February 17, 1972 – VW Beetle outsells Ford Model T
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Introduced in 1908, the Ford Model T would set the record for the highest produced automotive model by the time
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February 16, 1852 – Studebaker is founded
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On February 16, 1852, amidst the industrial buzz of the 19th century, Henry and Clement Studebaker embarked on a journey
February 15, 1968 – The AMC AMX debuts
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American Motors Corporation officially debuted the AMX at Daytona International Speedway on this day in 1968. Journalists’s jaws dropped as
February 14, 2000 – Chrysler PT Cruiser begins production
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Ah, everyone’s favorite car to hate on, the Chrysler PT Cruiser began production on this day in 2000 for the
February 12, 1877 – Louis Renault is born
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Louis Renault was a man of few words, but his achievements spoke volumes. Born in Paris on this day in
February 11, 1959 – NASCAR great Marshall Teague killed in speed record attempt
February 11, 2024
Marshall Teague walked unannounced into the Detroit offices of Hudson Motor Car Company and left with a sponsor for his
February 3, 2016 – Toyota announces the end of Scion
February 3, 2024
After a failed attempt to attract younger buyers directly to the Toyota, the Japanese automaker launched Scion with a debut
January 28, 1896 – The first speeding ticket
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In early 1896 the speed limit in London was a blazing 2 mph (3 km). With automobiles being so new,
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
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 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
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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
January 14, 2024
In what was the largest corporate merger in US history at the time, Nash-Kelvinator Corporation agreed to merge with Hudson
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