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Women in Automotive History

March 10, 2024. Sarah Hopkins

Discover the history behind the world’s first road trip, see the evolution of the windshield wiper and more with these women in automotive history.

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The Black Pioneers of the Automotive Industry

February 03, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

Whether breaking color barriers or inventing critical safety features, these are some of the Black pioneers that revolutionized the car world.

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The History of the Holiday Hess Trucks

December 07, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Hess holiday trucks have been around for more than half a century. Over that time, they’ve become one of the most iconic toys ever made.

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The History of Hearses

October 23, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Hearse history has seen these vehicles go from candle-adorned carriages to six-figure luxury behemoths.

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Latin America’s Automotive Innovators and Trailblazers

September 14, 2023. AAA Staff

From the turn of the 20th century to today, Latin Americans have pioneered in the automotive world – many of them unsung heroes.

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The Rise and Fall of Car Hood Ornaments

August 31, 2023. Nicole Wakelin

What ever happened to car hood ornaments? Learn how the shiny auto adornments went from popular to obsolete.

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Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint

June 29, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here’s why.

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The Extraordinary History of Hot Wheels

June 08, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

A half-century ago, 16 Hot Wheels arrived on toy store shelves. Today, billions of these miniature cars race around the world.

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The History of Ice Cream Trucks

June 05, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Ice cream trucks have been traveling along American roads for a century, spreading from one Ohio city to neighborhoods across the country.

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The Stories Behind Popular Car Logos and Names

May 19, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Most car logos and names are synonymous with their brand. But how did each marque create theirs?

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Buying a New Car

Tips and tricks to get you through every step of buying a new car, whatever “new” means to you.

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