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  • Dolphin (1909-1911)

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    1900s
    Dolphin (1909-1911)

    Dolphin (Two-Stroke Engine Co. Ltd.) Automotive manufacturer of Shoreham-by-Sea,West Sussex. Great Britain from 1909 to 1911. Dolphin was a British automobile brand, the ...

  • Dolson (1904–1907)

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    1900s
    Dolson (1904–1907)

    Dolson American Automotive manufacturer Charlotte, Michigan .USA From 1904 to 1907 Dolson Model C From 1905 The Dolson was a automobile manufactured in Charlotte, Michigan by the ...

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  • Dome (1978-)

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    1970s
    Dome (1978-)

    Dome (Kabushiki-gaisha) Maibara , Japan Dome ( Japanese 株式会社 童 夢 , Kabushiki-gaisha Dōmu meaning " childhood dream "Since 1978 in Takaragaike , Kyoto Japanese company for the ...

  • DOMI (1946-1977)

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    1950s
    DOMI (1946-1977)

    Dansk Oversøisk Motor Industri AS from 1946 to 1977 DOMI A/S was a Danish commercial car manufacturer, trader and importer based in Glostrup . History DOMI was founded in 1946 by ...

  • Dominator Sports (2003-2007)

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    2000s
    Dominator Sports (2003-2007)

    Dominator Sports Cars Limited Automotive Manufacturer of Yorkshire;United Kingdom from 2003 to 2007 Dominator Sports Cars Limited was a British manufacturer of kit ...

  • Domino (1986-2000)

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    1980s
    Domino (1986-2000)

    Domino (Domino Car Company (UK) Limited) Automotive manufacturer of Southampton , Hampshire.Great Britain from 1986 to 2008. Domino Cars organization , previously Domino ...

  • Donkervoort (1978-)

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    1970s
    Donkervoort (1978-)

    Donkervoort Automobielen B.V. Automotive manufacturer of Netherlands from 1978 on Donkervoort is a car manufacturer based in the Netherlands . The company was founded by the ...

  • Donnerstag DoMe Condor (1962-1963)

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    1960s
    Donnerstag DoMe Condor (1962-1963)

    Donnerstag, DoMe, Condor Car GmbH Donnerstag was a prototype car of from the 1960s built as the as DoMe 15 , Meißnest Roadster and as Condor GT . History Significant involved ...

  • Donosti (1922-1923)

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    1920s
    Donosti (1922-1923)

    Donosti Garaje Internacional Automotive manufacturer of San Sebastián Spain Donosti was a Spanish car brand from the 1920s. History The company Garaje Internacional from San ...

  • Doray (1950)

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    1950s
    Doray (1950)

    Doray Inc. history Vehicle manufacturer Miami Springs Florida USA From 1950. The Doray, Inc. was an American automaker, which was only made in 1950 at Miami Springs Florida USA. ...

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  • Dorchester Hub (1906-1907)

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    1900s
    Dorchester Hub (1906-1907)

    Dorchester (Hub Motor Car Exchange) Automotive manufacturer of Dorchester, Massachusetts.United States from 1906 to 1907. Hub Motor Car Exchange was an American manufacturer ...

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  • Dorian (1986-1990)

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    1980s
    Dorian (1986-1990)

    Dorian Motor Company Dorian Motor Company was a British manufacturer of automobiles in the 1980s .The brand name was Dorian . The Dorian Motor Company in Warwickshire UK built ...

  • Dormandy (1903-1905)

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    1900s

    Dormandy Vehicle manufacturer New York;USA From 1903 to 1905. Dormandy was an early American car brand. The brand name was Dormandy . History James Knox Polk Pine led the United ...

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  • Dorner (1923-1927)

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    1920s

    Dorner (Dorner Olmotoren AG) History Automotive manufacturer Hanover,Germany from 1923 to 1927 The Dorner oil Motoren AG was a German automobile manufacturer from Hannover during ...

