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1944

Volkswagen halts production during World War II

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2009

Toyota officially passes GM as planet’s biggest car maker

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1953

The famous “four-level” opens in Los Angeles

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1993

The “Polish Prince” killed in plane crash

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1970

Race car driver and designer Bruce McLaren dies in crash

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Oprah gives away nearly 300 new cars

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