Tag: Rides

Sports Compact Stalwart Upgraded for 2019

The 2019 Acura NSX made its debut this week at Monterey Car Week. The car features new design cues, exterior and interior color combinations, and chassis upgrades that enhance vehicle dynamics. Dynamics Enhancements For the 2019 model, engineers modified chassis components, tires and software tuning to make NSX more responsive to the will of the… Continue reading Sports Compact Stalwart Upgraded for 2019

PPG-Painted Cars Big Winners at Hot August Nights

A striking PPG-painted 1933 Ford named Renaissance Roadster took home the top award at the recent Hot August Nights classic car competition in Reno, Nevada. The Hot August Nights Cup-equal to a best-in-show award-is the ultimate prize at the annual car festival, according to a press release. A dynamic mix of car show, music and… Continue reading PPG-Painted Cars Big Winners at Hot August Nights

Porsche Classic Strikes Gold with an Icon Reborn

In a demonstration of restoration expertise, Porsche Classic has created a 911 Turbo with an air-cooled engine 20 years after the end of production of the 993 generation. The show car is based on an original body shell painted in Golden Yellow Metallic-”the same color as the 2018 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. The black… Continue reading Porsche Classic Strikes Gold with an Icon Reborn

The Ultimate Ski & Board Truck

The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD All Mountain concept, a one-of-a-kind snow-climbing machine, has spent the summer soaking up the sun at Vail Mountain. Built on a GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4WD Crew Cab platform, the All Mountain concept stands ready to tackle steep slopes and extreme weather conditions thanks to its tank-like tracks and plenty… Continue reading The Ultimate Ski & Board Truck

A Ride-Share-Ready Sedan

Volvo Cars has revealed its S90 Ambience Concept, designed as a sensory experience that synchronizes visuals, sound and scent for in-car luxury.-¯ Based on Volvo’s top-of-the-line S90 Excellence three-seater executive sedan, the vehicle is ride-share-ready with attention to chauffeured passengers in the rear seat. The passengers can personalize the car’s atmosphere by using an intuitive… Continue reading A Ride-Share-Ready Sedan

‘Pocket Rocket’ Gets the Brabus Treatment

smart BRABUS GmbH marked its 15th anniversary by developing a club sport version of the current smart fortwo for the racetrack. Mercedes-Benz race drivers and media members put the Pocket Rocket through its paces on the rollercoaster circuit of the German test track Bilster Berg. The BRABUS 125R edition, limited to 125 vehicles, now presents… Continue reading ‘Pocket Rocket’ Gets the Brabus Treatment