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On August 19, 2022, the Kia EV6 made a historic debut at Monterey Car Week, showcasing not just a new
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On August 9, 1990, Nissan achieved a groundbreaking milestone in automotive design. The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) presented
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July 31, 1981 – The last St. Louis Corvette
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On this day in 2003 the last production Type 1 VW Beetle rolled off the assembly line. The need for
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