M&A / Automotive history
Explore how automobiles changed daily life, industry, and communities—from early inventions to the roads and repair culture of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Automotive foundations
Follow the changes in power, production, safety, and emissions that turned the automobile into an everyday machine—and changed what technicians need to know.
Read the story →Washington, DC
Explore how cars entered a city shaped by streetcars, how motoring changed Rock Creek, and why the history of travel includes the Green Book.
Read the story →Maryland
Look beyond the vehicle to understand the roads, fuel businesses, manufacturing, and growing connections that made Maryland a motoring region.
Read the story →Virginia
Trace the growth of Virginia's roads and car businesses, from early state coordination to parkways built around the experience of driving.
Read the story →Build your knowledge of inspection administration and passenger-vehicle safety. Study the rules, practice original questions, and understand why each answer matters.
Inspector training →Our Hyattsville team can help with Maryland safety inspection and vehicle repairs.
