Stories
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Jeep Concepts are Built for its True Fans
For more than half a century, Jeep enthusiasts have been congregating in Moab, Utah to show off their rigs and demonstrate their capabilities. The…
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What was the First Concept Car? Meet the Buick Y-Job
Largely considered the first industry concept car, the Buick Y-Job racked up an impressive number of miles on the road before finally making its…
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What Were First Cars Built by Major Automakers
Everyone has a first. Here’s a look at the first production cars built by 15 different automakers, some of which exist, and some of…
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5 Facts You Didn’t Know About General Motors
Few companies have shaped the automotive industry quite like General Motors. From pioneering mass production strategies to influencing global car culture, GM’s history runs…
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Who Designed the VW Beetle? (April 6)
Sure, Ferdinand Porsche often gets the credit for the Volkswagen Type 1, but let’s not forget he had a huge team working for him…
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7 Weird Features in Old Cars That Disappeared
Automotive history is full of ideas that once felt innovative, necessary, or even luxurious… but eventually faded away as technology, safety standards, and driver…
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Who Invented the First Car? Karl Benz and the Birth of the Automobile (April 5, 1886)
Carl Benz was a German engineer and inventor, born on November 25, 1844, in Mühlburg, which is now part of Karlsruhe. He developed a…
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5 Classic Car MSRPs vs Current Value
It seems like collector vehicle prices are hitting new records every day. With rising demand, massive auction platforms and dwindling inventory, the hikes make…
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Who Invented the Internal Combustion Engine? (April 3, 1885)
In the early 1880s, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach started developing what would become known as the Grandfather clock engine, which Daimler received a…
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What happened to pop up headlights?
For decades, starting as far back as the 1930s when Cord filed for a patent, pop-up headlights were one of the most distinctive design…
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Who Started Chrysler? (April 2, 1875)
After a long stint as a mechanic and machinist who worked his way up in rank in the railroad industry, Walter Chrysler, born on…
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April 1, 1932 – Franklin introduces its V12
Founded in Syracuse, New York, at the turn of the 20th Century, Franklin is best known for its unwavering commitment to the air-cooled engine.…