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Internet problems reminded me of U.S. automakers in the 1970s

May 2, 2026 Steve 1

I proved to be wrong when I recently wrote that most readers might not notice that Indie Auto is moving. Internet problems resulted in not being able to post new content or send out the […]

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Indie Auto is moving — although you may barely notice

April 8, 2026 Steve 6

Thank you to all new and ongoing Indie Auto donors. We are small-scale enough that I can’t offer you exclusive access to content behind a paywall or freebie trinkets. Thus, I am doubly appreciative that […]

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Thank yous, power outages and format changes

October 31, 2025 Steve 0

Today I paid Indie Auto’s quarterly sales taxes, so this is a good time to say thank you to recent donors. We’re too small to offer trinkets, and Indie Auto doesn’t even have a partial […]

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The wheels are moving but more slowly than I would prefer

October 10, 2025 Steve 2

Perhaps the biggest news at Indie Auto’s world headquarters is that posting has been slower of late because my wife recently had foot surgery and I am spending most of my time in a caregiving […]

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A query, a thank you and an update on miscellaneous stuff

April 4, 2025 Steve 0

1. Have you had problems with the e-newsletter? An Indie Auto reader has shared with me that none of the links have recently worked on the weekly e-newsletter. I have thus far not been able […]

Inside Indie Auto
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A thank you to recent donors and an update on new initiatives

January 31, 2025 Steve 0

This week Indie Auto paid its quarterly business taxes, so this is a good time to publicly thank all of you who have made recent donations. We’re too small to give you any trinkets, and […]

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Thank you for your support of Indie Auto in 2024

January 1, 2025 Steve 2

In 2024 Indie Auto’s readership more than doubled. Although we are still very much a small fry compared to the leading for-profit auto history websites, we have grown far more than I ever expected. Indie […]

2025 Subaru Solterra dashboard
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What software would you use if you were launching an automotive website?

December 13, 2024 Steve 3

George Denzinger recently asked what software Indie Auto was considering switching to. This is pretty inside baseball, so thought it could be most useful to answer that question within the context of a larger discussion: […]

Inside Indie Auto
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Indie Auto makes some adjustments in response to the real world intruding

December 3, 2024 Steve 5

Over the last month I have been so busy with real-world responsibilities that I have had to cut back on the amount of time spent on Indie Auto. It looks like this situation will continue […]

Inside Indie Auto
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A thank you to recent Indie Auto donors — you make this website possible

November 1, 2024 Steve 1

I recently paid Indie Auto’s quarterly sales taxes, so this is a good time to publicly thank all of you who have made a donation. Because we don’t run advertising (at least that isn’t satirical), the survival of […]

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    Is David Kiley right that Ford should replace Lincoln with a new brand?
    September 2, 2026 8
  • 1972 Buick Skylark Custom grille
    1972 Buick Skylark Custom represented the end of an era
    September 1, 2026 4
  • 1959 Ford Thunderbird
    1959 Ford Thunderbird was a gimmicky but hugely important car
    August 26, 2026 11
  • Compact cars became the neglected stepchildren of U.S. automakers
    August 21, 2026 21
  • 1980 AMC brochure cover with picture of American Center building
    AMC’s Roy D. Chapin Jr. succumbed to the illusion of bigness
    August 19, 2026 2
  • 1980 Ford Thunderbird and 1956 model
    Ford’s design talent in the 1970s wasn’t enough to halt a dramatic slide in sales
    August 14, 2026 13
  • 1973 Buick Riviera
    Why wasn’t the 1971 ‘boat-tail’ Buick Riviera shrunk to compact size?
    August 14, 2026 24
  • Internet problems reminded me of U.S. automakers in the 1970s
    May 2, 2026 1
  • 1956 Buick hood scoop
    Readers brainstorm ideas for future Indie Auto stories
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