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BENTLEY STARTS ASSEMBLY OF 'BLOWER CONTINUATION SERIES' PROTOTYPE

Mario Gear August 9, 2020

Assembly of the first new Bentley Blower in more than nine decades has officially started in a bespoke Bentley Mulliner workshop. ‘Car Zero’ is the engineering prototype for the Blower Continuation Series, a run of 12 meticulously engineered, hand-crafted, supercharged 4½–liter Bentleys built to the unique design of Bentley’s own 1929 Team Car developed and raced by Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin. The 12 cars together form the world’s first continuation series for a pre-war car, and all have been pre-sold.

CHEVROLET TO HOST WEEK-LONG VIRTUAL FAN EXPERIENCE

Mario Sousa August 8, 2020

Chevrolet is reimagining summer car cruising through a week-long virtual festival – Cruisin’ the USA in your Chevrolet – that celebrates more than a century of the brand’s automotive history. Hosted on Chevy’s social media channels from August 10-16, the event is designed to take viewers back in time to experience the brand’s rich heritage of innovation, design, and passion.

BMW Motorsport youngsters receive BMW M cars.

Mario Gear August 8, 2020

Munich. The legendary BMW Junior Team is revived for 2020. In 1977, the Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW Motorsport GmbH at that time, Jochen Neerpasch, came up with the idea of providing professional development for the three talented racers Eddie Cheever, Marc Surer and Manfred Winkelhock, paving the way for them to make it to the elite classes of racing. More than 40 years later, the new generation of Dan Harper, Max Hesse, and Neil Verhagen is following in their footsteps. As the new BMW Junior Team, they are racing at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.

2021 MAZDA3 2.5 TURBO FULL REVEAL

Mario Gear August 7, 2020

The 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo, generated resounding excitement with owners and fans when it was announced in July. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today shares the first full look at the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo hatchback with a launch film and image gallery. The well-appointed and stylish Mazda3 2.5 Turbo is equipped with an impressive engine capable of delivering 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel (or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel) and standard i-Activ all-wheel-drive system. Sophistication with an edge.

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DODGE LENDS TITLE SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT TO NHRA’S THIRD CONSECUTIVE INDIANAPOLIS-BASED EVENT

Mario Sousa August 6, 2020

Mopar and Dodge//SRT brands continue to show their support of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) by adding the Dodge name as title sponsor to the upcoming Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national event at Lucas Oil Raceway. This is the third consecutive Indianapolis-based race weekend since the return to racing action after a four-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the fifth race of the 2020 season.

Lamborghini Essenza SCV12: the purest track experience

Mario Gear August 6, 2020

Automobili Lamborghini presents the Essenza SCV12, the track-only hypercar in a limited edition of 40 units, developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile. The direct descendant of cars such as the Miura Jota and Diablo GTR, the Essenza SCV12 is fitted with the most powerful V12 naturally aspirated engine ever developed by Lamborghini, combined with aerodynamics inspired by racing prototypes and new technical solutions designed for the ultimate driving experience.

Audi Q5 40 TDI: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 5.4 – 5.3 (43.6-44.4 mpg US) Combined CO2 emission in g/km: 143 – 139 (230-224 g/mi)

Lighting technology pioneer Audi fields next-generation OLED technology

Mario Gear August 5, 2020

In June 2020, the next generation of lighting technology premiered in the Audi Q5: digital OLED technology. With organic light-emitting diodes (so-called OLEDs), Audi was a pioneer as far back as in 2016. Now digitalization is ringing in a new age. This technology promises to improve road safety and is the first to allow for personalization of the taillight signature.

INFINITI ACADEMY ENGINEERS CONTINUE PLACEMENTS FOLLOWING LOCKDOWN

Mario Gear August 4, 2020

The 2020 INFINITI Engineering Academy candidates commence the second rotation of the unique automotive-to-motorsport placements with INFINITI and Renault DP World F1® Team, as the current edition of the INFINITI Engineering Academy reaches its mid-point.

BRING BACK BRONCO: THE UNTOLD STORY

Mario Gear August 3, 2020

On August 10, Ford will debut Bring Back Bronco, an eight-episode podcast series about the history of the Ford Bronco. Listeners can click here to listen to the trailer and sign up for notifications on their preferred podcast app when each new episode debuts.

L-R - Mike Flewitt - McLaren Automotive CEO, Mike Jones - Gulf Oil International Ltd CEO, Zak Brown - McLaren Racing CEO, Lando Norris, McLaren Racing driver

GULF PARTNERS WITH McLAREN TO ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

Mario Gear August 2, 2020

McLaren and Gulf Oil International Ltd have today announced a multi-year strategic partnership that will see Gulf, one of the most iconic brands in the world, partner with world-famous luxury supercar company McLaren Automotive and the McLaren Racing team.

