In the early 20th century, the automotive industry was rapidly evolving, and one man stood at the forefront, shaping its
With the opening of the 2015 North American International Auto Show on this day in 2015, a number of exciting
With winter upon us, the joys of snowy landscapes and cozy evenings also bring forth challenges for drivers navigating the
After only a year of development, a non-running prototype Dodge Viper made its first appearance at the North American International
There are some cars that just leave a mark on society. Then there’s the 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve
On January 9, 1958, Nissan and Toyota showcased their cars in the USA for the first time at Imported Car
As the doors of the Cobo Center swung open on this day in 2006, automotive enthusiasts and industry insiders alike
The automotive history of Saturn cars started as a code name for what was to be a new small car
VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker founded in 2017, debuted the all electric VinFast VF 5, 6 and 7 on this day
In the heart of every Chevrolet Corvette enthusiast lies a profound appreciation for the perfect marriage of power, precision, and
It was no ordinary Christmas drive for David Turner and Tim Pickhard when they set off on a journey of
It was rush hour on this day in 1967 when the Silver Bridge that spanned the Ohio River between Point
At the beginning of the twentieth century hundreds of companies pumped out newfangled people movers known as automobiles. One of
Belgian driver Camille Jenatzy was a force behind the wheel in the earliest days of auto racing. At the time,
Car-themed games have been popular in the video game industry since game consoles became popular in the late nineties. Whether
Have you ever dreamed of owning one of the top-priced automobiles in the world? Well, it’s expensive, but not impossible.
The Fleetwood Metal Body was an early 20th century automobile coach builder that specialized in applying traditional methods of carriage
J. A. Holden & Co became a leading saddlery in South Australia soon after its founding in 1856. When the
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