  • Dornier-Werke (1955-1973)

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    1960s
    Dornier-Werke (1955-1973)

    Dornier-Werke GmbH Manzell , Friedrichshafen ,Germany The Dornier-Werke GmbH , from 1966 Dornier GmbH , Dornier short ( dɔrnje ), was a German aircraft manufacturer. The ...

  • Dorris (1906–1925)

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    Dorris (1906–1925)

    Dorris Motors Corporation American Automotive manufacturer St. Louis, Missouri.USA From 1906 to 1926 Dorris 1906 First car The Dorris Motor Car Company was founded by George ...

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  • Dort (1915–1924)

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    1910s
    Dort (1915–1924)

    Dort Motor Car Company American Automotive manufacturer Flint, Michigan .United States from 1915 to 1924 1916 Dort 5 touring car The Dort was an automobile built by the Dort ...

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  • Double clutch explained

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    Double clutch explained

    Car Double clutch Shifting explained A double clutch (also called a double declutch) is a method of shifting gears primarily used for vehicles with an unsynchronized manual ...

  • Double wishbone suspension

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    Double wishbone suspension

    Car Double wishbone suspension The double wishbone suspension was introduced in the 1930s. French carmaker Citroën used it since 1934 in their Rosalie and Traction Avant models. ...

  • Dougill Loidis Frick (1896-1907)

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    1890s
    Dougill Loidis Frick (1896-1907)

    AW Dougill & Co. Ltd. Automotive manufacturer of Leeds;United Kingdom From 1896 to 1907. AW Dougill & Co. Ltd. was a early British manufacturer of automobiles that built motor ...

  • Douglas (1913-1922)

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    1910s
    Douglas (1913-1922)

    Douglas Motors Ltd. Automotive Manufacturer of Bristol; United Kingdom from 1913 to 1922 The Douglas Motors Ltd. was a British manufacturer of motorcycles and cars . The company ...

  • Douglas (1919-1935)

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    1910s
    Douglas (1919-1935)

    Douglas Motors Corporation Douglas Motors Corporation was an early American manufacturer of motor vehicles. The brand name was Douglas. History The Douglas Motors Corporation ...

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  • Douglas 10.5 hp (1919-1922)

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    Douglas 10.5 hp (1919-1922)

    Douglas 10.5 hp car history Manufacturer: Douglas Production period: 1919 to 1922 Class : Motor car Body versions : Cabriolet, fixed head,roadster Engines: Petrol1.2 liters ...

  • Douvrin engine (1977-1997)

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    1970s
    Douvrin engine (1977-1997)

    Douvrin engine The Douvrin engine is a four cylinder - internal combustion engine for automobiles , which from 1977 to 1997 by the La Française de Mécanique was made, a joint ...

  • Doval (1979-1982)

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    1970s
    Doval (1979-1982)

    Doval coach Automotive manufacturer of East Haven , Connecticut United States from 1979 to 1982. Doval Coach Ltd. was an American manufacturer of Neo classic automobiles . ...

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  • Dow (1905-1906)

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    Dow (1905-1906)

    AM Dow Automotive manufacturer From Braintree , Massachusetts , USA from 1905 to 1906. AM Dow was an American manufacturer of automobiles in the early part of the 20th century. ...

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  • Dow Testing (1960)

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    1960s

    Dow Testing Laboratory The US Dow Testing Laboratory belonged to the Edison Corporation and were based in Detroit . History Only in 1960 they were active as automobile ...

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  • Dowagiac (1909)

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    1900s
    Dowagiac (1909)

    Dowagiac Motor Car Company Vehicle manufacturer Dowagiac , Michigan, USA From 1909. Dowagiac Motor Car Company, was an early American manufacturer of automobiles. The brand name ...

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  • Downforce

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    Downforce

    Car Downforce Explained Downforce is a downwards thrust created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a car. The purpose of downforce is to allow a car to travel faster through a ...

  • Downing-Detroit (1913–15)

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    Downing-Detroit (1913–15)

    Downing-Detroit American Automotive manufacturer Detroit, Michigan.USA From 1913 to 1915 The Downing-Detroit was a cyclecar manufactured in Detroit, Michigan by the Downing Motor ...

