Histories

The three-point seat belt is one of the most important and useful inventions in car history. It has saved the lives of millions of people. Before this seat belt, cars only had simple two-point lap belts. These belts only...

When discussing automotive design, interior aesthetics, and the modern user experience, we often overlook the subtle details that shape sensory marketing and emotional brand identity. Yet, there is a product that, alongs...

In the history of Formula 1, there is no rivalry as dramatic and contrasted as the one between James Hunt and Niki Lauda in 1976. It was a clash of two completely different philosophies, lifestyles, and mentalities.Niki...

Some stories are told so many times that people start to believe they are true. We call these "urban myths." One famous myth is about Porsche cars and why the ignition key is on the left side of the steering wheel. Let’s...

James May was fired from Autocar magazine in 1992. He lost his job because he played a prank (a joke) that the magazine’s managers did not like. At that time, he worked as a sub-editor. He was responsible for the Road Te...

In 1952 in „foggy Albion" (Great Britain), Colin Chapman founded one of the most remarkable car brands: Lotus. The name Chapman chose gave the brand a sense of mystery and elegance from the very beginning. Although there...

At the end of the 20th century, a new trend started in the car industry: demand for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) was growing globally. The American market, especially, had a great demand for these cars. However, BMW, wh...

Imagine it's 2025 in Tbilisi, and the Georgian government orders cars from a European car manufacturer. However, once the cars arrive in Tbilisi, the tax obligations are not met. This is exactly what happened in 1974 whe...

The name „Camel Trophy" brought millions of people together with a love for adventure. But it actually started as a big marketing plan for Camel cigarettes. It was an advertisement that became bigger than the brand itsel...