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,
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September 6, 1911 – Charles Deutsch, founder of DB cars, is born
September 6, 2023
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
In the late 1970s, the automotive landscape was on the cusp of a significant transformation. As concerns about fuel efficiency
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
August 18, 2023
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
August 18, 2023
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.
August 5, 1955 – The one millionth VW Beetle
August 5, 2023
By August of 1955 Volkswagen produced the Type 1 Beetle, the Type 2 Bus and it had recently introduced the
August 2, 2000 – BMW officially announces a new MINI Cooper
August 2, 2023
August 2, 2000, marked a significant day in automotive history when BMW officially announced its plans to produce a new
July 31, 1916 – Racing legend Louise Smith is born
July 31, 2023
Louise Smith, a pioneering figure in the world of motorsports, shattered gender barriers and blazed a trail for women in
July 30, 1898 – The first printed automobile advertisement
July 30, 2023
A new edition of Scientific American landed on newstands on this day in 1898, and within its pages one could
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