Stories
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December 23, 1923 – A Rolls-Royce for the president
Having a birthday during the holiday season can be difficult for people who fear their special day will be forgotten. Well, nobody forgot former…
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Budget Truck Mods that Actually Make a Difference
Give your truck a fresh look with smart mods—new wheels, a lift or leveling kit, blacked-out trim, and subtle upgrades that boost style and…
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December 22, 1978 – The last true Chevy Nova
Introduced for 1962, the Chevy II hit the market to compete with the Ford Falcon. The vehicle’s designers used the Falcon as a blueprint…
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December 21, 1945 – General Patton dies following mysterious car accident
On December 9, 1945, U.S. General George S. Patton, received an invitation from his chief of staff, Major General Hobart Gay, to go pheasant…
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December 20, 1989 – Roger & Me Debuts
Amid record profits in the 1980s, a series of decisions approved by General Motors CEO Roger Smith led to the closing of several GM…
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December 19, 1972 – The final Lunar Roving Vehicle is left on the moon
The final manned mission to the moon, Apollo 17, began its journey home on this day in 1972, leaving behind the last Lunar Roving…
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December 18, 2009 – GM announces it will shut down Saab
Saab, originally an acronym for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish Aeroplane Corporation), was founded in 1937 in Trollhättan, Sweden, as an aircraft manufacturer. The company…
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December 17, 1963 – Passing of the Clean Air Act
US Congress enacted the Clean Air Act of 1963 on this day in 1963, providing a range of guidelines to help reduce and prevent…
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Who Founded Lotus Cars? He Passed Away December 16, 1982
Colin Chapman, English engineer, automotive designer and founder of Lotus Cars, passed away on this day in 1982 at age 54. Born in Surrey…
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The Short Life of the Plymouth Superbird – Production Ended December 15, 1969
The story of the Plymouth Superbird and its development is fairly well-known, so we won’t get into heavy details. In brief, it had one…
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December 3, 1979 – The last AMC Pacer
The 1970s gas crisis forced automakers to rethink their rather bulbous lineups. By the middle of the decade, consumers interest in style and power…
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December 2, 2002 – Toyota delivers FCHV
Toyota delivered its first fuel cell vehicles on this day in 2002. Of the six Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHVs) produced, the Japanese…