January 19, 2010 – First official photos of the new Mini Countryman released
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First introduced in 1959 by the British Motor Corporation, the original Mini designed by Alec Issigonis captured hearts and minds
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This Day in Automotive History for January 18
January 18, 2024
Here’s a recap of automotive history events that occurred on January 18 On January 18, 1908 visitors to the Turin
This Day in Automotive History for January 17
January 17, 2024
On January 17, 1903, the automotive world witnessed the public premiere of Cadillac’s inaugural car at Madison Square Garden in
January 16, 1853 – Andre Michelin, co-founder of Michelin Tire Company, is born
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Andre Michelin, founder of Michelin Tire Company, was born on this day in 1853 in Paris, France. At the age
January 15, 1997 – Subaru unveils production Forester for US market
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The North American International Auto Show in Detroit has long been the show of choice for many automakers to unveil
January 14, 1954 – Nash & Hudson merge to form AMC
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In what was the largest corporate merger in US history at the time, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation agreed to merge with Hudson
January 13, 1920 – Inventor and engineer Charles Kettering becomes a VP at General Motors
January 13, 2024
In the early 20th century, the automotive industry was rapidly evolving, and one man stood at the forefront, shaping its
January 11, 1989 – Dodge Viper concept debuts
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After only a year of development, a non-running prototype Dodge Viper made its first appearance at the North American International
January 9, 1958 – Toyota and Datsun come to the USA
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On January 9, 1958, Nissan and Toyota showcased their cars in the USA for the first time at Imported Car
January 8, 2006 – NAIAS opens to press, Dodge Challenger concept debuts
January 8, 2024
As the doors of the Cobo Center swung open on this day in 2006, automotive enthusiasts and industry insiders alike
January 7, 1985 – Saturn is founded
January 7, 2024
The automotive history of Saturn cars started as a code name for what was to be a new small car
January 6, 2022 – VinFast VF Series debuts at CES
January 7, 2024
VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker founded in 2017, debuted the all electric VinFast VF 5, 6 and 7 on this day
January 5, 1798 – Steam vehicle pioneer James Semple is born
January 6, 2024
While better known for his political and judicial career, James Semple, born on this day in 1798 in Kentucky, is
January 3, 1914 – Automotive entrepreneur Earl “Madman” Muntz is born
January 3, 2024
In the illustrious realm of automotive design, few figures stand out as boldly as Earl “Madman” Muntz, a maverick with
January 2, 1975 – Top Gear America host Dax Shepard is born
January 2, 2024
Dax Shepard, born on January 2, 1975, isn’t just another Hollywood face; he’s a multifaceted talent whose journey extends far
January 1, 1942 – Ending civilian auto production for WWII
January 1, 2024
An order from the US Office of Production Management issued on this day in 1942 announced an impending freeze on
December 31, 1974 – Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan is born
December 31, 2023
Brazilian race car driver Antoine Rizkallah “Tony” Kanaan Filho, better known as Tony Kanaan, was born on this day in
December 30, 1940 – C. Harold Wills, Ford Model T designer, passes away
December 30, 2023
Despite many claims to fame, most vehicles are not designed by one particular person. It takes a team to bring
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