May 16, 1952 – Studebaker & Porsche sign development deal
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April 28, 1956 – The Ford Skyliner hardtop convertible debuts
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The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, the first mass produced American retractable hardtop convertible, was a marvel of engineering and design
April 26, 1948 – Ford begins 1949 model production featuring first post war Big 3 Design
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At the time World War II broke out the auto industry was pushing many revolutionary ideas. Among them, Studebaker released
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The Reasons Behind the Rise of Electric Vehicles
April 17, 2024
Electric vehicles, also commonly described as EVs, are powered purely by a battery, create almost zero noise pollution and do
March 23, 1968 – The Lincoln Continental Mark III is introduced
March 23, 2024
Hoping to woo race fans at the 12 Hours of Sebring, Lincoln introduced their new flagship model, The Continental Mark
March 20, 1988 – End of production for the Pontiac Fiero
March 20, 2024
The last Pontiac Fiero left the assembly line on this day in 1988. The mid-engined sports car first hit the
March 12, 1947 – The first Ferrari is completed
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In the realm of automotive history, there are few tales as captivating and inspiring as that of the Ferrari 125
February 13, 1991 – Production of the retro Nissan Figaro is announced
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On the heels of the BE-1, S-Cargo and PAO, on February 13, 1991, Nissan announced a fourth car would be
How to Choose the Right Car Seat for Maximum Safety on the Road
February 6, 2024
As a parent, your priority is ensuring your child’s safety while on the road. Choosing the right car seat for
Cash for Clunkers in California: Economic Benefits and Environmental Debate
January 31, 2024
The Cash for Clunkers program, officially titled the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), was designed to stimulate economic activity by
January 12, 2015 – Hyundai Santa Cruz concept debuts at NAIAS
January 12, 2024
With the opening of the 2015 North American International Auto Show on this day in 2015, a number of exciting
January 10, 2020 – Bullitt Mustang sells for $3.74 million
January 10, 2024
There are some cars that just leave a mark on society. Then there’s the 1968 Ford Mustang driven by Steve
November 10, 2020 – BMW releases new flying vehicle footage
November 11, 2023
This may not be a flying car, but what BMW is doing is for airborne vehicles is incredible. In this
October 24, 1979 – The death of automotive designer Carlo Abarth
October 24, 2023
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September 27, 1986 – Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton dies in bus crash
September 27, 2023
On the heels of the release of Master of Puppets, Metallica hit the road on a heavy metal world tour.
September 13, 2004 – Oprah gives away 276 free cars
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August 8, 2018 – The ten millionth Ford Mustang
August 8, 2023
On this day in 2018 Ford Motor Company celebrated the production of the ten millionth Mustang, America’s best selling sports
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