Stories
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How BMW Began in 1916: The Surprising Origins of the Iconic Brand
The Origins of BMW: From Aircraft Engines to Automotive Excellence Founded March 7, 1916, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or simply BMW, stands today as…
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March 6, 1896 – Charles King drives the first automobile in Detroit, ushers in the Motor City
Charles King, born on February 2, 1868, was a notable figure in the early days of the automotive industry. His father, General John King,…
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March 5, 1929 – David Buick dies
In 1869 David Buick, 15, dropped out of school to take a job at a plumbing supply company to help support his family. When…
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March 4, 1902 – AAA is founded
The American Automobile Association (AAA), fondly known as “Triple-A,” has been a cornerstone of automotive advocacy and support since its inception on March 4,…
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The Car Company that Took on the Big 3 – Tucker Corp goes into receivership – March 3, 1949
Decades of work in the auto industry taught Preston Tucker that change was constant and necessary. His experiences provided the world view he needed…
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March 2, 1966 – The first Mustang is traded in for the 1,000,000th
The day the Ford Mustang went on sale, April 17, 1964, more than 22,000 of the pony cars ended up in happy Ford customers’…
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March 1, 1999 – Ford agrees to purchase Volvo
On March 1, 1999, Ford Motor Company announced a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by agreeing to acquire the renowned Swedish automaker Volvo.…
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Who Is Mario Andretti? The Racing Legend Born to Win (February 28, 1940)
Racing car driver Mario Andretti was born February 28, 1940 in the former Kingdom of Italy, in current day Croatia. Andretti made his US…
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February 27, 1934 – Safety activist Ralph Nader is born
Ralph Nader is a prominent American activist, author, and consumer advocate, best known for his pioneering efforts in automotive safety. Born on February 27,…
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Who Invented the Automobile? He was Born February 26, 1725
French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot, born on this day in 1725, receives credit as the creator of the first self-propelled, land based vehicle. Cugnot, a…
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February 25, 1899 – The first recorded death of an automobile driver
Edwin Sewell, 31, was an enthusiastic Daimler salesman in the late 1890s who was big on showing off the new form of transportation. When…
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February 24, 1973 – AMC Levi edition cars debut
On this day in 1973 American Motor Corporation (AMC) debuted their latest lineup at the Chicago Auto Show. Among them sat three Levi edition…