Drive

Spring road trip season is here, and AAA just made the rental math a lot easier. See the AAA spring deal

If You're Planning the Drive, Plan the Money Too

The newsletter that helps people in their 50s and 60s make smarter financial moves — because the best road trips take real planning. Join Money Moves free

Road Ready Tools

GasBuddy — Real-time gas prices along your route, with alerts when prices spike before you hit them. Find cheap gas near you

Roadtrippers — Builds your drive around the diners, roadside stops, and overlooks you'd actually want to find. Plan your next route

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