Volkswagen of America today marked the start of construction of its Battery Engineering Lab at its Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center. The approximately $22 million dollar facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the North American region.
Read More2021 RAM POWER WAGON 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Ahead of Nov. 11 Veterans Day observances, Ram is commemorating the 75th anniversary of Power Wagon with a special acknowledgment of Power Wagon’s heritage, which stretches back to World War II. The 2021 Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition is loaded with unique features and celebrates the rich history of the most iconic model in the heavy-duty pickup segment.
Read MorePOPULAR “CAFFEINE AND OCTANE” TV SHOW RETURNS TO THE NBC SPORTS NETWORK
ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2020 – Caffeine and Octane, the integrated brand behind North America’s largest monthly car show held at Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody, Ga., announces the return of its internationally-acclaimed “Caffeine and Octane” television show on the NBC Sports Network, marking the start of its fifth season. The first episode will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at 8 and 11 p.m. EST.
Read MoreASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GT4 EXTENDS BRITISH GT TITLE SUCCESS
Sunday 8 November 2020, Silverstone. Aston Martin’s Vantage GT4 clinched three more titles in the British GT Championship finale at Silverstone, ensuring that the luxury sportscar brand’s entry-level 4-liter V8 customer GT car remains unbeaten in the UK-based series since its debut in 2019.
Read MoreJIMMIE JOHNSON, 7-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION TO RUN INDYCAR TEST AT LAGUNA SECA
Jimmie Johnson will be testing an IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing on Tuesday, November 10, getting some laps under his belt at the Central Coast track before the start of the season on March 7 in St. Petersburg.
Read MoreMOPAR UNLEASHES THE NEW 807-HORSEPOWER HELLCRATE REDEYE SUPERCHARGED HEMI® CRATE ENGINE
Mopar is unleashing the most powerful production muscle-car engine ever available to builders and enthusiasts with the launch of its newest crate engine – the 807-horsepower Hellcrate Redeye 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI® V-8 engine.
Read MoreMASERATI COMMEMORATES THE VICTORY OF THE TIPO 300S AT VENEZUELA GP
On November 6, 1955, the Maserati Tipo 300S, with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel, was the first to take the chequered flag at the Venezuela GP, marking the start of two years of major successes that boosted the Trident Brand’s reputation at the international level.
Read MoreKIMI RÄIKKÖNEN AND ANTONIO GIOVINAZZI TO RACE WITH ALFA ROMEO RACING ORLEN IN 2021
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi have been confirmed as drivers of the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula One team for the 2021 season.
The most experienced driver in the history of Formula One (F1), Kimi Räikkönen made his F1 debut in 2001. The 41-year-old Finn, World Champion in 2007, has been an invaluable contributor to the team over the last two seasons.
MOPAR ANNOUNCES NEW DOORS-OFF MIRROR KIT FOR JEEP® WRANGLER AND JEEP GLADIATOR
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Mopar is introducing a new, factory-backed, doors-off mirror kit for Jeep® owners looking to safely enjoy the ultimate open-air driving experience in their Jeep Wrangler or Jeep Gladiator.
Read MoreFORD ADVANCING HANDS-FREE DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY
Coming first to 2021 F-150 and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as part of available Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology, Active Drive Assist allows for hands-free driving on prequalified sections of divided highways called Hands-Free Zones that makeup over 100,000 miles of North American roads
Read More2021 JEEP® GLADIATOR WILLYS DEBUTS WITH UNIQUE CONTENT AND INCREASED CAPABILITY
Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Jeep® brand is introducing a new edition of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator in the form of the Willys models, delivering a new level of personalized content for a distinct appearance that is combined with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability.
Mopar Introduces Jeep® Gladiator Top Dog Concept
Using exclusive Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) and custom accessories, Mopar designers transformed a 2020 Jeep® Gladiator into a fun concept vehicle for serious mountain bikers.
