Tag: automotive history

Auto History

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.

Games

Crossword: 1970s Cars

September 16, 2023. AAA Staff

The cars of the 1970s were all about style. Test your knowledge of this era in automotive history with our crossword.

Auto History

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.

Lifestyle

Famous Female Explorers and Adventurers

March 02, 2023. Sarah Hopkins

These famous female explorers and adventurers saw the world, lived life on the edge and broke gender barriers.

Auto History

The Most Iconic Cars in History

November 15, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Many cars have roamed the roadways. Only a few have made a lasting impression. These iconic cars revolutionized the auto industry.

Retirement

Great Cars for Older Drivers and Retirees

July 06, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

For the practical, the frugal or the dreamer, these are some of the best cars for older drivers and retirees.

Auto History

The History of the Tow Truck

April 13, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Like many great inventions before and since, tow trucks were born out of necessity. A century later, they are the backbone of roadside assistance.

Cars & Trucks

License Plate History: A Timeline

August 05, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

World War II. The Supreme Court. Idaho potatoes. License plate history is more interesting than you might think.

Auto History

The Most Popular Cars of All Time

March 10, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

Whether it’s because of their practicality, capability or funky look, these are the most popular cars throughout the decades.