A History of Porsche Ferdinand Porsche Ferdinand Porsche was a car designer and engineer. His career accomplishments were astounding, but not to those who knew him growing up. At the age of 15, Porsche built an energy generator during a time when the lightbulb was the most advanced technology available. Only the mayor in his […]
Did You Know? Land Rover has an interesting and exciting history. Did you know that they were owned by BMW for a period? Or that they originated as the British version of the Jeep? We’re just getting started on all the interesting facts about Land Rovers! The First Land Rover Modeled after World War II-era […]
Quiz Yourself! Test your BMW knowledge with this quiz from Dave’s Ultimate Automotive! When you’re done, visit our shop in South Austin, Texas to tell us how you did and we’ll take care of any repairs or maintenance services your BMW needs! When Was BMW Founded? Franz Joseph Popp, Karl Rapp, and Camillo Castiglioni founded […]
Did You Know? Are you a Volkswagen fan? Test your expertise of the German vehicle brand with these fun facts! The Idea of the “People’s Car” Came From Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler tasked Ferdinand Porsche with the concept of an affordable family car that could fit two adults and three children. He wanted to create […]
A History of German Engineering Take a walk through the timeline of one of the world’s leading car brands — BMW! 1916 Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG, an aircraft engine manufacturer, was founded in Munich, Germany. The company was renamed Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) in 1922. 1923 The aircraft manufacturer found new footholds post-war and produced its […]
Did You Know? Do you own a Honda vehicle or are you looking to purchase one? These facts about the manufacturer might be interesting to know! Honda Originally Manufactured Bicycles After the World Wars, Soichiro Honda and a team of a dozen men created engines that were fitted to bikes. By 1964, they had become […]
Discover Austin This Summer! From outdoor concerts, to new restaurants, to experiencing nature’s beauty, there’s plenty to do in our beautiful city this summer! Whether you have children to entertain, or you’re trying to plan a special date night out, our list is chock full of summer fun. 1. Let’s Get Dance-y We all know […]
Are you sure you’re putting the right type of gasoline in your car? Most gas stations carry three types of gas (not including diesel): Regular, Midgrade and Premium. Chances are, you haven’t given much thought to the type of gas you’re putting in your car since you first bought it. And if you bought your […]
You’re quick to protect your car’s paint job from stray shopping carts and careless door dings, but these aren’t the only things that can damage that shiny exterior. Your car’s shiny exterior has many other enemies that are flying under the radar! Check out this list of the 7 most common, seemingly innocent things that […]
