No Driving Gloves

In the post-World War II era, Volkswagen (VW) faced a pivotal moment as it sought to penetrate the American automotive market. Headed by Henirich Nordhoff, the Volkswagen factory made strategic decisions, and with the intervention of Max Hoffman, the stage was set for the People's Car to make its mark in the USA.www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january17 #vw #volkswagen #beetleImage by Raphael Stäger from Pixabay

We dive deep into the "Hertz Selling EVs and Replacing with Gas Cars" Is it what it seems? What is behind the curtain? Is the mainstream press using this to turn the tide on being pro-EV? Is this good for the Automotive Hobbist?www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january16 #hertz #tesla #ev #evsImage by Andreas Volz from PixabayIntro by Gary Conger

I am compelled to draw your attention to a peculiar realm—a realm that unravelsthe mysteries of the automobile's past. The "No Driving Gloves"podcast, a conduit between the living and the vehicular spirits of history,beckons those who seek exciting morsels of knowledge from the chronicles of theautomotive world. Follow this spectral podcast, delve into the depths ofautomotive lore, and let the spirits of the road guide you through excitingbits of knowledge.www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january15 #macabre #hearseImage by Michael Kauer from PixabayMusic by Melody Ayres-Griffiths from Pixabay

In the early 2000s, Toyota made a groundbreaking entry into NASCAR Cup racing, marking a significant shift in the landscape of the sport. www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january12 #nascar #cupracing #toyota #camryImage by Annick Vanblaere from PixabayMusic by from Pixabay

On This day I'd like to do a "podcast" of great importance you see-My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amendsWorked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friendsSo, oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz?www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january11 #janicejoplin #mercedesbenz #porscheImage by Stefan Bernsmann from PixabayMusic by Jack Foster III from Pixabay

In the crisp morning, On This Day, January 10, 1901, a group of determined drillers embarked on a quest for water, hoping to quench the thirst of the arid Texan land. As the 100-foot drilling derrick www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january10mage by 15299 from PixabaySound Effects From Pixabay

We jump into controversy, again. One of the No Driving Gloves hosts doesn't think cars should be built with manual transmissions. Our other host feels different.

It was a day that changed racing. Maybe for the good, possibly for the bad, but either way it happened on this day.www.nodrivinggloves.comImage and Sound Effects from Pixabay

It Happened Today January 5th Gold fell from the skies, as two significant milestones that still reverberate to this day – Both events, though seemingly unrelated, share a common thread: a commitment to progress, innovation, and a better future.www.nodrivinggloves.comSound Effect by Jurij from PixabaySound Effect from PixabayImages from Canva and Pixabay

Welcome back to another episode of It Happened Today, your go-to destination for all things automotive history! Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to January 4th, 1990, when the automotive world was buzzing with excitement. Why, you ask? Because that's the day Motor Trend magazine officially announced their Car of the Year!www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january4 #motortrend #towncar Image and Sound Effects from Pixabay

Have you ever wondered where in the world the term “automobile” came from and when did it become popular in America??? While, you guessed it, It Happened Today… and a few other days, but we’re covering it today. Here is the story of a January 3rd, 1899 New York Times editorial and of Alexander Winton's wild ride from Cleveland to New York, the actual drive that put the "auto" in "automobilewww.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january3 #winston #newyorktimes Image and Background Audio from Pixabay

No, we are not leaving, but some of your favorite cars might. We talk about a few, but the list always changes.www.nodrivinggloves.com

An amazing 20% pay raise and a new boss both began On This Day January 1, 1919.www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january1 #minimumwage Pictures and Sound effects supplied by Pixabay

Exiting 2023, we reflect on a Goodyear, Charles Goodyear, and his discovery of vulcanized rubber. www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december29 #rubber #goodyearMusic by Melody Ayres-Griffiths from Pixabay

A little talk about NASCAR and Hudson Hornets.Image by Trent Garverick from Pixabay

The first successful steam-powered passenger railroad trip in the United States took place on December 27, 1830. Known as the Best Friend of Charleston, the train ran round trips between Charleston and Hamburgh, South Carolina.www.nodrivinggloves.comImage by Dorothe from PixabaySound Effect from Pixabay

The Ford Motor Company had trouble in the early 1980s. Itstrucks were selling well, but its line of cars was unpopular and had a terriblereputation. The company lost $3.3 billion from 1980 through 1982. As thelosses piled up, Ford's engineers were working feverishly to redesign theirline of mid-size cars. Ford turned out a redesigned Thunderbird and Tempo andmanaged a profitable year. And on this day in 1985, Ford introduced the Taurus,the product of years of engineering. The distinctively streamlined car becameenormously popular, lifting Ford to record profits in the late 1980s. Therounded "jellybean" shape of the Taurus had a strong influence on thedesigns of other automakers in the next few years.www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december26 #ford #taurus #fordtaurus

Today No Driving Gloves celebrates Christmas and the birthday of Zora Arkus-Duntov savior of the Corvette and a mention of a small factoid you may never have known.www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december25 #merrychristmas #corvette #porsche #zora #c8 Image by 6493990 from Pixabay

heartfelt thank you for enjoying and sharing No Driving Gloves. I though we should be a little joyful on this day.www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december4 #merrychristmasImage by Sharon from PixabayMusic by Lesiakower from Pixabay

The article delves into the birth of this groundbreaking automobile, embodying innovation in design and performance, was not only a symbol of automotive excellence but also carried a significant familial connection, shaping a legacy that persists in automotive history.www.nodrivingloves.com#cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december22 #mercedes #benz #mercedesbenz