This list covers 1,809 cars from across automotive history. The selection includes classics, family sedans, sports cars, SUVs, electric models, and rare collector pieces.

Cars are self-propelled road vehicles built to carry a small number of passengers. Most run on an internal combustion engine, an electric motor, or a mix of both. They range from tiny city cars to heavy off-road trucks and cars built for racing. Cars shape how people work, travel, and live, and the car industry employs millions of people worldwide.

Interesting and little-known facts about Cars:

• Karl Benz received a patent for the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, widely seen as the first practical car, in January 1886.
• Bertha Benz made the first long-distance car trip in 1888, driving about 106 kilometers (66 miles) to visit her mother.
• The Ford Model T sold more than 15 million units between 1908 and 1927.
• The Volkswagen Beetle was built from 1938 to 2003, with more than 21 million made.
• In 1899, the electric car La Jamais Contente became the first road vehicle to pass 100 km/h (62 mph).
• The Toyota Corolla has sold more than 50 million units since 1966, making it one of the best-selling cars ever.

Browse the alphabetical index below to find any car by its first letter. Each page lists the name, brand, type, production years, and a short description for every entry.