May 28, 2014 – Google announces plans for self driving car
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May 27, 1937 – The Golden Gate Bridge opens
May 27, 2024
The Golden Gate Bridge is among the most recognizable man-made landmarks in the United States, if not the world. The
May 26, 1927 – The 15 millionth Ford
May 26, 2024
Henry Ford rode shotgun as his son Edsel drove the 15 millionth Ford, a Model T, of course, out of
May 25, 1947 – The original Hyundai is founded
May 25, 2024
The history of Hyundai Motor Company is a fascinating tale of determination, innovation, and the pursuit of automotive excellence. It
May 24, 1998 – Nissan Announces R34 Skyline
May 24, 2024
In a monumental announcement on May 24, 1998, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the all-new R34 Skyline, marking the tenth
May 23, 1989 – The Citroën XM hits the market
May 23, 2024
The Citroën XM, which launched on this day in 1989, holds a significant place in automotive history. Designed by Nuccio
May 21, 2003 – Automobile builder Alejandro de Tomaso dies
May 21, 2024
Alejandro de Tomaso was born in Argentina in 1928 to a politically prominent family. In the mid 1950s he fled
May 20, 1987 – AMC Agrees to Chrysler Acquisition Deal
May 20, 2024
On May 20, 1987, the automotive industry witnessed a landmark moment when American Motors Corporation (AMC) agreed to be acquired
May 19, 1903 – When was Buick Founded?
May 19, 2024
On this day in 1903 the Buick Motor Company was founded by David Buick as a subdivision of Buick Auto-Vim
May 18, 1958 – Lotus makes its F1 debut
May 18, 2024
Team Lotus made its Formula One debut today in 1958 at the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying, the opening event for
May 17, 1868 – Horace Elgin Dodge is born
May 17, 2024
Horace Elgin Dodge, born on this day in 1868, was a man of remarkable passion, drive, and vision. He was
May 15, 1942 – Gas rationing begins in US for WWII efforts
May 15, 2024
On this day in 1942, 17 states in the eastern United States began gas rationing at the order of the
May 14, 1966 – Subaru introduces the 1000
May 14, 2024
By 1966, Subaru had been selling its tiny, rear engine 360 for nearly a decade. By then, executives knew the
May 13, 1986 – Jeep Wrangler goes on sale
May 13, 2024
After its official introduction at the Chicago Auto Show in February, the Jeep Wrangler went on sale on this day
May 12, 1988 – The new Ford Mustang – er, Probe, debuts
May 13, 2024
The Ford Probe may have a funny name, but it could have been worse: Mustang. As front-wheel-drive platforms became more
May 11, 1978 – 2 millionth Camaro leaves factory
May 11, 2024
Depending on who you ask, Camaro could be a French word for friendship, or an animal that eats Mustangs. The
May 10, 1904 – Audi is founded, sort of
May 10, 2024
Audi has a long and storied history, stretching back more than a century. It all began on this day in
May 9, 1980 – Skyway Bridge disaster
May 9, 2024
The original Sunshine Skyway Bridge, spanning more than four miles between St. Petersburg, Florida to Terra Ceia, opened in 1956
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