Stories
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How to Get into Motorsports: From First Ride to Racing Career
Motorsports can feel intimidating from the outside—expensive, exclusive, and difficult to break into. But the reality is much more accessible. Whether you’re a parent…
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6 of the Most Famous Wins in Motorsports History
Motorsports history is defined by moments—races where everything came together, where underdogs triumphed, dynasties were born or broken, and legends were cemented. Some victories…
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This Day in Automotive History: April 14
A Renault Goes Down with the Titanic (1912) Tragedy struck not just for passengers but for automotive history as well when a Renault Type…
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The First Driver’s License Was Issued in Paris in 1893
Long before traffic jams, road trips, or even paved highways, the world faced a new and unfamiliar problem: what do you do when people…
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Personal Rivalries That Drove the Automotive Industry
The history of the automobile isn’t just a story of machines—it’s a story of personalities. Strong-willed founders, ambitious executives, and fiercely competitive engineers often…
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Slate Truck: Latest News on the Affordable Electric Pickup/SUV
Slate Auto, a startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is aiming to disrupt the market with a radically simple, low-cost electric pickup. In…
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This Day in Automotive History: April 13
Cadillac’s Detroit Factory Fire Tests a Young Automaker (1904) Disaster struck early in the history of Cadillac when a fire tore through its Detroit…
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This Day in Automotive History: April 12
April 12 highlights the birth of an iconic British sports car visionary, a royal milestone in early motoring, the leadership behind one of the…
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This Day in Automotive History: April 11
1888 – Henry Ford Marries Clara Bryant Ford On April 11, 1888, Henry Ford married Clara Bryant Ford, a partnership that would prove foundational…
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This Day in Automotive History: April 10
1879 – John D. Hertz Is Born, Founder of Hertz Rental Cars Born Sándor Herz on April 10, 1879, in what is now Slovakia,…
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5 Rare Pre-War Classics You Can Bid on at Mecum Houston April 11
The spotlight turns to Mecum Houston Auction 2026 this April as a remarkable lineup of pre-war classics prepares to cross the auction block. Scheduled…
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Where did that come from? The Crazy Story of Iconic Automotive Logos
Automotive logos are more than just branding, they’re visual identities shaped by heritage, geography, and philosophy. From early industrial symbols to modern minimalist designs,…