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND LIST OF JUDGES AHEAD OF ITS VIRTUAL CAR WEEK

Mario Gear August 1, 2020

The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today its complete schedule of events and list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, which will take place from August 12-16, 2020. The week-long event will feature over 25 hours of original content.

Viewers can tune in daily to watch original content from manufacturers, enthusiasts, automotive lifestyle events, and auction houses. Videos will be broken apart into hour-long episodes that will premiere on the Petersen’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/petersenmuseum).

NEW 2020 RAM HEAVY DUTY LIMITED BLACK ANNOUNCED

Mario Gear July 31, 2020

Ram Heavy Duty is taking the premium Limited model to new heights with the introduction of the Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black Edition. The newest leader of Ram’s opulent Heavy Duty offerings builds upon the luxurious Limited trim with a sophisticated, monochromatic appearance package that includes black exterior accents, matte black badging and black aluminum wheels. Ram offers a wide range of trucks to meet diverse buyer needs and the 2020 Ram Heavy Duty Limited Black is the latest example of that.

DEFENDING RACE WINNERS, BHA RETURN TO ROAD AMERICA

Mario Gear July 30, 2020

The Road America 120

July 31- August 2, 2020

Round: 3 of the 10 race in the 2020 Michelin Pilot Challenge
Racetrack: Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI4.0-mile road course, features 14 turns
Race: Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 4:45 pm ET (1:45 PM PST ) (2 Hours)
TV: LIVE on NBC Gold Track Pass
Live timing and scoring from each session available at www.IMSA.com
Live radio commentary for every session at www.IMSA.com

AIM VASSER SULLIVAN DRIVER DUO CAPTURES SECOND CONSECUTIVE IMSA VICTORY IN LEXUS RC F GT3

Mario Gear July 29, 2020

SEBRING, Fla. (July 20, 2020) – Jack Hawksworth and Aaron Telitz scored their second consecutive GTD win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Sebring International Raceway on Saturday evening. The driver duo of the AIM VASSER SULLIVAN (AVS) No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 led 39 laps (of 75) in the newly-scheduled sprint race at the historic 17-turn, 3.74-mile Florida road course en route to their second straight victory after winning at Daytona International Speedway two weeks ago.

BUGATTI'S HYPER SPORTS CARS OF EXTREMES FROM A DESIGNER’S POINT OF VIEW

Mario Gear July 28, 2020

Extremely fast and extremely agile. With the Chiron Super Sport 300+1 and the Chiron Pur Sport1, Bugatti is offering two entirely distinct and extreme hyper sports cars: for breathtaking longitudinal dynamics and extraordinary lateral dynamics. Both vehicles are unique in their own way – not just in terms of technology, but visually too. The right vehicle for every purpose – entirely in line with the philosophy of company founder Ettore Bugatti.

NEW PRODUCTION RECORD: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI CELEBRATES THE 10,000TH URUS

Mario Gear July 27, 2020

Two years on from its market introduction, the Urus, the Lamborghini Super SUV, has reached the important milestone of the 10,000th car. The model with chassis number 10,000, destined for Russia, comes in the new Nero Noctis Matt (black) color, combined with the carbon fiber package and two-tone Ad Personam interiors in black and orange, complemented by carbon fiber components.

BUGATTI DIVO – FIRST CUSTOMER VEHICLES JUST BEFORE DELIVERY

Mario Gear July 26, 2020

A special film covers the carbon body, protective covers are in place throughout the interior. A special test cover replaces the underbody to avoid damage to the customer vehicle. The first Divo1 will soon leave the Atelier in Molsheim in Alsace, France. But before Bugatti delivers the first Divo vehicles to customers, each individual car must prove that it meets the French luxury manufacturer’s high standards of perfection – in an extensive final approval test drive.

"FCA REPLAY" WRAPS THE WEEK

Mario Gear July 25, 2020

July 17, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - "FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at FCA. The top stories for the week of July 17, 2020, include a high-performance Jeep® Wrangler concept, a new company name is on the horizon and watch for the Dodge Redeye at the NHRA drag strip this weekend.

MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM TO DEBUT “UNDER THE HOOD” SERIES ON YOUTUBE

Mario Gear July 24, 2020

The Mullin Automotive Museum will debut a new five-episode “Under the Hood” series on its YouTube channel. Beginning Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12 p.m. PT, and airing every Friday for five weeks, each episode allows viewers to learn about the engines that power the extraordinary French automobiles in the museum’s collection.

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