History Of Chevrolet Brand
More than 110 years ago, the first Chevrolet took to the roads in Detroit, beginning a journey ultimately leading to every corner of the planet. More than 209 million cars Read More >>
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Top 10 Buick Performance Cars That Established And Advanced The Brand’s Performance Heritage
Performance has been part of Buick’s DNA since its earliest days, when stripped-down chassis and powerful Buick engines pushed the pioneers of motorsports to victory. Racing success helped forge the Read More >>
History Of The Škoda Octavia Combi – The Perfect Everyday Companion
On 3 March 1998 Škoda lifted the curtain on the first Octavia Combi of the modern generation at the Geneva International Motor Show. Serial production of the future bestseller had Read More >>
Buick GSX 2 Door Hardtop (1970)
The Buick Gran Sport name was first introduced on the 1965 Skylark as a competitor to the Pontiac GTO. The first Gran Sport had a Wildcat 325 horsepower 401 cid Read More >>
Legends Of La Sarthe (Le Mans)
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is delighted to announce that 2023’s eagerly anticipated Le Mans Centenary celebration will feature two of the race’s most significant Read More >>
2003 Ford Mustang Mach1
After the success of the 2001 Mustang Bullitt, Ford launched another “Living Legend” specialty Mustang in 2003 with the re-introduction of the Mach 1 model. Mach 1 offered car collectors Read More >>
History Of The Mercury Brand
In the 1930s, Ford designers began work on a vehicle that would have more features and styling than was offered on any other current Ford product. As the vehicle neared Read More >>
The Origins Of The Lincoln Continental
“Father made the most popular car in the world. I want to make the best car in the world.” With those words, Edsel Ford, President of the Lincoln Motor Company, Read More >>
Mercury Cougar Eliminator (1970)
Most enthusiasts consider 1969 and 1970 to be the absolute zenith of the original muscle car era. These two years served as the apex of the horsepower and cubic-inches curve. Read More >>
The PEUGEOT 205 Is Turning 40: An Alluring Sacred Number
On 24th February 1983, PEUGEOT made a splash by launching the 205. This model cemented the brand in the modern era, both in terms of product, marketing, and motorsport. A Read More >>
History Of Ford Bronco
The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey in the early 1960s (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and engineered by Ford engineer Paul G. Read More >>
History Of Ford Mustang Boss Models
The Mustang Boss 302 is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang originally produced by Ford in 1969 and 1970, alongside its more powerful sibling the Boss 429 Mustang. Ford Read More >>
History Of Dodge Charger Daytona
Dodge produced three separate models with the name Dodge Charger Daytona, all of which were modified Dodge Chargers. The name was taken from Daytona Beach, Florida, which was an early Read More >>
A Brief History Of The Nissan Skyline – The Evolution Of A Supercar
The legendary Skyline, first introduced in 1957, was originally built by Japan’s Prince Motor Company. Production of the Prince Skyline lasted from 1957 until 1966, when Prince and Nissan Read More >>
What Classic Car Owners Need To Know About Seatbelt Laws
Classic car owners are being told to brush up on their understanding of seatbelt laws in old vehicles, else risk a hefty fine and penalty points. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk Read More >>
History Of Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was the brainchild of two men—George Walker and Louis D. Crusoe. The car was born from the idea that Ford Motor Company should have a sportier vehicle Read More >>
Lamborghinis To Light Up London Concours This Summer, With Jaw-Dropping Celebration Of Marque’s 60th Anniversary
London Concours, presented by Montres Breguet, has announced that its 2023 event will celebrate the 60th anniversary of arguably the most exotic and evocative brand of all: Lamborghini. This Summer’s Read More >>
History Of Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro arrived in dealerships on Sept. 29, 1966 and customers were eager for Chevrolet’s entry in the new personal sports car segment. Sales of nearly 221,000 in its first Read More >>
Without Blue Flashing Lights And Siren: Mercedes-Benz 320 Ambulance Of 1937
With its inconspicuous grey paintwork, the Mercedes-Benz ambulance built in 1937 differs significantly from today’s standard. This is demonstrated by its immediate neighbours in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: a few vehicles Read More >>
History of the Toyota Supra
To chart the history of the Toyota Supra, an iconic model that wears what is arguably Toyota’s most famous sports car nameplate, you have to look back 40 years to the Read More >>