The gleaming shine of chrome was once synonymous with classic cars, gracing everything from bumpers to trim. Chrome became a defining feature of older automobiles due to its aesthetic appeal and ...

It's 1958. The U.S. has launched its first satellite, BOAC is flying passengers from London to New York on transatlantic jet flights, and the automobile industry is arguably reaching peak chrome. The ...

(CNN) — Chrome’s century-long reign as that added bit of flash and glamour on new cars may be coming to an end. For least one major auto maker, environmental and serious health concerns are ...