Turning Points

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

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

How did Lancia 037 beat the Audi Quattro while being an inferior car. A fascinating story of this historic race season.

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

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

Image Credit: Instituto Ayrton Senna, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Ayrton Senna da Silva, born on March 21, 1960, in São Paulo, Brazil, was a figure whose name became synonymous with the pinnacle of racing prowess, Formula One (F1). His journey from a young kart racer to one of the most excellent Formula One drivers…

“The Great Ice Race in Zell am See,” also known as the GP Ice Race, has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century. It draws on the tradition of winter motorsport events in Austria. Zell am See, a picturesque town in Austria, is known for its beautiful landscapes and, in this…

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 by introducing laminated glass windshields in their vehicles, significantly bolstering occupant safety. This pioneering use of Safety Glass by Ford paved the way for its widespread adoption by other manufacturers in…

Introduced in 1922, the Lancia Lambda ushered in a new era for vehicle construction. Developed by Vincenzo Lancia and his engineer son, it was the first car to feature a unibody design, where the body and chassis were integrated into a single structure. This design resulted from their innovative thinking and desire to create a…

The competitiveness of racing has always been a draw for human beings. From ancient times to today, we have always found ways to put our modes of transportation into racing – whether on foot to riding to animal-driven carts to motor boats to supercars. We have also found ways to add excitement and adventure by…