Stories
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10 Most Expensive Cars Sold at the 2024 Monterey Car Week
Monterey Car Week, centered around the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, continues to be a beacon for automotive collectors and investors alike. This year’s…
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August 22, 1967 – The AMC Javelin is Announced
On this day in 1967, AMC issued a press release, pictured above, officially announcing the 1968 AMC Javelin. The vehicle would help AMC shed…
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Who Founded Bugatti? The Legacy of Speed the Left on August 21, 1947
Ettore Bugatti, born on September 15, 1881, in Milan, Italy, was a visionary automotive engineer and founder of the iconic Bugatti automobile brand. Coming…
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August 20, 1969 – Nissan announced Nissan Skyline 1500 improvements
The Nissan Skyline has evolved from a modest family car to a legendary nameplate associated with high-performance and cutting-edge technology. The story of the…
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August 19, 2022 – Kia EV6 debuts
On August 19, 2022, the Kia EV6 made a historic debut at Monterey Car Week, showcasing not just a new vehicle but the most…
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August 18, 1940 – Walter Chrysler dies
The founder of the Chrysler Corporation, Walter P. Chrysler, passed away on this day in 1940 after succumbing to a cerebral hemorrhage. Chrysler was…
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August 17, 2022 – New Dodge Charger EV Concept Debuts
On August 17, 2022, during the third day of the Dodge Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan, Dodge enthusiasts were treated to a groundbreaking…
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August 16, 1906 – Mason Motor Cars begins production
The first Mason Motor Car rolled off a Des Moines, Iowa assembly line on this day in 1906. Edward Mason, a lawyer, financed the…
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August 15, 1994 – Ford Contour and Mercury Mystique go into production
On this day in 1994, the Ford Contour and its upscale sibling the Mercury Mystique began production. Assembly line workes at Kansas City Assembly…
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Who Founded Ferrari? Before Dying on August 14, 1988 He Approved One Last Car
Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the sports car company that bears his name, passed away on this day in 1988 at age 90. His…
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August 13, 1955 – Hideo Fukuyama, first Japanese NASCAR driver, is born
Hideo Fukuyama, born on this day in 1955, became the first Japanese driver to compete in the top tier of NASCAR, after receiving encouragement…
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August 12, 1988 – “Tucker, The Man & His Dream” premieres
On this day in 1988 “Tucker, The Man & His Dream,” hit US theaters. The film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starred Jeff Bridges…