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
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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
May 17, 1868 – Horace Elgin Dodge is born
May 17, 2023
Horace Elgin Dodge, born on this day in 1868, was a man of remarkable passion, drive, and vision. He was
May 16, 2013 – Short track legend Dick Trickle takes his own life
May 16, 2023
On this day in 2013 short track racing great Richard “Dick” Trickle took his own life. Trickle is estimated to
May 12, 1973 – “Bloody May” at Indy begins
May 12, 2023
May of 1973 was a deadly month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning it the nickname Bloody May. It began on
May 11, 1947 – The first Ferrari is introduced
May 11, 2023
Enzo Ferrari, a former racing driver and team manager, founded his car company, Ferrari, in 1947 with the goal of
May 9, 1969 – GM announces the end of Corvair
May 9, 2023
The Chevrolet Corvair was a unique car that made a mark in the automotive industry in the 1960s. It was
May 8, 1956 – HFII resigns as Ford Foundation chairman
May 8, 2023
The Ford Foundation was founded in 1936 with a mission statement that claimed it was created “for scientific, educational and
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