In the early 20th century, the automotive industry was rapidly evolving, and one man stood at the forefront, shaping its
When the Dodge Viper concept car rolled onto the stage at the North American International Auto Show on January 11,
On January 9, 1958, Nissan and Toyota showcased their cars in the USA for the first time at Imported Car
As the doors of the Cobo Center swung open on this day in 2006, automotive enthusiasts and industry insiders alike
American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean was born in Detroit, Michigan on this day in 1925. While
While better known for his political and judicial career, James Semple, born on this day in 1798 in Kentucky, is
On January 2, 1966, Carroll Shelby’s legendary Shelby Cobra Roadster 427 earned its place in racing history by becoming one
On January 1, 1983, the Renault 9, a compact four-door sedan from the French automaker Renault, was celebrated as European
Having a birthday during the holiday season can be difficult for people who fear their special day will be forgotten.
Introduced for 1962, the Chevy II hit the market to compete with the Ford Falcon. The vehicle’s designers used the
On December 9, 1945, U.S. General George S. Patton, received an invitation from his chief of staff, Major General Hobart
Amid record profits in the 1980s, a series of decisions approved by General Motors CEO Roger Smith led to the
The final manned mission to the moon, Apollo 17, began its journey home on this day in 1972, leaving behind
Saab, originally an acronym for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish Aeroplane Corporation), was founded in 1937 in Trollhättan, Sweden, as an
US Congress enacted the Clean Air Act of 1963 on this day in 1963, providing a range of guidelines to
Colin Chapman, English engineer, automotive designer and founder of Lotus Cars, passed away on this day in 1982 at age
The 1970s gas crisis forced automakers to rethink their rather bulbous lineups. By the middle of the decade, consumers interest
Toyota delivered its first fuel cell vehicles on this day in 2002. Of the six Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles
This book tells fascinating tales, bringing individual days to life with short stories, photographs and illustrations.
Connect with us on Facebook or sign up for our automotive history newsletter to keep in touch.