The Cosmo Sport 110S L1OA coupe was introduced in 1967 with a rotary engine Continue reading
Tag: Vehicles
First American Woman to Motorcycle to Argentina
Catharine Rambeau, a 54-year-old grandmother from Michigan, USA was the first woman to motorcycle Continue reading
Nissan Motor Company Exports to USA
Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan was the first Japanese auto manufacturer to export cars to the U.S.A. in 1958. Continue reading
Hertz Drive-Ur-Self System Opens
The first rental car business opened at a used car lot in Chicago, IL, USA in 1918 where it was later purchased by John D. Hertz. Continue reading
Hidden Headlights on Lotus Elan
The Lotus Elan was the first car with hidden headlights introduced by Lotus Cars Ltd. in 1962. Continue reading
1968 Volkswagen Used the First Computer Chip
The Volkswagen 1600, built by Volkswagen AG of Wolfsburg. Continue reading
First Automobile Club Founded
The Automobile Club de France was founded in Paris in 1895. Continue reading
Vehicle Seat Belt Patented
American inventor E.J. Claghorn patented the vehicular seat belt in 1885 designed to restrain passengers while moving at high speeds. Continue reading
Jean-Joseph-Etienne Lenoir
Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir also known as Jean J. Lenoir (12 January 1822 – 4 August 1900) was a Belgian engineer who developed the internal combustion engine in 1858. Continue reading
First automobile Ordered by a Head of State
Nobody knows for sure whether Alexander ever drove or rode in his purchased car. Continue reading