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.
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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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TORTURED AND TESTED, 3.5-LITER POWERBOOST FULL HYBRID POWERTRAIN IN THE ALL-NEW 2021 F-150 IS BUILT FORD TOUGH
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
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.
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MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS TEAM LOOKING FOR A STRONG FINISH TO THE SRO TC AMERICA SEASON AT INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
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.
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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
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.
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The Chiron Pur Sport Continues its Journey through California
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.
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A Record September for Automobili Lamborghini
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.
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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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Left Freddy ‘Tavarvish’ Hernandez Center Ed Bolian Right Tyler Hoover Car Trek Season 2 Premiering Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, 12 PM EST on Tavarish YouTube Channel.
Autotempest Partners with “CAR TREK” to Find The Best Depreciated Supercar
AutoTempest.com, the innovative car shopping website that scours the most popular sites and conveniently compiles your search results for easy and simple browsing, has partnered with the popular YouTube show “Car Trek,” challenging hosts Ed Bolian, Tyler Hoover, and Freddy ‘Tavarish’ Hernandez to find the best-depreciated supercar.
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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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MAZDA FOUNDATION (USA), INC. AWARDS GRANTS TO NINE FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE U.S. TO HELP WITH COVID RESPONSE
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.
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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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MERCEDES-AMG GT COUPE AND ROADSTER OFFER INCREASED POWER AND ENHANCED EQUIPMENT FOR 2021
With enhancements for the 2021 model year, the Mercedes-AMG GT two-door models boast 54 more horsepower than before--now with an output of 523 hp--and reach 60 mph 0.2s quicker, in only 3.7 seconds.
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PERFORMANCE FIGURES FOR NEW McLAREN 765LT CONFIRMED AS CUSTOMER CAR PRODUCTION COMMENCES TO MEET SOLD-OUT 2020 ORDER-BANK
The first customer-ordered examples of the new McLaren 765LT are now being hand-assembled at the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, UK. Deliveries of the new McLaren ‘Longtail’ – the most extreme McLaren Super Series model to date – will begin at the end of this month.
Just 765 individually-numbered cars will be offered globally to customer order with 2020 production fully allocated and expressions of interest far exceeding total production.
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PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM TO AUCTION SUPERFORMANCE MKII SLAB SIDE DURING ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATION
During its 26th Annual Gala Celebration on Sept. 26, 2020, the Petersen Automotive Museum will auction the MKII Slab Side continuation vehicle produced by Irvine-based manufacturer Superformance LLC. The proceeds generated from the sale of this vehicle and the other auction lots will benefit The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation — a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity that supports underprivileged students in the Los Angeles community.
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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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