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August 21, 2002 – Porsche Cayenne production begins
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August 19, 2000 – Saleen S7 debuts
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The Saleen S7, America’s inaugural production supercar, made its dazzling debut at the Monterey Historic Races on August 19, 2000,
August 18, 1999 – Second generation Acura TL is unveiled
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On August 18, 1999, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. headquartered in Torrance, California, under the leadership of President Takaichi Amemiya,
August 17, 1952 – Nelson Piquet Souto Maior, the Brazilian Dynamo of F1, is born
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On August 17, 1952, a legend was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Nelson Piquet Souto Maior. A name
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August 16, 1937 – Harvard introduces traffic engineering
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August 14, 1893 – The first automobile license plate laws are introduced
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The history of license plates for automobiles dates back to the Paris Police Ordinance of August 14, 1893. This ordinance,
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August 9, 2000 – Firestone tire recall issued following series of fatalities
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August 8, 2018 – The ten millionth Ford Mustang
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On this day in 2018 Ford Motor Company celebrated the production of the ten millionth Mustang, America’s best selling sports
August 7, 1937 – Auburn Automobile Company closes
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August 5, 1955 – The one millionth VW Beetle
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August 2, 2000 – BMW officially announces a new MINI Cooper
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August 2, 2000, marked a significant day in automotive history when BMW officially announced its plans to produce a new
July 31, 1916 – Racing legend Louise Smith is born
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July 30, 1898 – The first printed automobile advertisement
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