Dodge and Mopar brands are “shaking” it up at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) annual show in Las Vegas. The two Detroit-born brands are teaming up to reveal the new 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker and Mopar ’14 Challenger models, all engineered for hard-core enthusiasts who demand more throwback style with easily upgradable performance. “The legendary Shaker performance hood is back, with its engine-mounted, fully floating scoop and exposed high-flow element that produces cold-air induction – making the new 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker the real deal,” said Tim Kuniskis, President and CEO of Dodge Brand. “With Challenger having its best sales-year ever, the time is right to provide our most loyal fans with the return of the Shaker, and even more power with new ‘Scat Package,’ performance stage kits.” “With Mopar engineers working alongside Dodge designers and engineers, we created these factory-proven products to amplify performance and style in a way … [Read more...]
NORTH AMERICAN: MASERATI NEARLY TRIPLES SALES OVER OCTOBER 2012
Deliveries of All-Wheel-Drive Quattroporte Push Maserati to Third Consecutive Record Month and Past 2012 US Full-Year Sales Maserati set a new all-time sales record of 623 units in the month of October, nearly tripling the North American sales total for the same month last year. The introduction of the Quattroporte S Q4, the first All-Wheel-Drive car to be offered by Maserati, helped increase brand sales in the US by over 186% versus Oct, 2012, and by 29% Year-to-Date. In addition, Maserati has already sold more vehicles in 10 months in the US than it sold in all of 2012. "All-Wheel-Drive is a game changer for Maserati. Not only is it welcome in cold weather markets where this feature is appreciated, S Q4 also provides genuine Maserati performance with added excitement in markets where snow and ice are not an issue." commented Maserati North America, Inc., President and CEO Bob Graczyk. Continuing its expansion, the Maserati dealer network has reached 77 locations … [Read more...]
ROLLS-ROYCE BESPOKE CHICANE PHANTOM COUPÉ
With the talents of the world’s finest automotive designers and craftspeople at a customer’s disposal, inspiration for a Bespoke Rolls-Royce can strike anywhere. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai Brand Manager, Mohammed EL-Arishy’s imagination was piqued whilst dining at the Goodwood Hotel, adjacent to the Home of Rolls-Royce. Photographs of motor racing greats negotiating the historic Goodwood motor circuit drew his eye. A consultation with Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke design team followed: “I wanted to create a motor car that captures the unique atmosphere and history of the Goodwood Motor Circuit. The Home of Rolls-Royce’s connection to such an important centre of British motoring heritage is something that fascinates my customers,” said Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai Brand Manager, Mohammed EL-Arishy. “The experience of working with Rolls-Royce’s world-class designers to create the beautifully executed Chicane Phantom Coupé was exhilarating. The creativity, vision, skill and … [Read more...]
MICHELIN BRINGS NEW WORLD ELECTRIC LAND SPEED RECORD BREAKER TO REGENT STREET MOTOR
Michelin will appear at the Regent Street Motor Show this weekend with the new sub 999kg World Electric Land Speed Record breaking racing car – the Drayson B12/69 Hyper EV – (subject to FIA ratification) making its global motor show debut on the tyre maker’s stand. Fresh from breaking no fewer than four Land Speed Records (subject to FIA and MSA ratification), the Drayson B12/69 Hyper EV racing car is the brainchild of former British science minister, Lord Paul Drayson. Its FIA-sanctioned record attempts took place at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire earlier this month (October), with the race car claiming the World Electric Land Speed Record for sub-999kg vehicles (subject to FIA ratification) by covering a ‘flying mile’ at an average 205.139mph, using Le Mans-derived LMP1 race tyres from Michelin. The ‘flying mile’ average also saw the Drayson race car beat its own previous world record as well as the EV acceleration record by covering a quarter mile from a standing start in … [Read more...]
One-Off, 268mph Lotec Mercedes-Benz C1000; Ultra-Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster; and more…
One-Off, 268mph Lotec Mercedes-Benz C1000; Ultra-Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster; and 1954 300SL Gullwing Among More Than 40 Handpicked Vehicles to be Featured in Special Simulcast on Nov. 2 RK Motors Collector Car Auctions (RKMCCA) announced it has added a pair of high performance Mercedes-Benz supercars and an ultra-rare 300SL Gullwing to its lineup of investment-grade vehicles hitting the auction block October 31 to November 3 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The three Mercedes will be among more than 40 hand-picked vehicles to be auctioned during a real-time, four-hour auction event that will be simulcast to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on November 2. This debut event will take place at the 7-star Emirates Palace Hotel, adjacent to the world-class Abu Dhabi Formula One track, on the evening preceding the 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. RKMCCA will offer a one-of-a-kind 1995 Mercedes-Benz Lotec C1000, which was commissioned by a United Arab Emirates-based … [Read more...]
