July 19, 1934 – Patent filed for retractable headlights for Cord
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There are few automobiles that feature such innovation as the 1936/7Cord 810/812. Designed by a host of industry superstars, including
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July 18, 1936 – The Wienermobile debuts
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The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile left the General Body Assembly plant in Chicago, Illinois on this day in 1936. Designed
July 17, 1985 – The Ford Aerostar begins production
July 17, 2024
In the 1980s, the automotive industry witnessed the rise of a revolutionary vehicle segment that would soon become a staple
July 16, 1909 – The origins of Audi
July 16, 2024
After August Horch left Horch & Cie. Motorwagenwerke AG, the first automaker he co-founded, following a fall out with investors.
July 15, 1897 – Black auto racing pioneer Charlie Wiggins is born
July 15, 2024
In times of war and peace, it seems that sports are often a way to bring people together. Be it
July 14, 1951 – The first Formula One win for Ferrari
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Enzo Ferrari, the founder of Scuderia Ferrari and the car company that bears his name, had been involved in motorsports
July 13, 1978 – Lee Iacocca fired from Ford Motor Company
July 13, 2024
On this day in 1978, the automotive world was shaken when Lee Iacocca, one of the most influential figures in
July 12, 1933 – Bunkminster Fuller and the Dymaxion car both debut
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With a name that rings of bully characters in ‘80s coming of age movies, Buckminster Fuller was quite the opposite.
July 11, 1899 – Fiat is founded
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When Count Emanuele Cacherano of Bricherasio announced a need for investors in a horseless carriage business, Giovanni Agnelli answered the
July 10, 1972 – The Honda Civic debuts
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On July 10, 1972, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced a compact car that would go on to revolutionize the automotive
July 9, 2009 – The last Chrysler PT Cruiser is built
July 9, 2024
On July 9, 2009, the automotive world bid farewell to a unique and polarizing vehicle: the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Known
July 8, 2010 – Smart Car says you can have ANY color you want
July 8, 2024
In a bold move to reignite interest in its ultra-compact city car, Smart USA announced on July 8, 2010, a
July 7, 1924 – Alfa Romeo & Ferrari designer Carlo Chiti is born
July 7, 2024
Italian car designer Carlo Chiti, who shares a birthday with the inventor of sliced bread, was born on this day
July 6, 1961 – The last Renault CV4 is built
July 6, 2024
Designed in secrecy by French engineers during the Nazi occupation of France, the Renault CV4 first started rolling off the
July 5, 2013 – The last BMW M3 coupe
July 5, 2024
The BMW M3 is a name synonymous with performance, precision, and driving pleasure. Since its inception in 1986, the M3
July 4, 1903 – The first female race car driver
July 4, 2024
On this day in 1903 Dorothy Levitt became the first British woman reported in the press to compete in an
July 3, 1945 – The first postwar cars
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Ford got a jump on postwar production by, well, not waiting until the war was actually over. On this day
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