Tag: automotive history
The Best 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.
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.
Women in Automotive History
February 28, 2022. 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.
Crossword: 1970s Cars
August 19, 2021. AAA Staff
The cars of the 1970s were all about style. Test your knowledge of this era in automotive history with our crossword.
The Most Iconic Cars in History
May 05, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Many cars have roamed the roadways. Only a few have made a lasting impression. These iconic cars revolutionized the auto industry.
Newport Car Museum’s Good Vibes During Covid: Large Space is Happy Place for Auto Enthusiasts
February 03, 2021. Dallas Ernst
When Brazilian artist Romero Britto applied his signature pop-art graphics to all visible surfaces of a sleek 2005 Corvette, he had no idea the car would wind up in one…
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.
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.