September 9, 1982 – Henry Ford II (sort of) leaves Ford Motor Company
On this day in 1982 Henry Ford II announced he would remove himself from any involvement at the Ford Motor
On this day in 1982 Henry Ford II announced he would remove himself from any involvement at the Ford Motor
In the annals of motorcycle history, and history at large, there are stories that stand out as remarkable examples of
Ford’s answer to the Corvette, the Thunderbird, began rolling down the assembly line on this day in 1954 for the
On September 6, 1911, a brilliant mind and visionary engineer came into the world in the charming town of Champigny-sur-Marne,
Alan Mulally’s tenure as the President and CEO of Ford Motor Company from September 5, 2006, to July 1, 2014,
The Bentley Continental GTC, a convertible variation of the Bentley Continental GT, began production on September 4, 2006. To understand
The National Corvette Museum opened to the public on this day in 1994 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the city home
On September 1, 1989, a new era in the automotive world dawned as Toyota introduced its luxury vehicle division, Lexus,
In the heart-pounding shadows of the urban sprawl, where the scent of danger lingered in the air, a tale of
First introduced for 1967, the Mercury Cougar embarked on a journey through distinct generations, each marked by its unique blend
Henry Ford II, known as “Hank” to many, was born on September 4, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, to Edsel Ford
On August 28, 2008, the motorsports community mourned the loss of a true racing legend, Phil Hill. Philip Toll Hill
While most prefer to go out with a bang, Edsel, Ford’s new mid-priced car line, did things a bit backwards.
In part due to Egypt’s nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956, much of Europe was facing massive fuel shortages.
In the heart of motorsports history, one name stands out as a beacon of speed, skill, and determination: Michael Schumacher.
The Yugo, also known as the Zastava Koral, is a small economy car that gained notoriety as one of the
In the late 1970s, the automotive landscape was on the cusp of a significant transformation. As concerns about fuel efficiency
The automotive world has witnessed numerous iconic vehicles throughout history, but few have achieved the revered status of the Chevrolet
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