Incredible Car Collection Up for Auction December 1st
November 18, 2023
A Split Window Corvette, Shelby GT350 and 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon among the historic vehicles going to the highest bidder
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1 of 1 Factory Tucker Convertible Coming to Auction
November 17, 2023
As World War II came to an end, automotive designer Preston Tucker envisioned a brand new vehicle that focused on
November 15, 1965 – Craig Breedlove breaks 600 MPH
November 15, 2023
Craig Breedlove, driving the jet-powered Spirit of America, established a new land speed record on this day in 1965 when
November 10, 2020 – BMW releases new flying vehicle footage
November 11, 2023
This may not be a flying car, but what BMW is doing is for airborne vehicles is incredible. In this
November 2, 2008 – Lewis Hamilton secures first F1 World Drivers’ Championship
November 2, 2023
The 2008 Formula 1 season was a gripping and closely contested championship that saw Lewis Hamilton secure his first F1
Could be Yours: 1966 Porsche 912 rally car tribute
November 2, 2023
For many automobile enthusiasts, the opportunity to own a classic car like the 1966 Porsche 912 is a dream come
Retro Review: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
November 1, 2023
The year 1970 heralded the arrival of the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, and it was a ride that demanded attention.
6 Real-Life Cursed and Haunted Vehicles
October 31, 2023
While haunted cars are more often the stuff of legends and folklore, some vehicles have genuinely eerie and unsettling histories.
October 31, 1914 – Race track and car designer Hans Hugenholtz is born
October 31, 2023
Johannes Bernhardus Theodorus “Hans” Hugenholtz, known as John Hugenholtz in English-speaking circles, was a prominent Dutch figure in the world
October 30, 1963 – The first Lamborghini
October 30, 2023
When Enzo Ferrari refused to see a wealthy customer who had some concerns about his recently purchased Ferrari, that customer
October 29, 1954 – The last true Hudson leaves the factory
October 29, 2023
The last true Hudson left the assembly line on this day in 1954 following the May 1, 1954 merger with
October 24, 1979 – The death of automotive designer Carlo Abarth
October 24, 2023
Carlo Abarth, originally known as Karl Albert Abarth, was an Italian automobile designer whose remarkable journey in the automotive industry
6 of the Best Driving Experiences from 1980s Cars
October 24, 2023
The 1980s were a decade known for their bold fashion choices, iconic music, and, the rise of big tech. Cars,
October 20, 1988 – An all new Nissan Maxima is announced
October 20, 2023
“A Personal Sedan with Reserves of Space and Comfort” read the first line of a press release issued by Nissan
October 15, 1970 – The West Gate Bridge collapse
October 15, 2023
On this day in 1970, during the second year of construction on the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, Australia, a
October 12, 2014 – FCA is founded
October 12, 2023
On October 12, 2014, the automotive industry witnessed a momentous occasion as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) was officially founded.
Will this be the most expensive car ever sold at auction?
October 11, 2023
As the sun set over the picturesque backdrop of Monterey, California, the annual Monterey Car Week witnessed its customary spectacle
September 29, 1888 – Steinway & Sons brings Daimler & Mercedes cars to the USA
September 29, 2023
In the late 19th century on the east coast of the United States, the fates of grand pianos and grand
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