In this regular series on the CarGurus UK Blog we look back at certain cars or automotive innovations as they celebrate milestone anniversaries.
Automotive Anniversary: 40 years of Audi Quattro
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 30 years of Lexus
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 120 years of Fiat
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of the Honda S2000
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 30 years of the Land Rover Discovery
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 70 years of the disc brake
As with so many automotive technologies, the origins of the disc brake can be traced back to the aerospace and defence industries.
Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of BMW iDrive
Celebrating two decades of BMW’s often frustrating – but ultimately brilliant – iDrive infotainment control system.
Automotive Anniversary: 30 years of the Ferrari 348
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 50 years of the Nissan GT-R
As Nissan celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary GT-R, Lewis Kingston looks back to how it all began with the 59bhp Skyline.
Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of the Audi A2
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 10 Years of the Audi R8 V10
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 30 Years of the Mazda MX-5
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.
Automotive Anniversary: 20 years of the BMW X5
It is now 20 years since BMW launched the original, genre-defining X5. Lewis Kingston explores how it came to be.
Automotive Anniversary: 60 Years of the Three-Point Seat Belt
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.
Honda NSX at 30: Does it Still Feel Special?
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
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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