Mitsubishi i-MiEVs for the Frankfurt Airport
20 Aug 2009, 06:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The German Mitsubishi division recently announced that it will provide 2 new generation electric vehicles i-MiEV to Fraport AG, the owner of the Frankfurt Airport which is the third largest airport ...
Honda Reveals 50 Years of WGP History
19 Aug 2009, 08:21 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Honda’s participation in World Grand Prix racing and to commemorate this event the Japanese manufacturer is showcasing its racing heritage with previously un...
Bentley Mulsanne Chassis #1 Sold for 350K Euros
19 Aug 2009, 07:44 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / As we have already reported, the Grand Bentley was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this weekend, wearing the Mulsanne nameplate, and scheduled to go on sale in mid 2010. The...
1937 Horch 853 Cabriolet, ‘Best of Show’ at Pebble Beach
18 Aug 2009, 13:15 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / A 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet impressed the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance the most and brought its owner, American Robert M. Lee, the “Best of Show” title...
Goodbye, Monterey Historic Automobile Races
18 Aug 2009, 08:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The rumors regarding General Racing giving up on organizing Monterey Historic Automobile Races at the Laguna Seca Raceway after 36 years in which it did so were confirmed today by Steve Earle, presi...
Hitler's Favorite, 1939 Auto Union D-Type Failed to Sell
17 Aug 2009, 15:12 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The 1939 Auto Union D-type auctioned by Bonhams at the Quail Lodge this weekend failed to sell, in spite of what everybody thought. The bidding for this rare piece of automotive history stalled at $...
Two New Winners at Lamborghini Super Trofeo
17 Aug 2009, 11:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series completed its fourth race at Silverstone, UK, on August 15-16 2009, with 23 drivers of seven different nationalities securing podium finishes by now. Bo...
European Drifting Demonstrations in Abu Dhabi
17 Aug 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The drift racers from the "Need for Speed" European Drift Championships are set to take over the Middle East this Fall during the Barbican Turbo festival in Abu Dhabi. In addition to the d...
1965 Shelby Cobra Fails to Set New World Record. Again!
17 Aug 2009, 07:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Even though the organizers expected to set a new world record with the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601, Mecum Auctions have announced that the car sold for only $7,25 million. The rare Shelb...
Rare Rolls-Royce Phantom I to Be Auctioned
13 Aug 2009, 13:06 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Over 75 of the world’s finest collector cars are set to be auctioned by RM Auctions at the Automobiles of London event, scheduled to take place at Battersea Park on October 28. Howev...
Kids Encouraged to Challenge Lewis Hamilton
13 Aug 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Kids probably don’t stand a chance against the current Formula One World Champion, but they are welcomed to at least try and challenge him, just for the fun of it. As long as they are over 12 ...
Ford Donates... Old Boots
13 Aug 2009, 07:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford makes another step to help disadvantaged children in Africa and joined the "Boot for Africa" campaign that calls people to donate their boots to allow African children to play footbal...
Mercedes-Benz Creates the Largest Historical Display of Silver Arrows
12 Aug 2009, 14:04 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The German carmaker celebrated its 75th anniversary of the Silver Arrows at this year's Concours d'Elegance at Amelia Island that took place in March, where it showcased two vintage Silver...
Siata Factory Racer Goes on Sale
11 Aug 2009, 13:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / An extremely rare Italian racer will go under the hammer at the annual Quail Lodge auction on August 14, Bonhams announced. The 1952 Siata 208 CS Berlinetta, chassis #052, was originally built for t...
Team Falken's McQuarrie Takes 3rd Place at Formula D Seattle
11 Aug 2009, 12:38 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Formula Drift is regarded as North America's professional drift competition. Already in its sixth season, the championship grew more and more in public interest and publicity. The series...
Bentley Drivers Club Turned Sixty
11 Aug 2009, 10:08 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Sixty years ago, the first Bentley Drivers Club race meeting was held at Silverstone, so the club members took the opportunity to properly celebrate this anniversary on the weekend of August 8 and 9...
Audi Dealers Start 'The Autobahn Experience' in Chicago
11 Aug 2009, 08:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Audi owners and fans of the German brand located in the Chicago area will be able to test drive the Audi TTS Coupe and the Audi S5 Coupe, thanks to 'The Autobahn Experience'. The new progr...
Nissan Qashqai+2 for Britain’s Coolest Dad
10 Aug 2009, 08:35 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Since UK is Nissan’s second biggest market in Europe, the Japanese automaker thought of creating a microsite showcasing the Qashqai+2’s search for Britain’s Coolest Dad, with the h...
Legends Ride Raised $61,000 for Charity
8 Aug 2009, 11:25 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The second annual Legends Ride event gathered more than 350 bikes and 500 riders from around the world on Monday, August 3, raising a record-breaking $61,600 to benefit a number of Black Hills Chari...
Rare Aston Martin DB3S Goes Under the Hammer
8 Aug 2009, 11:19 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It is one of the 20 customer DB3Ss built and one of the only three examples ordered new by Australia's "Kangaroo Stable" racing team. The 1955 DB3S, chassis number DB3S/104, is due to...