
April 24, 1957 – Origins of the Nissan Skyline
When it comes to JDM cars, one name stands tall as both recognizable and fear inducing, depending on who you’re
When it comes to JDM cars, one name stands tall as both recognizable and fear inducing, depending on who you’re
Packard automobiles were known for their superior engineering, luxurious design, and long history of excellence in American automotive manufacturing. Founded
Since its inception, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) has epitomized the essence of a compact luxury roadster. Combining sporty design, lightweight
The C4 Chevrolet Corvette, which debuted nationally on this day in 1983, marked a significant turning point in the evolution
On this day in 1964, two days before the official Ford Mustang on-sale date, one mistakenly left the dealership. The
April 8, 2004 marked a milestone not just for Skoda Auto, but for the broader story of Eastern European automotive
Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, passed away at age 83 on this day in 1947 at his estate
Sure, Ferdinand Porsche often gets the credit for the Volkswagen Type 1, but let’s not forget he had a huge
American inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dean Kamen was born on this day 1951, in Rockville Center, New York. Kamen’s passion
When the Subaru Crosstrek first rolled onto the scene on April 4, 2012, as a 2013 model, it entered a
In the early 1880s, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach started developing what would become known as the Grandfather clock engine,
Othmar Ammann may not be a familiar name to most, but if you live in the greater NYC area, you’ve
Lawrence Kiyoshi Shinoda was born on March 25, 1930, in Los Angeles, California. A gifted automotive designer, he left an
Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) was established on March 19, 1999, marking a significant milestone in the company’s
On this day in 1858 Rudolf Diesel, would later patent the type of engine by the same name, was born.
On March 17, 2006, Chevrolet built the last example of one of the most unconventional vehicles in its history—the SSR.
The MINI Paceman, introduced to the US market on March 16, 2013, stands as a unique and distinctive member of
When the first car badged as a Porsche hit the road in June of 1948, Ferry Porsche and his father
This book tells fascinating tales, bringing individual days to life with short stories, photographs and illustrations.
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