2021

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Photos courtesy of the National Automotive Heritage Collection
Published: 12.29.2021

Read more: Remembering the Great Achievements of Preston Tucker

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Architectural Afterlife, Chrysler Archives
Published 12.22.2021

Read more: The American Motors Building is Now Slated for Demolition

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of GM Media Archives/Robert Tate Collection
Published 12.15.2021

Read more: The 1965 Chevy Corvair Was Designed for Sports Appeal

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Chrysler Archives, Miracle Mile Residential Association and Mecum Auctions
Published 12.8.2021

Read more: Remembering the First 1929 DeSoto -- a Phenomenal Design

by Bob Sadler, MotorCities Communications Manager
Images Courtesy of the Automotive Hall of Fame
Published 12.1.2021

Read more: Remembering Ralph Teetor, the Inventor of Cruise Control

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Davis Website
Published 11.24.2021

Read more: Remembering the Three-Wheeled Davis Automobile

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Barbara Hamilton Images
Published 11.17.2021

Read more: Remembering the Legacy of Race Car Driver Barbara Hamilton

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Alan Fearnley Gallery
Published 11-10-2021

Read more: A Tribute to Automotive Artist Alan Fearnley

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Ford Motor Company Archives, GM Media Archives, and Chrysler Archives
Published 11.3.2021

Read more: Trucks That Moved America Forward

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of General Motors Media Archives
Published 10.27.2021

Read more: The 1955 Buicks were Top Sellers for General Motors

by Bob Sadler, MotorCities Communications Manager
Images Courtesy of BradRacing.com and the Associated Press
Published 10.20.2021

Read more: Polish American Heritage Month: Brad Keselowski of NASCAR

by Bob Sadler, MotorCities Communications Manager
Images Courtesy of the Automotive Hall of Fame and Detroit Free Press
Published 10.13.2021

Read more: German American Heritage Month: Heinz Prechter & the Sunroof

EDITOR'S NOTE: As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues through October 15, our Brian Yopp recently had a conversation with Mike Huerta, President of UAW Local 602 in Lansing. Huerta began working at the Fisher Body plant in 1997, when he first joined the UAW. Their conversation covers his career at General Motors, his interest in union leadership and the importance of his Mexican heritage.

Read more: Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: Mike Huerta of the UAW

by A. Wayne Ferens
Images Courtesy of the Wayne Ferens Collection
Published 9.29.2021

Read more: Detroit Gets Turbocharged

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Chrysler Archives, Barrett-Jackson Auto Auctions and the Robert Tate Collection
Published 8.17.2021

Read more: The 1970 Dodge Charger Was a Great Looking Car

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of Ford Motor Company Archives
Published 8.11.2021

Read more: Remember Ford Motor Company's Post-War Years (1946-1955)

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Ford Motor Company Archives
Published 8.4.2021

Read more: Remembering the Ford Falcon & a Great "Peanuts" Ad Campaign

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the General Motors Media Archives and Motor Trend magazine
Published 7.28.2021

Read more: How a Show Car from 1959 Inspired Ed Welburn's Career

by Louise-Helene Filion
Image from YouTube/MotorCities
Published 7.21.2021

Read more: French American Heritage Month: A Talk w/Mary-France Oudin

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Automotive Sculptor and Historian Ron Konopka, Ford Motor Company Archives
Published 7.14.2021

Read more: Remembering the Great Auto Design Talent of Bill Schmidt

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the National Automobile Museum
Published 7.7.2021

Read more: The Phantom Corsair Was Different by Design

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Hot Rod Network, Jordan Lewis, Stangbumpers.com
Published 6.30.2021

Read more: America's Fascination with Automotive Barn Finds

By Maggy Corkery
Photos courtesy of Ralph Gilles
Published 6.23.2021

Read more: An Interview with Ralph Gilles of Stellantis

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the Ford Motor Company Archives
Published 6.16.2021

Read more: The Ford X-100 Show Car was a Laboratory on Wheels

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian & Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Sinclair Oil Archives
Published 6.9.2021

Read more: A Tribute to America's Great Fuel Company, Sinclair Oil

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images from various sources
Published 6.2.2021

Read more: Remembering the Great Accomplishments of Betty Skelton

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are presenting the following except showcasing the story of some of the trailblazing Asian Americans in the auto industry.
Published 5.31.2021

Read more: Story of the Week EXTRA: Asian Americans in Auto Industry

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Getty Images, Barrett Jackson and the General Motors Media Archives
Published 5.26.2021

Read more: Remembering the Partnership between Hurst and Oldsmobile

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of General Motors Media Archives
Published 5.19.2021

Read more: The 1959 Corvette Sting Ray Racer Offered a Timeless Design

by Robert Tate, Automotive Historian & Researcher
Images courtesy of the Reggie Jackson Collection
Published 5.12.2021

Read more: Reggie Jackson, Baseball and Classic Cars: A Success Story

by Bob Sadler, MotorCities Communications Manager
Photos Courtesy of Bob Sadler/MotorCities
Published 5.5.2021

Read more: The Henry Ford: "Driven to Win" with its New Racing Exhibit

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Chrysler Archives
Published 4.28.2021

Read more: The 1959 Dodge Models Were the "Newest of Everything Great!"