“Loaded with nearly 20 Jeep Performance Parts, we built this go-anywhere Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept for passionate mountain-bike enthusiasts,” said Mark Bosanac, Head of Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Care, FCA – North America. “Across the entire Jeep lineup, we offer more than 500 quality-tested, factory-back parts, and accessories.”
Read MoreTHE NEW GOLF R: COUNTDOWN TO THE WORLD PREMIERE
Wolfsburg — The first Golf R32 was an automotive sensation. It was introduced in 2002 with 238 hp, all-wheel drive, and a zero to 62 mph time of just 6.6 seconds. It sold three times as well as planned, and was the first Volkswagen in the world to be available with a dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG®) from mid-2003. Four successive generations of Golf R have been developed from the R32 and now the countdown begins for the world premiere of a new Golf R, which will occur on November 4th.
Read MoreCADILLAC V-SERIES BLACKWING PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MAGNESIUM WHEELS TO ENHANCE RIDE AND HANDLING
DETROIT – Today, Cadillac unveiled one of the first uncamouflaged exterior images of its V-Series Blackwing vehicles, showcasing the cars’ exclusive magnesium wheels. The 2022 CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will be the only GM products to offer magnesium wheels in the near future.
Read MoreINFINITI Q60 CHARGES INTO 2021 WITH DYNAMIC COLORS AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES, STARTING FROM $41,650
The captivating INFINITI Q60 sports coupe arrives for 2021 with dynamic new available colors and more safety and convenience items available on more grade levels. The MSRP for the 2021 INFINITI Q60 PURE starts at $41,650 for rear-wheel-drive models and $43,650 for models equipped with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.
Read MoreBRONCO BUILD & PRICE NOW LIVE: CUSTOMERS CAN SEE, CONFIGURE THEIR DREAM 4X4 IN EARTHY EXTERIOR COLORS, RUGGED INTERIOR MATERIALS
The Ford Bronco® brand just opened its all-new Bronco build-and-price configurator, enabling customers for the first time the opportunity to visualize the color and material choices that reinforce the rugged nature of the Built Wild™ brand.
Read MoreBUGATTI BOLIDE – WHAT IF …
Reduced, raw, authentic. With the technological concept of the Bugatti Bolide1, the French luxury car manufacturer is now providing the answer to the question of what if Bugatti built a radically light vehicle around its iconic 8.0-liter W16 engine? The experimental study of the Bugatti Bolide is a track-oriented hyper sports car featuring a W16 engine derived from series production as powertrain combined with a minimal body for maximum downforce. It, therefore, promises to offer the ultimate Bugatti performance kick.
Read MoreCalifornia Highway Patrol to Award Fastest Qualifier at Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship
In a reversal of philosophy, the California Highway Patrol will reward the fastest driver who qualifies in the Hyundai Monterey SportsCar Championship. The CHP Pole Award will be presented at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Sunday, Nov. 1 to the driver who secures the pole position in the powerful Daytona Prototype International (Dpi) class, which is the top-tier racing class featured in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Read MoreMERCEDES-BENZ USA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ALL-NEW MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS is the all-new, highly anticipated addition to the Mercedes-Maybach lineup, expanding the Maybach product portfolio with its first-ever SUV. Offering refined spaciousness, unparalleled comfort, and powerful V8 performance, the Mercedes- Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC represents the absolute pinnacle of SUV luxury for the Mercedes-Maybach brand in the U.S. market. Arriving in U.S. dealerships in late 2020, this exclusive new model will be priced from $160,500.*
Read MoreBUGATTI’S “DARE DEVILS” – COMBINING FLYING AND RACING CARS
Uncompromising racing cars and daring pilots. Bugatti is directly associated with numerous historic racing successes, in the glorious Grand Prix days of the brand. Racing cars produced by this French manufacturer from Alsace won several thousand competitions between 1920 and the mid-1930s alone. But apart from the extraordinary cars such as the legendary, agile, and light Bugatti Type 35, the racing drivers, in particular, were largely responsible for this success. They were all cut from a very special cloth, sharing a passion for technology and speed, on land and in the air.
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