1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien
- Brand: Ford
- Subject: Cars
- Category: Prototypes
The 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien concept car will be sold at No Reserve during the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Oozing with European panache from the aerodynamic roof line to the front and rear leather bucket seats, this one-off, Ford-designed concept was an extreme departure from the traditional classics rolling out of Detroit in the early 1960s. Hailed as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Events,” the Scottsdale auction will feature 1000 of the world’s finest collector vehicles and lavish lifestyle events. As always, Speed Channel will broadcast live-coverage of all six auction days.
Audi R10 TDI
The Audi drivers are facing a difficult task in the finale of the American Le Mans Series at Laguna Seca (US state of California). As expected the lighter LM P2 sportscars dominated qualifying. Team Audi Sport North America’s two Audi R10 TDI prototypes will start Saturday’s race as fastest LM P1 cars from fifth and seventh positions on the grid. The 2.238-mile long track in the hills near Monterey is ideal for the LM P2 sportscars which weigh 150 kilograms less than the cars of the LM P1 top class. Furthermore, the track has traditionally little grip due to the sandy surroundings. This makes it difficult to take full advantage of the high torque of the 650-hp TDI engine.
Mercedes-Benz C class web site
- Brand: Mercedes Benz
- Subject: Cars
- Category: Accessories
Mercedes-Benz Canada launched a new website featuring images, video, vignettes, and product highlights of the innovative all-new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C Class. The site can be found at mercedes-benz.ca/whatdrivesyou. Understanding that many drivers see their vehicle as an extension of themselves, the site asks visitors: “What Drives You?” Five animated vignettes act as “answers”, each representing a different dimension of the vehicle’s – and driver’s – personality.
Audi Q7 performance SUV
Audi is presenting the new Audi Q7 on the first press day of the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. But not only those journalists present will have the opportunity to experience the event live from 11.30 a.m. on 12 September – all Internet users can also be a part of this special occasion. Audi is broadcasting the press conference from Hall 3 live on the Internet, and everyone is invited to attend.
Mercedes Benz M-Class Edition 10
- Brand: Mercedes Benz
- Subject: Cars
- Category: Cars
This September marks the ten-year anniversary of the M-Class, the first SUV built by Mercedes-Benz in the US. To help celebrate this important milestone, Mercedes-Benz is launching a special limited edition of its popular M-Class sport utility that's appropriately badged "Edition 10." The V6-powered ML350 Edition 10 model features a unique Birch Wood and Macadamia and Black leather interior with an aluminum instrument cluster and sport pedals.
Mercedes Benz earns three awards
- Brand: Mercedes Benz
- Subject: Cars
- Category: Accessories
Mercedes Benz received three top awards for the highest ranked vehicle quality in the respective market segments: this year, the E-Class (total) , S-Class (in a tie) and SL-Class were recipients of a J.D. Power and Associates award. Mercedes Benz also showed tremendous improvement in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) with its 5th place ranking in quality. The IQS measures customer-experienced design and defect/malfunction in product quality for passenger cars and light trucks in the US during the first 90 days of ownership.
New BMW Group divisions
- Brand: BMW
- Subject: Cars
- Category: Accessories
As part of the company’s strategic realignment, the BMW Group will create two new divisions as of October 1, 2007. The new division Corporate and Brand Development, will be headed by our former director of corporate planning, Dr. Friedrich Eichiner. The move underlines the importance of corporate planning, brand management and strategic implementation at the BMW Group. The division will also be home to BMW Motorrad, Financial Services and Softlab. If new business units are created, they will be assigned to this division.
New Audi A4
With an overall length of 4.70 metres, the saloon has a substantial, powerful road stance and offers its occupants ample space in an interior full of light. The workmanship is typical of an Audi – quality with no compromises. The controls can be backed by the extra refinement of innovative assistance and multimedia systems. In the safety area, the brand with the four-ring emblem sets new standards: the coordinated action of the airbags and front seat belt force limiters protects the occupants even more effectively.