Category: History

Dodge Viper
10
Sep
2024
Posted in History Specifications

Snake Bitten: Remembering the Dodge Viper

Dodge Viper specs added. Story updated September 10, 2024. No other car in the history of Dodge has placed a halo firmly over the brand as the Viper. Sure, the Hellcat has its place in brand lore, but the Viper…

2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan
30
Aug
2024
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History of the Hyundai Genesis Sedan

The Hyundai Genesis sedan was first introduced in 2009 as a mid-sized luxury sedan. Hyundai took aim at competing with established premium brands like BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz. It marked Hyundai’s bold entry into the luxury car market. The Genesis…

Subaru Legacy
10
Jun
2024
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History of the Subaru Legacy

As Subaru prepares to bid farewell to the Legacy after the 2025 model year, it is a fitting moment to reflect on the storied history of this iconic vehicle. Launched in 1989, the Subaru Legacy has been a testament to…

Honda Element
18
Oct
2023
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History of the Honda Element

The Honda Element, a compact crossover SUV with an unmistakably distinctive boxy design, etched a unique space for itself within the automobile industry. Spanning a single generation from 2003 to 2011, the vehicle stood out with its blend of functionality,…

Plymouth Prowler
15
May
2023
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History of the Plymouth Prowler

The Plymouth Prowler is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive cloth-top roadster designed to evoke the spirit of classic hot rods from the 1930s and 1940s. Its low-slung body, long hood, and open Indy-style front wheels give it a distinctive appearance that stands…

2011 Chevrolet Volt
25
Jan
2023
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History of the Chevrolet Volt

The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that was produced by General Motors. Development of the Volt began in 2005, and the car was first introduced as a concept car at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. The…

Pontiac Aztek
13
Jan
2023
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History of the Pontiac Aztek

The Pontiac Aztek was a compact crossover sport utility vehicle produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 2001 and 2005. This SUV was designed as a versatile, family-friendly vehicle that could be used for both everyday commuting and…

Ford Flex
10
Aug
2022
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History of the Ford Flex

One part crossover and another part station wagon, the Ford Flex was an unusual vehicle for its time. Introduced in 2009 and continuing through 2019, the Flex underwent modest changes during its 11-year model run. The Flex shared its underpinnings…

Nissan Juke
12
Jul
2022
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History of the Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a rare breed, a quirkily styled model that by all accounts should have immediately failed in a discriminating consumer market. This subcompact crossover utility vehicle, however, rolled out in 2011 and stayed around through 2017, as…

Ford Maverick
28
Jan
2022
Posted in Classic Cars History

History of the Ford Maverick

The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup truck launched by the Ford Motor Company for the 2022 model year. But the nameplate was originally affixed to a compact car that was built from 1970 to 1977. Ford resurrected the name…

Toyota RAV4
12
Nov
2021
Posted in History

Chronicling 25 Years of the Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 may not have the panache of the Supra, but in the grand scheme of it all, its importance cannot be denied. Launched in the U.S. market in 1996, the RAV4 introduced a new segment of people mover…

27
Aug
2018
Posted in History

History of the Dodge Challenger

The Dodge Challenger originated as a special trim level for the Coronet. You may be surprised to learn that the first car to bear the Challenger name wasn’t a muscle car. It was just a special edition of the then-current…