Stories
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December 8, 1981 – Mitsubishi lands in America
In 1971 Chrysler Corporation purchased 15 percent of Mitsubishi, allowing the Japanese company to sell the Mitsubishi Galant as a rebadged Dodge Colt in…
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December 7, 1979 – The Last MG Midget
On this day in 1979 the final MG Midget rolled off the assembly line. The car was first introduced in 1961 as a more…
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DRIVERead the story 35% Discount on Automotive Shirts & Accessories
Use code CARS at checkout to receive 35% off at https://teespring.com/stores/this-day-in-automotive-history! Expires this Sunday! Here’s just a few of the awesome designs! Author Brian…
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DRIVERead the story November 24, 1951 – A mighty British merger
An agreed merger between Austin and Morris on this day in 1951 formed British Motor Corporation (BMC), the largest automaker in Britain and the…
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November 20, 1923 – Garrett Morgan patents three position traffic light
The U.S. Patent Office granted Patent No. 1,475,074 to 46-year-old inventor Garrett Morgan on this day in 1923 for his three position traffic light.…
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DRIVERead the story November 14,1996 – GM begins production of its first electric car — then crushes it
On this day in 1996 General Motors launched production of its first mass produced electric car, the EV1. Manufactured in Lansing, Michigan, the EV1…
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November 13, 1940 – Willys-Overland delivers its prototype Jeep to the Army
On this day in 1940 Willys-Overland delivered to the US Armed Forces its prototype for a highly capable vehicle that would soon become known…
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DRIVERead the story SEMA 2019 Gallery
I had the opportunity to attend SEMA in Las Vegas for the first time this year. My first thought, “Whoa, there’s a lot to…
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What was the First Super Car? The Lamborghini Miura Debuted November 3, 1965
The Lamborghini Miura chassis was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show on November 3, 1965. Despite not having a body, multiple orders were placed…
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DRIVERead the story Dusty & Rusty – Halloween special – 1964 Chevrolet C10 Panel Truck
Tired of the same ole haunted houses for Halloween? Maybe try this haunted AF truck! For only $575 you can snag this creepy-not-so-crawly 1964…
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DRIVERead the story October 23,1911 – A spot of English T
The Ford Motor Company began intercontinental production on this day in 1911 when the first Model Ts left a factory in Trafford Park, Manchester,…
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DRIVERead the story October 21, 1897 – The oldest existing US automaker is founded
The oldest existing automotive manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere was founded on this day in 1897. Louis Clark recruited his brothers John and James,…