The three Volumes of Reflections on Automotive History deal with automotive history subjects that are wide ranging and diverse, such as the emergence of the world's first car, the development of the moving automobile assembly line, and the evolution of electronic powertrain management. There are overviews of the North American, European and Asian automotive industries, as well as historical descriptions of many individual cars, companies, vehicle types and technologies.

Also included are biographical outlines of a broad selection of people, from Carl Benz to Henry Ford, from Soichiro Honda to Charles Kettering, and from W. Edwards Demming to Alexander Issigonis, men who made significant contributions to the international automobile industry. Such associated social developments as suburbia, the fast food industry, highway systems, road-side advertising, and tourist accommodation are woven into these rich books.

The Reflections books are well researched, authoritative, quality non-fiction written in a reader friendly style. They are interesting, informative and timeless, and will make a valuable contribution to the libraries of not only automotive enthusiasts, but also those interested in history, and the automobile's place in it.

Bill Vance is an acclaimed automotive journalist/historian who has covered the full spectrum of automotive subjects. Over his many years of writing and research he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the automobile's history and technology. Currently his popular automotive history column is syndicated widely to newspapers in Canada and the United States, and his Motoring Memories can be seen on CanadianDriver.com.

Bill was editor of Carguide, one of Canada's leading automotive consumer magazines, for three years, and associate editor for nine years. He has contributed to a wide variety of consumer and trade magazines in Canada and the United States

In the mid-1990s an international jury was formed to select the car of the twentieth century. It was based in Amsterdam, and the 130 journalist-historian members came from 30 countries. Bill was one of three Canadian members of this jury that selected the Ford Model T as the Car of the Century.

He is a graduate of McMaster University, a charter member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, and a member of the Society of Automotive Historians. He lives in Rockwood, Ontario, Canada, with his business partner and wife, Beth Mason.

"Through his meticulously researched, genuinely useful and eminently readable books, and syndicated automotive history column, Bill Vance has made a significant, continuing contribution to the collection, preservation and dissemination of globel auto industry history."
... Walt McCall, member, Society of Automotive Historians, Canadian Automotive Historians, and published author

"Accurate, informative, and a pleasure to read."
... Bill Sherk, member, Canadian Automotive Historians, and published author

"Bill Vance and I share a common beginning in writing about automotive history. We both began writing in the Reflector, the bi-monthly magazine of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada. That was in the 1960s. (goodness, the cars built then have been antiques for years!).

Since our early hesitant beginnings, we have gone in different writing directions. He has directed much of his efforts to the general public, while I have stayed within the car hobby. Also, Bill has been more prolific. Despite his volume, though, he has been very solid. His research is thorough, and his style both interesting and humorous.

Reflections, Volumes I, II and III, show Bill's keen and clear understanding of the automotive industry through the years. The proof of his excellent ability and quality is the fact that Bill's weekly syndicated column appears in so may popular newspapers across Canada and also in the United States, and has for many years.

He is widely recognized as one of Canada's top automotive historians, a position well earned."
... R. Perry Zavitz, member, Society of Automotive Historians, Canadian Automotive Historians, and published author

Educational Institutions

Educational institutions and teachers will find the authoritative and educational text of the Reflections on Automotive History books to be excellent sources for history students, and those studying automotive or related subjects.

Companies

These books make ideal gifts for companies, automotive related and other, who wish to recognize valued clients and employees. Quantity discounts are available from the publisher. Please refer to order form.

Syndication

We encourage newspaper and magazine editors to contact Eramosa Valley Publishing to discuss the use of Bill Vance's popular syndicated automotive history column.

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