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Ford Motor Company Archives, Shelby.com, Barrett Jackson and the Robert Tate Collection
Published 4.21.2021

Read more: Carroll Shelby's Cobra Was a Great Looking (& Fast!) Design

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Detroit News, Classic Car News and Classic Autos
Published 4.14.2021

Read more: Autorama Has a Long History in Detroit

by Bob Sadler, MotorCities Communications Manager
Published 4.7.2021

Read more: Alexander Winton Made Bicycles (and then Cars!) in Cleveland

Read more: Women's History Month: A Q & A with the UAW's Cindy Estrada

by Bob Sadler, MotorCities Communications Manager
Images Courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection, the Automotive Hall of Fame and the Library of Congress
Published 3.24.2021

Read more: Alice Ramsey Made History Driving Across America in 1909

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Lyn St. James, RacingNation.com, and the Women’s Sports Foundation
Published 3.17.2021

Read more: Lyn St. James Was a Skilled and Competitive Race Car Driver

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the GM Media Archives and the REO Truck Archives
Published 3.10.2021

Read more: Women's History Month: Two More Great Women of Auto Design

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Robert Tate Collection
Published: 3.3.2021

Read more: Women's History Month: The First Ladies of Automotive Design

Read more: EXTRA: 10 Questions for UAW President Rory Gamble

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of GM Media Archives, Travis Lipinski, Tom Sturm
Published 2.24.2021

Read more: Remembering the Popular 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection
Posted: 02.17.2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of MotorCities’ observance of Black History Month, we are revisiting this Story of the Week from August 10, 2016.

Read more: Remembering the Great Auto Designer Michael Burton

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of RoadTrack.com, Mrs. Mildred Overton, Todd Gould, Lafayette (Indiana) Journal and Courier
Published 2.10.2021

Read more: Remembering Charlie Wiggins, early African American racer

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Published 2.3.2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of MotorCities’ observance of Black History Month, we are revisiting this Story of the Week from February 13, 2017.

Read more: Willy T. Ribbs, African American Auto Racing Pioneer

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of the Studebaker National Museum/Studebaker Archives
Published 1.27.2021

Read more: A Brief History of Studebaker

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of General Motors Media Archives/Jill Reger - 1950 Oldsmobile emblem
Published 1.20.2021

Read more: General Motors' Emblems and Logos: A Brief History

By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher
Images Courtesy of Ford Motor Company Archives
Published 1.13.2021

Read more: Remembering the Great Auto Engineer Roy Lunn

By Bob Sadler, MotorCities Communications Manager
Photos Courtesy of the Ypsilanti Auto Heritage Museum
Published 1.6.2021

Read more: Remembering Jack Miller, Ypsilanti's "Mr. Hudson"

2021

Remembering the Great Achievements of Preston Tucker

The American Motors Building is Now Slated for Demolition

The 1965 Chevy Corvair Was Designed for Sports Appeal

Remembering the First 1929 DeSoto -- a Phenomenal Design

Remembering Ralph Teetor, the Inventor of Cruise Control

Remembering the Three-Wheeled Davis Automobile

Remembering the Legacy of Race Car Driver Barbara Hamilton

A Tribute to Automotive Artist Alan Fearnley

Trucks That Moved America Forward

The 1955 Buicks were Top Sellers for General Motors

Polish American Heritage Month: Brad Keselowski of NASCAR

German American Heritage Month: Heinz Prechter & the Sunroof

Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: Mike Huerta of the UAW

Cars for the Jet Age

Remembering the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild

The Buick Special Became a Forgotten Car

Briggs Cunningham Was an American Sports Car Legend

Chevrolet Had All the Answers with New Custom Campers

Detroit Gets Turbocharged

The 1970 Dodge Charger Was a Great Looking Car

Remember Ford Motor Company's Post-War Years (1946-1955)

Remembering the Ford Falcon & a Great "Peanuts" Ad Campaign

How a Show Car from 1959 Inspired Ed Welburn's Career

French American Heritage Month: A Talk w/Mary-France Oudin

Remembering the Great Auto Design Talent of Bill Schmidt

The Phantom Corsair Was Different by Design

America's Fascination with Automotive Barn Finds

An Interview with Ralph Gilles of Stellantis

The Ford X-100 Show Car was a Laboratory on Wheels

A Tribute to America's Great Fuel Company, Sinclair Oil

Remembering the Great Accomplishments of Betty Skelton

Story of the Week EXTRA: Asian Americans in Auto Industry

Remembering the Partnership between Hurst and Oldsmobile

The 1959 Corvette Sting Ray Racer Offered a Timeless Design

Reggie Jackson, Baseball and Classic Cars: A Success Story

The Henry Ford: "Driven to Win" with its New Racing Exhibit

The 1959 Dodge Models Were the "Newest of Everything Great!"

Carroll Shelby's Cobra Was a Great Looking (& Fast!) Design

Autorama Has a Long History in Detroit

Alexander Winton Made Bicycles (and then Cars!) in Cleveland

Women's History Month: A Q & A with the UAW's Cindy Estrada

Alice Ramsey Made History Driving Across America in 1909

Lyn St. James Was a Skilled and Competitive Race Car Driver

Women's History Month: Two More Great Women of Auto Design

Women's History Month: The First Ladies of Automotive Design

EXTRA: 10 Questions for UAW President Rory Gamble

Remembering the Popular 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

Remembering the Great Auto Designer Michael Burton

Remembering Charlie Wiggins, early African American racer

Willy T. Ribbs, African American Auto Racing Pioneer

A Brief History of Studebaker

General Motors' Emblems and Logos: A Brief History

Remembering the Great Auto Engineer Roy Lunn

Remembering Jack Miller, Ypsilanti's "Mr. Hudson"