Nearly 12 years ago, we were on a trip to a faraway land when my eyes locked onto a little truck. It sat in a showcase at a hobby store, and it was love at first sight. It was the Traxxas Slash 4WD ...

For many of us, our indoctrination to the world of cars came early on, with plush toys, tiny die-casts, ride-ons, and, of course, remote-controlled cars. RC cars are more than just toys—they’re an ...