Stories
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How the Volkswagen Beetle Became an Icon of Pop Culture
There are few cars in the world as instantly recognizable as the Volkswagen Beetle. But more than being recognizable, the Beetle is a remarkably…
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August 16, 1937 – Harvard introduces traffic engineering
On this day in 1937 Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts became the first university to offer graduate study courses for traffic engineering. There were…
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Why 1893 Changed Cars Forever: The First License Plate Laws (August 14, 1893)
The history of license plates for automobiles dates back to the Paris Police Ordinance of August 14, 1893. This ordinance, introduced by the French…
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Top 5 Craigslist Cars – Cheap Corvette, Studebaker Truck, VW Kit Car & More
It amazes me time and time again as I put these lists together that some of these deals are actually out there. If only…
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August 9, 2000 – Firestone tire recall issued following series of fatalities
On August 9, 2000 tire manufacturer Bridestone announced a staggering recall of 6.5 million tires due to tread-related issues. This came in response…
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August 8, 2018 – The ten millionth Ford Mustang
On this day in 2018 Ford Motor Company celebrated the production of the ten millionth Mustang, America’s best selling sports car of the last…
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August 7, 1937 – Auburn Automobile Company closes
The Auburn Automobile Company of Auburn, Indiana grew out of a horse-drawn carriage business founded in 1874 by Charles Eckhart. His sons began automobile…
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August 5, 1955 – The one millionth VW Beetle
By August of 1955 Volkswagen produced the Type 1 Beetle, the Type 2 Bus and it had recently introduced the Karmann Ghia. While the…
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Exploring the Latest Innovations in Aftermarket Blind Spot Detection
Since the invention of the automobile, blind spots have been a continuous problem for drivers. Finding practical methods to lessen this issue is essential…
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August 2, 2000 – BMW officially 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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July 31, 1916 – Racing legend Louise Smith is born
Louise Smith, a pioneering figure in the world of motorsports, shattered gender barriers and blazed a trail for women in a male-dominated arena. As…
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July 30, 1898 – The first printed automobile advertisement
A new edition of Scientific American landed on newstands on this day in 1898, and within its pages one could find the very first…