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This Day in
Automotive History

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May 11, 1978 – 2 millionth Camaro leaves factory

May 11, 2024

When was Audi Founded? A Key Event Occurred May 10, 1904

May 10, 2024

May 9, 1980 – Skyway Bridge disaster

May 9, 2024
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May 6, 1928 – Chrysler announces DeSoto

May 6, 2024
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Who created Rolls-Royce?A fateful meeting on May 4, 1904 started it all

May 4, 2024
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April 30, 1925 – Dodge Brothers is sold for record amount

April 30, 2024
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April 29, 2004 – Oldsmobile shuts down

April 29, 2024
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Why Did Pontiac Disappear? The Fall of an American Brand (April 27, 2009)

April 27, 2024

April 25, 1959 – Mario Andretti makes US racing debut

April 25, 2024
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April 12, 1888 – Cecil Kimber, founder of MG, in born

April 12, 2024

Have you seen the electric Dodge Charger video?

March 22, 2024

March 2, 1969 – First flight of the Concorde

March 2, 2024
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February 24, 1955 – F1 Champ Alain Prost is born

February 24, 2024
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February 17, 1972 – VW Beetle outsells Ford Model T

February 17, 2024
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February 11, 1959 – NASCAR great Marshall Teague loses life in speed record attempt

February 11, 2024
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January 28, 1896 – The first speeding ticket

January 28, 2024

The Next Hot Collector Car: Chrysler Minivans

January 19, 2024

January 11, 1989 – Dodge Viper concept debuts

January 11, 2024
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