Stories
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November 18, 1960 – End of the line for DeSoto
Less than a week after Chrysler acquired Dodge Brothers, it debuted its new mid-priced DeSoto line for 1929. The two brands gave Chrysler two…
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November 17, 1986 – The Assassination of Renault CEO Georges Besse
On this day in 1986 Georges Besse, the 58-year-old CEO of French automaker Renault, was gunned down just steps from his Paris home. Besse…
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November 16, 1904 – The history of auto theft in Los Angeles begins with first recorded stolen car in the city
The greater Los Angeles area has long been a hot bed for auto theft. The wild police chases that fill the evening news are…
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November 15, 2020 – Lewis Hamilton wins 7th F1 Drivers’ Championship
On November 15, 2020, Lewis Hamilton put in a masterclass performance at the Turkish Grand Prix, clinching victory in challenging wet conditions. This win…
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November 14, 1996 – GM releases its EV1, first electric car
On this day in 1996 General Motors released its first electric car, the EV1. Manufactured in Lansing, Michigan, the EV1 had a range of…
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November 13, 1997 – Corvette, Mustang & Jeep designer Larry Shinoda dies
What qualities must one possess to build the legacy of three of the United States’ most recognizable brands? Repertoire? Desire? Drive? For auto designer…
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November 12, 1908 – GM buys Oldsmobile
On this day in 1908 the newly formed General Motors snapped up another automotive Brand. When GM buys Oldsmobile, the holding company immediately went…
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November 11, 1926 – Maria Teresa de Filippis, first female F1 driver, is born
Born to a wealthy Italian family on November 11, 1926, Maria Teresa de Filippis grew up an avid equestrian. The sport taught her how…
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November 10, 1885 – The first motorcycle rider
On this day in 1885, the first test ride of what is often considered the first modern motorcycle, the Daimler Reitwagen (“riding car”), occurred.…
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November 9, 1937 – Patent issued for flying car dubbed the “Arrowbile”
In the golden age of aviation, the skies were alive with inventors and pioneers, each chasing the dream of personal flight. Among them was…
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November 8, 1866 – Herbert Austin, founder of Austin Motor Company, is born
In the annals of automotive history, Herbert Austin stands as a visionary whose legacy continues to reverberate through the world of automobiles. As the…
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November 7, 1907 – Jesús García saves a town by driving a burning train full of dynamite away
Jesús García Corona, born on November 13, 1881, in Hermosillo, Sonora, was a Mexican railroad brakeman whose heroic act in 1907 made him an…