August 4, 1928 – DeSoto is founded
August 4, 2024
On this day in 1928, Walter Chrysler founded DeSoto, which provided Chrysler Corporation a vehicle line aimed at the mid
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August 3, 1977 – The Spy Who Loved Me Debuts, featuring Lotus Submarine + 10 Greatest James Bond Cars
August 3, 2024
On August 3, 1977, “The Spy Who Loved Me” debuted, marking the tenth installment in the legendary James Bond franchise.
August 2, 2000 – BMW announces a new MINI Cooper
August 2, 2024
August 2, 2000, marked a significant day in automotive history when BMW officially announced its plans to produce a new
August 1, 1947 – Ferdinand Porsche released from jail
August 1, 2024
August 1, 1947, marked a significant day in the life of the automotive engineering pioneer, Ferdinand Porsche. After enduring a
July 31, 1981 – The last St. Louis Corvette
July 31, 2024
The Chevrolet Corvette, one of America’s most iconic sports cars, has a storied history that began with its prototype assembly
July 30, 2003 – The last Original VW Beetle is Built
July 30, 2024
On this day in 2003 the last production Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the assembly line. The need for
July 29, 1909 – General Motors buys Cadillac
July 29, 2024
When General Motors (GM) purchased Cadillac on this day in 1909 for $4.5 million in GM stock, Cadillac was already
July 27, 1948 – Bentley Boy Woolf Barnato dies
July 27, 2024
On this day in 1948, British auto racer “Bentley Boy” Woolf Barnato passed away at the age of 52. Barnato
July 26, 1896 – Bentley racing legend Tim Birkin was born
July 26, 2024
On July 26, 1896, a legend was born in the world of motorsport. Tim Birkin, a British race car driver,
July 25, 1945 – Kaiser-Frazer is founded
July 25, 2024
Perhaps naming a car company Kaiser at the end of WWII wasn’t the best idea?
July 24, 2017 – Jaguar Unleashes the XJR575 with Crazy Interview
July 24, 2024
On July 24, 2017, Jaguar made a thrilling addition to its lineup with the official launch of the Jaguar XJR575,
July 23, 2006 – The Cougar Ace car carrier lists, 4,703 Mazdas later crushed
July 23, 2024
On this day in 2006 the MV Cougar Ace, a Singapore-flagged car carrier vessel, was just south of the Aleutian
July 22, 1934 – Car loving crook John Dillinger shot dead in Chicago
July 22, 2024
Public enemy number 1, John Dillinger, was shot and killed outside the Biograph Theather on this day in 1934. After
July 21, 1987 – The Ferrari F40 debuts
July 21, 2024
When the Ferrari F40 made its public debut on this day in 1987, 89 year old Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari
July 20, 1894 – Transportation baron E.L. Cord is born
July 20, 2024
Yesterday we discussed an invention that revolutionized automotive design, pop up headlights that were first featured on the 1936 Cord
July 18, 1936 – The Wienermobile debuts
July 18, 2024
The first Oscar Mayer Wienermobile left the General Body Assembly plant in Chicago, Illinois on this day in 1936. Designed
July 17, 1985 – The Ford Aerostar begins production
July 17, 2024
In the 1980s, the automotive industry witnessed the rise of a revolutionary vehicle segment that would soon become a staple
July 16, 1909 – The origins of Audi
July 16, 2024
After August Horch left Horch & Cie. Motorwagenwerke AG, the first automaker he co-founded, following a fall out with investors.
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