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.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Stealing Cars in the USSR during the 1960s: The Film "Beware the Car," or "Uncommon Thief," or "Watch Out for the Automobile."

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  Confined to the house because of our snow and deep freeze in Southwest Ohio, I decided to watch Amazon Prime car films. I was totally shoc...
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Monday, January 19, 2026

50 Years of the Mercedes-Benz W 123 Model Series

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Mercedes-Benz 230 of the 123 model series. Driving shot from left front. (Photo index number in the Mercedes-Benz Classic Archive: D291353) ...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Mercedes-Benz CL 600 (215 model series)

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Premiere with style and stone: The Mercedes-Benz CL 600 from the 1999 Geneva Motor Show Mercedes-Benz CL 600 (215 model series) Living miner...
Friday, January 9, 2026

German Auto Race Driver Hans Hermann (1928-2026)

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  Hans Herrmann, Mercedes-Benz works racing driver in 1954 and 1955. Photo of test drives at the Autodromo in Monza in August 1955 in the W ...
Saturday, December 20, 2025

Key changes to FI Chassis Regulations for 2026

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The regulatory changes being implemented in the sport from the 2026 season onwards are some of the most significant in recent times, redefin...
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

A Darwinian Business -- Personnel Changes at Mercedes-Benz

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The Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG has decided on several new appointments within the top management of Mercedes-Benz to str...
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