The Toyota Corolla, one of the most iconic and enduring nameplates in the automotive world, made its debut at the
You likely know British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson better as Mr. Bean, the obnoxiously mute child stuck in an
The Ford Motor Company began intercontinental production on this day in 1911 when the first English Ford Model T left
On this day in 1936 drivers road tested the Volkswagen Type 1 prototype for the first time. The car, proposed,
International Harveter came to be in the merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, Deering Harvester Company, Milwaukee Harvesting Machine Co., Plano
“A Personal Sedan with Reserves of Space and Comfort” read the first line of a press release issued by Nissan
On October 19, 1982, the world watched in disbelief as one of the most prominent figures in the automotive industry,
Harold Edwin Kite, born on November 13, 1921, in East Point, Georgia, left an indelible mark on the NASCAR Grand
The year was 1957, a time when the automotive world was brimming with innovation and elegance. On October 16, the
On this day in 1970, during the second year of construction on the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, Australia, a
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was introduced on this day in 1965. The vehicle is historically significant because it was the
The Toyota Camry, a household name in the world of automobiles, has come a long way since its inception. On
On October 12, 2014, the automotive industry witnessed a momentous occasion as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) was officially founded.
In the world of rugged off-road vehicles, few names command as much respect and admiration as the Jeep CJ-5. With
Felix Wankel was a German engineer and inventor whose groundbreaking work in engine design revolutionized the automotive industry. Born on
You may know him from winning the first ever X Games MotoX Freestyle event in 1999? Maybe it was his
The world changed forever on this day in 1913 when Henry Ford’s Highland Park assembly plant switched on the continuously
Alfa Romeo 158/159 Alfettas raced in 54 Grand Prix races, winning an astonishing 47 of them. This placed them among
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