did you know, on july the 26th, 2005 Lexus Launches as a Global Marque (2005) Following years of operating as Toyota's luxury division, Lexus was officially spun off into its own standalone, global brand
did you know, the First Hovercraft Crosses the English Channel on July 25, 1959 : Powered by an internal combustion engine and large air fans, the SR.N1, or Saunders-Roe Nautical 1, became the first practical hovercraft to cross the English Channel. from Calais to Dover
did you know on july the 24th, 1998 (Kia Motors): Following the severe Asian financial crisis, bidding and auction events began for the bankruptcy of South Korean automaker Kia Motors.
did you know, 1921 Grand Prix Debut in Germany: The inaugural German Grand Prix (Automobil-Turnier) was held at the AVUS track in Berlin, which was the first major international motorsport event to take place in Germany following World War I.
did you know, Though officially unveiled a day earlier on July 21st, the iconic Ferrari F40 was formally presented at the Maranello factory on July 22, 1987. It was the final supercar that Enzo Ferrari personally approved, designed to celebrate the company's 40th anniversary.
did you know, on july the 19th, On July 19, 1904, Rolls-Royce Limited was officially incorporated following the highly successful partnership between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.
did you know, on july the 18th, On July 18, 1948, the legendary Argentine racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio made his European debut at a Formula One race in Reims, France, driving a Simca-Gordini.
did you know, on july the 17th, 1939, German driver Hermann Paul Müller won the French Grand Prix behind the wheel of the iconic Auto Union Typ D, a legendary Silver Arrow race car.
did you know, on july the 16th, , 1955: British racing legend Stirling Moss drove his Mercedes-Benz W196 to his first-ever Formula One victory at the British Grand Prix held in Aintree. He notably edged out his legendary teammate Juan Manuel Fangio.
did you know, on july the 15th, 1903, The Ford Motor Company sold its first-ever vehicle, a two-cylinder Model A, for \(\$850\). It paved the way for the moving assembly line, ultimately bringing car ownership to the masses
on july the 14th, 2006 On this day, Volkswagen released the Eos, a coupe-cabriolet named after the Greek goddess of dawn. It featured a complex five-piece retractable roof that became infamous for leaking, leading to a 2010 facelift and its eventual discontinuation in 2015
did you know, on june the 30th, The very first production Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan. It famously featured a white exterior, red interior, a "Blue Flame" 6-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission
did you know, on june the 29th, 1932, The Birth of Auto Union Audi Four German automakers Audiwerke, Horch, DKW, and Wanderer, officially merged to form Auto Union AG, becoming the second-largest motor vehicle manufacturer in Germany.
did you know, on june the 29th, 1967. the 1950s Hollywood star was tragically killed alongside her driver and boyfriend when their 1966 Buick Electra collided with the back of a tractor-trailer near New Orleans, Louisiana.
did you know on june the 28th, 1926 German automobile giants Benz & Cie & Daimler Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) officially merged to form Daimler-Benz AG. This historic union led to the creation of the MercedesBenz brand, uniting the two oldest automobile manufacturers in the world
did you know, on june the 27th, 1909, Mercedes-Benz officially registered its iconic three-pointed star as a trademark. The symbol was originally sketched by Gottlieb Daimler years earlier to represent his engines' dominance on land, water, and in the air.
did you know, on june the 27th, 1957: Illinois Governor William Stratton signed legislation making seat belts mandatory, laying the groundwork for motor vehicle safety standards that would eventually spread worldwide.