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General Motors Motorama: Parade Of Progress

General Motors Motorama: Parade Of Progress

Already since the 1930s had General Motors promoted its products by transporting the latest innovations in a Parade Of Progress across the entire country. GM's chief designer Harley Earl wanted to spread his futuristic vision of transportation...
06.08.2012 | 21679 views | 1 comments
Citroën C1 Connexion Was Crowdsourced on Facebook

Citroën C1 Connexion Was Crowdsourced on Facebook

gave its Facebook fans the chance to create their perfect C1, and now the hatchback is for sale called the C1 Connexion.  The C1 Connexion is based on the VTR trim of the C1 meaning that it gets ABS, electronic brake force distribution, ...
05.08.2012 | 10897 views | 0 comments
New Book Chronicles Citroën Road Trips

New Book Chronicles Citroën Road Trips

A book titled An Omelette and Three Glasses of Wine (En Route With Citroëns) has just been released that collects stories from automotive journalists and writers about taking Citroëns on road trips. The concept behind the book ...
05.08.2012 | 1155 views | 0 comments
Plymouth XNR Concept to Cross Auction Block in Monterey

Plymouth XNR Concept to Cross Auction Block in Monterey

On August 18, RM Auctions will sell a unique 1960 Plymouth XNR concept named after designer Virgil Exner. Plymouth has not existed since 2001 and was Chrysler's budget brand since 1928.  The car uses a 250hp 2.8-liter slant six engine...
05.08.2012 | 1983 views | 1 comments
How Toyota Motorsports Uses F1 Simulator to Prepare for WEC

How Toyota Motorsports Uses F1 Simulator to Prepare for WEC

The Toyota TS030 has not raced since both cars failed to finish at Le Mans, but that has not kept the car off the track at least in a virtual world. The team is now preparing for the 6 Hours of Silverstone on August 26 in Toyota Motorsport GmbH...
03.08.2012 | 11778 views | 0 comments
BMW Introducing Two New Police Vehicles and Armored Cars in Germany

BMW Introducing Two New Police Vehicles and Armored Cars in Germany

BMW is introducing two new police vehicles based on the X3 and 3 Series Touring this weekend at the General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference in Leipzig, Germany. It also has two new armored cars, and BMW will also show two armored...
03.08.2012 | 2540 views | 0 comments
Carroll Shelby's 2009 GT500KR Going to Auction

Carroll Shelby's 2009 GT500KR Going to Auction

There is currently a boom in anything related to Carroll Shelby. Since his death in May, the value of anything related to Shelby has started to increase. A 2009 Shelby Mustang GT500KR that was registered to Shelby will be auctioned in Biloxi, Miss...
03.08.2012 | 1208 views | 0 comments
Aston Martin Rapide Being Refreshed and Getting Power Upgrade

Aston Martin Rapide Being Refreshed and Getting Power Upgrade

The Aston Martin Rapide has been spotted testing in Europe with a revised front end and a suspected power increase under the hood. The updated car will likely go on sale in about six months.  The updates to the Rapide will be limited to j...
03.08.2012 | 1413 views | 0 comments
No F1 Race in Valencia in 2013, Will Be Back in 2014

No F1 Race in Valencia in 2013, Will Be Back in 2014

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed to the Taggespiegel that the European Grand Prix in Valencia will not be on the calendar for 2013, and it will be replaced by the grand prix in New Jersey.  According to Ecclestone, Barcelona and ...
03.08.2012 | 3914 views | 0 comments
Opel Adds LPG Engine to Zafira Tourer

Opel Adds LPG Engine to Zafira Tourer

Opel continues to add its LPG-compliant engine to its range of cars. The newest car to get the engine is the Zafira Tourer. It is already available on the Corsa, Meriva, Astra and Insignia.  Using liquefied petroleum gas, the 1.4-lit...
03.08.2012 | 930 views | 0 comments

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