Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross started the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross season at a gallop in Memphis, taking a dominant one-two finish with drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Foust. The reigning champions and perennial frontrunners are aiming to preserve that strong form this weekend, as the championship shifts to its inaugural visit to Louisville for Round […]
Archives for May 2017
FORD INVESTS $350 MILLION, CREATES OR PROTECTS 800 JOBS, ADDING NEW FUEL-EFFICIENT TRANSMISSION TO MICHIGAN PLANT
Ford is investing $350 million in its Livonia Transmission Plant, adding a new transmission to expand its lineup of fuel-efficient powertrains as part of the company’s plan to fortify its core automotive business. The company will create or retain 800 hourly jobs to support production of the new transmission. Ford expects to begin adding jobs […]
VOLKSWAGEN DEBUTS 2017 ENTHUSIAST VEHICLE FLEET AT SOWO: THE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
With the summer enthusiast season just around the corner, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil its enthusiast show fleet for 2017 at SOWO: The European Experience on Hutchinson Island, Savannah, Georgia, between May 19 and 21. Featuring five models from the brand lineup, these specially-prepared show vehicles are inspired by the diverse interests of Volkswagen […]
CLASSICCARS.COM REPORTS: MUSTANG IS MOST SEARCHED FOR COLLECTOR CAR IN AMERICA
The iconic Ford Mustang is the most searched for classic car, according to a state-by-state report issued today by ClassicCars.com, the premier website for researching and purchasing classic automobiles and trucks. Ford’s legendary “Pony Car” ranked first in 13 states, followed by the Chevrolet Impala (seven). Chevy’s Camaro came in third with five states, the […]
LINCOLN CHAUFFEUR SERVICE EXPANDS TO SAN DIEGO, SHOWCASING LATEST CLIENT-CENTERED EXPERIENCE
The Lincoln Chauffeur service, offering Lincoln clients the option of a highly trained driver who also can assist with daily errands, expands to San Diego today. The pilot program, which began in Miami earlier this year, is the latest example of client-centered experiences that Lincoln is adding to its repertoire, focusing on making ownership more […]
BMW ANNOUNCES THE NEW 2018 BMW 2 SERIES COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE
BMW announces the latest BMW 2 Series, a model that has earned not only the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety “Top Safety Pick+” but also winning the inaugural JD Powers Tech Experience Index Study (TXI) in the “Best Small Premium Segment”. Renowned for embracing BMW’s traditional driving character, the BMW 2 Series features the latest […]
HISTORIC STOCK CARS – THE NEW KIDS ON THE TRACK FOR SPRING CLASSIC MAY 19-21
When one thinks of vintage, it is many times measured in decades. For the Historic Stock Cars group at the inaugural Spring Classic May 19-21 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, it may mean only 14 years since the last time it raced professionally. More than two dozen stock cars from the 1979 to 2006 racing […]
CHEVROLET OFFERS MORE OPTIONS TO ADD UNLIMITED DATA
In response to the growing customer demand for more data, Chevrolet and AT&T are making it easier for Chevrolet owners to add an AT&T unlimited data plan to their vehicle. Starting May 12, a Chevrolet owner with an in-vehicle OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot1 and AT&T wireless account can add unlimited data to their vehicle […]
McLAREN 570S GT4 TO MAKE DEBUT AT CHINA GT CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE BROADCAST AUDIENCE OF 75 MILLION
China GT Championship 2017 debut for 570S GT4 570S GT4 to be raced by McLaren China Managing Director, David McIntyre McLaren named Official Safety Car partner for China GT 2017 McLaren’s 570S GT4 track car makes its China debut this weekend in the first race of the 2017 China GT championship, before an estimated TV […]
19TH ANNUAL FORD FREEDOM AWARD SPOTLIGHTS DISNEY ANIMATOR FLOYD NORMAN AND PLAYWRIGHT AUGUST WILSON
Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, will celebrate the positive contributions of African Americans in arts and culture at the 19th annual Ford Freedom Award program. This year’s theme – “Talents That Unite! How African Americans Bring Diverse Communities Together Across America” – celebrates the achievements […]