Aston Martin returns to the Formula 1™ grid

Mario Gear January 3, 2021

01 January 2021, Gaydon, UK: The Aston Martin name is back in Grand Prix racing for the first time in six decades. The Aston Martin Formula One Team will make its race debut in Melbourne, Australia, on 21 March 2021, marking a return to top-flight single-seater competition for the luxury carmaker.

The British marque has enjoyed great success in sportscar racing in recent years, highlighted by multiple class victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and now the time has come for Aston Martin to commit to the most famous of all motorsport arenas: Formula 1.

Limited-Edition Mustang Mach 1 Rides Back onto the Muscle Car Scene on Unique Handling Package Wheels

Mario Gear January 2, 2021

Inspired by construction and engineering marvels such as bridges, roll cages, and even bird’s nests, the all-new Mustang Mach 1 Handling Package wheels aim to capture attention when they reach roads and tracks across the U.S. and Canada early next year.

Petersen Automotive Museum to Host First-Ever Virtual Porsche Concours Showcasing Porsches From All Over the World

Mario Gear December 31, 2020

Join the Petersen Automotive Museum for the inaugural Virtual Porsche Concours. The event will feature nearly 100 Porsches from enthusiasts around the world, who will be participating virtually from their personal garages.The virtual event will be streamed live on the museum’s official YouTube page and will be emceed by American race car driver and car dealer Bruce Canepa

INFINITI’s newest star shines brightly this holiday season with QX55 Carigami

Mario Gear December 30, 2020

Folding paper to excite and surprise friends and family just got even more interesting this year. In addition to wrapping gifts for loved ones, INFINITI today announces the fourth installment of its successful Carigami series — and perhaps the most provocative.

Mercedes me connect: The Next-Generation

Mario Gear December 29, 2020

Mercedes-Benz USA introduces the next-generation Mercedes me connect app, available in app stores now, for Model Year 2019 and newer Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach vehicles. This new generation offers an improved user experience and functionality along with new features.

Pricing Available for the New 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Launch Editions

Mario Gear December 28, 2020

Auburn Hills, Mich. - There’s a new twist in off-road prowess. Jeep® enthusiasts looking for another level of capability combined with electrification can now have it in the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe.

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Corvette Documentary Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Mid-Engine Stingray Design

Mario Gear December 27, 2020

DETROIT – Chevrolet released part one of a two-part documentary series: “Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story.” In the documentary, the Corvette Stingray design team shares what inspired the groundbreaking design of the mid-engine Corvette Stingray.

McLaren Sabre – A bespoke hypercar driven by customer dreams

Mario Gear December 26, 2020

The McLaren Sabre, an exclusive new McLaren Special Operations (MSO) bespoke commission hypercar, makes its public debut. McLaren Beverly Hills will hand over the keys to the first of 15 customers to take delivery of the Sabre, with each customer having participated in the development process.

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Lincoln Expands Sleek, Monochromatic-Inspired Package to 2021 Navigator Black Label Edition

Mario Gear December 24, 2020

For the first time, Lincoln brings a Special Edition Package to Black Label, building on its successful Reserve Monochromatic Package and the strength of its current SUV lineup. The new monochromatic-inspired Black Label package debuts on the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, the brand’s flagship SUV.

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for All-New S-Class

Mario Gear December 23, 2020

New-generation Mercedes-Benz flagship model to start from $109,800

With every new generation, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class takes comfort, safety, and the overall driver and passenger experience to a completely new level, setting new standards not only for the brand but for the industry as a whole. The all-new flagship of the Mercedes-Benz model range is no exception, representing a seamless combination of luxurious form and intelligent function thoughtfully executed down to the smallest detail. The S-Class consistently embodies the brand's very best thinking, with human-centered innovations supported by 135 years of automotive expertise, delivering unparalleled levels of comfort, refinement, and tailored craftsmanship. The all-new, highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz S- Class Sedan will start from $109,800* and will arrive in U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2021.

GM Defense Begins Build-Out of North Carolina Facility for Production of Infantry Squad Vehicle

Mario Gear December 20, 2020

Washington, D.C. — GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, today announced that it has started renovations of an existing GM building to support the production of the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), a light and agile all-terrain troop carrier intended to transport a nine-Soldier infantry squad. The facility, located in Concord, North Carolina, will produce ISVs for the U.S. Army as part of a $214.3 million contract awarded to GM Defense in June 2020. GM Defense celebrated the delivery of its first ISVs to the U.S. Army in October of the same year, just 120 days from contract award.

Nissan Design creates 'GT-R (X) 2050

Mario Gear December 19, 2020

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.

Brembo confirms Motorsport leadership with wins in 2020

Mario Gear December 18, 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.

3D Printing will help transform GM operations – in Product Development, Motorsports and Manufacturing

Mario Gear December 17, 2020

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.

Alfa Romeo Announces 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo

Mario Gear December 16, 2020

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.

A special Christmas present for the city of Molsheim

Mario Gear December 15, 2020

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.

Honda Sixth and Seventh in F1 Sakhir GP

Mario Gear December 13, 2020

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.

Designing the Bugatti Bolide

Mario Gear December 12, 2020

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.

Johnson, Pagenaud, Kobayashi and Rockenfeller to run Rolex 24 At Daytona with Action Express Racing

Mario Gear December 11, 2020

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.

Lamborghini celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Diablo

Mario Gear December 10, 2020

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.