Car News
Toyota sold 10 million Camry in US
Toyota Motor Sales today reported 10 million sales of its Toyota Camry, America’s top-selling car for the past 11 years, representing nearly 20 percent of all the vehicles Toyota has ever sold in the U.S. This milestone comes the same year Camry celebrates its 30 year anniversary in the U.S.
GM and Honda, to join forces for future fuel-cell vehicles
General Motors and Honda announced today a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing expertise, economies of scale and common sourcing strategies.
Honda Jazz SE introduced in the UK
Honda has revitalised the popular British built Jazz range with a brand new variant – the ES Plus. The new ES Plus replaces the ES model and boasts a host of extra features including 16†alloy wheels, cruise control, privacy glass, driver’s front armrest and leather wrapped steering wheel and gear stick.
Sebastian Vettel receives an Infiniti FX on his birthday
On the eve of his 26thbirthday, Infiniti’s Director of Performance Sebastian Vettel took delivery of his new company car: an Infiniti FX Vettel Edition.
Dodge Ram Cargo Van introduced in the US
The Ram Cargo Van – or Ram C/V – features solid sliding door and rear quarter window and backlight privacy panels in place of sunscreen glass windows. However, buyers have the option of equipping their Ram C/V with several combinations of solid and glass panels, including a choice of solid or glass backlight.
Vauxhalls Reasons to be cheerful advert, promotes the Astra in the UK
Vauxhall Motors launched its Astra ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful’ advertisement. The soundtrack to ‘Reasons To Be Cheerful’ is inspired by Ian Dury’s iconic hit from the 70’s and is updated by Sense, a UK rapper. The ad uses people of Britain to inform the creative and follows the best things about being British.
Audi RS6 Avant auctioned for charity at Elton John’s home
A unique RS 6 Avant with a personalised interior autographed by the Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has sold at auction for £120,000 at the annual Elton John White Tie & Tiara Ball, held at the home of the singer / songwriter and his partner David Furnish. Every penny from the auction of the Audi supercar will go to support the work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Edition Ford Mustang officially unveiled
The engineering and design teams at Ford Motor Company have produced a unique U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Edition 2014 Ford Mustang GT. This car will be donated by Ford to be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity event on Thursday, Aug. 1 during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2013 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 prepared by Novitec Torado
Novitec has just finished tuning its first Lamborghini Project. The German tuning firm has chosen the most unlikely candidate for a power increase, the Lamborghini Aventador supercar. So what new? First of all, there are some aerodynamic refinements. On the exterior, the main features are a carbon fiber body kit with a front lip spoiler, a ventilated hood, rear air scoops, revised side skirts, and an aggressive diffuser.
VIDEO: BMW 8-Series – The Great Eight
BMW has released a video staring its famous E31 8 Series. This video is a reminder of how successful this innovative car was back in its day. Dubbed the “Great Eight”, the car was created in 1989 and it was the first BMW coupe. Also a first was the fact that the car had a drag coefficient of less than 0.3, due to the body modern shape.