American cars aren't always known for being status symbols. Mostly, when people think of their dream car, they're thinking of something imported like a German, Italian, or Japanese car.

Flying cars will take to the sky, carrying well-heeled travelers.

Ultimate Status Symbol: A $300,000, Souped Up Land Rover Defender, Warts and All Die-hard fans are rebuilding old models with luxurious add-ons. No matter the off-road vehicles are known for ...

Like Las Vegas incarnate, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV is awkward to look at, cheaply luxurious and more than a little bit gaudy — but it’s also more fun than you expect.

Reporter Caroline Petrow-Cohen spoke to several Tesla owners about how this new association with the Trump administration is giving them second thoughts about driving their cars in public.

Electric vehicles like Hyundai's Ioniq 5, Ford's F-150 Lightning pickup, GMC's Hummer EV, and more have adopted the light bar as a staple of electric car design.

The experience of owning, charging, and driving an electric vehicle makes the rising inequality of America more visible in new and subtle ways.

Despite looking like workhorses, pickups are now the ultimate suburban status symbol, along with perfectly manicured lawns and double-car garages. They are now legitimate dream vehicles.

Expensive snacks are the latest status symbol for cash-strapped members of Gen Z who are unable to afford the traditional markers of wealth, including expensive cars and designer clothes. $19 ...

While men may believe owning the right car or watch will help them get any woman they want, many of the things men think are status symbols mean nothing to women at all.

Life stage significantly affects how women view material success symbols. Younger women might focus more on excitement and status, while mid-career professionals often consider practical implications.

Brand prestige, luxury status, great performance, and, of course, high price tags made these 2000s sports cars true status symbols to be shown off to the public.