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Rumpler Tropfenwagen: the aerodynamic advance
Since its inception, engineers have sought to make automobiles faster and more economical. One of the most innovative concepts of the...
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The world's first major motor race: 1894
In 1894, a French journalist, Pierre Giffard, organized a horseless carriage competition between Paris and Rouen. It all began on...
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3 days ago4 min read
The Pope drives a Ferrari
In COCKPIT's automotive culture, we love to share stories that unite cars and people. One of these stories could be the title of a movie,...
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4 days ago2 min read
RENAULT NN 1925 | Alger
One of the oldest existing cars in Algeria, a 1925 Renault NN, was given by Louis Renault to Vincent Gerin, the first Renault dealer in...
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Mar 281 min read
Motorists' demonstration in Algiers: 1913
1913 Algiers: Motorists demonstrate against the one-day imprisonment of a driver who caused a traffic jam. This action was initiated...
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Mar 261 min read
The Aston Martin DB6 Volante Series II (1969) of the British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Philip Mountbatten purchased this Seychelles Blue DB6 Volante in 1969 as a 21st birthday present for...
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Mar 261 min read
The Easter Egg: Speed record holder in 1902
A speed record holder: The "Easter Egg," designed by Frenchman Léon Serpollet, who reached 120.805 km/h with his steam-powered car! The...
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Mar 262 min read
Cadillac's first participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 1950
On October 17, 1902, the first Cadillac left the Detroit factory, but it was not until 1950 that a Cadillac took the start of the 24...
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Mar 262 min read
CITROËN: The latest 2CVs
The Citroën 2CV is one of the quintessential icons of the French car. It has had a turbulent history, both in its early days and at the...
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Mar 264 min read
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