Stories
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September 7, 1954 – Ford Thunderbird production begins
Ford’s answer to the Corvette, the Thunderbird, began rolling down the assembly line on this day in 1954 for the 1955 model year. The…
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September 6, 1949 – Volkswagen is returned to German control
After being taken over by British forces following the end of World War II in Europe, Volkswagen was handed back to the Federal Republic…
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September 5, 2006 – Alan Mulally becomes Ford CEO
Alan Mulally’s tenure as the President and CEO of Ford Motor Company from September 5, 2006, to July 1, 2014, is widely regarded as…
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September 4, 2006 – Bentley Continental GTC production begins
The Bentley Continental GTC, a convertible variation of the Bentley Continental GT, began production on September 4, 2006. To understand its history, we need…
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September 3, 1875 – Ferdinand Porsche is born
Ferdinand Porsche, International Motorsports Hall of Fame member and Car Engineer of the 20th Century, was born on this day in 1875 in current…
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September 2, 1994 – The National Corvette Museum Opens
The National Corvette Museum opened to the public on this day in 1994 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the city home to Chevrolet Corvette production…
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September 1, 1989 – The first Lexus sales begin
On September 1, 1989, a new era in the automotive world dawned as Toyota introduced its luxury vehicle division, Lexus, to the United States.…
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August 31, 2003 – Allegedly drunk doctor clocked at 182 mph in Lamborghini Diablo
In the heart-pounding shadows of the urban sprawl, where the scent of danger lingered in the air, a tale of speed, recklessness, and a…
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August 28, 2007 – Racer Phil Hill dies
On August 28, 2008, the motorsports community mourned the loss of a true racing legend, Phil Hill. Philip Toll Hill Jr., born on April…
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August 25, 1991 – Michael Schumacher makes Formula One debut
In the heart of motorsports history, one name stands out as a beacon of speed, skill, and determination: Michael Schumacher. Hailing from Germany, Schumacher’s…
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August 24, 1985 – The Yugo goes on sale in the United States
The Yugo, also known as the Zastava Koral, is a small economy car that gained notoriety as one of the cheapest and most basic…
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August 23, 2018 – Nissan Announces $170M Investment in US Assembly Lines
On August 23, 2018, Nissan North America announced a significant $170 million investment in its Smyrna, Tennessee, and Canton, Mississippi assembly plants. This strategic…