August 20, 1969 – Nissan announced Nissan Skyline 1500 improvements
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The Nissan Skyline has evolved from a modest family car to a legendary nameplate associated with high-performance and cutting-edge technology.
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August 19, 2022 – Kia EV6 debuts
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On August 19, 2022, the Kia EV6 made a historic debut at Monterey Car Week, showcasing not just a new
August 18, 1940 – Walter Chrysler dies
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The founder of the Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler, passed away on this day in 1940 after succumbing to a
August 17, 2022 – New Dodge Charger EV Concept Debuts
August 17, 2024
On August 17, 2022, during the third day of the Dodge Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan, Dodge enthusiasts were
August 16, 1906 – Mason Motor Cars begins production
August 16, 2024
The first Mason Motor Car rolled off a Des Moines, Iowa assembly line on this day in 1906. Edward Mason,
August 15, 1994 – Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique go into production
August 15, 2024
On this day in 1994, the Ford Contour and its upscale sibling the Mercury Mystique began production. Assembly line workes
August 14, 1988 – Enzo Ferrari passes away
August 14, 2024
Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the sports car company that bears his name, passed away on this day in 1988
August 13, 1955 – Hideo Fukuyama, first Japanese NASCAR driver, is born
August 13, 2024
Hideo Fukuyama, born on this day in 1955, became the first Japanese driver to compete in the top tier of
August 12, 1988 – “Tucker, The Man & His Dream” premieres
August 12, 2024
On this day in 1988 “Tucker, The Man & His Dream,” hit US theaters. The film, directed by Francis Ford
August 11, 1980 – Frank Sinatra drives the first 1981 Chrysler Imperial off assembly line
August 11, 2024
In the annals of automotive history, certain moments stand out as truly iconic. One such moment occurred on August 11,
August 10, 1978 – 3 teenage girls die in fiery Ford Pinto crash
August 10, 2024
The Ford Pinto hit the market in response to highly economical imports from Japan and Europe. The subcompact sat on
August 9, 1990 – Nissan Gobi Wins International Design Award
August 9, 2024
On August 9, 1990, Nissan achieved a groundbreaking milestone in automotive design. The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) presented
August 8, 1986 – The last episode of Knight Rider, starring KITT, airs
August 8, 2024
On August 8, 1986, the world bid farewell to “Knight Rider,” the beloved TV series that introduced audiences to the
August 7, 2001 – Ford and Navistar create Blue Diamond Truck Co.
August 7, 2024
On August 7, 2001, Ford Motor Company and Navistar International Corporation announced a joint venture that would make waves in
August 6, 2024 – The Mitsubishi Mirage is dead, and so is the cheap car market
August 6, 2024
The cheap car market is a thing of the past.
August 6, 1991 – Peugeot gets Olympic Gold Medal for being last French automaker in the US
August 6, 2024
On August 6, 1991, Peugeot took an unexpected victory lap that would have made any Olympian proud. In a move
August 5, 1899 – Henry Ford starts his first car business: Detroit Automobile Company
August 5, 2024
It took Henry Ford three tries to start a successful car business, this was his first attempt.
August 4, 1928 – DeSoto is founded
August 4, 2024
On this day in 1928, Walter Chrysler founded DeSoto, which provided Chrysler Corporation a vehicle line aimed at the mid
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