Stories
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April 5, 1951 – Dean Kamen, Segway inventor, is born
American inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dean Kamen was born on this day 1951, in Rockville Center, New York. Kamen’s passion for technology began at…
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April 4, 2012 – The Subaru Crosstrek makes its market debut; Crosstrek Review and History
When the Subaru Crosstrek first rolled onto the scene on April 4, 2012, as a 2013 model, it entered a rapidly growing subcompact crossover…
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The History of the Arizona Automotive Industry
Arizona may not be the first state that comes to mind when discussing the automotive industry, but its history with cars and manufacturing is…
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Automotive Industry Pioneers: Innovators Who Changed the Way We Drive
The automobile is one of the most transformative inventions of the modern era, shaping industries, economies, and daily life across the globe. Behind the…
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March 10, 1983 – The Land Rover 110 is announced
On March 10, 1983, Land Rover introduced the One Ten, a rugged off-road vehicle designed for durability and versatility. This model laid the foundation…
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Top 10 Classic Cars That Shaped Automotive History
Cars that are now considered classic have played a crucial role in shaping the automotive industry, influencing design, engineering, and cultural trends. From groundbreaking…
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February 19, 2015 – Remembering Yutaka Katayama, Father of the Z Car and first president of Nissan USA
Yutaka Katayama, Mr. K, if you will, and often hailed as the “Father of the Z Car,” was born Yutaka Asoh on September 15,…
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February 10, 1989 – The Mazda Miata MX-5 debuts
Ah, the history of the Mazda Miata MX-5. A little roadster with a big personality. This car has been turning heads and putting smiles…
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February 6, 1968 – Bunkie Knudsen becomes President of Ford
Auto industry titan Semon Knudsen was born in 1912 to William Knudsen, who himself would later become president of General Motors (1937-1940). His father…
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February 5, 1947 – NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip is born
Darrell Lee Waltrip, born on February 5, 1947, is an iconic figure in the world of motorsports, leaving an indelible mark as a stock…
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February 4, 1922 – Ford buys Lincoln
In the early 20th century, the automotive industry was a landscape of innovation, rivalry, and unexpected turns. One such twist of fate occurred on…
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February 3, 1948 – The first automotive tail fins
General Motors design chief Harley Earl was an inspired man after gazing upon a twin-tailed P-38 Lightning fighter plane of WWII. By borrowing elements…