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 2009-2026, by the author.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Dutch Grand Prix, 2025, Zandvoort -- a Preview

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Fact File: Dutch Grand Prix In general, Zandvoort has an old-school feel, with fast and flowing corners, a mix of corner speeds, undulations...

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W108/109 : Models were introduced in 1965

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  Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 of the 109 model series. Close-up shot of the sequence of numbers, referring to the displacement, on the right o...
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...
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