Assembly of the first new Bentley Blower in more than nine decades has officially started in a bespoke Bentley Mulliner workshop. ‘Car Zero’ is the engineering prototype for the Blower Continuation Series, a run of 12 meticulously engineered, hand-crafted, supercharged 4½–liter Bentleys built to the unique design of Bentley’s own 1929 Team Car developed and raced by Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin. The 12 cars together form the world’s first continuation series for a pre-war car, and all have been pre-sold.
Read MoreCHEVROLET TO HOST WEEK-LONG VIRTUAL FAN EXPERIENCE
Chevrolet is reimagining summer car cruising through a week-long virtual festival – Cruisin’ the USA in your Chevrolet – that celebrates more than a century of the brand’s automotive history. Hosted on Chevy’s social media channels from August 10-16, the event is designed to take viewers back in time to experience the brand’s rich heritage of innovation, design, and passion.
Read More2021 MAZDA3 2.5 TURBO FULL REVEAL
The 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo, generated resounding excitement with owners and fans when it was announced in July. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today shares the first full look at the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo hatchback with a launch film and image gallery. The well-appointed and stylish Mazda3 2.5 Turbo is equipped with an impressive engine capable of delivering 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel (or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel) and standard i-Activ all-wheel-drive system. Sophistication with an edge.
Read MoreLamborghini Essenza SCV12: the purest track experience
Automobili Lamborghini presents the Essenza SCV12, the track-only hypercar in a limited edition of 40 units, developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile. The direct descendant of cars such as the Miura Jota and Diablo GTR, the Essenza SCV12 is fitted with the most powerful V12 naturally aspirated engine ever developed by Lamborghini, combined with aerodynamics inspired by racing prototypes and new technical solutions designed for the ultimate driving experience.
Read MoreLighting technology pioneer Audi fields next-generation OLED technology
In June 2020, the next generation of lighting technology premiered in the Audi Q5: digital OLED technology. With organic light-emitting diodes (so-called OLEDs), Audi was a pioneer as far back as in 2016. Now digitalization is ringing in a new age. This technology promises to improve road safety and is the first to allow for personalization of the taillight signature.
Read MoreBRING BACK BRONCO: THE UNTOLD STORY
On August 10, Ford will debut Bring Back Bronco, an eight-episode podcast series about the history of the Ford Bronco. Listeners can click here to listen to the trailer and sign up for notifications on their preferred podcast app when each new episode debuts.
Read MoreGULF PARTNERS WITH McLAREN TO ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
McLaren and Gulf Oil International Ltd have today announced a multi-year strategic partnership that will see Gulf, one of the most iconic brands in the world, partner with world-famous luxury supercar company McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Racing team.
Read MorePETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND LIST OF JUDGES AHEAD OF ITS VIRTUAL CAR WEEK
The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today its complete schedule of events and list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, which will take place from August 12-16, 2020. The week-long event will feature over 25 hours of original content.
Viewers can tune in daily to watch original content from manufacturers, enthusiasts, automotive lifestyle events, and auction houses. Videos will be broken apart into hour-long episodes that will premiere on the Petersen’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/petersenmuseum).
Read MoreNEW 2020 RAM HEAVY DUTY LIMITED BLACK ANNOUNCED
Ram Heavy Duty is taking the premium Limited model to new heights with the introduction of the Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black Edition. The newest leader of Ram’s opulent Heavy Duty offerings builds upon the luxurious Limited trim with a sophisticated, monochromatic appearance package that includes black exterior accents, matte black badging and black aluminum wheels. Ram offers a wide range of trucks to meet diverse buyer needs and the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black is the latest example of that.
Read MoreBUGATTI'S HYPER SPORTS CARS OF EXTREMES FROM A DESIGNER’S POINT OF VIEW
Extremely fast and extremely agile. With the Chiron Super Sport 300+1 and the Chiron Pur Sport1, Bugatti is offering two entirely distinct and extreme hyper sports cars: for breathtaking longitudinal dynamics and extraordinary lateral dynamics. Both vehicles are unique in their own way – not just in terms of technology, but visually too. The right vehicle for every purpose – entirely in line with the philosophy of company founder Ettore Bugatti.
