January 14, 1954 – Nash & Hudson merge to form AMC
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January 11, 1989 – Dodge Viper Concept debuts
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January 9, 1958 – Toyota and Datsun come to the USA
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January 6, 1925 – John DeLorean’s birthday
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January 5, 1798 – Steam vehicle pioneer James Semple is born
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December 23, 1923 – A Rolls-Royce for the president
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December 22, 1978 – The last true Chevy Nova
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December 20, 1989 – Roger & Me Debuts
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December 19, 1972 – The final Lunar Roving Vehicle is left on the moon
December 19, 2025
December 18, 2009 – GM announces it will shut down Saab
December 18, 2025
December 17, 1963 – Passing of the Clean Air Act
December 17, 2025
Who Founded Lotus Cars? He Passed Away December 16, 1982
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December 3, 1979 – The last AMC Pacer
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