In 1970, the term "minivan" had yet to be coined, SUVs were primarily used by outdoor surveyors, and a new kind of supercar emerged wearing the unfamiliar badging "GT-R" in Japan. And future car designer Jaebum "JB" Choi was still decades away from being born in Seoul, South Korea. A lot can change in 50 years.
Read MoreBrembo confirms Motorsport leadership with wins in 2020
Brembo, the leader in high-performance braking systems, confirms its technological supremacy in Motorsport through the many championships won with teams and manufacturers in 2020. With 42 world titles won, including drivers, manufacturers, and team titles the Brembo group, Motorsport supplier for over 45 years, reaches the milestone of *500 world titles obtained in various two and four-wheel competitions.
Read More3D Printing will help transform GM operations – in Product Development, Motorsports and Manufacturing
Today, General Motors announced the opening of the 15,000-square-foot Additive Industrialization Center, a ground-up facility exclusively dedicated to productionizing 3D printing technology in the automotive industry. The AIC is the capstone of GM’s expertise and increased investment in 3D printing over the last several years.
Read MoreAlfa Romeo Announces 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo
Alfa Romeo today unveiled the 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo, inspired by the 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, the brand's legendary mid-engine sports car. Only 33 units of this limited-edition 4C Spider will be produced for North America.
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A special Christmas present for the city of Molsheim
Christmas trees in every city center, fairy lights, and illuminated stars as far as the eye can see - no region in France is as festively decorated at this time of the year as Alsace. Not only are Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar well known, even Molsheim, the headquarters of Bugatti has its own Christmas market. This year, the disappointment of avoiding any gatherings in the run-up to Christmas due to Covid19 was all the greater. The city of Molsheim had to cancel its Christmas market at the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville.
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Left: Gymkhana director Brian Scotto Right: Travis Pastrana
Subaru Reveals Gymkhana 2020: Travis Pastrana Takeover, Starring a Purpose-Built 862hp WRX STI
Subaru of America today launched its long-awaited return to the Gymkhana video franchise in partnership with Hoonigan, with Subaru Motorsports USA rally and rallycross star Travis Pastrana taking over the series from creator and rival Ken Block. Set in Pastrana’s hometown of Annapolis, Maryland, Gymkhana 2020 takes the series in a high-flying new direction and stars an 862-horsepower one-off WRX STI built by Subaru exclusively for the film. Along with the big slides and tire destruction that are typical of the Gymkhana franchise, Pastrana’s signature style and action sports background mean this installment features bigger jumps—and more raw speed—than any before it.
Read MoreHonda Sixth and Seventh in F1 Sakhir GP
It took just four turns for Honda's race plans to receive an emergency rewrite in Sunday's F1 Sakhir Grand Prix, but the Aston Martin Red Bull and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams persevered to earn a pair of top-seven results in the penultimate race of the 2020 Formula One World Championship season in Bahrain.
Read MoreDesigning the Bugatti Bolide
Take a look at the creative force that powers Bugatti, and it is immediately obvious that a team of exceptionally talented designers are committed to a legacy of design excellence. This ambition is built on the incredibly rich history of Bugatti’s acclaimed racing heritage of the glorious 1920s and 1930s while looking ahead to experiments that push the boundaries of technical innovation. As the most extreme vehicle concept in the French luxury brand’s recent history, the design journey of the Bugatti Bolide1 – aligned with the company’s core values of excellence, courage, dedication – is an inspiration in its own right.
Read MoreJohnson, Pagenaud, Kobayashi and Rockenfeller to run Rolex 24 At Daytona with Action Express Racing
DENVER, N.C. – Action Express Racing (AXR), in concert with 13-time NASCAR Cup Series Champions Hendrick Motorsports, will field the No. 48 Ally Cadillac DPi-V.R for drivers Jimmie Johnson, Simon Pagenaud, Kamui Kobayashi, and Mike Rockenfeller in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Rolex 24 Hour At Daytona, Jan. 28-31.
Read MoreLamborghini celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Diablo
December 2020 - Automobili Lamborghini celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Diablo this year, one of the most iconic models in the history of super sports cars, and originally on the market from January 1990.
