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Modern-day MINI assembly at MINI Plant Oxford, England, Mar 2013 (the plant's 100th birthday)

World's Third-Oldest Car Plant At 100 Years: MINIs Still Rolling Off Line

You'd never know it today, but there once was a time when Britain had the second-largest automotive industry in the world. A bit of that heritage surfaces this month as one of the seminal auto plants that built Britain's industry celebrates its 100th birthday. That site, now called MINI Plant...

March 8, 2013 by John Voelcker

Ford's Innovative SYNC System Inducted Into Computer Museum

50-Year-Old Giugiaro Model Tells The Story Of The Lamborghini That Never Was

Top Gear USA hosts mug during "Donut" trailer

Top Gear USA Season Two Starts July 24

Video: History Of The BMW Logo

While most people think BMW’s logo is a representation of a spinning propeller, an understandable mistake given the automaker’s roots in aircraft engine manufacturing... June 8, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

BMW celebrates 75 years of roadster production

Roadsters. Open air, summer sun and a visceral connection to the road. For many, the quintessential enthusiast's driving experience. But for many, many more, they are the... May 28, 2009 by Nelson Ireson

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Porsche's new museum chooses its first exhibits

A museum of Porsche's greatest vehicles quietly launched its first twelve choices for its exhibits yesterday, with a total of 80 to be on display by the end of the week... November 4, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann

Honda quietly entered its 60th year of business this week

Known not just for its strong automotive business, but for its engine, aviation, robotics and motorcycle arms as well, Honda entered its 60th year as a corporation this week... September 26, 2008 by Ralph Hanson