January 30, 1951 – Ferdinand Porsche dies
January 30, 2024
Ferdinand Porsche, International Motorsports Hall of Fame member and Car Engineer of the 20th Century, died on this day in
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January 29, 1929 – GM begins its overtake of Opel
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In the tumultuous economic landscape of the late 1920s, General Motors (GM) seized a golden opportunity that would shape the
January 28, 1896 – The first speeding ticket
January 28, 2024
In early 1896 the speed limit in London was a blazing 2 mph (3 km). With automobiles being so new,
January 27, 1965 – Shelby GT350 goes on sale
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The racing circuit changed forever when sales of the 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 launched on this day in 1965. The
January 26, 1925 – Actor and racing driver Paul Newman is born
January 27, 2024
Paul Newman was an American actor, film director, and entrepreneur, as well as a passionate auto racing enthusiast. He was
January 25, 1906 – Anton “Toni” Ulmen, winner of first race at the Nürburgring, is born
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Anton “Toni” Ulmen, born on January 25, 1906, in Düsseldorf, Germany, was a prominent German motorcycle and racing driver whose
January 24, 1860 – The jumping spark engine is patented
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Patents for internal combustion engines date back to as far as 1807, but none were considered commercially successful until engineer
Automotive History for January 23
January 23, 2024
On January 23, 1914, the world welcomed Alex Tremulis. He would grow up and become beloved for his creative genius,
January 22, 1975 – Mercury Bobcat goes public
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On January 22, 1975 Ford Motor Company announced that it would begin selling the Mercury Bobcat in the United States
January 21, 1862 – Opel is founded
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At the time of Opel’s founding on this day in 1862 by Adam Opel, the business manufactured sewing machines in
January 20, 1909 – GM buys into Oakland Motor Car Company, later becomes Pontiac
January 20, 2024
After just one year of production, Oakland Motor Car Company principal founder Edward Murphy sold half the company to General
January 19, 2010 – First official photos of the new Mini Countryman released
January 19, 2024
First introduced in 1959 by the British Motor Corporation, the original Mini designed by Alec Issigonis captured hearts and minds
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
January 16, 2024
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
January 15, 2024
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
January 14, 2024
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
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