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Yank Power: American Engines in British Cars

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2025/07/07

British Cars with American Engines: The Iconic V8-Powered Classics You Need to Know Introduction The marriage of American engines and British cars is a love story built on torque, innovation, and a dash of rebellion. From the post-war era through to the golden age of hot rodding and specialist manufacturing, British chassis and American V8s […]The post Yank Power: American Engines in British Cars appeared first on Automotive American.

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Yattendon Classic Car Day 2005

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2025/06/30

It was time for the yearly visit to the classic car day at the lovely village of Yattendon in West Berkshire. This event has become more and more popular over the last few years. This year there were 550 cars booked into the display field. As the Model A is currently undergoing some repairs we […]The post Yattendon Classic Car Day 2005 appeared first on Automotive American.

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1948 F1 Pickup For Sale!

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2025/06/25

A friend of a friend has this cool old 1948 F1 Pickup for sale, great project for someone! If interested, let me know and I’ll pass on your details.The post 1948 F1 Pickup For Sale! appeared first on Automotive American.

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Class And Cargo Are No Issue With This 1976 Cadillac...

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2025/06/24

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 […] The post Class And Cargo Are No Issue With This 1976 Cadillac “Cadimino” – Brian McTaggart @Hemmings appeared first on Automotive American.

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🚗 Update How Trump’s Tariffs Are Reshaping the U.S....

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2025/06/22

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? […]The post 🚗 Update How Trump’s Tariffs Are Reshaping the U.S. Auto Industry appeared first on Automotive American.

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Book of the Dead — GEO – Bruno V @DriventoWrite

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2025/06/20

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 […] The post Book of the Dead — GEO – Bruno V @DriventoWrite appeared first on Automotive American.

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This Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee...

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2025/06/18

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 […] The post This Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee Edition Was the Last Word in Luxury for 1978 – David LaChance @Hemmings appeared

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Missing the Marque: 2007 Chrysler Sebring – Daniel...

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2025/06/16

A barely adequate car that was an insult to the marque. The Chrysler US website makes grim reading today for anyone who has fond memories of the historic and once revered US automaker. Under the heading ‘Vehicles’ are three virtually indistinguishable minivans, the Pacifica, Pacifica Hybrid and Voyager. The former pair look identical and the […] The post Missing the Marque: 2007 Chrysler Sebring – Daniel O’Callaghan @DriventoWrite appeared first on Automotive American.

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Brooklands Relived 2025

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2025/06/14

Brooklands Relived is an annual two-day heritage motorsport festival held at Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, Surrey. It brings the spirit of early 20th-century racing back to life at the site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit. Brooklands Relived is not just a car show—it’s a living tribute to motorsport history, offering immersive experiences […]The post Brooklands Relived 2025 appeared first on Automotive American.

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Why MotorTrend Spent a Decade Killing its Own Shows –...

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2025/06/13

Great video explaining the real reasons! The post Why MotorTrend Spent a Decade Killing its Own Shows – AutoTea @YouTube appeared first on Automotive American.

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From Chaos to EV Powerhouse : The Story of GM...

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2025/06/10

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. […] The post From Chaos to EV Powerhouse : The Story of GM Fremont, NUMMI & Tesla appeared first on Automotive American.

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How Cord Advertised the Advantages of...

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2025/06/08

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 […]The post How Cord Advertised the Advantages of Front-Wheel-Drive – Derek Shiekhi @ClassicCars.com appeared first on Automotive

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Bad Behaviour at Car Shows

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2025/06/06

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 😡 The post Bad Behaviour at Car Shows appeared first on Automotive American.

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VHRA Swap Meet

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2025/06/03

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 […] The post VHRA Swap Meet appeared first on Automotive American.

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Pangbourne College Classic Car Show 2025

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2025/06/01

Time to visit one of the favourite local shows at Pangbourne College, this show is a great charity event and one of the best organised shows in the country IMHO. Cars of all shapes and sizes and parts of the world are always well represented, this year was no exception. Here’s the American contingent. The […]The post Pangbourne College Classic Car Show 2025 appeared first on Automotive American.

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RIP Julian Grimwade

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2025/05/25

Those of you who follow historic racing and are Brooklands members will be aware of Julian’s contributions. Very sad news.The post RIP Julian Grimwade appeared first on Automotive American.

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The Forgotten Fighter: The Story of the Willys Aero

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2025/05/25

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 […] The post The Forgotten Fighter: The Story of the Willys Aero appeared first on Automotive American.

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How Ford’s Heritage Fleet is Inspiring Our Future –...

Automotive American ·

2025/05/23

At Ford Motor Company, we’re focused on the future, but we never forget the road already traveled. That’s why I asked our team last year to start gathering some of the company’s most interesting historic vehicles – race cars, concept cars, prototypes, and production models – that highlight what makes Ford unique and show how […] The post How Ford’s Heritage Fleet is Inspiring Our Future – Jim Farley @Linkedin appeared first on Automotive American.

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Jalopy Races From Hollywood, No They’re Not!

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2025/05/21

🎬 “Jalopy Races from Hollywood” (1952) 🏁 Culver City Stadium’s Jalopy Racing Scene 🏗️ What Happened to the Track? Still very cool however! The post Jalopy Races From Hollywood, No They’re Not! appeared first on Automotive American.

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Gas War: Congress Moves to End EV Tax Credits and...

Automotive American ·

2025/05/19

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 […] The post Gas War: Congress Moves to End EV Tax Credits and Fuel Efficiency Requirements – Matt Posky @TheTruthAboutCars

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