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May 30, 1967 – The Mazda Cosmo is introduced

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May 29, 2018 – Kyle Busch becomes the first to win on every active NASCAR track

May 29, 2024

May 28, 2014 – Google announces plans for self driving car

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May 27, 1937 – The Golden Gate Bridge opens

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May 26, 1927 – The 15 millionth Ford

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May 25, 1947 – The original Hyundai is founded

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May 24, 1998 – Nissan Announces R34 Skyline

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May 23, 1989 – The Citroën XM hits the market

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May 22, 1969 – Racing movie “Winning,” starring Paul Newman, debuts

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May 21, 2003 – Automobile builder Alejandro de Tomaso dies

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May 20, 1987 – AMC Agrees to Chrysler Acquisition Deal

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May 19, 1903 – When was Buick Founded?

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May 18, 1958 – Lotus makes its F1 debut

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May 17, 1868 – Horace Elgin Dodge is born

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May 16, 1952 – Studebaker & Porsche sign development deal

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May 15, 1942 – Gas rationing begins in US for WWII efforts

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May 14, 1966 – Subaru introduces the 1000

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May 13, 1986 – Jeep Wrangler goes on sale

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