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Cadillac Challenge Racing Series Starts this Weekend
Take a long look at the track-prepped matte-black CTS-V above. That’s just one of the many cars entered in this weekend’s Cadillac Challenge. The event is the first of its kind, encouraging Cadillac owners and drivers to get down and dirty on the track. The first event will take place at Autoclub Speedway, in Fontana,…
Jeep Becomes First Domestic Brand with 2 Million Facebook Fans
Jeep is celebrating its 2 million Facebook fans milestone as the first domestic automotive brand to reach the figure. Addressing the achievement, Jeep Brand President and CEO Mike Manley said, “On behalf of the entire Jeep brand team, I would like to extend a personal ‘thank you’ to our consumers– and literally millions of fans– for…
Four-Door Mercedes SLS Patent Filing is Strange but True
A radical Mercedes-Benz SLS patent filing has leaked, illustrating a four-door variant of AMG’s stand-alone halo car. The standard SLS AMG coupe was followed up with a SLS roadster while an AMG Black Series is expected for 2013. The natural progression for the SLS trim line-up would be a Black Series roadster, but Mercedes-Benz seems…
Sir Elton John’s E-Type Jaguar Goes up for Auction
Nonetheless, the estimate is right in line with current E-Type prices in the UK, proving once again that collector car values are often fickle at best.
Jeremy Clarkson Complaints Dismissed by Ofcom
Jeremy Clarkson was invited to the BBC1’s The One Show’ last November where he remarked that the striking public sector workers should be shot. Striking controversy once again, Clarkson’s comment caused more than 30,000 complaints to the BBC and almost 800 to media regulator Ofcom. Responding to the public reaction, Ofcom held an investigation to…
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Gets Vantage S Updates: Geneva Motor Show Preview
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Keeping its entry sports car current, Aston Martin has announced the most comprehensive enhancement program for the V8 Vantage since 2008. For hardware, the latest V8 Vantage will retain its six-speed manual transmission but will receive an all-new Shortshift II seven-speed automatic designed and manufactured specifically for Aston Martin. According to Aston Martin, an additional…
General Motors Posts Record Profit in 2011, Still Lacks in Many Areas
Announcing its 2011 financial results, General Motors has reported record profits of $7.6 billion, an incredible 62 percent increase from last year. Its previous record was $6.7 billion in 1997. Annual revenue increased by 11 percent to $150.3 billion for the American automaker and its global says jumped 7.6 percent for a total of nine…
BMW’s Largest Worldwide Dealership Now Open in Abu Dhabi
Following an investment from Abu Dhabi Motors, BMW has opened its largest showroom in the world in the Middle East. In 2011, BMW had its greatest sales year ever in the Middle East, recording more than 18,000 BMWs and Minis sold. What better way to celebrate the good year than with the opening of a…
2012 Hyundai Elantra Named Canadian Car of the Year
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada announced the Canadian Car of the Year today at the Toronto International Auto Show. The Hyundai Elantra won, though the automaker was essentially guaranteed the trophy because they were competing against their subsidiary company Kia. The top three picks were the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent and Kia Optima. All three, among…
Lotus Convertible Hinted For Geneva Motor Show
More energized than ever, this morning Lotus PR announced a high-profile event at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Providing little more than an unusual image of a hat tan, bikini top, and a bottle of sunscreen(seen above), Lotus says, “Our philosophy has always been ‘less is more’. Now, with a display of true fighting spirit,…
2012 J. D. Power and Associates Dependability Study Topped by Toyota
J.D. Power and Associates released their annual vehicle dependability study today, something consumers and manufacturers pay close attention to. “Despite facing immense challenges in 2009, automakers placed a keen focus on delivering outstanding levels of quality, which they understood would be essential to their long-term success,” said David Sargent, vice president of global automotive at…
SRT Showcases 2013 Viper ‘Stryker’ Logo
The Viper is one of the rare vehicles to adorn a new logo for each major redesign, sporting “Sneaky Pete” on the original, and “Fangs” on the second gen. For the new 2013 Viper, the first under the SRT badge instead of Dodge, the “Stryker” logo has been designed to celebrate the new direction. Chrysler…
