March 12, 1831 – Clement Studebaker is born
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March 11, 1971 – Lamborghini Countach debuts
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The Lamborghini Countach, the poster car for a generation, made its public debut at the Geneva Auto Show on this
March 8, 1969 – Pontiac Trans Am debuts
March 8, 2023
The Pontiac Trans Am is a classic American muscle car that has become synonymous with power, speed, and style. It
March 7, 1929 – GM buys Opel
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General Motors (GM) is one of the world’s largest automakers, with a rich history dating back to its founding in
March 6, 1896 – Charles King drives the first automobile in Detroit, ushers in the Motor City
March 6, 2023
Charles King, born on February 2, 1868, was a notable figure in the early days of the automotive industry. His
March 5, 1929 – David Buick dies
March 5, 2023
In 1869 David Buick, 15, dropped out of school to take a job at a plumbing supply company to help
March 5, 1927 – LaSalle debuts
March 5, 2023
In the late 1920s, Cadillac was already a name synonymous with luxury and quality, but the company saw an opportunity
March 4, 1932 – Iconic custom car builder Ed “Big Daddy” Roth is born
March 4, 2023
Iconic American hot rod builder Ed “Big Daddy” Roth was born on this day in 1932 in Beverly Hills, California.
March 3, 2009 – Maybach pays tribute to its past with release of Zeppelin
March 3, 2023
Wilhelm Maybach founded Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH, which translates to Aircraft Engine Building Company, in Germany in 1909. In just a few
March 1, 1921 – Cameron Argetsinger, founder of Watkins Glen International, is born
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Cameron Argetsinger, born on this day in 1921, put Watkins Glen, New York on the racing map. Cameron developed a
February 28, 1940 – Mario Andretti is born
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Racing car driver Mario Andretti was born on this day in 1940 in the former Kingdom of Italy, what is
February 27, 2019 – Polestar 2 debuts
February 27, 2023
Polestar, a Swedish electric car company that originated as Volvo Cars’ racing division, debuted its first all electric vehicle, the
February 24, 1973 – AMC Levi edition cars debut
February 24, 2023
On this day in 1973 American Motor Corporation (AMC) debuted their latest lineup at the Chicago Auto Show. Among them
February 23, 1958 – Juan Manuel Fangio is kidnapped
February 23, 2023
Argentinian race car driver Juan Manuel Fangio dominated the first decade of Formula 1, winning the World Drivers’ Championship five
February 22, 1959 – The first Daytona 500
February 22, 2023
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February 21, 1948 – NASCAR is founded
February 21, 2023
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February 16, 1906 – The (possibly) first use of a checkered flag to end an auto race
February 17, 2023
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February 15, 1998 – Dale Earnhardt Sr. finally wins the Daytona 500
February 15, 2023
Dale Earnhardt Sr. is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of NASCAR, and for good
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