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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STUDIES SHOW GM BUILDS THE MOST AMERICAN-MADE VEHICLE MODELS
In the Cars.com annual American-Made Index for 2020, nine of the top 25 models are GM products, more than any other manufacturer. The Cars.com report ranked 91 models assembled in the U.S. for the 2020 model year, rating them across several factors, including a percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts; country of origin for available engines; country of origin for available transmissions; and U.S. manufacturing employees relative to the automaker’s footprint.
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ALL-NEW BRONCO SPORT NABS OFF-ROAD WIN AT GRUELING REBELLE RALLY
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2020 – It didn’t take long for the 2021 Bronco Sport to flex its off-road muscle. Professional driver Shelby Hall and experienced navigator Penny Dale guided the all-new Bronco® of small SUVs – on sale later this year – to a win at the prestigious Rebelle Rally Saturday.
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2021 F-150 DIGITAL OWNER'S MANUAL SAVES MOUNTAIN OF PAPER
2021 F-150 DIGITAL OWNER'S MANUAL SAVES MOUNTAIN OF PAPER
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2021 NISSAN ALTIMA U.S. MSRP STARTS AT $24,300
With available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, ProPILOT Assist, and more, the 2021 Nissan Altima offers technology that makes the drive experience more confident, more fuel efficient4, safer and more fun. It is available now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP of $24,3005.
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MOPAR INTRODUCES NEW FACTORY-BACKED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER FOR JEEP® GLADIATOR
Mopar, FCA’s service, parts, and customer-care brand, is enhancing the towing experience of the Jeep® Gladiator with the release of a new trailer brake controller.
The new Mopar trailer brake controller will give Jeep Gladiator owners the ability to activate the electronic brakes on properly equipped trailers. Independent from the truck’s brakes, the additional trailer brake control allows for greater stopping power when needed, such as on downhill grades, while helping to minimize wear and tear on both the trailer and vehicle. The amount of brake force on the trailer may be customized depending on load requirements.
MINI USA EXPANDS MINI DRIVING EXPERIENCE, ADDING TWO NEW EAST COAST LOCATIONS.
MINI Driving Experience programs, which are offered for individuals or groups, such as corporate and team building events, are designed to teach performance-hungry drivers how to push a MINI to the limits in a safe environment under the direction of professional driving instructors. Participants in the MINI Driving Experience programs can learn driving moves such as a panic braking while also sharpening their skills on a skidpad and handling course. MINI also offers a MINI Stunt Driving Program that teaches standard j-turns, Forward 180 j-turns, and reverses turns.
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2021 AUDI R8 RWD COUPE AND SPYDER NEWEST MEMBERS OF R8 MODEL LINE
From a limited series to a permanent addition, the R8 rear-wheel-drive Coupe and Spyder become the newest members of the R8 model line, joining the R8 V10 performance Quattro Coupe and Spyder for the 2021 model year.
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FIRST DRIVES IN THE BUGATTI CHIRON PUR SPORT
More than one and a half years of focused work, countless hours of development work, and over 50,000 test kilometers on race tracks and public roads. Now the first journalists and Bugatti customers can drive the new Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 1 for the first time – on the race track and on public roads.
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Photo: Drew Gibson; Driver: Richard Westbrook
BRITISH ACE WESTBROOK RETURNS TO ASTON MARTIN FOR WEC FINALE
Gaydon. Aston Martin Racing will retain the services of British sportscar ace Richard Westbrook for the final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) – the 8 Hours of Bahrain – where he will race alongside Paul Dalla Lana (CDN) and Ross Gunn (GB) in the works GTE Am Aston Martin Vantage.
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THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM PRESENTS VIRTUAL DEBUT OF THREE BRAND-NEW EXHIBITS
The Petersen invites you to preview three brand-new exhibits before the museum reopens to the public. This unveiling marks the first time ever that a major museum has displayed three new exhibits through an online showcase.
Supercars: A Century of Spectacle and Speed
Extreme Conditions, supported by Land Rover
Redefining Performance, supported by Porsche
LEXUS J201 CONCEPT: CRAFTED FOR THE MOST SALIENT RETREATS
Yes, it’s true. A supercharged 550-horsepower, lifted, fully-equipped LX-based concept vehicle is tastefully strewn upon your screen. Named the Lexus J201 Concept, it is the plus-alpha iteration of the renowned four-wheel drive Lexus flagship. And elevated by the utmost level of omotenashi – culturally-attuned, anticipatory, Japanese hospitality – J201 is a bona fide instrument meticulously crafted to enable and embrace the most salient of retreats imaginable.
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AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI PRESENTS THE URUS GRAPHITE CAPSULE
Automobili Lamborghini presents the Urus Graphite Capsule, creating distinctive new opportunities for expression in color and trim on the Lamborghini Super SUV.
The four new exterior matt colors are on-trend yet subtle, in white Bianco Monocerus, black Nero Noctis, and grey Grigio Nimbus and Grigio Keres. The lower parts of the car around the front, rear, and side sills are all finished in the matt body color. Four shiny accent colors are offered, orange Arancio Leonis and Arancio Dryope, yellow Giallo Taurus, and green Verde Scandal picking out the distinctive lines of the Urus on the front splitter, door inserts, and rear spoiler and making a bold statement.
