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August 9, 2000 – Firestone tire recall issued following series of fatalities

August 9, 2023
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August 8, 2018 – The ten millionth Ford Mustang

August 8, 2023
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August 7, 1937 – Auburn Automobile Company closes

August 7, 2023
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August 5, 1955 – The one millionth VW Beetle

August 5, 2023

Exploring the Latest Innovations in Aftermarket Blind Spot Detection

August 5, 2023

August 2, 2000 – BMW officially announces a new MINI Cooper

August 2, 2023

July 31, 1916 – Racing legend Louise Smith is born

July 31, 2023

July 30, 1898 – The first printed automobile advertisement

July 30, 2023

July 28, 1922 – Billy Durant takes control of Locomobile

July 28, 2023

July 24, 1954 – Former Chrysler CEO Thomas LaSorda is born

July 24, 2023

Barn Find Muscle Cars & Projects Found on Craigslist Under $5,000

July 17, 2023

Cheap Classic Cars for Sale

July 10, 2023

July 9, 2010 – The last Chrysler PT Cruiser

July 9, 2023

July 8, 1968 – Dodge strike rocks Detroit

July 8, 2023

July 5, 1869 – Reports of first car in Prince Edward Island, Canada published

July 6, 2023
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July 2, 1992 – The one millionth Corvette

July 2, 2023

Top 5 Craigslist Cars for July 1, 2023 ~ Camaro, Chevelle & more!

July 1, 2023

June 26, 2015 – The 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro is unveiled at Goodwood

June 26, 2023
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