automotiveamerican
automotiveamerican
Automotive American
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The Trials and Tribulations of my Car/Truck/Americana Obsession & My Internet Broadcasting Activities
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automotiveamerican · 4 hours ago
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1948 F1 Pickup For Sale!
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automotiveamerican · 1 day ago
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Class And Cargo Are No Issue With This 1976 Cadillac “Cadimino” - Brian McTaggart @Hemmings
In the world of the American pickup truck, there are two forms. First and foremost is the work truck, that beaten, rugged tool with an engine that is dinged-up, dirty and ready to go every time there is a task to accomplish. Then there is the opposite side of the coin: the “cowboy Cadillac”, which often referred to the fully loaded truck that was kept up and saw little to none of the same…
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automotiveamerican · 3 days ago
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🚗 Update How Trump's Tariffs Are Reshaping the U.S. Auto Industry
Since former President Donald Trump reintroduced sweeping tariffs on automotive imports and materials in 2025, the U.S. motor industry has been feeling the heat—and fast. From rising vehicle prices to bankrupt suppliers and shifting production lines, the impact has rippled through every level of the auto supply chain. So what’s really happening behind the headlines? Here’s a breakdown of how…
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automotiveamerican · 5 days ago
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Book of the Dead — GEO - Bruno V @DriventoWrite
Compact cars: General Motors, with all the engineering and design facilities at its disposal, could never really master the concept. From the interesting but flawed Corvair, followed by the oil-burning and rust-attracting Vega to the recall plagued X-Cars, they all ended up failures — if not commercially((The Corvair actually sold very well in its first few years until the Ford Mustang and Ralph…
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automotiveamerican · 7 days ago
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This Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition Was the Last Word in Luxury for 1978 - David LaChance @Hemmings
When Ford Motor Company celebrated its 75th anniversary as an automaker in 1978, it was Lincoln that got to wear the party hat. The Continental Mark V, Lincoln’s personal luxury coupe, was offered in a one-year-only, ultra-luxe Diamond Jubilee Edition that included a long list of special touches for only the most discerning of buyers.  ven in the crowded car corral at the AACA’s Eastern Fall…
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automotiveamerican · 11 days ago
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Brooklands Relived 2025
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automotiveamerican · 12 days ago
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Why MotorTrend Spent a Decade Killing its Own Shows - AutoTea @YouTube
Great video explaining the real reasons!
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automotiveamerican · 16 days ago
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From Chaos to EV Powerhouse : The Story of GM Fremont, NUMMI & Tesla
In the world of American car manufacturing, few locations have had a more dramatic and transformative journey than the Fremont factory in California. From its chaotic beginnings under General Motors to a groundbreaking partnership with Toyota, and finally, its modern reinvention under Tesla, this single facility has reflected the rise, fall, and rebirth of U.S. auto innovation. 📉 Chapter 1: The…
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automotiveamerican · 17 days ago
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How Cord Advertised the Advantages of Front-Wheel-Drive - Derek Shiekhi @ClassicCars.com
Front-wheel-drive has been a part of automotive technology for so long and been in so many vehicles that we take it for granted. We now live in an age in which even certain trucks, like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, come standard with FWD. But back in the 1920s, sending power through the front end was a novel idea, at least for road cars made in America. In 1929, Cord changed that…
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automotiveamerican · 19 days ago
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Bad Behaviour at Car Shows
Message from West Berks Cars and Coffee Sadly this is an ongoing problem at car shows across the UK and was repeated at the recent Pangbourne College Car Show. Very sadly this behaviour is leading to the loss of popular shows and events due to an irresponsible few 😡
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automotiveamerican · 22 days ago
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VHRA Swap Meet
Now firmly established as a permanent fixture in the VHRA calendar, the VHRA Swap Meet will once again be at the 1940s Camp, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2XB. It’s a wartime army base that is under restoration, which serves as an excellent backdrop to the automobilia and Americana on sale and display at the event. Trading and attending is open to members and non-members alike. All we…
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automotiveamerican · 24 days ago
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Pangbourne College Classic Car Show 2025
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automotiveamerican · 1 month ago
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RIP Julian Grimwade
Those of you who follow historic racing and are Brooklands members will be aware of Julian’s contributions. Very sad news.
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automotiveamerican · 1 month ago
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The Forgotten Fighter: The Story of the Willys Aero
When most people hear the name Willys, they immediately picture the rugged WWII-era Jeep conquering mud and battlefield terrain. But tucked away in the company’s postwar portfolio is a car that many have forgotten — the sleek, streamlined, and surprisingly sophisticated Willys Aero. ✈️ Born to Fly: The Origins of the Aero Introduced in 1952 by Willys-Overland Motors of Toledo, Ohio, the Willys…
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automotiveamerican · 1 month ago
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Jalopy Races From Hollywood, No They're Not!
🎬 “Jalopy Races from Hollywood” (1952) Title: Misleading it suggests Hollywood, but the races were actually held at Culver City Stadium. Location: Culver City Stadium at Washington Blvd & Lincoln Blvd, Culver City, CA. Track Type: Dirt oval with a figure-eight layout, ideal for thrilling, crash-heavy jalopy action. Genre: Newsreel-style short film (likely for theatrical release or early…
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automotiveamerican · 1 month ago
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Gas War: Congress Moves to End EV Tax Credits and Fuel Efficiency Requirements - Matt Posky @TheTruthAboutCars
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives proposed lowering emissions requirements while also ending federal tax incentives pertaining to all-electric vehicles. This initiative is being led by House Republicans and would be executed under more comprehensive tax reform legislation. The proposal is being reviewed by the House Ways and Means Committee at the time of this writing and seeks to end…
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automotiveamerican · 1 month ago
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Old Cars out and About with David Pearson’s Ford Race Cars
Al Rogers had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of two of NASCAR Hall of Famer, David Pearson’s Ford racing cars. The legendary 1937 and 1939 Fords will be taking part in a special upcoming exhibit at the Early Ford V8 Foundation Museum located in Auburn, Indiana. See the video below and look for future updates in Old Cars.
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