This Day in Automotive History: May 1
Brian Corey
Today’s automotive history lesson explores Nelson Motor Co., Ford’s 40 hour work week, MG’s logo and Mazda’s new name.
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Motorsports can feel intimidating from the outside—expensive, exclusive, and difficult to break into. But the reality is much more accessible.
6 of the Most Famous Wins in Motorsports History
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The First Driver’s License Was Issued in Paris in 1893
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A History of Motorsports
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Across the world, engineers, designers and racers shaped the automotive industry through brilliance, perseverance and a bit of luck.
A Full History of American Muscle Cars
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