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Automotive Anniversaries

In this regular series on the CarGurus UK Blog we look back at certain cars or automotive innovations as they celebrate milestone anniversaries.

Audi Quattro coupe 1982 front driving

Automotive Anniversary: 40 years of Audi Quattro

Dan Prosser
February 25, 2020

At its launch 40 years ago, few could have predicted the impact the Audi Quattro would go on to have on the automotive world. Dan Prosser recalls this pivotal moment in Audi’s history.

Lexus LS luxury saloon with BMW and Mercedes

Automotive Anniversary: 30 years of Lexus

Lewis Kingston
February 11, 2020

It is 30 years since Lexus arrived on the scene and changed the shape of the luxury car market, particularly in the US. Lewis Kingston examines how the brand came to be.

Fiat 500 old and new, driving, front

Automotive Anniversary: 120 years of Fiat

Lewis Kingston
January 30, 2020

Fiat, the Italian car maker, has been in business for 120 years. To mark the occasion, Lewis Kingston remembers some of its greatest cars, including the 500 and Panda.

Honda S2000 hardtop grey driving front

Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of the Honda S2000

Lewis Kingston
November 14, 2019

Two decades after production of the Honda S2000 came to an end, Lewis Kingston looks back at what remains a fun and fascinating sports car.

Land Rover Discovery 1989 red parked

Automotive Anniversary: 30 years of the Land Rover Discovery

Lewis Kingston
October 18, 2019

As the Land Rover Discovery turns 30, Lewis Kingston looks back at how it came to be and its role alongside models such as the Defender and Range Rover.

Brembo brake disc glowing orange

Automotive Anniversary: 70 years of the disc brake

Lewis Kingston
October 3, 2019

As with so many automotive technologies, the origins of the disc brake can be traced back to the aerospace and defence industries.

BMW iDrive with shortcut buttons

Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of BMW iDrive

Bob Harper
August 30, 2019

Celebrating two decades of BMW’s often frustrating – but ultimately brilliant – iDrive infotainment control system.

Ferrari 348 bodystyles in red

Automotive Anniversary: 30 years of the Ferrari 348

Lewis Kingston
August 9, 2019

The Ferrari 348 made its debut at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show. Three decades on, it makes for an intriguing used buy, says Lewis Kingston.

Nissan Skyline GTR old and new

Automotive Anniversary: 50 years of the Nissan GT-R

Lewis Kingston
July 2, 2019

As Nissan celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary GT-R, Lewis Kingston looks back to how it all began with the 59bhp Skyline.

Audi A2 colour storm yellow parked

Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of the Audi A2

Lewis Kingston
June 5, 2019

In 1999 Audi unveiled its vision of the future – a distinctive city car called the A2. So advanced was its construction and packaging that it still stands out two decades later.

Audi R8 V10 red and white driving front

Automotive Anniversary: 10 Years of the Audi R8 V10

Dan Prosser
May 14, 2019

It is now a decade since Audi launched the V10 version of its R8, a car designed not only to dethrone the thumping Porsche 911 Turbo, but also blow raspberries at Lamborghinis and Ferraris. Dan Prosser remembers Audi’s first true supercar.

Mazda MX-5 old and new on track

Automotive Anniversary: 30 Years of the Mazda MX-5

Brett Fraser
May 9, 2019

When Mazda launched the MX-5 it regarded it as a bit of a gamble. More than 1.2 million cars later, it was obviously worth the risk.

BMW X5 parked on beach with divers

Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of the BMW X5

Lewis Kingston
May 7, 2019

It is now 20 years since BMW launched the original, genre-defining X5. Lewis Kingston explores how it came to be.

Volvo Seatbelt buckle since 1959

Automotive Anniversary: 60 Years of the Three-Point Seat Belt

Lewis Kingston
April 8, 2019

It is now six decades since Volvo released the first car with a three-point seat belt. Lewis Kingston explores the history of this remarkably effective safety device.

Gold Honda NSX 2005 driving front

Honda NSX at 30: Does it Still Feel Special?

Alex Robbins
March 7, 2019

As the Honda NSX turns 30, does it still feel as extraordinary as it once did? Or have today’s more powerful, more usable supercars taken the shine off what once made it so special? We’ve got an afternoon in Northern France with one to find out.

Land Rover at 70: The Car that Conquered the Darien Gap

Chris Knapman
July 20, 2018

When Land Rover invited us to help celebrate its 70th anniversary, there was one particular car we were desperate to ride in.  Continue reading >>>

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