June 14, 1959 – The Disneyland monorail opens
June 14, 2023
On this day in 1959 the Disneyland Monorail System opened at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, during the rededication of
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June 13, 1996 – Mercedes 300SL designer dies
June 13, 2023
German automobile designer Friedrich Geiger, responsible for some of Mercedes’ most memorable cars, passed away on this day in 1996
June 10, 2007 – Lewis Hamilton wins his first F1 race
June 10, 2023
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver who has achieved remarkable success in the world of Formula One. Born on
June 9, 2006 – “Cars” movie franchise begins
June 9, 2023
The Cars movie franchise, created by Pixar Animation Studios, has captivated audiences with its heartfelt storytelling, memorable characters, and stunning
June 8, 1948 – The first Porsche debuts ~ 75th anniversary
June 8, 2023
Exactly 75 years ago, on this day in 1948, a significant event took place in the history of Porsche cars—the
June 6, 1941 – Louis Chevrolet, namesake of automaker, dies
June 6, 2023
Louis Chevrolet was a Swiss-born American race car driver, engineer, and automotive pioneer. He was born on December 25, 1878,
June 4, 1896 – Henry Ford drives the Quadricycle for the first time
June 4, 2023
On this day in 1896 Henry Ford test drove his first automobile, the Quadricycle, for the first time. He rolled
June 1, 1909 – The Ocean to Ocean race begins
June 1, 2023
To raise interest in the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, Washington, a transcontinental race from New York to Seattle was
May 31, 1995 – The one millionth Saturn car
May 31, 2023
The story of Saturn cars begins in the 1980s when General Motors (GM) recognized the need for a new brand
May 29, 1946 – Frazer begins production
May 29, 2023
Kaiser-Frazer Corporation began production of Frazer automobiles on this day in 1946 at the Willows Run plant in Michigan. The
May 28, 1937 – VW is founded
May 28, 2023
Volkswagen was officially founded by the German Labor Front under Nazi rule on this day in 1937 at the command
May 27, 1923 – The winner of the first 24 Hours of Le Mans is…
May 27, 2023
The inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans ended on this day in 1923. This first of its kind automobile endurance
May 26, 1927 – The 15 millionth Ford Model T
May 26, 2023
Henry Ford rode shotgun as his son Edsel drove the 15 millionth Model T out of Ford’s Highland Park, Michigan,
May 25, 1947 – The history of Hyundai begins with a construction company
May 25, 2023
The history of Hyundai Motor Company is a fascinating tale of determination, innovation, and the pursuit of automotive excellence. It
May 24, 1991 – Thelma & Louise is released, spurring a new love for the open road — and air
May 24, 2023
Today, we embark on a journey back to this day in 1991, a day that the a film “Thelma and
May 20, 1899 – The first speeding ticket in USA is issued
May 20, 2023
On this day in 1899, New York City taxicab driver Jacob German became the first person in the United States
May 19, 1903 – Buick is Founded
May 19, 2023
On this day in 1903 the Buick Motor Company was founded by David Buick as a subdivision of Buick Auto-Vim
May 18, 1958 – Maria Teresa de Filippis becomes first female F1 driver
May 18, 2023
Born to a wealthy Italian family in 1926, Maria Teresa de Filippis grew up an avid equestrian. The sport taught
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