Evolution of Autos: SUVs & 4WD Vehicle Timelines
From "depot hacks" and station wagons to the modern all-purpose vehicle (or sport-utility vehicle), here's an assortment of information concerning automotive vehicle history in general, including SUVs and four-wheel drives.
History of the SUV
If we want to know where the future of the SUVs is headed, we might want to take a look at the past. The SUV's history - from the Suburban to the Excursion. What was old is new again... Here's how the sport-utility vehicle came to be.
If we want to know where the future of the SUVs is headed, we might want to take a look at the past. The SUV's history - from the Suburban to the Excursion. What was old is new again... Here's how the sport-utility vehicle came to be.
Auto Manufacturers' Histories
Many fascinating facts about the automakers that manufacture vehicles for the U.S. auto market.
Many fascinating facts about the automakers that manufacture vehicles for the U.S. auto market.
Automobile Facts
Little known facts and trivia about automobiles and the automotive industry.
Little known facts and trivia about automobiles and the automotive industry.
Classic 4x4 Printed Ads
A collection of classic postcards, photographs, and advertisements -- both in color and black & white. Featured are Toyota Land Cruisers, Jeeps, and IH Scouts.
A collection of classic postcards, photographs, and advertisements -- both in color and black & white. Featured are Toyota Land Cruisers, Jeeps, and IH Scouts.
From Station Wagon to SUV
Station wagons still exist, but now they are called something else: SUVs!
Station wagons still exist, but now they are called something else: SUVs!
History of Airbags
Ford began research into airbags for automobiles in the early 1970s but did not install them in any of its vehicles. Mercedes-Benz was the first car company to offer airbags in all of its 1986 models exported to the United States. Chrysler was the first domestic automaker to promote airbags across the board.
Ford began research into airbags for automobiles in the early 1970s but did not install them in any of its vehicles. Mercedes-Benz was the first car company to offer airbags in all of its 1986 models exported to the United States. Chrysler was the first domestic automaker to promote airbags across the board.
History of Four Wheel Drives
Here's a little about the early days of four wheel drive vehicles and significant technical developments.
Here's a little about the early days of four wheel drive vehicles and significant technical developments.
History of Women in the Automotive World
Almost from the beginning women were behind the wheel. It wasn't long before emerging car companies began targeting the women's market in their ad campaigns. And soon after, women began making their statements in the fast lane.
Almost from the beginning women were behind the wheel. It wasn't long before emerging car companies began targeting the women's market in their ad campaigns. And soon after, women began making their statements in the fast lane.
Station Wagon History
A brief automotive history from station wagons to minivans to sport-utility vehicle.
A brief automotive history from station wagons to minivans to sport-utility vehicle.
Who Built The First 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle?
Meet some of the pioneers in four-wheel drive history.
Meet some of the pioneers in four-wheel drive history.
Who Invented Four Wheel Drive?
According to this author, the first 4WD vehicle was designed by Ferdinand Porsche (founder of Porsche automobiles) for the Austrian truck manufacturer Jacob Lohner in 1900. Read more here.
According to this author, the first 4WD vehicle was designed by Ferdinand Porsche (founder of Porsche automobiles) for the Austrian truck manufacturer Jacob Lohner in 1900. Read more here.
Why 4WD Was Invented
Everything you wanted to know about the workings of four-wheel drive... and more!
Everything you wanted to know about the workings of four-wheel drive... and more!