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Automotive History

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Rivian News: EV Maker May Be Planning an R2 Truck and High-Performance R2X. Here’s Why That Could Change Everything

May 6, 2026

Ferruccio Lamborghini: The Man Who Built a Rival to Ferrari (Born April 28, 1916)

April 28, 2026
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April 17, 1964: The Ford Mustang Goes on Sale and Changes the Industry

April 17, 2026

The First Car Ever Built in America: What It Was and Who Made It

April 16, 2026

Rivian R2 News: Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Rivian EV

April 14, 2026

How to Get into Motorsports: From First Ride to Racing Career

April 14, 2026

6 of the Most Famous Wins in Motorsports History

April 14, 2026

This Day in Automotive History: April 14

April 14, 2026

The First Driver’s License Was Issued in Paris in 1893

April 13, 2026

Personal Rivalries That Drove the Automotive Industry

April 13, 2026
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What was the First Concept Car? Meet the Buick Y-Job

April 7, 2026
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Who Invented the Internal Combustion Engine? (April 3, 1885)

April 3, 2026
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Who Started Chrysler? (April 2, 1875)

April 2, 2026

When Did Porsche Build its Last Aircooled Car? (March 30, 1998)

March 30, 2026

Who was the first person to go 200 mph? (March 29, 1927)

March 29, 2026
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March 28, 1941 – Construction begins at Ford’s Willow Run

March 28, 2026

Who Designed New York’s Bridges? (March 26, 1879)

March 26, 2026
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Who Built the Hummer First? (March 22, 1983)

March 22, 2026
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