Auto Industry News for February 8 – 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
This is the automotive news making headlines for February 8th thru 14th, 2024, plus a recap of the car commercials
February 2024
February 13, 1991 – Production of the retro Nissan Figaro is announced
February 13, 2024
On the heels of the BE-1, S-Cargo and PAO, on February 13, 1991, Nissan announced a fourth car would be
2024 Tokyo Auto Salon Recap
February 12, 2024
The second weekend of the new year brought one of the automotive industry’s biggest, anticipated events in Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo
February 12, 1877 – Louis Renault is born
February 12, 2024
Louis Renault was a man of few words, but his achievements spoke volumes. Born in Paris on this day in
February 11, 1959 – NASCAR great Marshall Teague killed in speed record attempt
February 11, 2024
Marshall Teague walked unannounced into the Detroit offices of Hudson Motor Car Company and left with a sponsor for his
February 10, 1989 – The Mazda Miata MX-5 debuts
February 10, 2024
Ah, the history of the Mazda Miata MX-5. A little roadster with a big personality. This car has been turning
February 9, 1846 – Engineer Wilhelm Maybach is born
February 9, 2024
Wilhelm Maybach was a pioneering German engineer and inventor, renowned for his contributions to the development of the automobile industry.
This Week in Automotive News – February 1 – February 7
February 8, 2024
February 1st thru February 7th 2024 – Automotive News Roundup —– At 2 AM EST on the morning of February
February 8, 1931 – Actor and racer James Dean is born
February 8, 2024
When actor James Dean, born on this day in 1931, finished filming Giant, he headed straight for the race track.
February 7, 1804 – John Deere’s birthday
February 7, 2024
On this day in 1804 John Deere was born in Vermont. After apprenticing as a blacksmith, he found work in
February 6, 1968 – Bunkie Knudsen becomes President of Ford
February 6, 2024
Auto industry titan Semon Knudsen was born in 1912 to William Knudsen, who himself would later become president of General
How to Choose the Right Car Seat for Maximum Safety on the Road
February 6, 2024
As a parent, your priority is ensuring your child’s safety while on the road. Choosing the right car seat for
February 5, 1947 – NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip is born
February 5, 2024
Darrell Lee Waltrip, born on February 5, 1947, is an iconic figure in the world of motorsports, leaving an indelible
February 4, 1922 – Ford buys Lincoln
February 4, 2024
In the early 20th century, the automotive industry was a landscape of innovation, rivalry, and unexpected turns. One such twist
February 3, 2016 – Toyota announces the end of Scion
February 3, 2024
After a failed attempt to attract younger buyers directly to the Toyota, the Japanese automaker launched Scion with a debut
February 2, 2004 – Dodge Ram SRT-10 sets speed record for production trucks
February 2, 2024
On this day in 2004, the all new Dodge Ram SRT-10 made history as it claimed its place in the
February 1, 1993 – Nissan Micra wins prestigious Car of the Year
February 1, 2024
The 1993 Car of the Year Award as decided by 58 automotive journalists from 19 countries was presented to the
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