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CarSpace Alternate RouteTurn off the nav system, crumple up that MapQuest printout, and let's find out where the next random turn may take us! Feb 24, 2008 - Doctor In The House
Today marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Hudson Motor Car Company. Hudson's big moment in history came in 1948 with the introduction of the Monobuilt design. The Monobuilt consisted of a chassis and frame that were combined in a unified passenger compartment, producing a strong, lightweight design with a beneficial lower center of gravity that did not affect road clearance. Hudson called the innovation the "step-down design" because, for the first time, drivers had to step down to get into their cars. That innovation led to the 1951 Hudson Hornet which dominated NASCAR racing until a rules change in 1955. In 1952 Hudson won 29 of 34 events. Hudson merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to become American Motors. The last Hudson was manufactured in 1957. The 2006 animated movie "Cars" featured a character named Doc Hudson (voiced by Paul Newman). If you haven't seen the movie, the Alternate Route gives it 4 stars. Worth taking the time to see. You'll enjoy it!
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