Cadillac Challenge Racing Series the First of its Kind
Imagine, if you will, a group of Cadillacs driving together. In your mind, it’s a serene, soft cruise, with the drivers enjoying the scenery, the road, and more importantly the buttery-smooth ride of their American luxury cars. Not anymore. Many Cadillacs, like the CTS-V, include a viciously powerful engine, not to mention suspension and braking…
‘Risky Business’ Porsche 928 Sold For $49,000
In 1983, the Porsche 928S was the fastest production car sold in the United States at a top speed of 146 mph. In Risky Business, you may remember Tom Cruise’s line in his break-out film, “Porsche. There is no substitute.” Porsche-philes still agree roughly thirty years later; the very 1979 Porsche 928 driven by Tom Cruise…
Ayrton Senna Helmet and Racing Suit Up For Auction
Last December, an auction provided a rare opportunity for racing fans and cinema buffs to bid on Steve McQueen’s original Gulf livery racing suit worn in the movie “Le Mans.” In case you missed out or couldn’t afford the $800,000 price tag, a new opportunity to own a piece of motorsport history has arisen. Thanks to…
Electric Race Car Debuts New EV Technology
A dream team of ten engineers and tech experts have assembled at the UK-based Lola-Drayson to develop an extremely innovative all-electric race car. This electricity powered car is aiming at a top speed of 320 km/h or 200mph. While that seems like an astronomical number, this actually isn’t the ultimate goal of the electric racer. According…
Top Gear Host Gets New Show to Air in America
To appease the millions of insatiable television viewers, the BBC teamed up with BBC America to create a new show featuring Richard Hammond, one of the legs to the entertaining tripod of Top Gear presenters. While the show is not necessarily a Top Gear spin-off, Richard Hammond’s Crash Course is still an over-the-top experience that…
Bridgestone Custom Colored Tires Announced
Bridgestone announced a development in tire printing technology last month that allows new stylistic possibilities. White-wall tires and white lettering harken back to cars with cranks, though neither the tires nor the cars are common today. Bridgestone wanted to change that by finding a solution for bright designs printed onto the sidewall of tires that…
Saab North American Heritage Collection Goes up for Auction
McTevia & Associates, the legal firm brought in to deal with Saab North America’s creditors and dispose of its remaining assets, announced that cars in the Heritage Collection will be sent to auction (bids had to be registered before Friday, February 10 at 12 noon Eastern).
Mosport International Raceway now Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
The deal, which will see the track renamed Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, includes upgrading current facilities, such as adding better spectactor stands, improved pit and garage areas for race teams, plus efforts to improve the overall race experience at the track for members of the public, corporate partners and race participants alike.
Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program Returning in 2012
In order to determine which non profits receive the cars, Toyota has organized a public voting pole on its corporate Facebook page, with the winners selected based on the highest number of votes.
Bentley Introduces Driving Program For North America [Video]
Taking their first Le Mans victory in 1924, the Bentley Brothers and their powerful, heavy, rugged, and reliable Bentley Blower dominated motorsports in the 1920s, outclassing rival Bugatti and its more elegant, lightweight, but considerably more fragile machines. Despite Volkswagen ownership and the passing of many decades, Bentley cars still retain this trait today. Since…
Former President Bush Says He Would Bail Out Automakers Again
While still in office, Bush pushed through a rescue package of some $25 billion in emergency aid, $4 billion set aside for Chrysler, while some $13.4 was allocated to GM; this was followed by an additional $60 billion from the Obama administration in 2009.
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning Takes Home Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible
As if winning Super Bowl XLVI and becoming the MVP of the game wasn’t enough, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was also handed the keys to a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition. The MVP Award winner was chosen through a media panel and fan vote on www.superbowl.com during the game, and…
