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Luxury Cars and High Rollers: A Historical Perspective
In the world of high-stakes gambling, luxury and status are inseparable. From the moment the first grand casino opened its doors, there has been…
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May 16, 1952 – Studebaker & Porsche sign development deal
An unusual automotive partnership formed on this day in 1952 when Studebaker and Porsche signed a contract to co-develop a new model for the…
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May 7, 1990 – The Last Lamborghini Countach
Thirty-five years ago today, the final Lamborghini Countach—a Pearl Red 25th Anniversary Edition—emerged from the gates of Sant’Agata Bolognese, bringing to a close one…
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April 16, 2014: Mazda Honors a Quarter-Century of Driving Joy with the 25th Anniversary MX-5 Miata
On April 16, 2014, the vibrant floors of the New York International Auto Show bore witness to a celebration 25 years in the making.…
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December 24, 1801 – The Puffing Devil
British inventor and mining engineer Richard Trevithick introduced a steam powered contraption he named the Puffing Devil on this day in 1801. Trevithick, who…
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December 13, 1939 – The first Lincoln Continental
When Edsel Ford requested a personal luxury vehicle to use while vacationing in Florida, designer Bob Gregorie put pen to paper. Within an hour…
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December 4, 1955 – József Galamb, Designer of the Ford Model T, dies
The answer to the question, who built the Model T, is not simple. Sure, you could say Ford Motor Company, and you wouldn’t be…
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November 15, 2020 – Lewis Hamilton wins 7th F1 Drivers’ Championship
On November 15, 2020, Lewis Hamilton put in a masterclass performance at the Turkish Grand Prix, clinching victory in challenging wet conditions. This win…
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October 30, 1911 – Little Motor Car Company is founded, later becomes part of Chevrolet
The Little Motor Car Company, founded on October 30, 1911, in Flint, Michigan, is a fascinating chapter in the early American automotive industry. Often…
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Commercial Auto Insurance: The Ultimate Guide
You could require commercial auto insurance coverage if your company relies on automobiles for operations. Additionally, commercial coverage could be necessary if you use…
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October 18, 1939 – The Automotive Hall of Fame is founded
The Automotive Hall of Fame, founded on October 18, 1939, in New York City by a group known as the “Automobile Old Timers,” is…
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October 4, 1983 – Thrust 2 sets new land speed record
If you found yourself in The Black Rock Desert in Nevada on this day in 1983 you would not find yourself at Burning Man.…
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September 19, 1909 – Ferry Porsche is born
Ferdinand Anton Ernst “Ferry” Porsche, born on September 19, 1909, in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, was an automotive engineer and entrepreneur who played a pivotal…
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September 14, 2021 – Toyota GR 86 named pace car for NASA (it’s not what you think)
On September 14, 2021, Toyota announced that the all-new 2022 GR 86 would take on pace car duties at the National Auto Sport Association…
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September 11, 1987 – BMW Z1 introduced
The first of the BMW Z car coupes debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show on this day in 1987. Development of the BMW Z1…
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Website Redevelopment in Progress – Return to live ~ July 25
We are performing updates and redevelopment on this website and aim to return to live on July 25. Thank you for your patience and…
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June 5, 1946 – Sir Patrick Head, engineer who revolutionized F1, is born
Sir Patrick Michael Head, a renowned British engineer and co-founder of the Williams Formula One team, is widely regarded as one of the most…
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April 28, 1956 – The Ford Skyliner hardtop convertible debuts
The Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, the first mass produced American retractable hardtop convertible, was a marvel of engineering and design then as much as…