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.

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...

Mercedes-Benz in the Branded Real Estate Business -- Dubai

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Multi‑tower development to unite luxury residences, community amenities and innovative mobility solutions to a ‘city within a city’ Second j...
Monday, December 15, 2025

A “prime mover” in a Chop Shop Business Sentenced in Dayton, Ohio

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 7 Years is not enough for this miscreant! The operation spanned Ohio , Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama .  For more on this topic, see my b...
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Significant Mercedes-Benz Anniversaries in 2026 (In German)

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140 Jahre Innovation seit der Geburt des Automobils: Benz-Patent im Jahr 1886 130 Jahre Transport: 1896 erscheinen sowohl der erste Transpor...
Thursday, December 11, 2025

DER AUTOTEST -1971 Mercedes 350SL R107

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Most R 107 fans consider the 1986-1989 560 SL as the most desirable models. However, I believe the early 350s with 4 speed transmissions to ...
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