February 18, 1940 — Buick Unveils the Townmaster
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February 12, 2014 – Sinkhole at the Corvette Museum
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January 17, 2023 – Chevrolet announces hybrid Corvette E-Ray
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January 12, 2015 – Hyundai Santa Cruz concept debuts at NAIAS
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With the opening of the 2015 North American International Auto Show on this day in 2015, a number of exciting
January 11, 1989 – Dodge Viper Concept debuts
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When the Dodge Viper concept car rolled onto the stage at the North American International Auto Show on January 11,
Top Pros and Cons of Selling Your Junk Car to a Buyer
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January 7, 1989 – Lexus Launches in the US
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When Lexus was made public in the United States on January 7, 1989, it sent a shockwave through the luxury
January 4, 1967 – Donald Campbell dies during water speed record attempt
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January 3, 1905 — The Birth of Dante Giacosa, Architect of Italy’s People’s Cars
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On January 3, 1905, Dante Giacosa was born in Rome, Italy—an event that would quietly shape the future of automotive
August 26, 1940 – The Last LaSalle
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Why does a 5 cent nickel exist? Simply, it fills the gap between a penny and a dime. Would you
August 21, 2002: The Controversial Porsche Cayenne Begins Production
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On August 21, 2002, production of the Porsche Cayenne began in Leipzig, Germany. At the time, the move was seen
June 30, 1953 – The first production Corvette leaves the factory
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The automotive industry changed forever when the first production Chevrolet Corvette rolled out of a General Motors’ assembly facility in
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June 2, 1992 – National Corvette Museum breaks ground
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The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, broke ground on June 2, 1992, setting the stage for a remarkable
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In the world of high-stakes gambling, luxury and status are inseparable. From the moment the first grand casino opened its
May 16, 1952 – Studebaker & Porsche sign development deal
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An unusual automotive partnership formed on this day in 1952 when Studebaker and Porsche signed a contract to co-develop a
May 7, 1990 – The Last Lamborghini Countach
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Thirty-five years ago today, the final Lamborghini Countach—a Pearl Red 25th Anniversary Edition—emerged from the gates of Sant’Agata Bolognese, bringing
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