There’s a very good reason why three-wheelers never picked up traction, just like there’s a very good reason why microcars never survived their ‘60s-’70s peak. Still, if you’re feeling nostalgic for ...

A few years back, a German team resurrected the adorable Messerschmitt microcar as an electric-assist two-man Velomobile. At the time, some people wondered why it didn't just skip the pedals, drop a ...

Everyone seems to be talking about switching to electric and complicated new cars, but they get excited when they meet a well-maintained classic on the streets. The Messerschmitt KR175 is one of them.

In the world of technology, there's often a fine line between success and failure. It's not just about developing a fantastic weapon, though that's a tall order in and of itself. Even after years of ...

Click to open image viewer. One of the most remarkable of the Wunderwaffen (wonder weapons) produced by the Nazi Germany during World War II, the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet holds the distinction of ...

The jet boasted a top speed of approximately 540 miles per hour, far surpassing the fastest Allied piston-engine fighters. There can be little doubt that, at least when the Second World War began, ...

One of the best reasons to attend a race, even if you don't like motorsports, is the near limitless opportunity to go carspotting. Maybe you've seen more than your fair share of predictable exotics ...

When it comes to weird little old cars, the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller was one of the delightfully weirdest. Five years ago, we heard about a new pedal-electric version of the vehicle, known as the ...

You have to scroll you way through an awful lot of cat TikToks if you want to find something that’s cuter than a microcar. These not-quite-cars, not-quite-scooters get smiles and thumbs-up everywhere ...

How did the two iconic fighters of the Second World War—the British Supermarine Spitfire and the German Messerschmitt Bf 109—compare? Was either plane demonstrably better? We examine the two based on ...

Click to open image viewer. Willy Messerschmitt's famous Bf 109 series of single-seat fighter airplanes was produced in larger quantities than any other combat airplane in history except the Soviet ...