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Al Capone's Cadillac Goes Under the Hammer
Al Capone's Cadillac Goes Under the Hammer

17 Aug 2010, 07:09 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A 1928 Cadillac that belonged to renown Chicago mobster Al Capone is to be auctioned at the upcoming Sports & Classics of Monterey event on August 20. The Caddy, which is rumored to have been us...

 
Lotus Leaks Evora S and Evora Auto Paris Presence
Lotus Leaks Evora S and Evora Auto Paris Presence

16 Aug 2010, 15:36 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / We don't know whether to classify this as a goof of major proportions or just a well disguised publicity stunt, but Lotus' PR department has done it: it has leaked most of the information ...

 
Zero Race EV Competition Kicks Off Today
Zero Race EV Competition Kicks Off Today

16 Aug 2010, 12:13 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar companies, announced the sponsorship of an unique, zero-emission, electric car race. Dubbed ZERO race, the competition is debuting today at ...

 
VW Schloss Bensberg Classics, in September
VW Schloss Bensberg Classics, in September

16 Aug 2010, 09:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The second edition of the Schloss Bensberg Classics, an event organized by German manufacturer Volkswagen to combine both a Rallye Historique and a Concours d’Elegance, will open its doors on ...

 
2011 HD Motorcycles at Annual Fundraising Open House
2011 HD Motorcycles at Annual Fundraising Open House

16 Aug 2010, 08:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Harley-Davidson dealership in Cleveland announced it will be offering the opportunity to view and test-drive the new models, including the Sportster 883 Super Low and CVO Road Glide Ultra at the...

 
Travis Pastrana Confirms Presence in the 2010 Race of Champions
Travis Pastrana Confirms Presence in the 2010 Race of Champions

14 Aug 2010, 05:18 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Race of Champions fans will be happy to find out that eleven X-Games gold medalists and four-time Rally America title holder Travis Pastrana will be joining the field once again for the event to tak...

 
Oldest Porsche in America Wanted
Oldest Porsche in America Wanted

13 Aug 2010, 14:44 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Porsche is celebrating 60 Years in America, introducing a search for the oldest Porsche in the country. Porsche’s North American division calls the initiative the My Classic Porsche Search....

 
Volkswagen Announces Race Touareg 3 Debut
Volkswagen Announces Race Touareg 3 Debut

13 Aug 2010, 12:21 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Volkswagen announced that the Race Touareg 3 teasing will come to an end on August 20, when the racer will be unveiled in the ancient amphitheater in Trier, Germany, a site that dates back to 100 AD...

 
Rare Jaguar XK120 Goes Under the Hammer
Rare Jaguar XK120 Goes Under the Hammer

13 Aug 2010, 12:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Australian motoring division of Bonhams recently announced the highlight of their first Robert Glover head of collectors' motor cars at Bonhams Australia as a wholly owned subsidiary of the...

 
HM Queen Sofia of Spain Driving the Peugeot iOn
HM Queen Sofia of Spain Driving the Peugeot iOn

13 Aug 2010, 12:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / HM Queen Sofia of Spain is using an “all-electric” approach this summer. The Queen is using a Peugeot iOn, which was supplied by the automotive producer, to cover mobility needs during h...

 
Leslie Porterfield to Compete on a Sir Speedy Honda
Leslie Porterfield to Compete on a Sir Speedy Honda

12 Aug 2010, 13:48 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The world's fastest woman on a motorcycle at over 232 mph, Leslie Porterfield, has been signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement to represent Bazzaz Speed Week Aug. 14- 20, 2010 and the BUB Mo...

 
Mercedes-Benz to Premiere Sprinter City 77 at the 2010 IAA
Mercedes-Benz to Premiere Sprinter City 77 at the 2010 IAA

12 Aug 2010, 13:13 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Five travel coaches and transit buses will be showcased by Mercedes-Benz at the upcoming 2010 IAA show in Hanover, with the zero-emission Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid included. However, the real highlight...

 
3,000 hp Street-Legal Vauxhall Coming to VXR Power Festival
3,000 hp Street-Legal Vauxhall Coming to VXR Power Festival

12 Aug 2010, 06:26 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / This year’s edition of Vauxhall’s VXR Power Festival, which is scheduled to be held at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire (UK), August 28-29, will offer an extremely special show to...

 
Jaguar Announces Pebble Beach Celebration Lineup
Jaguar Announces Pebble Beach Celebration Lineup

12 Aug 2010, 06:29 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Jaguar has prepared a series of events featuring some of its greatest creations for the upcoming Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend. Jaguar will also be honored as a f...

 
Rare Bugatti Type 51 Up for Auction
Rare Bugatti Type 51 Up for Auction

11 Aug 2010, 10:26 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A new world record price is likely to be fetched by a rare vintage grand prix racing Bugatti at the upcoming Sports & Classics of Monterey auction. The event, taking place on August 14, will see...

 
Steve Saleen's Ford GT Prototype Up For Auction
Steve Saleen's Ford GT Prototype Up For Auction

11 Aug 2010, 10:16 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Ford GT is a special supercar, with the vehicle offering an interesting mix of performance and motorsport heritage that makes it an interesting choice for automotive enthusiasts from around the ...

 
Aston Martin Design Director to Race the Vantage GT4
Aston Martin Design Director to Race the Vantage GT4

11 Aug 2010, 08:58 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Vantage GT4 is to have its maiden race in the Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of Great Britain on August 21, and Aston Martin’s Design Director, Marek Reichman, will be driving it. Reichman, w...

 
Bubba Blackwell to Demo at the HD Museum
Bubba Blackwell to Demo at the HD Museum

11 Aug 2010, 07:28 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / While the Harley-Davidson Museum is hosting "True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel" exhibit, motorcycle stuntman Bubba Blackwell will make a special appearance there on August 15 to...

 
Nissan Displays Historic Z Cars at Rolex Monterey
Nissan Displays Historic Z Cars at Rolex Monterey

11 Aug 2010, 06:41 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Z-series, the North American division of Nissan announced it will bring six historic racers at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, which takes place on Au...

 
Suzuki Jimny 40th Anniversary Website Launched
Suzuki Jimny 40th Anniversary Website Launched

10 Aug 2010, 13:16 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / We already know that the Suzuki Jimny is turning 40 this year and now Suzuki’s UK division is launching a dedicated website to celebrate this. The site follows the vehicle back to the origi...