Derived from GM's Motorama, the word "Motoramic" came from the ad wizards at Chevrolet in 1954 to describe their '55 models. Motoramic—fresh, bold, fast, fun, and just a bit nostalgic—covers the world of cars and the people driven by them.

Toyota's hybrid cars, while popular, aren't known for their speed aspirations. Which is what makes the Toyota Yaris Hybrid-R concept— an all-wheel-drive, 414-hp hybrid monster — so noteworthy.

If you can't make the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours on Sunday, Aug. 18, Yahoo! Autos will have you covered with the exclusive live Internet video stream of the contest and all the buzz around it.

For those who remember earlier eras, the cars on this "worst" list will seem laughable. But the bar has soared higher with progress, and cars that are otherwise safe and reliable end up among the least desirable to own.