Stories
-
The rarest and most iconic pony cars of the 1960s
The Ford Mustang, which came out in 1964, started a whole new category of small, sporty ‘pony cars’ and became an instant culture icon.…
-
April 20, 1927 – Race car driver Phil Hill is born
Phil Hill, born on this day in 1927, was an American racing driver who competed in Formula One, sports car racing, and various other…
-
April 19, 2005 – Bugatti Veyron sets production speed record
Developed by Volkswagen Group engineers in Germany and built in France by Bugatti, the Veyron combined technological prowess with cutting edge design elements that…
-
April 18, 1934 – Citroën Traction Avant debuts
Go ahead, call it the Citroën Front-Wheel-Drive. It has never heard that joke before. It’s not a joke, in reality, given that traction avant…
-
The Reasons Behind the Rise of Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles, also commonly described as EVs, are powered purely by a battery, create almost zero noise pollution and do not require gas. They’re…
-
April 16, 2003 – Honda Element goes on sale
Many things have been said about the Honda Element, but above all one stands out: it’s got small cup holders. Whether you like it…
-
When did Volvo build its first car? (April 14, 1927)
Though the Volvo name first appeared in 1915 as a subsidiary of Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF, more than a decade would pass before it…
-
April 13, 1965 – The ten millionth Pontiac
Pontiac was founded in 1926 as a companion marque to Oakland, which was also owned by General Motors. The first Pontiac car, the Pontiac…
-
April 12, 1888 – Cecil Kimber, founder of MG, in born
On this day in 1888 Cecil Kimber was born in London to Henry and Fanny Kimber. In 1928 he would be responsible for the…
-
April 11, 1970 – Saab Sonett III debuts
In the realm of automotive history, few cars carry the mystique and innovation of the Saab Sonnett series. The Saab Sonett III stands out…
-
April 10, 1969 – Harley Earl passes away
Automotive designer and executive Harley J. Earl, often referred to as the “Father of the Corvette,” passed away on this day in 1969 at…
-
March 25, 2005 – Saturn Sky debuts
The Saturn Sky, a sleek and sporty roadster, made its debut to the press on March 25, 2005, with an official launch slated for…