Stories
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March 20, 1988 – End of production for the Pontiac Fiero
The last Pontiac Fiero left the assembly line on this day in 1988. The mid-engined sports car first hit the market in 1983. Not…
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March 19, 1999 – Ford establishes Premier Automotive Group
Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group (PAG) was established on March 19, 1999, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history as it aimed…
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Who Invented the Diesel Engine? The Story of Rudolf Diesel (March 18, 1858)
On this day in 1858 Rudolf Diesel, would later patent the type of engine by the same name, was born. In 1870, at the…
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March 17, 2006 – The last Chevrolet SSR is built
On March 17, 2006, Chevrolet built the last example of one of the most unconventional vehicles in its history—the SSR. Short for Super Sport…
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March 16, 2013 – Mini Paceman goes on sale
The MINI Paceman, introduced to the US market on March 16, 2013, stands as a unique and distinctive member of the MINI family. Representing…
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March 15, 1954 – The 5,000th Porsche is built
When the first car badged as a Porsche hit the road in June of 1948, Ferry Porsche and his father Ferdinand knew they had…
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March 14, 1963 – The Mercedes 230SL debuts
The Mercedes-Benz 230SL, also known as the W113, debuted at the Geneva auto show on this day in 1963. Replacing both the the 190SL…
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March 13, 1969 – The Love Bug movie debuts
The Love Bug movie made its official debut on this day in 1969. Starring a pearl white 1963 Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie, the movie…
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March 12, 1947 – The first Ferrari is completed
In the realm of automotive history, there are few tales as captivating and inspiring as that of the Ferrari 125 S. March 12, 1947,…
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March 11, 1927 – The First Armored Truck Robbery in U.S. History
The early 20th century was a period of rapid industrialization, financial expansion, and, consequently, increasing criminal innovation. While the Roaring Twenties are often associated…
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March 10, 1983 – Ford Bronco II goes on sale
The Ford Bronco II, the younger and smaller sibling of the full size SUV by the same name, went on sale on this day…
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March 9, 1901 – Olds Motor Vehicle Co. prototypes destroyed in fire
Ransom E. Olds founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Co. in 1897 and soon started rolling out prototypes. By 1901, he had many as six…