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    The Necessity Files: Piaggio Vespa and Ape

    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

    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...

    The ubiquitous License Plates

    The one common thing on any vehicle, anywhere in the world, is a license plate. They have a unique history of their own.

    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.

    Audi Quattro

    The Audi Quattro. An innovation that changed cars forever, making them faster, safer, fun, and more engaging to drive.

    Safety Glass Adoption

    Ford Motor Company played a pivotal role in the adoption of Safety Glass in mass-produced automobiles. In the late 1920s, Ford revolutionized the industry...

    Unibody Construction

    Introduced in 1922, the Lancia Lambda ushered in a new era for vehicle construction. Developed by Vincenzo Lancia and his engineer son, it was...

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