Herndon, VA(August 30, 2023) — Volkswagen of America announces the 2024 Golf GTI 380 today, a special equipment set standard on every 2024 manual-transmission GTI. Available exclusively in the North American market, this special-edition build combination celebrates the heritage of the manual transmission in VW’s hot hatches during the final year of three-pedal production for Golf GTI and Golf R. Continue reading
(August 30, 2023) – The first official teaser for Ferrari, directed by Michael Mann and starring Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari dropped today. The film hits theaters on Christmas Day, following a premiere planned for the Venice International Film Festival.
ATLANTA (August 28,2023) ― After the introduction of the third generation Cayenne earlier this year, Porsche is expanding the model line with a new variant. As in the previous model generation, the most powerful Cayenne is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain. On the new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, Porsche has further improved the hybrid technology and improved electric range and power significantly, which benefits both everyday usability and performance. An electric motor generating 174 hp supports the extensively revised four-liter V8 twin-turbo engine making 591 hp. Combined, the total system output is 729 hp and 700 lb-ft. of torque. The resulting performance reflects the Cayenne’s ambition to be the sports car among SUVs. The Turbo E-Hybrid accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and on to a top track speed of 183 mph. Continue reading
(August 25, 2023) – The Porsche 911 has been the epitome of exciting design and engineering for 60 years now. Designed by the young Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and his team, the sports car – initially named the 901 – immediately conquered the hearts of car lovers. Continue reading
The firm, based in Bakewell, Derbyshire is the classic & prestige arm of World Rally Championship team Mellors Elliot Motorsport who boast 12 FIA World Rally Championship titles to their name and have more recently been responsible for a dynamic range of projects, including an Alan Jones’ Williams FW07/04 F1 recommission, Ford Escort MK1 Speedster Restomod manufacture and Salon Privé runner up, Maserati 3500 GT Inezione rebuild. Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Aug. 22, 2023) — The Hagerty Drivers Foundation is hosting its annual “Cars at the Capital” exhibition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. from August 31 – September 11. The 33rd and 34th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register – a 1937 Cord 812 Convertible Phaeton Sedan Chassis No. 1714 and a 1952 Porsche America Roadster (Type 540) – will be displayed in a beautifully lit glass enclosure between the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the United States Department of Agriculture. This free, pop-up exhibit is put on by the Foundation each year to educate the general public about the cultural significance of the automobile and its role in shaping modern society. Continue reading
ATLANTA (August 24, 2023) – The stars of Disney and Pixar’s Cars are to reunite at Rennsport Reunion 7 between September 28th and October 1st at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The full size Sally Carrera and Lightning McQueen now call the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart and the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles their respective homes. For this event, the two Museums have kindly loaned Sally and Lightning to allow them to be brought together once again. Continue reading
MONTEREY, Calif. (August 22, 2023) – The Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne has just finalized its participation in a new edition of Monterey Car Week, in California (USA), attended by motorsport fans, automotive collectors and celebrities from different fields. Continue reading
“Best of Show” at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2023: Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster (W 29), built in 1937. The “Special Roadster” body version is one of the most coveted variants of the series.
MONTEREY, Calif. (August 21, 2023) ― A Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster (W 29) won the prestigious “Best of Show” title at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance yesterday (Sunday, August 20, 2023). The sporty luxury car prevailed over a top-class field of exclusive classic cars in the jury vote at the final event of Pebble Beach Automotive Week (August 17- 20, 2023). This victory is the tenth “Best of Show” title for a Mercedes-Benz vehicle since the start of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1950. This means that Mercedes-Benz is now the most successful brand in the history of this crowning event in the classic car calendar. Continue reading
CARMEL, Calif. (August 18, 2023) – A 1956 Ferrari Superamerica “Superfast” was announced as “Best of Show” at the 2023 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering held on the golf course of the renowned Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. Owned by Anne Brockinton Lee, the Ferrari was selected from more than 200 entrants and inducted into the Rolex Circle of Champions, capping off the 20th annual automotive garden party and one of Monterey Car Week’s most exclusive and luxurious events. Continue reading