This Day in Automotive History for January 17
January 17, 2024
On January 17, 1903, the automotive world witnessed the public premiere of Cadillac’s inaugural car at Madison Square Garden in
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January 16, 1853 – Andre Michelin, co-founder of Michelin Tire Company, is born
January 16, 2024
Andre Michelin, founder of Michelin Tire Company, was born on this day in 1853 in Paris, France. At the age
January 15, 1997 – Subaru unveils production Forester for US market
January 15, 2024
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit has long been the show of choice for many automakers to unveil
January 14, 1954 – Nash & Hudson merge to form AMC
January 14, 2024
In what was the largest corporate merger in US history at the time, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation agreed to merge with Hudson
January 13, 1920 – Inventor and engineer Charles Kettering becomes a VP at General Motors
January 13, 2024
In the early 20th century, the automotive industry was rapidly evolving, and one man stood at the forefront, shaping its
January 12, 2015 – Hyundai Santa Cruz concept debuts at NAIAS
January 12, 2024
With the opening of the 2015 North American International Auto Show on this day in 2015, a number of exciting
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January 11, 2024
With winter upon us, the joys of snowy landscapes and cozy evenings also bring forth challenges for drivers navigating the
January 11, 1989 – Dodge Viper concept debuts
January 11, 2024
After only a year of development, a non-running prototype Dodge Viper made its first appearance at the North American International
January 10, 2020 – Bullitt Mustang sells for $3.74 million
January 10, 2024
There are some cars that just leave a mark on society. Then there’s the 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve
January 9, 1958 – Toyota and Datsun come to the USA
January 9, 2024
On January 9, 1958, Nissan and Toyota showcased their cars in the USA for the first time at Imported Car
January 8, 2006 – NAIAS opens to press, Dodge Challenger concept debuts
January 8, 2024
As the doors of the Cobo Center swung open on this day in 2006, automotive enthusiasts and industry insiders alike
January 7, 1985 – Saturn is founded
January 7, 2024
The automotive history of Saturn cars started as a code name for what was to be a new small car
January 6, 2022 – VinFast VF Series debuts at CES
January 7, 2024
VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker founded in 2017, debuted the all electric VinFast VF 5, 6 and 7 on this day
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December 30, 2023
In the heart of every Chevrolet Corvette enthusiast lies a profound appreciation for the perfect marriage of power, precision, and
December 25, 1985 – A record setting Christmas drive
December 25, 2023
It was no ordinary Christmas drive for David Turner and Tim Pickhard when they set off on a journey of
December 15, 1967 – Silver Bridge collapse
December 15, 2023
It was rush hour on this day in 1967 when the Silver Bridge that spanned the Ohio River between Point
December 9, 1903 – American Automobile and Power Company
December 9, 2023
At the beginning of the twentieth century hundreds of companies pumped out newfangled people movers known as automobiles. One of
December 8, 1913 – Land speed record setter Camille Jenatzy dies during hunting prank
December 9, 2023
Belgian driver Camille Jenatzy was a force behind the wheel in the earliest days of auto racing. At the time,
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