Václav Laurin (64), the Czech engineer, entrepreneur and industrialist who co-founded automobile manufacturer Laurin & Klement that later became today’s Škoda Auto, died
Wednesday 13th August 1930 Václav Laurin (64), the Czech engineer, entrepreneur and industrialist who co-founded automobile manufacturer Laurin & Klement that later became today’s Škoda Auto, died.
Marques
Find out more about the history of your favourite marques Abarth Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bugatti Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Ferrari Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lotus Maserati Mazda Mclaren Mercedes-Benz MG Mini Mitsubishi Morgan Nissan Noble Pagani Peugeot Porsche Radical Renault Rolls-Royce…
Launch Years
Car launches from 1890 to present day 1890 Peugeot Type 2 1897 Brown quadricycle Fiat 4 HP Peugeot Type 14 Peugeot Type 14 Peugeot Type 15 Peugeot Type 15 Peugeot Type 27 Peugeot Type 28 Präsident 1900 Adami (car) Fiat 6 HP NW Elektromobil NW Rennzweier Peugeot Type 30 Skene (automobile) 1901 Fiat 10 HP…
How to find the most economical car as petrol prices soar
As petrol prices continue to soar, more and more people are looking for economical cars that will save them money at the pump. This blog post will discuss some of the most economical vehicles on the market and provide tips on finding the best deal. We will also break down the different economical cars available…
How maintain your car when not in use
Letting your car sit idle for months can cause damage and those lucky enough to have multiple cars, or cars they only use on special occasions will face problems. Today we will cover some of the problems you can face when you have to leave a car sit idle, the best ways around these problems.…
12-18 April Motoring Milestones
Discover the most momentous motoring events that took place this week in history ……. 130 years ago this week, Joseph Day applied for a British patent for his of the valveless two-stroke engine [14 April 1891]. On the original design there were two flap valves – one in the inlet port, where you would probably…
22-28 March: Motoring Milestones
Discover the momentous mooring events that took place this week in history ……… 160 years ago this week, the appositely named George Francis Train began operating his trams along the Bayswater Road in London, from Notting Hill to Marble Arch [23 March 1861].The tram proved a commercial success, because of the smooth and even rails…
Factors That Contribute to a Car’s Drastic Price Point
Being able to buy a car is an achievement. Not everyone has the means to pay for it. Aside from the value of the car, you also have to think about the maintenance, insurance, registration and licensing, and other important expenses. That is why for some, owning a car is considered as an investment.…
31 August – 6 September Motoring Milestones
Discover the momentous motoring events that took place this week in history …….. 120 years ago this week, the town of Flint, Michigan, began its central role in automotive history, when Charles Wisner introduced the first car built in Flint [3 September 1900]. Designed by Wisner, the car was a home-built prototype that appeared in…
10-16 August: Motoring Milestones
Discover the most momentous motoring events that took place this week in motoring history ….. 100 years ago this week, British manufacturer Sunbeam merged with the French company Automobiles Darracq [13 August 1920]. Alfa Romeo and Opel both started out in the car industry by building Darracqs under licence, and in 1919 Darracq had bought…
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