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The first self-propelled cabs appeared on NYC streets. They were battery powered and required a long recharge every 25 miles.
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General Motors Holding Company was formed in Flint, Mich., by William Durant.
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Mercedes- Benz developed an all-wheel-drive car, largely for military purposes.
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www.nascar.comBill France, Daytona Beach stock car mechanic and driver, founded the National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR).
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General Motors sold its stake in the car rental firm Avis.
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A British jet-powered car driven by pilot Andy Green broke the land speed record with an average run of 763.035 mph at Gerlach, Nevada. The Thrust SSC was powered by two 110,000-horse-power Rolls-Royce Spey 205 engines. The vehicle was 54 feet long, 12 feet wide, and weighed 10.2 tons.
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NYC unveiled its first electric car charging station.
