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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy October 10, 2010 – Chrysler announces the end of the Grand Caravan
After seeing a decrease in sales in the zero-sex appeal Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Corporation announced first on this day in 2010 that the…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy October 8, 1869 – Frank Duryea is born
On this day in 1869 in a little town called Wyoming, Illinois a mother gave birth to a son and he was named James…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy October 6, 2003 – Anti auto theft patent
On this day in 2003 an inventor named Young Ill Choi received patent #US7108178 for a device designed to stop a stolen vehicle using…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy October 3, 1912 – Duesenberg wins its first race
Generally, drinking and driving don’t go together, unless you’re an observer of a race. Hopefully that was the case on this day in 1912…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy September 19, 1887 – The developer of the octane rating system is born
On this day in 1887 Dr. Graham Edgar, developer of the octane rating system, was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. During the pioneering era of…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy September 10, 1897 – First drunk driving arrest
You would hope that when you hail a cab your taxi driver would be able to get you home safely. While that is generally…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy September 8, 1986 – Nissan opens its first plant in the UK
Today marks 30 years since Nissan opened its first manufacturing and assembly plant in the United Kingdom, the first Japanese automaker to do so.…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy September 4, 1891 – Fritz Todt, Autobahn engineer, is born
The head designer of the German Autobahn, Fritz Todt, is born on this day in 1891. Born to a father who owned a small…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy August 28, 1937 – Toyota Motor Co is established
On this day in 1937 Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. is established. The history of Toyota began in 1933 when Toyoda Automatic Loom Works began…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy August 27, 1859 – The first successful oil well in the US is drilled
On this day in 1859 Edwin Drake discovered what would become the first successful oil well in the United States. Drake Well, located in…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy August 26, 1959 – Mini makes its debut
Thanks to Egypt’s communist ties and its nationalization of the Suez Canal in 1956 Europe was soon facing massive fuel shortages. As a response…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy August 23, 1922 – Chitty Bang Bang wins the speed carnival
On this day in 1922 Chitty Bang Bang won the Southsea Speed Carnival in England. The vehicle was built and driven by Count Louis…
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August 22, 1902 – Cadillac is formed
On this day in 1902 the Cadillac Automobile Company was formed by Henry Leland and former financial partners of Henry Ford after a failed…
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August 8, 1963 – The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery took place on this day in 1963 between Glasgow and London at Bridego Railway Bridge, Ledburn, near Mentmore in Buckinghamshire,…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy August 7, 1944 – VW halts production for WWII
On this day in 1944 German car manufacturer Volkswagen halts production of the Beetle under threat of Allied bombing raids. The small “People’s Car”…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy July 31, 1971 – Men drive on the moon
On this day in 1971 the astronauts of Apollo 15 became the first to use a lunar rover. Apollo 15’s crew included David R.…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy July 29, 1909 – GM buys Cadillac
When GM purchased Cadillac on this day in 1909 for $4.5 million in GM stock Cadillac was already one of the top sellers of…
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DRIVEImage unavailable in development copy July 24, 2006 – The Cougar Ace tips its Mazda cargo
On the night of July 23, 2006 the Singapore flagged cargo ship Cougar Ace was south of the Aleutian Islands heading from Japan to…