April 17, 1964 – The Ford Mustang goes on sale
April 17, 2024
Picture yourself the New York Auto Show on this day in 1964. You’re in a huge crowd, gathered to hear
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April 16, 2003 – Honda Element goes on sale
April 16, 2024
Many things have been said about the Honda Element, but above all one stands out: it’s got small cup holders.
April 15, 1964 – Who bought the first Mustang?
April 15, 2024
On this day in 1964, two days before the official Ford Mustang on-sale date, one mistakenly left the dealership. The
April 14, 1927 – The first Volvo
April 14, 2024
Though the Volvo name first appeared in 1915 as a subsidiary of Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF, more than a decade
April 13, 1965 – The ten millionth Pontiac
April 13, 2024
Pontiac was founded in 1926 as a companion marque to Oakland, which was also owned by General Motors. The first
April 12, 1888 – Cecil Kimber, founder of MG, in born
April 12, 2024
On this day in 1888 Cecil Kimber was born in London to Henry and Fanny Kimber. In 1928 he would
April 10, 1969 – Harley Earl passes away
April 10, 2024
Automotive designer and executive Harley J. Earl, often referred to as the “Father of the Corvette,” passed away on this
March 25, 2005 – Saturn Sky debuts
March 25, 2024
The Saturn Sky, a sleek and sporty roadster, made its debut to the press on March 25, 2005, with an
March 24, 1970 – 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona breaks 200 MPH on Track
March 24, 2024
Buddy Baker arrived at Alabama International Motor Speedway on this day in 1970 after a morning of skeet shooting. He
March 22, 1974 – Peter Revson, F1 driver and heir to Revlon Cosmetics fortune, dies
March 22, 2024
In the high-octane world of motorsports, where adrenaline meets speed and danger lurks at every corner, few names resonate with
March 21, 1960 – Ayrton Senna, F1 Champ, is born
March 21, 2024
Ayrton Senna da Silva, born on March 21, 1960, in São Paulo, Brazil, emerged as one of the most celebrated
March 19, 1999 – Ford establishes Premier Automotive Group
March 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) was established on March 19, 1999, marking a significant milestone in the company’s
March 18, 1858 – Rudolf Diesel’s birthday
March 18, 2024
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
March 17, 2024
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
March 16, 2024
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
March 15, 2024
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
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