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Entreposto Comercial SA was founded in Portugal in 1967 with the aim of importing, assembling, and retailing Datsun vehicles (now Nissan), marking its entry into Portugal’s automotive industry. However, financial difficulties arose in the 1970s, prompting the company to develop a microcar tailored for the Portuguese market. After extensive engineering efforts and problem-solving, the Sado/550 […]

The Fuldamobil was produced by Nordwestdeutscher Fahrzeugbau (NWF) of Wilhelmshaven, Germany and Elektromaschinenbau Fulda GmbH of Fulda, Germany between 1950 and 1969. Designed by Norbert Stevenson, it featured a three-wheeled configuration and a small engine. Despite its diminutive size, the Fuldamobil provided an economical and practical solution for urban commuting. The earliest Fuldamobil cars were

Jørgen Rasmussen, a founder of DKW and integral player in the formation of Auto Union, founded Framo in 1923 in Saxony, Germany to supply parts to DKW. In 1927, Framo introduced their TV300 delivery trike and began specializing in commercial vehicles, gaining prominence for its innovative designs and robust engineering. Throughout its history, Framo produced

Established in Milan, Italy in 1925 by Ettore Moretti, the Moretti Motor Company initially specialized in crafting motorcycles and small automobiles. Famed for its engineering finesse and stylish designs, Moretti quickly gained recognition within the Italian automotive industry. Following World War II, the company redirected its efforts completely toward manufacturing compact vehicles, notably the sporty

After Sir Herbert Austin established his reputation at the Wolseley Tool and Motor Co., he found backing for a venture based in Longbridge, England and successfully produced his own cars. Before the war, Austins were much larger cars of high quality. During the war, they manufactured everything from airplanes to artillery shells. A minor setback

The Mazda R360 was introduced in 1960 by the Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. of Hiroshima, Japan. Toyo Kogyo had been producing motorcycles since 1929 and in 1931 launched a three-wheel vehicle called the “Mazda-Go”. The Mazda-Go was the vehicle that launched the name Mazda to the world. The name Mazda comes from Ahura Mazda, the

The Shadow Racing team constructed the Shadow Box in 1974 for Universal Oil Products (now Honeywell UOP) as an intended experimental hybrid that was meant to utilize a Wankel rotary engine as a generator to charge batteries that powered electric motors. The lack of parts for development, issues with the Wankel rotary engines, and tightening

The Enfield 8000 was created on the Isle of Wight by the Enfield company, owned by Greek shipping tycoon Giannis Goulandris. The Enfield had its roots in marine engine manufacturing before hiring an ex-Apollo space program engineer to design a new electric car for the company. The 8000 could obtain a maximum speed of 37mph,

In a bid to expand Groupe PSA’s (Peugeot Société Anonyme) electric vehicle lineup, the all-electric, light quadricycle class Ami debuted on February 27th, 2020, in Paris, France. If the name Ami rings a bell, it’s because it harkens back to one of Citroën’s most successful vehicles, in production from 1961 to 1978. However, this modern