This year Route 66, America’s “Mother Road”, turns 100. Running for 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, the world’s ...

People-proofing cars has proven harder than anyone might have imagined when Chicagoans were taking out their Model T’s for Sunday drives on the Mother Road.

To celebrate its lasting legacy on travel, commerce and American culture, Route 66 centennial events are planned all across the country. Many events are scheduled around St. Louis in the upcoming ...

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) -- Classic car enthusiasts are traveling along Route 66 to celebrate its centennial, showcasing restored vehicles and encouraging others to explore the historic road.

Up to nine vintage cars, primarily from the Big 3 automakers, will make the journey from Santa Monica to Chicago, then Detroit. The drive aims to honor Detroit's automotive heritage and its role in ...

The Drive Home VII crew awoke in The Land Of Lincoln with all the cars running well, storming to the end of Route 66 at Navy Pier in Chicago and putting a cap on our 10-day trek that took us from sea ...

© 2025 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved. Transportation reporter Jerry Carnes concluded 35 years at WXIA-TV, and 42 years in broadcasting in ...