March 13, 1969 – The Love Bug movie debuts
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The Love Bug movie made its official debut on this day in 1969. Starring a pearl white 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
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March 11, 1927 – The First Armored Truck Robbery in U.S. History
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The early 20th century was a period of rapid industrialization, financial expansion, and, consequently, increasing criminal innovation. While the Roaring
March 10, 1983 – Ford Bronco II goes on sale
March 10, 2026
The Ford Bronco II, the younger and smaller sibling of the full size SUV by the same name, went on
March 9, 1901 – Olds Motor Vehicle Co. prototypes destroyed in fire
March 9, 2026
Ransom E. Olds founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Co. in 1897 and soon started rolling out prototypes. By 1901, he
March 7, 1916 – The early history of BMW, starting with its founding
March 7, 2026
The Origins of BMW: From Aircraft Engines to Automotive Excellence Founded March 7, 1916, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or simply
March 6, 1896 – Charles King drives the first automobile in Detroit, ushers in the Motor City
March 6, 2026
Charles King, born on February 2, 1868, was a notable figure in the early days of the automotive industry. His
March 5, 1929 – David Buick dies
March 5, 2026
In 1869 David Buick, 15, dropped out of school to take a job at a plumbing supply company to help
March 4, 1902 – AAA is founded
March 4, 2026
The American Automobile Association (AAA), fondly known as “Triple-A,” has been a cornerstone of automotive advocacy and support since its
March 3, 1949 – Tucker Corp goes into receivership
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Decades of work in the auto industry taught Preston Tucker that change was constant and necessary. His experiences provided the
March 2, 1966 – The first Mustang is traded in for the 1,000,000th
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The day the Ford Mustang went on sale, April 17, 1964, more than 22,000 of the pony cars ended up
March 1, 1999 – Ford agrees to purchase Volvo
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On March 1, 1999, Ford Motor Company announced a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by agreeing to acquire the
February 28, 1940 – Mario Andretti is born
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Racing car driver Mario Andretti was born on this day in 1940 in the former Kingdom of Italy, what is
February 27, 1934 – Safety activist Ralph Nader is born
February 27, 2026
Ralph Nader is a prominent American activist, author, and consumer advocate, best known for his pioneering efforts in automotive safety.
February 26, 1725 – The inventor of the automobile is born
February 26, 2026
French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot, born on this day in 1725, receives credit as the creator of the first self-propelled, land
February 25, 1899 – The first recorded death of an automobile driver
February 25, 2026
Edwin Sewell, 31, was an enthusiastic Daimler salesman in the late 1890s who was big on showing off the new
February 24, 1973 – AMC Levi edition cars debut
February 24, 2026
On this day in 1973 American Motor Corporation (AMC) debuted their latest lineup at the Chicago Auto Show. Among them
February 23, 1963 – The Chrysler 426 Hemi debuts on the track
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In the annals of motorsport history, the 1964 Daytona 500 stands as a watershed moment, not only for Richard Petty’s
February 22, 1959 – The first Daytona 500
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On this day 1959, the first Daytona 500 was held, marking the beginning of what would become one of the
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