November 2, 2008 – Lewis Hamilton secures first F1 World Drivers’ Championship
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The 2008 Formula 1 season was a gripping and closely contested championship that saw Lewis Hamilton secure his first F1
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October 31, 1914 – Race track and car designer Hans Hugenholtz is born
October 31, 2023
Johannes Bernhardus Theodorus “Hans” Hugenholtz, known as John Hugenholtz in English-speaking circles, was a prominent Dutch figure in the world
October 30, 1963 – The first Lamborghini
October 30, 2023
When Enzo Ferrari refused to see a wealthy customer who had some concerns about his recently purchased Ferrari, that customer
October 29, 1954 – The last true Hudson leaves the factory
October 29, 2023
The last true Hudson left the assembly line on this day in 1954 following the May 1, 1954 merger with
October 20, 1988 – An all new Nissan Maxima is announced
October 20, 2023
“A Personal Sedan with Reserves of Space and Comfort” read the first line of a press release issued by Nissan
October 15, 1970 – The West Gate Bridge collapse
October 15, 2023
On this day in 1970, during the second year of construction on the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, Australia, a
October 12, 2014 – FCA is founded
October 12, 2023
On October 12, 2014, the automotive industry witnessed a momentous occasion as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) was officially founded.
September 29, 1888 – Steinway & Sons brings Daimler & Mercedes cars to the USA
September 29, 2023
In the late 19th century on the east coast of the United States, the fates of grand pianos and grand
September 22, 1928 – Eric Broadley, founder of Lola Cars, is born
September 22, 2023
Eric Broadley, born on September 22, 1928, was a pioneering automotive designer and engineer who left an indelible mark on
September 21, 2006 – Ford GT production ends (for now)
September 21, 2023
The Ford GT, a modern American sports car icon, owes its existence to the legendary Ford GT40 of the 1960s.
September 18, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix dies and his Corvette goes missing
September 18, 2023
More than 50 years after his passing on this day in 1970, Jimi Hendrix remains one of the most influential
September 14, 1982 – Grace Kelly dies following a car accident
September 14, 2023
On this day in 1982 American actress Grace Kelly passed away following a major auto accident the day before. Kelly,
September 6, 1911 – Charles Deutsch, founder of DB cars, is born
September 6, 2023
On September 6, 1911, a brilliant mind and visionary engineer came into the world in the charming town of Champigny-sur-Marne,
August 30, 2002 – The last Mercury Cougar is built
August 30, 2023
First introduced for 1967, the Mercury Cougar embarked on a journey through distinct generations, each marked by its unique blend
August 27, 1957 – Press event launches Edsel with stunt show
August 27, 2023
While most prefer to go out with a bang, Edsel, Ford’s new mid-priced car line, did things a bit backwards.
August 26, 1959 – The original Mini goes on sale
August 26, 2023
In part due to Egypt’s nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956, much of Europe was facing massive fuel shortages.
August 23, 1979 – The AMC Eagle debuts
August 23, 2023
In the late 1970s, the automotive landscape was on the cusp of a significant transformation. As concerns about fuel efficiency
August 22, 2014 – Chevrolet unveils 2015 Corvette pricing
August 22, 2023
The automotive world has witnessed numerous iconic vehicles throughout history, but few have achieved the revered status of the Chevrolet
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