FORD ADDS NEW RECREATIONAL AND BUSINESS OPTIONS FOR 2021 TRANSIT CUSTOMERS

Mario Gear October 21, 2020

New for the 2021 model year, America’s best-selling van – Ford Transit – is updated with recreational vehicle and parcel delivery option packages for those who work hard and play hard.

“With many Americans working from home and practicing social distancing during the pandemic, the popularity of recreational vehicles has soared at the same time package delivery has seen incredible growth,” says Tiffany Chang, Ford fleet brand strategy manager. “Our new 2021 Transit options help people design the recreational vehicles of their dreams and help enable our commercial customers to more efficiently deliver goods and services across the country.”

MOPAR INTRODUCES NEW FACTORY-BACKED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER FOR JEEP® GLADIATOR

Mario Gear October 20, 2020

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.

MOPAR TO OFFER MORE THAN 100 FACTORY-ENGINEERED ACCESSORIES FOR ALL-NEW 2021 RAM 1500 TRX

Mario Gear October 19, 2020

Setting the benchmark for extreme-performance pickup trucks, the all-new 702-horsepower 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the "apex predator" of the pickup truck world. On the street or in the desert, Ram’s all-new truck is designed and built bolt-by-bolt to significantly outperform every production truck on the planet. With more than 100 factory-engineered, quality-tested parts and accessories, Mopar stands ready to take the Ram 1500 TRX to a new level of extreme capability.

MINI USA EXPANDS MINI DRIVING EXPERIENCE, ADDING TWO NEW EAST COAST LOCATIONS.

Mario Gear October 18, 2020

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.

2021 AUDI R8 RWD COUPE AND SPYDER NEWEST MEMBERS OF R8 MODEL LINE

Mario Gear October 17, 2020

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.

FIRST DRIVES IN THE BUGATTI CHIRON PUR SPORT

Mario Gear October 16, 2020

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.

3D-PRINTED PARTS SUPPORT OVER 80,000 MILES OF CHEVROLET RACING

Mario Gear October 15, 2020

3D printing has taken on a powerful role in Chevrolet Motorsports, both on- and off-road. This season, the Corvette C8.R, INDYCAR, NASCAR Camaro, and Silverado race teams have accumulated more than 80,000 miles of competition in vehicles built with 3D-printed parts.

Photo: Drew Gibson; Driver: Richard Westbrook

BRITISH ACE WESTBROOK RETURNS TO ASTON MARTIN FOR WEC FINALE

Mario Gear October 14, 2020

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.

LAMBORGHINI CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE URRACO

Mario Gear October 13, 2020

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Urraco, unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in late October 1970. This model immediately stood out for having introduced technical solutions that were very innovative for the time, thanks to the contribution of engineer Paolo Stanzani, the technical father of the Urraco and Lamborghini’s Chief Technical Officer at the time. The styling of the project was entrusted to renowned designer Marcello Gandini, who in that period was the principal designer for Carrozzeria Bertone.

THE PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM PRESENTS VIRTUAL DEBUT OF THREE BRAND-NEW EXHIBITS

Mario Gear October 12, 2020

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

Mario Gear October 11, 2020

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.

TORTURED AND TESTED, 3.5-LITER POWERBOOST FULL HYBRID POWERTRAIN IN THE ALL-NEW 2021 F-150 IS BUILT FORD TOUGH

Mario Gear October 10, 2020

The all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost™ full hybrid powertrain is available in the all-new F-150 and is the only full-hybrid powertrain available in a pickup. PowerBoost was created by the Ford team to deliver years of dependable, hardworking service with 430 horsepower 570 lb.-ft of torque - the most torque ever in an F-150.

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McLAREN’S ALL-NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE HYBRID SUPERCAR ENTERS FINAL STAGES OF TESTING

Mario Gear October 9, 2020

The first series-production High-Performance Hybrid (HPH) supercar from McLaren Automotive has entered the final stages of its development and test programs, which includes running on public roads. Due to launch in the first half of 2021, the all-new supercar will open a new era of electrification for McLaren following the end of production of its Sports Series range.

MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS TEAM LOOKING FOR A STRONG FINISH TO THE SRO TC AMERICA SEASON AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Mario Gear October 8, 2020

MINI USA and the MINI John Cooper Works Team are coming into the 2020 SRO TC America series finale weekend with confidence, as the season concludes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home track for the Brownsburg, Ind.- based team and LAP Motorsports team owners Luis Perocarpi and Rob Ridgley. The team will look to maintain their 64-point lead in the Manufacturers Championship standings and take home the trophy for the second straight year.

Dimitris Psillakis Head of Marketing and Sales, Mercedes-Benz Cars North America and CEO of MBUSA

MERCEDES-BENZ USA ANNOUNCES DIMITRIS PSILLAKIS AS HEAD OF MARKETING AND SALES, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS NORTH AMERICA AND CEO OF MBUSA

Mario Gear October 7, 2020

The Daimler Board of Management has appointed Dimitris Psillakis (53) as Head of Marketing and Sales, Mercedes-Benz Cars North America and CEO of MBUSA, effective January 1, 2021. The announcement was made by Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, responsible for Marketing and Sales, to whom Psillakis will report. Psillakis, who was appointed as the President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, succeeds Nicholas Speeks, who after more than 40 years will leave the company and pursue opportunities outside of Daimler. Psillakis will be based in Atlanta, GA.

The Chiron Pur Sport Continues its Journey through California

Mario Gear October 6, 2020

After months of waiting, the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport1 has finally arrived in the United States. Over the next few weeks, the hyper sports car will travel across the country to give customers and fans of the brand the opportunity to admire the vehicle up close. Latest display: Irvine, Orange Country.

