October 15, 1924 – Lee Iacocca is born
On this day in 1924 Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca was born. During his career he would achieve many incredible feats
On this day in 1924 Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca was born. During his career he would achieve many incredible feats
There are more than a handful of both large and small-production automakers that possess illustrious histories chock-full of ingenious design,
Why does a 5 cent nickel exist? Simply, it fills the gap between a penny and a dime. Would you
Monterey Car Week, centered around the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, continues to be a beacon for automotive collectors and
On August 19, 2022, the Kia EV6 made a historic debut at Monterey Car Week, showcasing not just a new
There are more than a handful of both large and small-production automakers that possess illustrious histories chock-full of ingenious design,
Why does a 5 cent nickel exist? Simply, it fills the gap between a penny and a dime. Would you
Monterey Car Week, centered around the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, continues to be a beacon for automotive collectors and
On August 19, 2022, the Kia EV6 made a historic debut at Monterey Car Week, showcasing not just a new
On this day in 1924 Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca was born. During his career he would achieve many incredible feats
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was introduced on this day in 1965. The vehicle is historically significant because it was the
The Toyota Camry, a household name in the world of automobiles, has come a long way since its inception. On
The Chervolet Camaro first hit the market for the 1967 model year as Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang. The
In the world of rugged off-road vehicles, few names command as much respect and admiration as the Jeep CJ-5. With
There are more than a handful of both large and small-production automakers that possess illustrious histories chock-full of ingenious design,
Retired NASCAR racer and team owner Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was born on this day in 1974 to parents Brenda
Felix Wankel was a German engineer and inventor whose groundbreaking work in engine design revolutionized the automotive industry. Born on
You may know him from winning the first ever X Games MotoX Freestyle event in 1999? Maybe it was his
The world changed forever on this day in 1913 when Henry Ford’s Highland Park assembly plant switched on the continuously
Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfettas raced in 54 Grand Prix races, winning an astonishing 47 of them. This placed them among
On this day in 1919 a young Italian by the name of Enzo Ferrari took fourth place in a hill
If you found yourself in The Black Rock Desert in Nevada on this day in 1983 you would not find
If you happened to attend the 1973 Paris Motor Show, which opened on this day of that year, there would
On this day in 1912 future auto industry executive Semon Knudsen was born to William Knudsen, who himself would later
On this day in 1924 Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca was born. During his career he would achieve many incredible feats
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was introduced on this day in 1965. The vehicle is historically significant because it was the
The Toyota Camry, a household name in the world of automobiles, has come a long way since its inception. On
The Chervolet Camaro first hit the market for the 1967 model year as Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang. The
In the world of rugged off-road vehicles, few names command as much respect and admiration as the Jeep CJ-5. With
There are more than a handful of both large and small-production automakers that possess illustrious histories chock-full of ingenious design,
Retired NASCAR racer and team owner Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was born on this day in 1974 to parents Brenda
Felix Wankel was a German engineer and inventor whose groundbreaking work in engine design revolutionized the automotive industry. Born on
You may know him from winning the first ever X Games MotoX Freestyle event in 1999? Maybe it was his
The world changed forever on this day in 1913 when Henry Ford’s Highland Park assembly plant switched on the continuously
Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfettas raced in 54 Grand Prix races, winning an astonishing 47 of them. This placed them among
On this day in 1919 a young Italian by the name of Enzo Ferrari took fourth place in a hill
If you found yourself in The Black Rock Desert in Nevada on this day in 1983 you would not find
If you happened to attend the 1973 Paris Motor Show, which opened on this day of that year, there would
On this day in 1912 future auto industry executive Semon Knudsen was born to William Knudsen, who himself would later
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was introduced on this day in 1965. The vehicle is historically significant because it was the first mass-produced front wheel drive American
The Toyota Camry, a household name in the world of automobiles, has come a long way since its inception. On
The Chervolet Camaro first hit the market for the 1967 model year as Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang. The
In the world of rugged off-road vehicles, few names command as much respect and admiration as the Jeep CJ-5. With
Retired NASCAR racer and team owner Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was born on this day in 1974 to parents Brenda
Felix Wankel was a German engineer and inventor whose groundbreaking work in engine design revolutionized the automotive industry. Born on
You may know him from winning the first ever X Games MotoX Freestyle event in 1999? Maybe it was his
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