The Automobile and American Life

This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

1955-1956 ERA PACKING PROVING GROUNDS TESTING

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A fabulous video. The topic of engineering at the proving grounds, instrumentation, and the relationship between the staff and the developme...
Friday, July 18, 2025

April 1971 Brochure --- Mercedes R 107 Information on the New 350 SL

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Data Mining -- Mercedes-Benz uses data from customer’s vehicles

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Well, they do get permission from owners before they gather data! this is all a part of a new world that is employed by large organizations....
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake

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The first electric Mercedes‑Benz Shooting Brake  Panoramic roof and illuminated starry sky sets a new benchmark in the segment More space fo...
Monday, July 14, 2025

Mercedes-Benz at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (10 to 13 July 2025)

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Goodwood Festival of Speed (10 to 13 July 2025): The largest motorised garden party in the world Mercedes-Benz Classic brought no fewer than...

Mercedes-Benz at the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) Concours, July 9, 2025

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Royal Automobile Club Concours (9 July 2025): Inaugural event in Woodcote Park near London One day before the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Me...
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