The Diablo story began in 1985. It was codenamed Project 132, with the aim of replacing the Countach at the top of the Lamborghini range. The clean and aggressive lines are the result of a project by Marcello Gandini that was partially revised by Chrysler's design center, which in the meantime became the majority shareholder of Automobili Lamborghini.
Read MoreGold Rush Is Back on Select 2021 Dodge Challenger Models
Dodge//SRT is brightening things up this winter by bringing back Gold Rush, the golden exterior color first introduced on the Challenger 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. Gold Rush is available on Challenger T/A, T/A 392, SRT Hellcat, and SRT Hellcat Redeye models. SRT models in Gold Rush require the Satin Black hand-painted hood, roof, and decklid.
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Maserati wins the Best Event Awards 2020
Modena, Italy 4 December 2020. The winners of the XVII edition of the Best Event Awards competition were announced today. Maserati has carried off the highest accolade in the events sector thanks to its extraordinary “MMXX: Time to be Audacious” show, held last September to inaugurate a new era in the history of this more than a century-old Brand and reveal the new MC20 super sports car.
Read MoreNew 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Named Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year by AutoTech Breakthrough Awards Program
The 2021 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has been named Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year by the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program.
4xe is Jeep’s global name for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology. Delivering up to 25 miles of nearly silent, zero-emission, electric-only propulsion, the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is commuter-friendly as an all-electric daily driver without range anxiety. It also is the most capable and eco-friendly off-road Jeep vehicle – combined with the open-air freedom that only Jeep Wrangler offers.
Honda Helps Protect Big Darby Nature Preserve with 90-acre Land Donation
Today, Honda reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Ohio to protect the environmentally fragile headwaters of the Big Darby Creek watershed by donating 90 acres of land. Nearly 30 years ago, Honda of America Mfg., Inc. and the Ohio chapter of The Nature Conservancy began a public and private sector partnership to preserve this watershed, which is one of the Midwest's most biologically diverse aquatic systems.
Read MoreHonda Earns Double F1 Podium in Bahrain
Honda-powered Formula 1 racers took different routes to the front in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, but in the end, three Honda engines finished in the top six for the first time in 25 races (Germany, 2019). Max Verstappen and Alex Albon gave the manufacturer its first double-podium finish of 2020, while Pierre Gasly came home in sixth.
Read MoreVolkswagen Group of America gains 51 charging stations at IECC Silicon Valley Campus
Belmont, Calif. — Volkswagen Group of America today announced the opening of a large electric vehicle charge park at the Innovation and Engineering Center California (IECC) – Silicon Valley Campus. In addition to 11 existing charging stations on campus, a total of 51 new charging stations are now fully operable on the property and accessible to the public.
Read MorePetersen Automotive Museum To Offer Customized Virtual Field Trips For K-12 Students
The Petersen Automotive Museum has announced a new program to offer customized virtual school tours for students and teachers engaged in distance learning. Supported by the museum’s Hammertime Global Education program, the virtual tours are designed to educate students and inspire the next generation of car enthusiasts.
Read MoreGeneral Motors Signs MoU with Nikola to Supply Hydrotec Fuel Cell Systems
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nikola Corporation for a global supply agreement to provide its Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Class 7/8 semi-trucks. The MoU replaces the previous transaction announced on Sept. 8, 2020.
Read MoreHYUNDAI DONATES $10,000 TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR HURRICANES LAURA AND DELTA RELIEF EFFORTS
Hyundai Motor America today announced a donation of $10,000 to the American Red Cross Capital West Chapter to support the historic relief efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Delta.
The funds will help provide emergency lodging, food, water, relief supplies, and other support for people whose lives were upended by the record-breaking storms.
Read MoreEPA CONFIRMS 250-MILE RANGE FOR VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 PRO
Volkswagen of America, Inc., is pleased to announce fuel economy figures for the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV. The ID.4 1st Edition and Pro models have an EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on a single charge. The EPA-estimated fuel economy for city driving is 104 MPGe; highway driving is rated at 89 MPGe, and combined city/highway at 97 MPGe.
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