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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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STOP for Stop Sign History

April 20, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

It may may seem simple enough, but stop sign history shows a lot of work went into its red octagonal design.

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Women in Automotive History

March 10, 2023. 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 Worst Cars in History

March 07, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Design fails. Cheap manufacturing. Unorganized management. For one reason or another, these go down in history for all the wrong reasons.

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A Seat Belt History Timeline

March 02, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Looking back, seat belts weren’t always widely accepted. Now, they save thousands of lives each year.

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The History of NASCAR

February 22, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

NASCAR history began with a humble, road-racing circuit. Seventy-five years later, the sport is one of the most popular in the country.

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The Black Pioneers of the Automotive Industry

January 31, 2023. 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 Zamboni Machine

January 11, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

From the sunny confines of Southern California to chilly ice rinks around the world, here’s how the Zamboni machine became ubiquitous.

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The History of the Holiday Hess Trucks

December 06, 2022. 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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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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