Tag: Vehicles

FCA Announces ‘Drive for Design’ Contest Winners

Three students from Michigan and California have taken the top spots in this year’s FCA Drive for Design contest. Entries submitted from high school students in grades 10-12 from across the country were reviewed virtually by FCA’s automotive design team. The 10-week competition asked students to sketch a Ram truck of the future. For detailed contest rules and information, visit www.FCAdrivefordesign.com. (PRNewsfoto/FCA)

Three students from Michigan and California have taken the top spots in this year’s FCA Drive for Design contest. Entries submitted from high school students in grades 10-12 from across the country were reviewed virtually by FCA’s automotive design team and special guest judge Josh Welton. This year’s 10-week competition asked students to sketch a… Continue reading FCA Announces ‘Drive for Design’ Contest Winners

QA1 Hosts Socially Distanced Cruise

Last week, over 400 vehicles joined QA1, a manufacturer of suspension and driveline products, for the first ‘Get Out and #goDRIVEit Cruise.’ With social distancing in mind, drivers remained in their vehicles while enjoying 100-miles of cruising through the Minnesota River Valley. The cruise was designed so people could get out and drive their vehicle,… Continue reading QA1 Hosts Socially Distanced Cruise

Pickup Trucks Outsell Cars for the First Time

America’s favorite full-size pickup, the 2020 Ford F-150 is the tough, smart and capable partner that suits every need from die-hard work truck to trail bashing pre-runner.

Pickup trucks outsold the entire car segment in April, according to a report from Bloomberg, marking the first time the pickup segment has completely outsold coupes, sedans and hatchbacks. Outselling cars by 17,000 units, the report largely cites increased vehicle deliveries in middle America, as well as the low interest rates currently offered by manufacturers,… Continue reading Pickup Trucks Outsell Cars for the First Time

Alfa Romeo Offering Throwback Liveries for Giulia GTA

In the 110th year of Alfa Romeo, the brand is offering Giulia GTA customers a completely customized experience, including custom throwback liveries. For the new GTA, the team at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo have reinterpreted the evocative liveries that have been associated with the successful racing history of the GTA. Customers can request one of… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Offering Throwback Liveries for Giulia GTA

Petersen Museum Hosting Virtual Cars and Coffee

The Petersen Automotive Museum, currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is bringing back its virtual ‘Global Cars and Coffee’ after a successful first iteration last month. Set to be hosted on May 10, the car show is comprised of user-made videos submitted to the museum, which are combined into a single… Continue reading Petersen Museum Hosting Virtual Cars and Coffee

Porsche Auction Raises $1 Million for United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund

Following a seven-day bidding period and 32 bids, an online auction hosted by RM Sotheby’s for the last Porsche 911 (991) to enter and pass down the serial production line has raised $500,000 (auction hammer price). Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) has decided to match the winning bid to raise the total proceeds to… Continue reading Porsche Auction Raises $1 Million for United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund

2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Cancelled

Knowing that entrants, judges, volunteers and guests face ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance have decided to cancel the Show which was scheduled for August 16, 2020. “My heart goes out to all of the people who are involved in the Pebble Beach Concours and who… Continue reading 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Cancelled

Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype

The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype is purpose-built and projected to deliver over 1,400 horsepower and over 1,100 ft.-lbs. of instant torque to demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments.

It won’t hurt your ears and doesn’t use a drop of fuel, but it’s projected to crush the quarter-mile in the low-8-second range at more than 170 mph. For the first time ever, Ford Performance has introduced a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion. The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype… Continue reading Ford Performance Unveils Electric Dragster Prototype

Winners of 2020 Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest Announced

Toyota has announced the winners of the 2020 Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest. The nine winners were chosen by a national panel of judges who assessed artwork by 41 finalists. The finalists were selected by Toyota team members and dealer employees nationwide from a pool of 97 semi-finalists. At 1,700, the contest received a… Continue reading Winners of 2020 Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest Announced

Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual

Although the Petersen Automotive Museum remains closed to the public due to COVID-19, the museum will continue its eight-year tradition of Breakfast Club Cruise-Ins in a new digital format. The museum has opened submissions for its ‘global’ cars and coffee, which will consist of a 90-minute YouTube video featuring vehicle video submissions from enthusiasts all… Continue reading Petersen Museum Cars & Coffee Goes Virtual

Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

In January, Mazda Motor Corporation marked its 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, announced its 100th Anniversary Special Edition models. Each vehicle has been developed with an aspiration to look ahead, while also remembering and respecting the rich Japanese heritage that has guided the brand. The 100th Anniversary Special Edition models will be built from upper-trim… Continue reading Mazda Celebrates Centennial with Anniversary Special Edition Models

Hennessey’s Hellcat V8 Gladiator Now in Production

The Hennessey Performance Engineering Maximus 1000 Jeep Gladiator is now in production, the Texas-based company has announced. Four of the 24 planned Maximus Gladiators have been built and have been taken to the desert for testing. See some footage from the test in the video above. “There’s nothing like jumping a 1000 HP Jeep over… Continue reading Hennessey’s Hellcat V8 Gladiator Now in Production