H. Donald Capps Archives

H. Donald Capps: Severe case of ‘autophobia’ permeates academia

June 28, 2025 Steve 9

Do you ever wonder why American automotive history can have such a dumbed-down quality? I would argue that a big reason why is that the subject has never gained much traction in the scholarly realm. […]

H. Donald Capps: Auto history can help us better navigate the future

August 4, 2021 Steve 1

“As historians, we tend to be really good at explaining the events of the past, but our track record for ‘predicting’ the future often leaves a great deal to be desired. We are scarcely into […]