April 22, 1996 – Mercedes SLK class debuts at Turin
April 22, 2025
Since its inception, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) has epitomized the essence of a compact luxury
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April 21, 1983 – C4 Corvette is introduced
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The C4 Chevrolet Corvette, which debuted nationally on this day in 1983, marked a significant
April 16, 2014: Mazda Honors a Quarter-Century of Driving Joy with the 25th Anniversary MX-5 Miata
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On April 16, 2014, the vibrant floors of the New York International Auto Show bore
April 15, 1964 – Who bought the first Mustang?
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On this day in 1964, two days before the official Ford Mustang on-sale date, one
April 8, 2004: A Million Strong – The Skoda Fabia and the Legacy of Czech Ingenuity
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April 8, 2004 marked a milestone not just for Skoda Auto, but for the broader
April 7, 1947- Henry Ford dies
April 7, 2025
Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, passed away at age 83 on this day
April 6, 1904 – VW Beetle & Porsche 356 designer Erwin Komenda is born
April 6, 2025
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April 5, 1951 – Dean Kamen, Segway inventor, is born
April 5, 2025
American inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dean Kamen was born on this day 1951, in Rockville
April 4, 2012 – The Subaru Crosstrek makes its market debut; Crosstrek Review and History
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When the Subaru Crosstrek first rolled onto the scene on April 4, 2012, as a
April 3, 1885 – The internal combustion engine is patented
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In the early 1880s, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach started developing what would become known
April 2, 1875 – Walter Chrysler is born
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After a long stint as a mechanic and machinist who worked his way up in
March 26, 1879 – Othmar Ammann, NYC bridge designer, is born
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The History of the Arizona Automotive Industry
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March 25, 1930 – Larry Shinoda, designer of Corvettes and Mustangs, is born
March 25, 2025
Lawrence Kiyoshi Shinoda was born on March 25, 1930, in Los Angeles, California. A gifted
March 19, 1999 – Ford establishes Premier Automotive Group
March 19, 2025
Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) was established on March 19, 1999, marking a
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
March 17, 2006 – The last Chevrolet SSR is built
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On March 17, 2006, Chevrolet built the last example of one of the most unconventional
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
March 15, 1954 – The 5,000th Porsche is built
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When the first car badged as a Porsche hit the road in June of 1948,
March 14, 1963 – The Mercedes 230SL debuts
March 14, 2025
The Mercedes-Benz 230SL, also known as the W113, debuted at the Geneva auto show on
March 13, 1969 – The Love Bug movie debuts
March 13, 2025
The Love Bug movie made its official debut on this day in 1969. Starring a
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