The Netherlands has a surprising way of inserting itself into the auto industry. That's been true since the early 20th century. After all, it was a Dutch automaker — Spyker — that was first on the ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

We car geeks tend to either disdain or ignore continuously variable transmissions today, but it’s worth remembering that there was a time when they were downright revolutionary. And the vanguard of ...

Visitors from Holland would probably be stunned to discover that a museum and research center devoted to the Dutch automaker DAF (or van Doorne Automobiel Fabriek) exists in the U.S., hidden in the ...

Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) and trucks don't really seem to mix. At least, they haven't so far, as I can only think of two CVT-equipped trucks built in any quantities at all, and both of ...

Ever try to heel and toe in a pair of wooden shoes? Me either, but I’ll bet it’s no picnic. And yet, more and more manufacturers would have you shift gears in a manner first popularized by the Dutch ...

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