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May 31, 2023 – 2024 Porsche Cayenne is unveiled
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May 30, 1967 – The Mazda Cosmo is introduced
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On May 30, 1967, the automotive world was introduced to a revolutionary vehicle: the Mazda Cosmo. Known in Japan as
May 29, 2018 – Kyle Busch becomes the first to win on every active NASCAR track
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On May 29, 2018, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch made history at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Driving a Toyota Camry, Busch
May 28, 2014 – Google announces plans for self driving car
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On May 28, 2014, Google made a groundbreaking announcement: plans for a driverless car with no steering wheel or pedals.
May 26, 1927 – The 15 millionth Ford
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May 25, 1947 – The original Hyundai is founded
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May 24, 1998 – Nissan Announces R34 Skyline
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May 23, 1989 – The Citroën XM hits the market
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May 19, 1903 – When was Buick Founded?
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May 18, 1958 – Lotus makes its F1 debut
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May 17, 1868 – Horace Elgin Dodge is born
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May 15, 1942 – Gas rationing begins in US for WWII efforts
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May 13, 1986 – Jeep Wrangler goes on sale
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May 12, 1988 – The new Ford Mustang – er, Probe, debuts
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June 1, 1905 – Emile Delahaye, pioneer of the French automotive industry, dies
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Emile Delahaye was born on October 16, 1843, in Tours, France. A skilled engineer, Delahaye’s early career was marked by
May 31, 2023 – 2024 Porsche Cayenne is unveiled
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On this day in automotive history in 2023, Porsche unveiled the 2024 Cayenne, marking an exciting update for the iconic
May 30, 1967 – The Mazda Cosmo is introduced
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On May 30, 1967, the automotive world was introduced to a revolutionary vehicle: the Mazda Cosmo. Known in Japan as
May 29, 2018 – Kyle Busch becomes the first to win on every active NASCAR track
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On May 29, 2018, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch made history at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Driving a Toyota Camry, Busch
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On May 28, 2014, Google made a groundbreaking announcement: plans for a driverless car with no steering wheel or pedals.
May 26, 1927 – The 15 millionth Ford
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Henry Ford rode shotgun as his son Edsel drove the 15 millionth Ford, a Model T, of course, out of
May 25, 1947 – The original Hyundai is founded
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May 25, 2024
The history of Hyundai Motor Company is a fascinating tale of determination, innovation, and the pursuit of automotive excellence. It
May 24, 1998 – Nissan Announces R34 Skyline
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In a monumental announcement on May 24, 1998, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the all-new R34 Skyline, marking the tenth
May 23, 1989 – The Citroën XM hits the market
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May 19, 1903 – When was Buick Founded?
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May 18, 1958 – Lotus makes its F1 debut
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May 17, 1868 – Horace Elgin Dodge is born
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May 15, 1942 – Gas rationing begins in US for WWII efforts
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May 13, 1986 – Jeep Wrangler goes on sale
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Founder, Dies at 82 — His Music Fueled California’s Car Culture
June 11, 2025
Brian Wilson, visionary songwriter, producer and co‑founder of the Beach Boys, passed away on June 11, 2025 at the age of 82, his family announced via
June 8, 1948 – The first Porsche debuts
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May 27, 1937 – The Golden Gate Bridge opens
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