This Day
May 11, 1978 – 2 millionth Camaro leaves factory
May 11, 2024
May 10, 1904 – Audi is founded, sort of
May 10, 2024
May 9, 1980 – Skyway Bridge disaster
May 9, 2024
May 7, 2016 – First autopilot death
May 7, 2024
May 6, 1928 – Chrysler announces DeSoto
May 6, 2024
May 4, 1904 – Royce meets Rolls
May 4, 2024
May 3, 1949 – The Willys Jeepster debuts
May 3, 2024
April 30, 1925 – Dodge Brothers is sold for record amount
April 30, 2024
April 29, 2004 – Oldsmobile shuts down
April 29, 2024
April 25, 1959 – Mario Andretti makes US racing debut
April 25, 2024
April 20, 1927 – Race car driver Phil Hill is born
April 20, 2024
April 19, 2005 – Bugatti Veyron sets production speed record
April 19, 2024
April 18, 1934 – Citroën Traction Avant debuts
April 18, 2024
April 16, 2003 – Honda Element goes on sale
April 16, 2024
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