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This Day in Automotive History: October 27
1937 – Cadillac Introduces Its Second-Generation V-16 On October 27, 1937, Cadillac introduced the second generation of its extraordinary V-16. The original Sixteen had…
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The Chevrolet Camaro Turns 60
Sixty years ago today, Chevrolet finally gave Ford something serious to worry about. On September 29, 1966, the all-new 1967 Chevrolet Camaro went on…
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Fun Ahead: Why Every Car Enthusiast Loves Seeing a Curves Ahead Sign
Curves Sign – What Does The Sign With a Wavy Arrow Mean? There are road signs drivers are supposed to notice, and then there…
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Chrysler Built a V12 Supercar that You Forgot About
By 2004, Chrysler had already spent more than a decade proving that American concept cars could be outrageous. The Viper had gone from show-car…
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One on the Road: Aston Martin’s Mysterious 200-MPH Wedge
The Aston Martin Bulldog was built to do one very specific thing: prove that Aston Martin could create a road car capable of 200…
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This Day in Automotive History: July 26
1916 – Studebaker Introduces the Series 18 Studebaker introduced its Series 18 automobiles on July 26, 1916, continuing the company’s transition from one of…
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This Day in Automotive History: June 28
1914 – An Automobile Becomes Part of World History One of history’s most consequential automobile journeys took place on this day in 1914 when…
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This Day in Automotive History: June 8
1912 – W.O. Bentley Enters His First Competition Before founding one of Britain’s most celebrated luxury performance brands, W. O. Bentley got his first…
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This Day in Automotive History: May 18 – Lotus Enters F1, First Female F1 Racer, Opel Goes Electric
The May 18, 1958 Monaco Grand Prix proved historic as it featured the debut of Lotus in F1, as well as the first female…
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The Next Collector Cars: Here are the Cars Millennials and Gen Z Are Turning Into Classics
For decades, collector car culture revolved around the dreams of baby boomers. Muscle cars, tri-five Chevrolets, and expensive European exotics dominated auctions and magazine…
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The Craziest Engines Ever Put in Road Cars
Throughout automotive history there have been some pretty radical ideas attempted. Some worked, others didn’t. Some of them include these crazy engines.
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This Day in Automotive History: May 3
1940 – Ford Introduces Two-Tone Paint Options In 1940, Ford Motor Company began offering two-color paint schemes as a factory option for the first…
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Rare Muscle Cars You’ve (Probably) Never Seen in Person
Muscle cars are often defined by the legends—the GTO, the Chevelle SS, the Charger. But beyond the icons, there’s a deeper layer of machines…
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AI, EVs, and Augmented Reality: Inside the Auto Repair Shop of Tomorrow
Back in the day, the hum of an engine used to define the repair bay. Grease-stained clipboards, rows of wrenches, and the sound of…
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This Day in Automotive History: April 12
April 12 highlights the birth of an iconic British sports car visionary, a royal milestone in early motoring, the leadership behind one of the…
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April 1, 1932 – Franklin introduces its V12
Founded in Syracuse, New York, at the turn of the 20th Century, Franklin is best known for its unwavering commitment to the air-cooled engine.…
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Who was the first person to go 200 mph? (March 29, 1927)
On this day in 1927, residents of Daytona Beach, Florida, rose to clear, sunny skies. The early spring sun pushed temperatures to 85 degrees…
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How to Find and Buy a Classic Car: Best Places, Pricing, and Car Shipping Tips
Classic cars. If you’re looking to find and buy a classic vehicle, you’ll need to be prepared to conduct research, plan your finances, and…