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  • DR 4 (2017-)

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    2010s
    DR 4 (2017-)

    DR 4 car range Manufacturer: DR Production period: since 2017 Class : SUV Body versions : station wagon Engines: Gasoline 1.6 liters The DR 4 is an SUV of the Italian car ...

  • Dragon (1906–1908)

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    Dragon (1906–1908)

    Dragon Automobile Company American Automotive manufacturer Detroit, Michigan USA From 1906 to 1908 The Dragon Automobile Company manufactured automobiles from 1906 to 1908, first ...

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  • Dragon (1985-)

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    1980s
    Dragon (1985-)

    Dragon Russian Automotive manufacture Saint Petersburg,Russia From 1985 onward Dragon (Ru:Драгон Мотор Компани) is a Russian car manufacturer based in Saint Petersburg that makes ...

  • Dragon Motors Corp (1920-1921)

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    1920s

    Dragon Motors Corporation Dragon Motors Corporation was an American manufacturer of automobiles in the 1920s. History Hyman Edelman, Herman Neidick and Joseph Stein founded the ...

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  • Dragonfly Cars (1981-1986)

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    1980s
    Dragonfly Cars (1981-1986)

    Dragonfly Cars (KCG) Automotive manufacturer of Ash Vale , Hampshire.Great Britain from 1981 to 1986. Dragonfly Cars was a British manufacturer of kit cars and coversions for ...

  • Dragonfly Cars (1994-1995)

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    1990s

    Dragonfly Cars Automotive Manufacturer of Toton , Nottinghamshire,United Kingdom from 1994 to 1995 Dragonfly Cars was a British manufacturer of replica 3 wheel automobiles in the ...

  • Drake (1921-1922)

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    1920s
    Drake (1921-1922)

    Drake Motor & Tire Manufacturing Company Automotive manufacturer of Knoxville , Tennessee.United States from 1921 to 1922. Drake Motor & Tire Manufacturing Company was ...

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  • Drews (1945-2001)

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    1940s
    Drews (1945-2001)

    Drew's Karosseriebau Automotive manufacturer Wuppertal,Germany from 1945 to 2001. Drews body shop , including body Drews or short Drews , is a ...

  • Drexel (1916-1917)

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    1910s
    Drexel (1916-1917)

    Drexel Motor Corporation Automotive manufacturer of Chicago , Illinois.United States from 1916 to 1917. 1916 Drexel Roadster Drexel Motor Corporation , emerged from the Drexel ...

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  • Dreyhaupt (1905)

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    1900s
    Dreyhaupt (1905)

    Richard Dreyhaupt Automotive manufacturer Leipzig,Eutritzsch Germany from 1905 Richard Dreyhaupt was a German manufacturer of automobiles . History The company ...

  • Dri-Sleeve (1970-1971)

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    1970s
    Dri-Sleeve (1970-1971)

    The Dri-Sleeve Car Co. Car manufacturer of Great Britain from 1970 to 1971. The Dri-Sleeve Car Co. was a British car manufacturer, which was only from 1970 to 1971 in Warminster ...

  • Drift tuning Setup

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    Drift tuning Setup

    Car Drift tuning Setup Explained Drive train A proper mechanical limited slip differential (LSD) is almost considered essential for drifting. Attempting to drift with an open or ...

  • Drifting Explained

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    Drifting Explained

    Drifting Sport Explained Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from ...

  • Driggs (1913–25)

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    1910s
    Driggs (1913–25)

    Driggs-Seabury American Automotive manufacturer .USA From 1913 to 1925 History Driggs-Seabury was preceded by the Driggs-Schroeder series of weapons, designed by W. H. Driggs and ...

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  • Drive shaft types

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    Drive shaft types

    Automotive Drive shaft explained A drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, propeller shaft (prop shaft), or Cardan shaft is a mechanical component for transmitting torque and ...