
March 26, 1879 – Othmar Ammann, NYC bridge designer, is born
Othmar Ammann may not be a familiar name to most, but if you live in the greater NYC area, you’ve
Othmar Ammann may not be a familiar name to most, but if you live in the greater NYC area, you’ve
The automobile is one of the most transformative inventions of the modern era, shaping industries, economies, and daily life across
Cars that are now considered classic have played a crucial role in shaping the automotive industry, influencing design, engineering, and
Classic station wagons are making a serious comeback, and it’s easy to see why. These vintage haulers combine practicality with
Wow! Whether you’re a passive auto enthusiast or a diehard gear head, chances are you’ve heard of the legendary car
On this day in 1903 the Buick Motor Company was founded by David Buick as a subdivision of Buick Auto-Vim
Born to a wealthy Italian family in 1926, Maria Teresa de Filippis grew up an avid equestrian. The sport taught
Horace Elgin Dodge, born on this day in 1868, was a man of remarkable passion, drive, and vision. He was
On this day in 2013 short track racing great Richard “Dick” Trickle took his own life. Trickle is estimated to
This week’s Top 5 Craigslist cars offers a host of cheap muscle cars. They are definitely all projects, but none
May of 1973 was a deadly month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning it the nickname Bloody May. It began on
Enzo Ferrari, a former racing driver and team manager, founded his car company, Ferrari, in 1947 with the goal of
The Chevrolet Corvair was a unique car that made a mark in the automotive industry in the 1960s. It was
The Ford Foundation was founded in 1936 with a mission statement that claimed it was created “for scientific, educational and
On this day in 1998 Daimler-Benz purchased Chrysler Corporation for $36 billion. At the time, the deal was the costliest
Bruce Springsteen released the song Pink Cadillac as the non-album B-side of “Dancing in the Dark” on this day in
This week’s Top 5 classic Craigslist cars for sale is a project vehicle edition. We span decades and continents to
Before Mazda was Mazda, the Japanese automobile manufacturer known for producing innovative and reliable vehicles, it produced cork. The company
A different sort of automotive machine made history when the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux broke out near Amiens in northern
Packard automobiles were known for their superior engineering, luxurious design, and long history of excellence in American automotive manufacturing. Founded
On this day in 1903 the Buick Motor Company was founded by David Buick as a subdivision of Buick Auto-Vim
Born to a wealthy Italian family in 1926, Maria Teresa de Filippis grew up an avid equestrian. The sport taught
Horace Elgin Dodge, born on this day in 1868, was a man of remarkable passion, drive, and vision. He was
On this day in 2013 short track racing great Richard “Dick” Trickle took his own life. Trickle is estimated to
This week’s Top 5 Craigslist cars offers a host of cheap muscle cars. They are definitely all projects, but none
May of 1973 was a deadly month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning it the nickname Bloody May. It began on
Enzo Ferrari, a former racing driver and team manager, founded his car company, Ferrari, in 1947 with the goal of
The Chevrolet Corvair was a unique car that made a mark in the automotive industry in the 1960s. It was
The Ford Foundation was founded in 1936 with a mission statement that claimed it was created “for scientific, educational and
On this day in 1998 Daimler-Benz purchased Chrysler Corporation for $36 billion. At the time, the deal was the costliest
Bruce Springsteen released the song Pink Cadillac as the non-album B-side of “Dancing in the Dark” on this day in
This week’s Top 5 classic Craigslist cars for sale is a project vehicle edition. We span decades and continents to
Before Mazda was Mazda, the Japanese automobile manufacturer known for producing innovative and reliable vehicles, it produced cork. The company
A different sort of automotive machine made history when the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux broke out near Amiens in northern
Packard automobiles were known for their superior engineering, luxurious design, and long history of excellence in American automotive manufacturing. Founded
Othmar Ammann may not be a familiar name to most, but if you live in the greater NYC area, you’ve likely been affected by his engineering.
Lawrence Kiyoshi Shinoda was born on March 25, 1930, in Los Angeles, California. A gifted automotive designer, he left an
Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) was established on March 19, 1999, marking a significant milestone in the company’s
On this day in 1858 Rudolf Diesel, would later patent the type of engine by the same name, was born.
On March 17, 2006, Chevrolet built the last example of one of the most unconventional vehicles in its history—the SSR.
The MINI Paceman, introduced to the US market on March 16, 2013, stands as a unique and distinctive member of
When the first car badged as a Porsche hit the road in June of 1948, Ferry Porsche and his father
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