A Record September for Automobili Lamborghini

Mario Gear October 5, 2020

Automobili Lamborghini has achieved a record of September in terms of commercial results with 738 units delivered to customers in one month: its best September ever. A consistently positive trend over the last three months resulted in 2,083 units delivered to customers in the third quarter of 2020, illustrating the energy with which Lamborghini responded to a period of new challenges.

AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI PRESENTS THE URUS GRAPHITE CAPSULE

Mario Gear October 4, 2020

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 wins round of the GT World Challenge at Zandvoort

Mario Gear October 2, 2020

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.

MAZDA FOUNDATION (USA), INC. AWARDS GRANTS TO NINE FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE U.S. TO HELP WITH COVID RESPONSE

Mario Gear October 1, 2020

The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc., has awarded $215,000 in grants to nine food banks operating in six major metropolitan areas across the United States. The grants will enable the awardees to serve an estimated 730,000 meals in the next 12 months.

January 27, 2021

GMC HUMMER EV Teams Up for Off-Road Extreme E Racing Series

GMC announced today a new multiyear sponsorship with Chip Ganassi Racing for the team’s first electric racing venture in the inaugural Extreme E season in 2021. CGR’s 550-horsepower electric SUV, which features a unique grille, graphics, and bodywork, was inspired by the GMC HUMMER EV, the world’s first all-electric supertruck.

January 26, 2021

Repeating History by Preserving, Restoring and Sharing Historic and Authentic Race Cars on Track

For years, old race cars were just that. Forgotten machines relegated to museums, private collections, left covered in dusty garages, and even tucked away in barns. There wasn’t a calling to keep them running nor was there a suitable venue to safely exercise them.

January 25, 2021

2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S sets production sedan benchmark

Atlanta, Georgia. The new 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S has taken its latest step as it demonstrates its capabilities on demanding courses around the world. After achieving a then-record lap at Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife before its official unveiling late last year, the Panamera Turbo S traveled to Porsche Cars North America’s home and on to its local track – Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta to set a benchmark lap time of 1 minute and 31.51 seconds. PCNA enlisted professional race car driver Leh Keen to showcase the significantly enhanced driving capabilities of the new Panamera on the 2.54-mile race track in November.

January 24, 2021

New tasks for Bugatti Head of Technical Development

Divo, Centodieci, Chiron Pur Sport, as well as the development of the world record-breaking Chiron Super Sport 300+2 and the technically extreme Bolide2 concept car: the list of sensational hyper sports cars from Bugatti that have been developed under the direction of Stefan Ellrott as Member of Bugatti’s Executive Board and Head of Technical Development is very long indeed. From February, the outstanding engineer will take on new responsibilities as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Compact Vehicles at the brand Volkswagen Passenger Cars. Until further notice, Gregor Gries, previously Head of Powertrain Development at Bugatti, will take charge of the Technical Development department at Bugatti.

January 23, 2021

McLaren Automotive delivers 1,000th new vehicle in Canada

Luxury supercar maker McLaren Automotive has retailed its 1,000th new vehicle in Canada, less than a decade after the brand first opened its doors in the country in 2012.

The 1,000th unit, an Onyx Black 2020 720S Coupe, neatly mirrors the first McLaren delivered in Canada, a Black 2012 McLaren 12C. Both were delivered from McLaren Toronto, the country’s first McLaren retail point.

January 22, 2021

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association names Kahn Media agency of record

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the organizer of America's premier hot rod and custom car events, has announced that Kahn Media will exclusively represent the automotive event producer as its Agency of Record. Kahn Media will use its public relations, social media, and digital marketing expertise to expand consumer awareness of the Goodguys organization and the 19 events it is hosting around the United States in 2021.

January 21, 2021

Volkswagen to end production of Golf for U.S. market

Volkswagen of America announced today that the critically-acclaimed Volkswagen Golf ended production for the U.S. market last week. Volkswagen expects that the model year 2021 Golf models built at the Puebla, Mexico plant will sustain sales of the affordable, European-designed hatchback through year-end. The Golf family name will carry on in the model year 2022 with the introduction of the all-new Mk 8 Golf GTI and Golf R, arriving this Fall.

January 18, 2021

The driving force behind the Flying Spur V8

The new Flying Spur V8 builds on Bentley’s more than 60-year tradition of using cross-plane V8 engines. The V8-powered Flying Spur offers a characterful engine note, greater range between fuel stops, and a reduction in CO2 emissions – while still offering breath-taking performance. This unlikely combination has been achieved by using the latest engineering knowledge and technology.

January 17, 2021

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport – Delivery to Customers begins

Molsheim/ Greenwich, 15 January 2021. 2021 begins with the world's first delivery of a Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport1 in the USA. Bugatti Greenwich, the official dealer partner of the French luxury brand, recently handed over to its customer the keys to happiness. "Bugatti of Greenwich is honored to have delivered the world’s first Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport to a very valued and loyal client. A long time Bugatti aficionado who now holds the keys to the purest Bugatti ever made," says Evan Cygler, Sales Manager Bugatti Greenwich.

January 16, 2021

Huber pays homage to the Lamborghini Aventador and reveals the ERA

Huber is a bespoke coachbuilder based in the United Arab Emirates with an international audience of supercar owners who seek excellence and world-class quality when it comes to reﬁning their vehicles.

Entitled ‘Era’ to mark ten years of the Lamborghini Aventador, and to pay homage to the end of its production, the team has focused on creating a new kind of aero package that pays homage to the original Aventador DNA. The Huber Era aspires to usher in a new way that automotive design thinks about the aftermarket.