The Necessity Files: Piaggio Vespa and Ape

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    The Vespa and Ape in their contemporary surroundings. In a recent article in the necessity series, I wrote about how Kei Cars played an important...

    The Necessity Files: Kei Cars

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    Highlighting the role of Kei vehicles in the post-World War II recovery of Japan Imagine being transported back in time to Japan, soon after the...

    Renault’s Post WWII Footprint

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    Recently, we wrote about Fiat’s influence on the automotive industry of the Eastern Bloc. Italy’s proximity to the Eastern Bloc, the influence of its...

    Fiat: Influence on the Eastern Bloc

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    Post World War II, Europe was divided into two parts. Countries directly under the Soviet Rule or influence formed the Eastern Bloc, governed by...
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    Cruise Control: Ralph Teetor

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    How TATA beat global giants with Indigenous LCVs

    In the mid-80s, apart from Suzuki, some other Japanese brands, perhaps better known globally than Suzuki, also entered India. As was required at that...

    SKODA 1000MB

    Skoda 1000MB. The car that put Skoda on the world automotive map and set the stage for many generations of Skodas subsequently.

    Trabant: Deserving of the ridicule?

    Does the car, which was the only option for a majority of the East German population for 3 decades, deserve the ridicule it receives?
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    Cruise Control: Ralph Teetor

    Cruise control was invented by Ralph Teetor who became blind at the age of 10. An inspirational story for the generations.

    Mercedes-Benz O 321 H/HL Bus

    Mercedes-Benz O 321 revolutionized bus transportation. It made bus travel comfortable and enjoyable both for the passenger and the driver

    Audi Space Frame

    An innovation by Audi that forever changed how cars were made. The space frame made the cars stronger, lighter, and safer.
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