Cadillac, which is among the oldest automobile brands in the world, second in America only to fellow GM marque Buick, was founded in Detroit, Michigan, US.

The UK government introduced an experimental speed limit of 70mph on motorways in England. The trial was introduced due to the high number of accidents while drivers were free to go as fast as they liked after the first highway – the M1 – was opened ...

'Spinout', Elvis Presley's 22nd film, premiered in Los Angeles, California. In the musical film, Elvis plays a rock-&-roll singing race-car driver, Mike McCoy who leads a carefree life on America's highways, traveling the coun ...

The Minister of Transport and Aviation, the Right Honourable Ernest Marples, opened the London to Birmingham Motorway on 22 November 1959 - the M1. In terms of accuracy, the M1 doesn't go to Birmingham, and at the time it opened came to a sudden ...

John F Kennedy travelling in the presidential Lincoln Continental convertible was assassinated in Dallas, Texas 52 years ago today (22 November). He was shot twice, and an hour after his death Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime. No serving ...

365 Days of Motoring An Everyday Journey Through its History, Facts and Trivia.Belt up and enjoy this 365-day ride as you cruise past the most momentous motoring events in history. Packed with fascinating facts about races, motorists and the history ...