Stories
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August 11, 1980 – Frank Sinatra drives the first 1981 Chrysler Imperial off assembly line
In the annals of automotive history, certain moments stand out as truly iconic. One such moment occurred on August 11, 1980, when legendary crooner…
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August 10, 1978 – 3 teenage girls die in fiery Ford Pinto crash
The Ford Pinto hit the market in response to highly economical imports from Japan and Europe. The subcompact sat on an all new platform,…
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August 9, 1990 – Nissan Gobi Wins International Design Award
On August 9, 1990, Nissan achieved a groundbreaking milestone in automotive design. The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) presented the prestigious Design Excellence…
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August 8, 1986 – The last episode of Knight Rider, starring KITT, airs
On August 8, 1986, the world bid farewell to “Knight Rider,” the beloved TV series that introduced audiences to the high-tech, crime-fighting car known…
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August 6, 2024 – The Mitsubishi Mirage is dead, and so is the cheap car market
The cheap car market is a thing of the past.
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Top Back to School Gear for Young Car Enthusiasts
Are you ready to turbocharge your child’s back-to-school experience? For young car enthusiasts, nothing beats the thrill of starting the school year with gear…
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August 6, 1991 – Peugeot gets Olympic Gold Medal for being last French automaker in the US
On August 6, 1991, Peugeot took an unexpected victory lap that would have made any Olympian proud. In a move that left car enthusiasts…
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August 5, 1899 – Henry Ford starts his first car business: Detroit Automobile Company
It took Henry Ford three tries to start a successful car business, this was his first attempt.
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August 4, 1928 – DeSoto is founded
On this day in 1928, Walter Chrysler founded DeSoto, which provided Chrysler Corporation a vehicle line aimed at the mid priced auto market. The…
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August 3, 1977 – The Spy Who Loved Me Debuts, featuring Lotus Submarine + 10 Greatest James Bond Cars
On August 3, 1977, “The Spy Who Loved Me” debuted, marking the tenth installment in the legendary James Bond franchise. Whether you love Bond…
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August 2, 2000 – BMW announces a new MINI Cooper
August 2, 2000, marked a significant day in automotive history when BMW officially announced its plans to produce a new Mini Cooper. The story…
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August 1, 1947 – Ferdinand Porsche released from jail
August 1, 1947, marked a significant day in the life of the automotive engineering pioneer, Ferdinand Porsche. After enduring a tumultuous period of incarceration,…