September 29, 1888 – Steinway & Sons brings Daimler & Mercedes cars to the USA
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September 21, 2006 – Ford GT production ends (for now)
September 21, 2023
The Ford GT, a modern American sports car icon, owes its existence to the legendary Ford GT40 of the 1960s.
September 18, 1970 – Jimi Hendrix dies and his Corvette goes missing
September 18, 2023
More than 50 years after his passing on this day in 1970, Jimi Hendrix remains one of the most influential
September 14, 1982 – Grace Kelly dies following a car accident
September 14, 2023
On this day in 1982 American actress Grace Kelly passed away following a major auto accident the day before. Kelly,
September 6, 1911 – Charles Deutsch, founder of DB cars, is born
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On September 6, 1911, a brilliant mind and visionary engineer came into the world in the charming town of Champigny-sur-Marne,
August 30, 2002 – The last Mercury Cougar is built
August 30, 2023
First introduced for 1967, the Mercury Cougar embarked on a journey through distinct generations, each marked by its unique blend
August 27, 1957 – Press event launches Edsel with stunt show
August 27, 2023
While most prefer to go out with a bang, Edsel, Ford’s new mid-priced car line, did things a bit backwards.
August 26, 1959 – The original Mini goes on sale
August 26, 2023
In part due to Egypt’s nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956, much of Europe was facing massive fuel shortages.
August 23, 1979 – The AMC Eagle debuts
August 23, 2023
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August 22, 2014 – Chevrolet unveils 2015 Corvette pricing
August 22, 2023
The automotive world has witnessed numerous iconic vehicles throughout history, but few have achieved the revered status of the Chevrolet
August 21, 2002 – Porsche Cayenne production begins
August 21, 2023
Since its inception, Porsche has been synonymous with high-performance sports cars that set the bar for precision engineering and driving
August 19, 2000 – Saleen S7 debuts
August 19, 2023
The Saleen S7, America’s inaugural production supercar, made its dazzling debut at the Monterey Historic Races on August 19, 2000,
August 18, 1999 – Second generation Acura TL is unveiled
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On August 18, 1999, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. headquartered in Torrance, California, under the leadership of President Takaichi Amemiya,
August 17, 1952 – Nelson Piquet Souto Maior, the Brazilian Dynamo of F1, is born
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On August 17, 1952, a legend was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Nelson Piquet Souto Maior. A name
August 16, 1937 – Harvard introduces traffic engineering
August 16, 2023
On this day in 1937 Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts became the first university to offer graduate study courses for
August 14, 1893 – The first automobile license plate laws are introduced
August 14, 2023
The history of license plates for automobiles dates back to the Paris Police Ordinance of August 14, 1893. This ordinance,
August 9, 2000 – Firestone tire recall issued following series of fatalities
August 9, 2023
On August 9, 2000 tire manufacturer Bridestone announced a staggering recall of 6.5 million tires due to tread-related issues.
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