January 6, 1925 – John DeLorean’s birtheday
American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean was born in Detroit, Michigan on this day in 1925. While
American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean was born in Detroit, Michigan on this day in 1925. While
Wow! Whether you’re a passive auto enthusiast or a diehard gear head, chances are you’ve heard of the legendary car
This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 S-D Diesel pickup truck appears to be an exceptionally rare find, blending historical significance with unique
There are more than a handful of both large and small-production automakers that possess illustrious histories chock-full of ingenious design,
Why does a 5 cent nickel exist? Simply, it fills the gap between a penny and a dime. Would you
A new edition of Scientific American landed on newstands on this day in 1898, and within its pages one could
In the early 20th century, the American automotive industry experienced a period of fierce competition and innovation, with various automakers
Thomas William LaSorda, born on July 24, 1954, in Windsor, Ontario, is a Canadian-American executive in the automobile industry. He
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We have discovered some super deals on cheap Craigslist cars, the newest one being from 1975 Some of these affordable
Oh, the PT Cruiser. What an interesting and funky — car? Crossover? Van? Hatchback? Whatever you want to call this
On this day in 1968 the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement (DRUM), which consisted of black auto workers, went on a
Littered on the Internet are reports of a Reverend Georges-Antoine Belcourt displaying a Ware Steam Carriage, the first car on
On this day in 1992 the 1,000,000th Corvette rolled out of GM’s Bowling Green, Kentucky, assembly plant. It was a
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On this day in 2015, Chevrolet made a splash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK with the
The last true Packard rolled out of the Packard plant in Detroit on this day in 1956. The name lived
The world of cinema has captivated audiences for over a century, transporting us to different eras, cultures, and experiences.
“Le Mans,” starring Steve McQueen as a Team Porsche driver, debuted in theaters on this day in 1971. In the
On this day in 2001 The Fast and the Furious debuted in theaters around the globe, launching one of the
A new edition of Scientific American landed on newstands on this day in 1898, and within its pages one could
In the early 20th century, the American automotive industry experienced a period of fierce competition and innovation, with various automakers
Thomas William LaSorda, born on July 24, 1954, in Windsor, Ontario, is a Canadian-American executive in the automobile industry. He
We’re bestowing you with V8 power this week! However, these are primarily projects, although one of them is road ready!
We have discovered some super deals on cheap Craigslist cars, the newest one being from 1975 Some of these affordable
Oh, the PT Cruiser. What an interesting and funky — car? Crossover? Van? Hatchback? Whatever you want to call this
On this day in 1968 the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement (DRUM), which consisted of black auto workers, went on a
Littered on the Internet are reports of a Reverend Georges-Antoine Belcourt displaying a Ware Steam Carriage, the first car on
On this day in 1992 the 1,000,000th Corvette rolled out of GM’s Bowling Green, Kentucky, assembly plant. It was a
Projects? Finished kit cars? Daily drivers? We’ve got a bit of something for every one and every budget. Check
On this day in 2015, Chevrolet made a splash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK with the
The last true Packard rolled out of the Packard plant in Detroit on this day in 1956. The name lived
The world of cinema has captivated audiences for over a century, transporting us to different eras, cultures, and experiences.
“Le Mans,” starring Steve McQueen as a Team Porsche driver, debuted in theaters on this day in 1971. In the
On this day in 2001 The Fast and the Furious debuted in theaters around the globe, launching one of the
American automotive engineer and industry executive John Z. DeLorean was born in Detroit, Michigan on this day in 1925. While he is perhaps most famous for
While better known for his political and judicial career, James Semple, born on this day in 1798 in Kentucky, is
In the illustrious realm of automotive design, few figures stand out as boldly as Earl “Madman” Muntz, a maverick with
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Brazilian race car driver Antoine Rizkallah “Tony” Kanaan Filho, better known as Tony Kanaan, was born on this day in
Despite many claims to fame, most vehicles are not designed by one particular person. It takes a team to bring
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