October 28, 1977 – Tokyo Motor Show opens
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The annual Tokyo Motor Show kicked off on this day in 1977. By the late 1970s, fuel economy had become
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October 27, 1937 – Second generation Cadillac V-16 is introduced
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To build the ultimate automobile, Cadillac began development of a new “multi-cylinder” car in 1926 that could prove to be
October 26, 1966 – Toyota introduces what will become the best selling car ever, the Toyota Corolla
October 26, 2024
The Toyota Corolla, one of the most iconic and enduring nameplates in the automotive world, made its debut at the
October 25, 1999 – Mr. Bean crashes a McLaren F1
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You likely know British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson better as Mr. Bean, the obnoxiously mute child stuck in an
October 24, 2024 – Scout Motors introduces all new vehicle lineup
October 24, 2024
On October, 24, 2024, Scout Motors (VW) introduced the all new Scout vehicle line up in Franklin, TN. Scout Motors,
October 24, 1944 – Founder of Renault dies after prison stint
October 24, 2024
Louis Renault, the founder of the French automobile company that bears his name, died in prison on this day in
Commercial Auto Insurance: The Ultimate Guide
October 24, 2024
You could require commercial auto insurance coverage if your company relies on automobiles for operations. Additionally, commercial coverage could be
October 23, 1911 – A spot of English T, English Model T that is
October 23, 2024
The Ford Motor Company began intercontinental production on this day in 1911 when the first English Ford Model T left
October 22, 1936 – The first VW test drive
October 22, 2024
On this day in 1936 drivers road tested the Volkswagen Type 1 prototype for the first time. The car, proposed,
October 21, 1980 – The last International Harvester Scout
October 21, 2024
International Harveter came to be in the merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, Deering Harvester Company, Milwaukee Harvesting Machine Co., Plano
October 20, 1902 – The first Cadillac is completed, perhaps
October 21, 2024
According to the book “Henry Leland – Master of Precision,” the final assembly of the first Cadillac took place on
October 19, 1982 – John Z. DeLorean is arrested for conspiracy to traffic cocaine
October 19, 2024
On October 19, 1982, the world watched in disbelief as one of the most prominent figures in the automotive industry,
October 18, 1939 – The Automotive Hall of Fame is founded
October 18, 2024
The Automotive Hall of Fame, founded on October 18, 1939, in New York City by a group known as the
October 17, 1965 – NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Harold Kite dies after wreck
October 17, 2024
Harold Edwin Kite, born on November 13, 1921, in East Point, Georgia, left an indelible mark on the NASCAR Grand
October 16, 1957 – Annual British International Motor Show opens with many debuts
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The year was 1957, a time when the automotive world was brimming with innovation and elegance. On October 16, the
October 15, 1924 – Lee Iacocca is born
October 15, 2024
On this day in 1924 Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca was born. During his career he would achieve many incredible feats
October 14, 1965 – Oldsmobile debuts the Toronado
October 14, 2024
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was introduced on this day in 1965. The vehicle is historically significant because it was the
October 13, 1993 – The 1,000,000th Toyota Camry
October 13, 2024
The Toyota Camry, a household name in the world of automobiles, has come a long way since its inception. On
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