20-21 November: This Weekend in Motorsport History
Discover the momentous motor sports events that took place this week in history …… ~20 November~ 1955: Pole-starter Fonty Flock held off his brother Tim by half a car-length at Charlotte Speedway’s .75-mile dirt track to score the last of his 19 wins in NASCAR’s premier series. Flock led all 134 laps and paced a…
8 Reasons Why Small Cars are Better Than Big Cars
Size is one of the main criteria to consider when you buy or rent a car, and more often you prefer a larger vehicle. However, is this the right choice? Let’s figure it out. For example, you’re going on a family trip to Chicago. In this case, picking up a minivan rental Chicago will be…
When Is the Best Time to Buy and Sell Cars?
Unfortunately, there is no exact science that determines when to go to a dealership to have the best negotiating position. On the other hand, many factors can help the buyer or the seller to decide the right time. Getting a good deal when buying a used or a new car depends on many factors. One…
29-30 May: This Weekend in Motor Sport History
Discover the momentous motor sports events that took place this weekend in history ……. ~29 May~ 1895: The first automobile race in Italy, a 62-mile round trip between Turin and Asti, was won by Simone Federmann in a Daimler omnibus. 1901: The 1901 Gordon Bennett Cup, formally titled the II Coupe Internationale, was a…
28 December 2020 – 3 January 2021: Motoring Milestones
Discover the most momentous motoring events that took place this week in history ……. 220 years ago this week, Charles Goodyear, who patented a process to vulcanize rubber in 1842, was born in New Haven, Connecticut, US [29 December 1800]. Goodyear began his career as a partner in his father’s hardware business, which went bankrupt…
30 November- 6 December: Motoring Milestones
Discover the most momentous motoring events that took place this week in history ……… 120 years ago this week, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers was organised in New York City with Samuel T. Davis of Locomobile as its first President [1 December 1900]…….110 years ago this week, neon lighting, invented by French physicist Georges…
21-22 November: This Weekend in Motor Sport History
Discover the most momentous motor sports events that took place this weekend in history 21 November 1951: Racer Carlos Panini was killed near Oaxaca, Mexico during the Pan-American Road Race. 1953: Felice Bonetto (50) died in Silao Mexico. Bonetto was a fearless competitor who took no prisoners and was possessed of so much courage that…
10 connectivity trends that will outline the future of the automotive industry
Impossible is becoming possible now. The automotive industry is at its peak towards radical transformation with the assistance of software developers, innovative automakers, and technology companies. Companies such as carexpertgroup.com are refining and redefining technology. Billions are invested by these companies to introduce safe to ride, self-driving vehicles on the road. News concerning a wave…
The Debut and History of the De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera, the Italian word for “panther,” gives a clear indication of the design intent behind De Tomaso’s most popular model. Manufactured from 1971 through 1993, the Pantera retained a unique line and a solid base of fans among motorcar enthusiasts. Debuting in March 1970 in Modena, the Pantera would be presented later that same year…
27 July – 2 August: Motoring Milestones
Discover the most momentous motoring events that took place this week in history ……. 220 years ago this week, English inventor George Medhurst was issued with a British patent for his ‘Aeolian’ engine which used compressed air to power vehicles [2 August 1800]. In his pamphlet ‘On the properties, power, & application of the Aeolian…