Stories
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October 25, 1999 – Mr. Bean crashes a McLaren F1
You likely know British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson better as Mr. Bean, the obnoxiously mute child stuck in an adult’s body. Well, when…
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October 24, 2024 – Scout Motors introduces all new vehicle lineup
On October, 24, 2024, Scout Motors (VW) introduced the all new Scout vehicle line up in Franklin, TN. Scout Motors, a relaunch of sorts…
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October 24, 1944 – Founder of Renault dies after prison stint
Louis Renault, the founder of the French automobile company that bears his name, died in prison on this day in 1944 at age 67.…
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Commercial Auto Insurance: The Ultimate Guide
You could require commercial auto insurance coverage if your company relies on automobiles for operations. Additionally, commercial coverage could be necessary if you use…
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October 23, 1911 – A spot of English T, English Model T that is
The Ford Motor Company began intercontinental production on this day in 1911 when the first English Ford Model T left a factory in Trafford…
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October 22, 1936 – The first VW test drive
On this day in 1936 drivers road tested the Volkswagen Type 1 prototype for the first time. The car, proposed, designed and engineered by…
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October 21, 1980 – The last International Harvester Scout
International Harveter came to be in the merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, Deering Harvester Company, Milwaukee Harvesting Machine Co., Plano Manufacturing Co. and Warder,…
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October 20, 1902 – The first Cadillac is completed, perhaps
According to the book “Henry Leland – Master of Precision,” the final assembly of the first Cadillac took place on this day in 1902,…
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October 19, 1982 – John Z. DeLorean is arrested for conspiracy to traffic cocaine
On October 19, 1982, the world watched in disbelief as one of the most prominent figures in the automotive industry, John Z. DeLorean, was…
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October 18, 1939 – The Automotive Hall of Fame is founded
The Automotive Hall of Fame, founded on October 18, 1939, in New York City by a group known as the “Automobile Old Timers,” is…
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October 17, 1965 – NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Harold Kite dies after wreck
Harold Edwin Kite, born on November 13, 1921, in East Point, Georgia, left an indelible mark on the NASCAR Grand National Series during his…
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October 16, 1957 – Annual British International Motor Show opens with many debuts
The year was 1957, a time when the automotive world was brimming with innovation and elegance. On October 16, the British International Motor Show…