The reason automotive power is called 'horsepower'

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The 'warhorses' coveted by automotive enthusiasts

The 'warhorses' coveted by automotive enthusiasts

For pure car enthusiasts, driving 'horses' like Ferrari, Porsche, and Mustang is always a privilege.

Rolls-Royce Phantom: one-of-a-kind laser etching

Rolls-Royce Phantom: one-of-a-kind laser etching

The luxury car features laser etching on its bonnet and Mashrabiya pattern decorations in its interior.

Carriages: the origins of today's automobiles

Carriages: the origins of today's automobiles

Early carriages date back to antiquity, with the word "carriage" originating from Old French.

Chinese brand sets EV battery swap record as people return home for Tet

Nio set a new record with 146,649 battery swaps performed on 15/2, coinciding with the peak travel period for Tet.

Motorbike rider sent flying after sudden turn at green light intersection

Motorbike rider sent flying after sudden turn at green light intersection

At the Lieu Giai - Dao Tan intersection, a motorbike turning left cut in front of a straight-going sport utility vehicle on a green light, leading to a collision that sent the rider flying on the morning of 14/2.

Drunk driver moves to passenger seat to sleep, leaving car in self-driving mode

Drunk driver moves to passenger seat to sleep, leaving car in self-driving mode

The driver activated level two autonomous driving mode before moving to the passenger seat to sleep.

Hanoi's unusual calm: year-end traffic transforms the capital

Hanoi's unusual calm: year-end traffic transforms the capital

Only residents who remain in the city get to experience a different Hanoi, a rare moment of stillness in the year's final days.

C-segment sedan market in early 2026: Mazda3 far ahead of the rest

C-segment sedan market in early 2026: Mazda3 far ahead of the rest

Segment sales drop during the pre-Tet peak season, Mazda3 continues to lead, while other C-segment sedans sell slowly.

Diesel engines return to the European market

Diesel engines return to the European market

Stellantis reintroduces numerous diesel models in Europe as electric vehicle sales slow, leveraging price advantages and customer demand.

Car brands linked to the horse

Car brands linked to the horse

Some automakers and specific models utilize the horse to symbolize speed, power, and heritage through their names or iconic logos.