Forty years ago, America was full of V8-powered SUVs, trucks and sedans the length of a cruise ship. A land much like today's, with the "bigger is better" mantra defining the fabric of car culture.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Suzuki Samurai first arrived on U.S. shores in 1986 to demonstrate that Suzuki was about more than just motorcycles. However, Americans' ...

The "samurai" word brings to mind medieval Japanese military fighters brandishing razor-sharp swords. In automotive folklore, the Samurai (or "Jimny") is Suzuki's off-road capable mini SUV. In 1968, ...

The Samurai was the first four-wheeled vehicle Suzuki sold in the U.S., but its history begins nearly 20 years before the plucky little 4x4 made its way across the Pacific. In 1968, Japan's Hope Motor ...

It was destined that Louie would be passionate about cars before it became a conscious choice. And once it did, there was nothing else on his mind. With a childhood automotive brain like a database, ...