BUGATTI AWARDS ITS DUBAI DEALERSHIP WITH THE TITLE “SERVICE PARTNER OF EXCELLENCE”
Bugatti has awarded the title of “Service Partner of Excellence” to Al Habtoor Motors, its official Dubai sales partner of many years standing. This increases the number of Bugatti dealerships offering an extended service package and the highest seal of quality to a total of five worldwide. “Bugatti prides itself on offering our customers personalised service using the most advanced technologies,” says Dr Stefan Brungs, member of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. management responsible for Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. “We are delighted that our dealership in Dubai has put the structures in place that enable it to go one step further in implementing our brand’s standards of excellent service and top exclusivity, thus meeting each and every expectation of our customers in the Middle East.” “This is a great achievement for Al Habtoor Motors to be recognized by Bugatti Automobiles as their ‘Partner of Excellence’,” says George Duncan, Director of Al Habtoor Motors. “This will … [Read more...]
TESLA HIRES APPLE VP DOUG FIELD TO LEAD VEHICLE PROGRAMS
Tesla Motors has hired Doug Field to be its Vice President of Vehicle Programs, responsible for driving development of new vehicles. Doug is an accomplished leader and engineer of innovative, high-technology products, most recently serving as Vice President of Mac Hardware Engineering at Apple. Doug led the development of many new products at Apple including the latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac. Doug began his career as an engineer at Ford Motor Company. “Doug has demonstrated the leadership and technical talent to develop and deliver outstanding products, including what are widely considered the best computers in the world,” said Elon Musk, Tesla co-founder and CEO. “Tesla’s future depends on engineers who can create the most innovative, technologically advanced vehicles in the world. Doug’s experience in both consumer electronics and traditional automotive makes him an important addition to our leadership team.” “Until Tesla came along, I had never seriously … [Read more...]
ALAIN PROST & JEAN-PAUL DRIOT TEAM UP FOR FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP
Four-time Formula One World Champion Alain Prost has today joined forces with Jean-Paul Driot, founder of leading GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 team Dams, to enter the FIA Formula E Championship - competing as new team e.dams. The new team launch, held at the L'Atelier Renault on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, was attended by racing legend Alain Prost and Jean-Paul Driot, together with FIA President Jean Todt and Alejandro Agag, CEO of series promoters Formula E Holdings. e.dams now becomes the fifth team to sign an agreement with Formula E Holdings to compete in the new fully-electric race series which begins in September 2014 and features 10 races through the heart of some of the world's leading cities. e.dams joins leading IndyCar outfits Andretti Autosport and Dragon Racing, UK-based Drayson Racing and Chinese team China Racing as one of the 10 teams to be put forward to the FIA for final approval by its World Motor Sport Council. The new Formula E team will be supported … [Read more...]
BACK TO THE FUTURE: CATERHAM LAUNCHES SEVEN 160
Caterham Cars has opened the order book for the Seven 160 – its new entry-level variant of the iconic sportscar, powered by a super-compact, turbocharged Suzuki engine. Priced from £14,995 in component form, the car’s live-axle rear suspension, compact engine and low weight embody the pioneering spirit of early Sevens and represent a new entry-point to the Seven range. The Seven 160 – EU customers will get an altered version, called 165 – produces 80hp from its 660cc, three-cylinder, turbocharged engine, enabling it to accelerate to 60mph in a brisk 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 100mph. With fleet-of-foot charm and handling finesse, rather than outright performance dictating the driving experience, the new car redefines the budget sportscar segment while introducing new levels of efficiency and value for money to the Caterham range. Caterham Cars CEO, Graham Macdonald, said: “As the Caterham Group as a whole grows and expands into new sectors and industries, our … [Read more...]
NEW BUGATTI DEALERSHIP IN MONACO
Bugatti arrives in Monaco. The Monaco Luxury Group has become the French luxury brand’s official sales partner for the Cote D’Azur region. Vehicles will be presented in a temporary showroom while the Bugatti showroom is under construction. “Like Bugatti, Monaco is exclusive and unique. Due to its wonderful history and unique appeal, this location is very important to us.” says Dr Stefan Brungs, member of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. management responsible for Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. “We are excited to have found a partner like the Monaco Luxury Group, which has so much experience in the luxury segment, and we look forward to working together.” “The Monaco Luxury Group is hugely honoured to be named the official dealer partner for Bugatti in Monaco and France” says Frédéric Duboc, Managing Director of Bugatti Monaco. “Using our years of experience, we are fully committing ourselves to becoming worthy ambassadors for the legendary brand. We look forward to working … [Read more...]
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