Read MoreNEW PRODUCTION RECORD: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI CELEBRATES THE 10,000TH URUS
Two years on from its market introduction, the Urus, the Lamborghini Super SUV, has reached the important milestone of the 10,000th car. The model with chassis number 10,000, destined for Russia, comes in the new Nero Noctis Matt (black) color, combined with the carbon fiber package and two-tone Ad Personam interiors in black and orange, complemented by carbon fiber components.
Read MoreBUGATTI DIVO – FIRST CUSTOMER VEHICLES JUST BEFORE DELIVERY
A special film covers the carbon body, protective covers are in place throughout the interior. A special test cover replaces the underbody to avoid damage to the customer vehicle. The first Divo1 will soon leave the Atelier in Molsheim in Alsace, France. But before Bugatti delivers the first Divo vehicles to customers, each individual car must prove that it meets the French luxury manufacturer’s high standards of perfection – in an extensive final approval test drive.
Read More"FCA REPLAY" WRAPS THE WEEK
July 17, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at FCA. The top stories for the week of July 17, 2020, include a high-performance Jeep® Wrangler concept, a new company name is on the horizon and watch for the Dodge Redeye at the NHRA drag strip this weekend.
MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM TO DEBUT “UNDER THE HOOD” SERIES ON YOUTUBE
The Mullin Automotive Museum will debut a new five-episode “Under the Hood” series on its YouTube channel. Beginning Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12 p.m. PT, and airing every Friday for five weeks, each episode allows viewers to learn about the engines that power the extraordinary French automobiles in the museum’s collection.
Read MoreAUDI BIDS FAREWELL TO THE R8 V10 QUATTRO WITH LIMITED EDITION MODEL
To celebrate a decade of success with the storied V10 engine, Audi of America announces the limited edition R8 V10 quattro models in Mugello Blue, Avus Silver, and Sonoma Green. Bidding farewell to the R8 V10 quattro, these 30 units bring technologies and features previously reserved for the performance model and add unique interior and exterior design elements. The R8 V10 performance quattro model will continue on for the 2021 model year.
Read MoreMECUM EXCEEDS $74 MILLION IN INDY WITH A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO LIVE AUCTIONS
Headlined by the offering of the John Atzbach Shelby collection, the 2020 Indy auction was not only a historic event for Mecum, but it also added to the history books for the Ford Mustang, as 5R002—the 1965 Shelby GT350R Prototype (Lot F140) from the Atzbach stables—became the world’s most valuable Mustang ever sold. Demanding a final sale price of $3.85 million, the car exists as the first Shelby R-Model competition car built and the first Shelby Mustang to win a race, easily qualifying it as the most historically significant Shelby Mustang in the world; its record-setting sale in Indy marked yet another first-place finish for The Ken Miles “Flying Mustang” as it eclipsed the world-record sale price of the original McQueen “Bullitt” Mustang sold by Mecum just six months ago.
Read MoreWelcome to Geneva, CHIRON Pur Sport!
The Jet d’Eau, the most impressive jet stream in Europe, meets the most agile BUGATTI of the 21st century. Welcome to Geneva, CHIRON Pur Sport!#BUGATTI #BUGATTIChironPurSport #CHIRONPurSport #PurSport pic.twitter.com/1nffRmDk2X
— Bugatti (@Bugatti) July 15, 2020
With All-New Mustang Mach 1, How to Modernize a Classic
While the design and engineering teams were busy making the all-new Mustang Mach 1 the most track-capable 5.0-liter Mustang ever built, Dave Mahoney, Ford design manager, and his team of graphic designers were obsessing about how to modernize its classic logo.
Read MoreYoshihiko Matsuo, the designer of the iconic Datsun 240Z, is dead at 86.
Yoshihiko Matsuo, the designer of the iconic Datsun 240Z, is dead at 86.
Read More5 Coolest Things About the 2020 Jetta
Volkswagen of America continues the 5 coolest things video series highlighting the most interesting things you may not know about models from the 2020 lineup—from the entry-level Jetta to the top-of-the-line Arteon. Today’s vehicle: the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta.
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