Some kids are seemingly born with a need for speed and a compulsion to vroom cars, trucks, and anything else with wheels across every surface they encounter. Others are drawn to the shiny finishes and bright colors, cacophony of sounds, and flashing lights. And still others are enthralled with methodically building elaborate tracks — and then launching a fleet of vehicles across them. Regardless of what gets their motors running, toy vehicles can be a great source of imaginative and exciting play. In my family, it all started with a four-pack of colorful, plush, pull-back vehicles that a friend gave my infant son. Those little cars kicked off a years-long fascination with “things that go,” including real-life firetrucks and school buses, wooden trains, and Matchbox cars and Hot Wheels. As a preschooler, he sorted the little cars by color, and later he staged elaborate head-to-head races. In our age-by-age gift guides, we recommend vehicle-themed presents for kids of all ages. And some of our long-standing picks for kids backpacks, water bottles, and pajamas come in vehicle prints, too. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite toys, puzzles, books, decor, and more ideas for 1-year-olds through tweens.