March 19, 1999 – Ford establishes Premier Automotive Group
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Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) was established on March 19, 1999, marking a significant milestone in the company’s
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March 18, 1858 – Rudolf Diesel’s birthday
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On this day in 1858 Rudolf Diesel, would later patent the type of engine by the same name, was born.
March 17, 1977 – Lamborghini Cheetah SUV debuts
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Lamborghini’s first foray into the realm of off-road vehicles came through a contract from Mobility Technology International (MTI), commissioned by
March 16, 2013 – Mini Paceman goes on sale
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The MINI Paceman, introduced to the US market on March 16, 2013, stands as a unique and distinctive member of
March 15, 1954 – The 5,000th Porsche is built
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When the first car badged as a Porsche hit the road in June of 1948, Ferry Porsche and his father
March 14, 1963 – The Mercedes 230SL debuts
March 14, 2024
The Mercedes-Benz 230SL, also known as the W113, debuted at the Geneva auto show on this day in 1963. Replacing
March 13, 1969 – The Love Bug movie debuts
March 13, 2024
The Love Bug movie made its official debut on this day in 1969. Starring a pearl white 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
March 11, 1885 – Land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell is born
March 11, 2024
Royal Flying Corps veteran, race car driver and land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell was born on this day
March 10, 1983 – Ford Bronco II goes on sale
March 10, 2024
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, 2024
Ransom E. Olds founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Co. in 1897 and soon started rolling out prototypes. By 1901, he
March 8, 1909 – Beatrice Shilling, racer and engineer, is born
March 8, 2024
On March 8th we commemorate the remarkable life and legacy of Beatrice Shilling, a true trailblazer in both engineering and
March 7, 1938 – Janet Guthrie, first woman to race in top tier NASCAR and Indy 500, is born #2
March 7, 2024
Janet Guthrie, born on this day in 1938 in Iowa City, Iowa, raced her way into the history books when
March 6, 1896 – Charles King drives the first automobile in Detroit, ushers in the Motor City
March 6, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 1969 – First flight of the Concorde
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When standard air travel just did cut it for the Brits and the French in the 1960s, engineers from both
March 1, 1999 – Ford agrees to purchase Volvo
March 1, 2024
On March 1, 1999, Ford Motor Company announced a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by agreeing to acquire the
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