This Week in Automotive History: July 9-July 15


July 9, 2006

 

Largest Ever Parade of Cars: To commemorate the introduction of the new Fiat 500, the Fiat 500 club Italia organizes the largest ever parade (500) of Fiat cars from Villanova d’Albenga and Garlenda, Italy. 

July 10, 1923

 

Fisher Trademark Registered: The famous Body by Fisher trademark is registered by Fisher Body Company.

July 11, 1916

 

Federal Road Act Signed: President Woodrow Wilson signed Federal Road Act to help foster the building of better roads.

July 12, 1895

 

First Long Motoring Trip in UK: The first motorcar journey of any length undertaken in Britain lasts for 56 miles.

July 13, 1995

 

Chrysler in Vietnam: Chrysler Corporation opens a dealership in Hanoi, Vietnam.

July 14, 1955

 

Karmann-Ghia Introduced: VW introduces the Karmann-Ghia for the 1956 model year at the Kasino Hotel in Westfalia, Germany.

July 15, 1909

 

Audi Founded: August Horch and partners found Audi in Zwichau, Germany, choosing the name because it is the Latin word for Horch, which means to hear or listen.

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