
This Day


March 13, 1969 – The Love Bug movie debuts
March 13, 2026


March 10, 1983 – Ford Bronco II goes on sale
March 10, 2026




March 5, 1929 – David Buick dies
March 5, 2026

March 4, 1902 – AAA is founded
March 4, 2026



March 1, 1999 – Ford agrees to purchase Volvo
March 1, 2026

February 28, 1940 – Mario Andretti is born
March 1, 2026

February 27, 1934 – Safety activist Ralph Nader is born
February 27, 2026

Who Invented the Automobile? He was Born February 26, 1725
February 26, 2026

February 25, 1899 – The first recorded death of an automobile driver
February 25, 2026

February 24, 1973 – AMC Levi edition cars debut
February 24, 2026

February 23, 1963 – The Chrysler 426 Hemi debuts on the track
February 23, 2026
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