Goodwood is proud to announce that three-time Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda will be celebrated with a special on-track demonstration at the 81st Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport. Continue reading
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ST.MORITZ, Switzerland (February 21, 2024) – The Little Car Company, manufacturers of scaled and electrified re-imaginings of the world’s most legendary cars, will once again take a selection from their stable to the International Concours of Elegance (ICE) St. Moritz, on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th February. Continue reading
TORONTO, Canada (February 20, 2024) – The World Car Awards jury panel representing 100+ journalists from 29 countries have voted Adrian Newey, OBE, Red Bull Racing as the 2024 World Car Person of the Year.
As Chief Technical Officer of Red Bull Racing, aerodynamicist Adrian Newey is the designer and driving force behind the RB19, the most dominant race car in the history of Formula One.
In 2023, it won 21 of 22 races enabling Red Bull’s sixth and Max Verstappen’s third World Championships and establishing the design concept to be pursued by most of its competitors. After 35 years in Formula 1 and more than 200 victories for cars of his design, Newey is at the absolute peak of his spectacular career.
The Top Five Person of the Year finalists were announced last week. Each of the finalists was spotlighted on World Car TV with their own specially dedicated episode in their honor. The four finalists in addition to Adrian Newey above are:
Stephan Durach, Senior Vice President Connected Company Development, BMW Group
Andreas Preuninger, Director GT model line, Porsche AG
C.V. Raman, Chief Technology Officer, Maruti-Suzuki
Lisa Reeves, Head of Interior Design, Volvo Cars
Since 2004, the World Car Awards has been all about celebrating the best of today while embracing the best of tomorrow.
The World Car Person of the Year award continues that tradition. The award was created in 2018 to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the global automotive industry during the previous calendar year.
That contribution could include a significant impact to their brand or company, or a significant safety, engineering, design or technical advancement of benefit to the industry or to consumers.
The World Car Person of the Year award is just one out of seven awards handed out annually by the World Car Awards. The awards were inaugurated in 2003, and officially launched in January 2004, to reflect the reality of the global marketplace, as well as to recognize, reward and inspire excellence, leadership and innovation in a rapidly changing automotive industry. 2024 marks the World Car Awards’ 20th anniversary.
The World Car Awards program would not be possible without the support of our official partners: AITASTIC Research & Consult, BREMBO, the Geneva International Motor Show, the New York International Auto Show, KPMG and Newspress – our official media partner. Thank you to our partners.
SEALY, Texas (February 20, 2024) – Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has set out plans for its 1,817bhp Venom F5 to exceed 300 mph in 2024. The announcement was timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the company’s Venom GT becoming the world’s fastest car in February 2014. Continue reading
STUTTGART (February 19, 2024) – Porsche is further expanding its range of powertrains for the Panamera sports saloon. As part of the E-Performance strategy, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid have been added to the portfolio with immediate effect. This is Porsche’s response to the particularly strong interest in efficient and dynamic e-hybrid powertrains in many markets. The Panamera will be available in a total of four performance variants of this advanced powertrain technology. Continue reading
Hispano Suiza has unveiled the first images of its new hypercar, the Carmen Sagrera, in a 12-second teaser video. It will be the third model in the company’s range of all-electric hypercars and is due to be unveiled in mid-2024, to mark the brand’s 120th anniversary.
The company’s new hypercar, designed by Francesc Arenas, will have a rear end dominated by a large exposed carbon fibre spoiler. This evolution, resulting from the technical team’s expertise – led by CTO Juan Fernández – gives the model an even sportier look, without compromising the hyperlux philosophy, a concept coined by Hispano Suiza when it launched the Carmen back in 2019.
This is in addition to the new 103 kW battery capacity, which will increase the overall driving range.
The new Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera expands the range of electrified hypercars and will be the ideal testimony to the 120-year history of the company founded by Damián Mateu and Mark Birkigt in Barcelona in 1904.
Hispano Suiza Carmen Sagrera, a nod to the company’s roots
Sagrera is a nod to Hispano Suiza’s roots: La Sagrera district of Barcelona was in fact the area where the company established its first large production factory.
The growing success of its models forced Hispano Suiza to move to La Sagrera, renowned for its booming industrial activity. In 1907 Hispano Suiza built there its first large factory which allowed the company to increase its production. It was located on Ribas road, where it came to occupy a surface area of 50,000 m2 and underwent two extensions to meet the growing market needs, employing 1,800 people.
WHAT:
The Petersen Automotive Museum will host its annual Ferrari Cruise-In on Sunday, Feb. 25, in collaboration with the Ferrari Club of America, Southwest Region. The event will showcase hundreds of iconic Ferraris spanning from the 1950s to the present day.
WHEN:
Sunday, Feb. 25, 8-11 a.m. PST
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Spectator access to the cruise-in is free.
- Show car participants will enjoy coffee, snacks and complimentary parking.
- The VIP Experience includes show car parking, admission to the museum and vault, access to the Maranello Masterpieces exhibit, a private collection tour, lunch and a private screening of “Ferrari.”
“MARANELLO MASTERPIECES” IN THE VAULT
Ferrari aficionados are encouraged to visit the “Maranello Masterpieces: The Legacy of Enzo Ferrari” exhibit in The Vault. This exceptional display features some of the most iconic Ferraris, including the 196 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, the 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso and the 1952 Ferrari 212/225 Inter Touring Barchetta.
WHERE:
Petersen Automotive Museum
Parking Garage P3 and P4
6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, Calif. 90036
INFORMATION:
For more information, visit www.petersen.org/petersen-events.
Without equal at its launch in 1924, the epoch-defining Bugatti Type 35 secured more than 2,500 race victories during its active time, and its beauty, technical ingenuity and driving brilliance remain just as appealing a century later.
To understand the Bugatti Type 35, one must first understand its creator, Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti. Without the one, there could have never been the other. Continue reading
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (February 15, 2024) – Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand, is launching its 2024 Design Contest in collaboration with Mattel’s Hot Wheels brand, one of the number-one selling toys in the world. This year’s contest brief invites designers to surprise and thrill the judges with submissions propelled by the imagination of their youth. Weaving Polestar’s design DNA into their vision of the ultimate Hot Wheels collectible promises the most extreme edition of the Polestar Design Contest to date. Continue reading
ATLANTA (February 14, 2024) – Today, Valentine’s Day, Mercedes-Benz launches a global campaign with the G-Class STRONGER THAN DIAMONDS Edition, a very special symbol of love limited to just 300 units worldwide. An exclusive variant of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz G 550 as never seen beforeThe G-Class STRONGER THAN DIAMONDS Edition features MANUFAKTUR Rosewood Grey Magno paint developed exclusively for this special edition, as well as a MANUFAKTUR Black Nappa Leather interior with Rosé contrast stitching and MANUFAKTUR deep-pile floor mats. A 0.25-carat diamond is set into all four stainless steel door locking pins, while the exterior door handles feature an embossed diamond logo. Even the vehicle key has a unique design with a genuine silver badge bearing the name of the special edition and diamond insignia. Each vehicle includes a custom indoor car cover in an exclusive STRONGER THAN DIAMONDS design. Customers receive a certificate from the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) assuring that the diamonds originate from ethically, socially and ecologically responsible sources.