Stories
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January 22, 1950 – Preston Tucker is not guilty
Decades of work in the auto industry taught Preston Tucker that change was constant and necessary. His experiences provided the world view he needed…
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What Happened to DeLorean? The Wild Story Behind the Famous Car (January 21, 1981)
Before starting the company that bears his name, John Zachary DeLorean (1925-2005) was an engineer and executive at Detroit’s biggest brands. While working at…
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January 20, 1946 – Kaiser Frazer debuts
Following WWII, many entrepreneurs foresaw the need for new commodities, such as houses and automobiles. Successful shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser was one of those…
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I asked ChatGPT to write a poem about human’s connection to cars. Here it is.
So, you’ve probably heard all about ChatGPT by now. Well, I am not trying to get a robot to do my homework, but I…
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Celebrity Car Collections You’ve Got to See to Believe
Many celebrities are known for their extravagant lifestyles, and for a lot of the ones who fit the category, that includes a love for…
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A Fast and Fun Investment: 1980s German Sports Cars
Investing in classic cars can be a great way to diversify your portfolio and potentially earn a significant return on investment. Plus, you can…
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January 16, 1948 – Ford F-Series trucks go on sale
Up until 1948, Ford’s cars and trucks had shared the same platform and styling queues. That all changed when Ford launched the Ford F-Series…
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January 15, 1909 – Jean Bugatti is born
Gianroberto Bugatti was born in Germany on this day in 1909, the same year his father Ettore founded Automobiles E. Bugatti. By his early…
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January 13, 1906 – AMCMA holds first auto show
Founded just weeks prior, the American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association held its first auto show on this day in 1906 to build public interest…
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Sweet Craigslist Vans for Sale
Sure, muscle cars are great, but have you every driven a van? Sure, you won’t be going anywhere fast, unless you opt for a…
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January 8, 2016 – Maria Teresa de Filippis, first female F1 driver, passes away
Born to a wealthy Italian family in 1926, Maria Teresa de Filippis grew up an avid equestrian. The sport taught her how to handle…
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January 3, 1899 – First use of the word Automobile in the New York Times
As more and more horseless carriages began to appear in the late 19th century, a variety of terms came to describe them. While “car”…