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Why the 1934 Citroën Traction Avant’s innovations took decades to spread
When the Citroën Traction Avant debuted in 1934, it introduced a combination of technologies that seemed decades ahead of its competitors. Featuring front-wheel drive, unitized body construction, and independent…
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The forgotten story behind the CVT experiment in the 1958 DAF 600
The 1958 DAF 600 may not be as famous as many classic European cars, but it introduced one of the automotive industry’s most forward-thinking ideas. At a time when…
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How the Wankel-powered 1975 Chevrolet Monza nearly changed GM forever
When the Chevrolet Monza debuted for the 1975 model year, it was originally intended to showcase one of the most unconventional engines ever considered by a major American automaker.…
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Why the 1981 Cadillac V8-6-4 arrived before the technology was ready
The 1981 Cadillac V8-6-4 was one of the most ambitious engines of its era. Designed to improve fuel economy by automatically switching between eight, six, and four cylinders, it…
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