Automotive history through the lens

The automotive industry has always been a forward-looking collective of visionaries, but a growing library of short videos produced by motoring.com.au provides some perspective for those enthusiasts who appreciate seeing how far the industry has come.

In each case, the video focuses on the subject's complex corporate history, or it outlines a long-established model line which has earned iconic status.

Each story is brought to life with original footage blended in a linear narrative with a timeline to illustrate what happened – and when.

The videos are presented in an easily digestible format for those wanting to learn more about a company or its products without needing to conduct a web search or flick through the index at the rear of a reference book.

And they're entertaining too.

To date, the videos cover the timelines of the following companies:

Audi: Rivalry, racing and revival – the three Rs of Audi’s complex heritage

Ford Falcon: Follow the roller-coaster ride of the iconic Aussie Falcon

Jaguar Land Rover: Follow the chain of events that brought together two iconic brands through economic need

Into the new year we will open up the archives of Jeep, definitely one to look out for in 2018.