September 12, 1988 – Legendary auto designer Bill Mitchell passes away
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September 10, 1970 – Chevrolet Vega goes on sale
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On this day in 1970, dealerships began selling the 1971 Chevrolet Vega. The subcompact commuter, which won Motor Trend’s Car
September 9, 1982 – Henry Ford II (sort of) leaves Ford Motor Company
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On this day in 1982 Henry Ford II announced he would remove himself from any involvement at the Ford Motor
September 8, 1916 – The Van Buren sisters complete a cross country motorcycle ride
September 8, 2024
In the annals of motorcycle history, and history at large, there are stories that stand out as remarkable examples of
September 7, 1954 – Ford Thunderbird production begins
September 7, 2024
Ford’s answer to the Corvette, the Thunderbird, began rolling down the assembly line on this day in 1954 for the
September 6, 1949 – Volkswagen is returned to German control
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After being taken over by British forces following the end of World War II in Europe, Volkswagen was handed back
September 5, 2006 – Alan Mulally becomes Ford CEO
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Alan Mulally’s tenure as the President and CEO of Ford Motor Company from September 5, 2006, to July 1, 2014,
September 4, 2006 – Bentley Continental GTC production begins
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The Bentley Continental GTC, a convertible variation of the Bentley Continental GT, began production on September 4, 2006. To understand
September 2, 1994 – The National Corvette Museum Opens
September 2, 2024
The National Corvette Museum opened to the public on this day in 1994 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the city home
September 1, 1989 – The first Lexus sales begin
September 1, 2024
On September 1, 1989, a new era in the automotive world dawned as Toyota introduced its luxury vehicle division, Lexus,
August 31, 2003 – Allegedly drunk doctor clocked at 182 mph in Lamborghini Diablo
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In the heart-pounding shadows of the urban sprawl, where the scent of danger lingered in the air, a tale of
August 29, 1987 – Henry Ford II dies
August 29, 2024
Henry Ford II, known as “Hank” to many, was born on September 4, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, to Edsel Ford
August 28, 2007 – Racer Phil Hill dies
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August 25, 1991 – Michael Schumacher makes Formula One debut
August 25, 2024
In the heart of motorsports history, one name stands out as a beacon of speed, skill, and determination: Michael Schumacher.
August 24, 1985 – The Yugo goes on sale in the United States
August 24, 2024
The Yugo, also known as the Zastava Koral, is a small economy car that gained notoriety as one of the
August 23, 2018 – Nissan Announces $170M Investment in US Assembly Lines
August 23, 2024
On August 23, 2018, Nissan North America announced a significant $170 million investment in its Smyrna, Tennessee, and Canton, Mississippi
August 22, 1967 – The AMC Javelin is Announced
August 22, 2024
On this day in 1967, AMC issued a press release, pictured above, officially announcing the 1968 AMC Javelin. The vehicle
August 21, 1947 – Bugatti founder dies
August 21, 2024
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