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Audi R8 LMS #31 (Belgian Audi Club Team WRT), Kelvin van der Linde/Ryuichiro Tomita
Audi R8 LMS wins round of the GT World Challenge at Zandvoort
The Belgian Audi Club Team WRT celebrated its second victory of the season in the GT World Challenge Sprint Cup at Zandvoort and remains at the top of the standings. The Audi RS 3 LMS contributed to a successful weekend of Audi Sport customer racing with a total of four wins worldwide.
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Stefano Domenicali
CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI, STEFANO DOMENICALI, WILL LEAVE LEADERSHIP OF THE ITALIAN SUPER SPORTS CAR COMPANY FOR A NEW PROFESSIONAL ROLE
Automobili Lamborghini announces that Chairman and CEO Stefano Domenicali will leave his position leading the Italian super sports car company to take on a new and prestigious professional role from January 2021.
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RAPPER FUTURE TAKES DELIVERY OF RINGBROTHERS K5 BLAZER
Custom car builder and parts manufacturer Ringbrothers recently completed and delivered a 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer commissioned by hip-hop superstar Future. The Blazer features a 6.2-liter LS3 engine that produces 430 horsepower and is mated to a 4L80-E transmission. A custom BASF British Racing Green paint scheme is atop a body refinished with 3M products, while gold 18-inch HRE wheels complete the look.
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Extreme Trio of McLaren Supercars set to star at UK Salon Privé show
McLaren Elva M1A Theme by MSO headlines McLaren display at Salon Privé
New 765LT and 620R place the emphasis on track excellence
Salon Privé held at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, UK on September 23-26
A stunning display of McLaren Automotive cars is set to star at the annual Salon Privé occasion at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, UK, on September 23-26 with three spectacular cars on display to visitors, showcasing the extreme end of the supercar manufacturer’s broad product range.
The biggest highlight of the display will be the new McLaren Elva, resplendent in the Elva M1A Theme by MSO that celebrates the brand’s rich heritage while looking to the future. The beautifully-sculpted form echoes the original McLaren-Elva M1A sports racing car but in ultra-light carbon fibre. Completing the retro look is a Magnesium Silver racing stripe that sweeps along the sills, runs around the front splitter and rushes up over the bonnet, accompanied by an Accent Red pinstripe and Bruce McLaren’s number 4 racing roundel. Inside, the seats and steering wheel detail are finished in Malibu Red Nubuck, with matching stitching and Tonal micro-piping.
Despite this nod to history, the McLaren Elva is a cutting-edge hypercar; its 815PS twin turbo V8 engine powers the lightest McLaren Automotive car yet. With no roof or windows, a revolutionary Active Air Management System (AAMS) creates a virtual windscreen, resulting in an extreme two-seater that heightens every sensory input for unparalleled driving pleasure on road or track.
Rivalling the Elva for attention in its striking launch Nardo Orange colour, the 765LT is the latest chapter in the McLaren Longtail story that began with the iconic F1 in the 1990s. While its 765PS and 600Nm of torque will not be on display at Blenheim Palace, the finely-crafted aerodynamic body with many carbon fibre panels will be a stunning sight for visitors.
The 765LT is the very embodiment of a McLaren Longtail; it is the lightest Super Series McLaren, is more powerful and aerodynamic than the 720S and its dynamic performance is focused towards the racetrack. But most importantly of all, it is designed for pure driver engagement.
Completing the trio is the 620R, a road legal realisation of the hugely-successful 570S GT4 race car. Like its race and championship winning inspiration, the 620R is capable of astonishing lap times – with the ability to run Pirelli slick tyres without further adjustments - and inspires confidence in drivers of all abilities. Unlike the 570S GT4, the 620R can also be driven to and from the track.
The car on display at Salon Privé is finished in Mantis Green and features the recently-announced MSO R Pack that includes the dramatic and fully-functional Roof Scoop as well as Visual Carbon Fibre design upgrades and a Titanium SuperSports Exhaust.
Established in 2006 and conceived to recreate the exclusivity, elegance and ambience of early concours, Salon Privé has been held at historic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, UK since the middle of the last decade. The palace’s beautiful surroundings in the heart of the English countryside is a fitting location for the annual gathering of classic and modern motoring icons. The event is also the social event of the autumn, with fine-dining, champagne and guests encouraged to dress for the occasion.
Mitsubishi Motors Teases New Eclipse cross redesign
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) today released a first look at the redesigned Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the next step in the company's commitment to delivering a showroom full of new and extensively redesigned vehicles in the United States by the second quarter of 2021. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) recently announced this commitment to the completely refreshed showroom lineup.
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FORD’S ALL-NEW F-150, BRONCO MAKE NEW YORK CITY DEBUTS AS PART OF BELL-RINGING EVENT AT NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
All-new versions of the Ford F-150, part of Ford F-Series, America’s most popular truck for 43 years and most popular vehicle for 38 years, and the much-anticipated Ford Bronco rugged SUV debut in New York City today, in conjunction with the company ringing the bell to open trading day on Wall Street.
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TROFEO: The Most Powerful Maserati Collection Ever
Maserati writes a new chapter in its history by expanding its Trofeo collection. Following the 2018 launch of Levante Trofeo, the SUV’s most extreme, most powerful version, the new Quattroporte and Ghibli Trofeo are now available, achieving the pinnacle of performance, sportiness, and luxury.
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