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Automotive: Reading Log Adams, B.A., Mercedes-Benz Club of America Fifty Years of History 1956-2006. Nashville, Tenn: Turner Publishing Company, 2007; page 4-107 (103 pages read).

If there is any car that has a rich history in as far as progressive look is concerned, it has to be Daimler’s Mercedes Benz. Like Bentley, Mercedes Benz also remains one of my all-time favorite automobiles. From the onset, it is important to note that the first thing that jumped at me when I started reading the text was that the author is more of a story teller. This is more so the case given that this does not feel like a technical book despite the incorporation of diverse details about the make and build of various models over the last 50 years, as well as the inclusion of sections on the chief officers of the firm and its affiliates and clubs over the said 5 decades.

It is, however, important to note that there are some inclusions in the sections that I read that appear overly detailed. This is more so the case with regard to those persons who have served the firm, its affiliates, or clubs in various capacities. In my opinion, a person who purchases this particular book would be more interested in the history of this particular car in the U.S., as opposed to where a person who served as Mercedes Benz USA CEO in a certain year schooled or grew up in. In my opinion, this is a must read for every Mercedes Benz enthusiast. Like is the case with many other books on automobiles, the present text also has numerous illustrations. While most of the said illustrations, specifically in the sections that I concerned myself with, were informative, others were largely unnecessary (i.e. those of persons who have served Mercedes Benz’s interests at some point posing with their families). In the final analysis, this was a rather informative and refreshing read.

Anderson, C.D. & Anderson J., Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History. Jefferson, North Carolina: JMcFarland & Company, Inc., 2005; pages 17-122 (105 pages read).

Quite a number of texts have attempted to dig into the history of electric and hybrid cars. This text is one of such text. The sections of the book that...

The authors make it easy for the reader to follow through by dividing the history of electrical and hybrid vehicles into four distinct periods. Those periods, according to the authors are; 1890-1929 (referred herein to as the early years), 1895—1905 (christened the Golden age of dominance), 1930-1989 (referred to as the middle years), and finally 1990 – present (referred to as the current years). By looking at the role that political, environmental, as well as technological factors play in either advancing or limiting the advance of this particular realm, the authors manage to equip readers with the relevant info to predict future trends in a far as electric and hybrid cars are concerned. I was specifically marveled by the political factor. The all-important question that I found myself asking as I read through the section on politics is; is there sufficient political will and determination to promote the further development and marketing of electric cars? This is more so the case when it comes to the passing of the relevant laws and implementation of needed policies, etc. Indeed, as the authors in this case point out, “through laws, regulations, subsidies, tax incentives, research support and purchasing, federal and state governments assist and promote research and provide markets for alternative energy vehicles” (p. 54).
Bryan, F.R., Beyond the Model T: The Other Ventures of Henry Ford. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University Press, 1997; pages 15-129 (114 pages read).

In essence, the pages I read give a concise overview of some of the ventures of Henry Ford. To most of us, including myself, the name Henry Ford is largely synonymous with the Model T universal car that he introduced sometimes…

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