March 25, 2005 – Saturn Sky debuts
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The Saturn Sky, a sleek and sporty roadster, made its debut to the press on March 25, 2005, with an
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March 24, 1970 – 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona breaks 200 MPH on Track
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Buddy Baker arrived at Alabama International Motor Speedway on this day in 1970 after a morning of skeet shooting. He
March 23, 1968 – The Lincoln Continental Mark III is introduced
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Hoping to woo race fans at the 12 Hours of Sebring, Lincoln introduced their new flagship model, The Continental Mark
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March 22, 2024
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March 22, 1974 – Peter Revson, F1 driver and heir to Revlon Cosmetics fortune, dies
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March 21, 1960 – Ayrton Senna, F1 Champ, is born
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Ayrton Senna da Silva, born on March 21, 1960, in São Paulo, Brazil, emerged as one of the most celebrated
March 20, 1988 – End of production for the Pontiac Fiero
March 20, 2024
The last Pontiac Fiero left the assembly line on this day in 1988. The mid-engined sports car first hit the
March 19, 1999 – Ford establishes Premier Automotive Group
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Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) was established on March 19, 1999, marking a significant milestone in the company’s
March 18, 1858 – Rudolf Diesel’s birthday
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On this day in 1858 Rudolf Diesel, would later patent the type of engine by the same name, was born.
March 17, 1977 – Lamborghini Cheetah SUV debuts
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Lamborghini’s first foray into the realm of off-road vehicles came through a contract from Mobility Technology International (MTI), commissioned by
March 16, 2013 – Mini Paceman goes on sale
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The MINI Paceman, introduced to the US market on March 16, 2013, stands as a unique and distinctive member of
March 15, 1954 – The 5,000th Porsche is built
March 15, 2024
When the first car badged as a Porsche hit the road in June of 1948, Ferry Porsche and his father
March 14, 1963 – The Mercedes 230SL debuts
March 14, 2024
The Mercedes-Benz 230SL, also known as the W113, debuted at the Geneva auto show on this day in 1963. Replacing
March 13, 1969 – The Love Bug movie debuts
March 13, 2024
The Love Bug movie made its official debut on this day in 1969. Starring a pearl white 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
March 12, 1947 – The first Ferrari is completed
March 12, 2024
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March 11, 1885 – Land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell is born
March 11, 2024
Royal Flying Corps veteran, race car driver and land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell was born on this day
March 10, 1983 – Ford Bronco II goes on sale
March 10, 2024
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