Archive for August, 2010
Tragic Death of BMW NA Vice President Jack Pitney
Friday, August 27th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 26, 2010… It is with great sadness that we inform you that Jack Pitney, BMW of North America Vice President of Marketing, was killed earlier today in a tragic accident while on vacation at his farm. We don’t have many further details to share with you at this time but wanted you to have the information as quickly as possible. As we learn more details, we will keep you informed.
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Pebble Beach 60th anniversary special edition
Friday, August 27th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
This year marked the 60th anniversary of the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Carmel, California. To celebrate the occasion, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars developed a bespoke Phantom Drophead Coupé at the company’s Goodwood manufacturing plant, UK. The car was unveiled at the event by Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös and Chief Designer Ian Cameron, and was sold within minutes.
Hyundai Introduces Concept RB at 2010 Moscow International Motor Show
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan concept RB at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS). The RB projects a coupe-like dynamic styling that is sculpted, stately and performance-oriented.
World debut for the Renault Latitude at the Moscow International Motor Show
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Renault is one of the key players in the Russian automobile industry. Since 2005, in partnership with the Government of Moscow (Avtoframos), it has successfully developed its production facilities in the country and in 2008, Renault became the strategic partner of AvtoVAZ. The alliance between Renault-Nissan and AvtoVAZ plans to capture 40% of the Russian market by 2015.
Chevrolet Orlando to be presented at the Paris Motor Show
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Chevrolet’s first entrant into the European MPV segment, the Orlando, will be one of the star attractions at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris on September 30, when the full production model makes its world debut. It will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the show.
Toyota Announces Recall on Certain Toyota Corolla and Matrix Models
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
TORONTO, ON – Toyota Canada Inc., today announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 136,000 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and 64,300 of the same model year Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in Canada to address some Engine Control Modules (ECM) that may have been improperly manufactured. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall.
Jenson Button and his new Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 Estate
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes motor racing star Jenson Button picked up his exclusive Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 Estate car from Mercedes-Benz World on 24 August 2010. The reigning 2009 Formula One(tm) World Champion has snapped up one of only twenty DR 520s made, and they are only available from the ‘Specialist Products Division’ at Mercedes-Benz World.
Audi A1 hits dealers tomorrow in Germany
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
The long wait is over: starting tomorrow, the Audi A1 will be available at dealers in Germany for a test drive. Deliveries will simultaneously begin in Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland, followed by most other European markets from mid-September.
UK Web Site Names Giulia GTAm Alfa’s Greatest Car of all Time!
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Alfa Romeo has created over 70 different models during its 100 year history. But when Alfa Romeo’s UK subsidiary asked Alfistis to chose the greatest Alfa Romeo of all time, it all came down to two iconic models : the Giulia GTAm and the 8C Competizione. And the winner is (drum roll…): the GTAm. Tadam!
Mitsubishi Clean Across Canada Tour: After the Maritimes, i-MiEV enters Quebec!
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 | Car News | Comments Off
Boucherville, Quebec – Two small right-hand drive electric cars have been crisscrossing La Belle Province since Saturday. Everywhere they go, Sparky and Zippy (as they are called) make heads turn with their near-silent operation and zero-emission performance. This is Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada’s “Clean Across Canada Tour,” a 7,500-km adventure that will take the two i-MiEVs from coast to coast in 28 days.
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