Giovanni de Riu: 1954 Formula One Season
In the early days of the Formula One World Championship there were great opportunities for privateers and small teams to make their mark on World Championship history. Some would go on to have pages and pages of history. For others, like Goivanni de Riu, the listing of their name in the records would actually end up being longer than their actual achievements.
Born in March of 1924 in the town of Macomer in the province of Nuoro on the Italian island of Sardinia, Giovanni de Riu would be just 20 years old when the Second World War would come to an end. Therefore, while much of Europe lay in ruin, there was a new hope for the future and ambition had the ability to open doors.
By de Riu's mid-twenties he started in motor racing. Then, in 1953, Giovanni de Riu would drive for the Enrico Plate team. Had he driven for the team back during the late 1940s he would have been with a team on the rise. However, by 1953, Enrico Plate was quickly passing out of sight. Emmanuel de Graffenried: 1954 Formula One Season
Baron Emmanuel de Graffenried had a racing career that spanned decades including before the outbreak of the Second World War. However, 1953 had seen him earn his best result in the World Championship scoring a 4th place result at the Belgian Grand Prix with a Maserati A6SSG. Being a privateer entry though, de Graffenried would run into some trouble heading into the 1954 season.
The Baron Emmanuel de Graffenried's family lineage around Berne, Switzerland is quite extensive and spans all the way back into the 13th century. And though his racing career would span just a couple of decades, he would end up proving to be one of the most capable privateers in any field he started. However, 1954 would see some big changes take place that put the man at a disadvantage.
While Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio and others would make their living as professional racing drivers driving for large factory efforts, de Graffenried would own his own Lausanne-based garage selling Alfa Romeos and would be quite successful at it. Therefore, the man's time would be split between his garage and racing. Therefore, he would mostly race as a privateer, or, with other small teams unable to maintain a full schedule.Ram Truck Launches New Luxury Model: Laramie Limited | Wallpaper | Ram vehicles
For 2012, Ram Truck will expand its model lineup by adding the new, top-of-the-line Ram Laramie Limited.
'The Ram Truck brand's greatest strengths are our commitment to listen to customers and to understand what motivates them,' said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand – Chrysler Group LLC. 'We've successfully added Ram truck models designed for outdoorsmen, tradesmen, first-time buyers and ranchers. Laramie Limited is designed to meet the high expectations of affluent pickup truck buyers lòòking to combine capability wîth elegance.'
Featuring premium materials, such as full-leather seating, piano-black interior components and under-stated exterior badging, Ram Laramie Limited offers a refined luxury alternative to the popular southwestern-themed Ram Laramie Longhorn edition pickup.
'The launch of the Ram Laramie Longhorn edition gave us a boost in the ultra-premium pickup §egmènt and exceeded our expectations,' added Diaz. 'Ram Laramie Limited offers customers an even wider selection of luxury models. We expect a lot of interest in the Laramie Limited.
'The Ram Laramie Limited customer is going to be involved in some sort of motor-sport activity. Whether they're towing a ski boat, a race-car hauler, motorcycles or snowmobiles, they're looking for comfort and class and an expressive way to carry their crew and their gear.'The BMW M550d xDrive : Best-seller raises the bar once again | Wallpaper | BMW vehicles
In what seems like the blink of an eye, the BMW 5-Series range has established itself as the best-selling model in the executive §egmènt. A convincing balance between dynamics and ride comfort, exemplary efficiency, premium quality and innovative equipment features has earned both the Sedan and the Touring versions their huge popularity. Added to which, sporty yet elegant design and agile handling have helped fuel the fascination associated wîth the brand. And now the arrival of the BMW M Performance Automobiles aims to accentuate the sporting aspects of the BMW 5-Series' character. The BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring capture the imagination wîth performance figures that leave their diesel-powered class rivals firmly in the shade. And they combine these leading values wîth the efficiency drivers have come to expect from diesel BMW cars.
The sporting focus of the BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring is highlighted by bespoke modifications to power transfer, chassis and design components. These upgrades bear the signature of BMW M GmbH, which uses its development expertise to mould the two models into extraordinarily harmonious overall packages. The outstanding power of the tri-turbo straight-six diesel engine is translated into thrilling driving dynamics wîth impressive precision. This allows the 5-Series-based BMW M Performance Automobiles to offer the driver not only supreme diesel power, but also remarkably agile handling and predictable, controllable responses when exploring their dynamic limits.Unique - and now more exceptional than ever: the new BMW X6 | Wallpaper | BMW vehicles
The BMW X6 is the world's first ever Sports Activity Coupé, still a unique combination of sporty dynamics and supreme versatility and wîth further enhanced appeal from spring 2012. Selective modifications in design and innovative equipment features hone the profile of the new BMW X6 as a distinctive model within the premium §egmènt of all-wheel-drive automobiles. Its exceptional standing and ongoing popularity is due to both its highly expressive design,
combing the athletic and elegant lines of a coupé wîth the supremacy of a BMW X model, and the fascinating driving experience provided by powerful petrol and diesel engines fitted wîth BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and the intelligent all-wheel-drive system xDrive, including Dynamic Performance Control.
Since its market launch, more than 150,000 of the Sporty Activity Coupé were sold within approximately three years. This far exceeded the original plans. And the continuing high level of demand for the BMW X6 on the worldwide automobile markets is impressive confirmation of the unusual vehicle concept of the Sports Activity Coupé.Jeep Introduces New Production-intent Concept Grand Cherokee at Houston Auto Show | Wallpaper | Jeep vehicles
The Jeep® brand has introduced a new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand Cherokee, a unique model wîth distinctive yet Stealthy exterior cues designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers.
Showing the vehicle publicly for the first time this morning at the Houston Auto Show, Jeep also announced that it has created an online contest for consumers to name the new production-intent Grand Cherokee concept. The person who chooses the winning name will have an opportunity to win a new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
'Highlighted by a unique platinum-chrome front-end appearance and distinctive black-gloss 20-inch wheels and exterior treatments, our new Grand Cherokee concept provides a completely new look – one that is edgy and aggressive, and certainly different than any Grand Cherokee on the road today,' said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. 'Jeep enthusiasts have always appreciated limited-edition models and the ability to customize their vehicles. This new Grand Cherokee comes wîth a unique, ‘factory-customized' §téälth appearance directly from Jeep, and is certain to attract interest from an array of potential customers.TOYOTA RACING UNVEILS 2012 LE MANS CHALLENGER | Wallpaper | Toyota vehicles
Toyota Racing today announced more details of its forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship participation, including an intention to race two cars in specific races.
The new team, which is based at Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) in Cologne, Germany, will make its race debut on 5 May in the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Toyota Racing intends to enter two TS030 HYBRID cars in the subsequent Le Mans 24 Hours (16-17 June. Participation in further rounds is yet to be confirmed.
A driver line-up of Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima has already been confirmed for one car while discussions are still ongoing to finalise the driver line-up for the other. Additionally, Andrea Caldarelli, from Pescara, Italy, has joined Toyota Racing as a junior driver.New 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Brings the 'Stock Car' Back to NASCAR | Wallpaper | Ford vehicles
The 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car, unveiled today as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable wîth the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car.
Featuring a completely redesigned sleek new silhouette and fresh face, the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car was designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing.
'We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car' to NASCAR.' stated Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. 'I think fans, when they see the car, are just going to smile and cheer. It is going to reengage them wîth the sport and make the sport better because there is just something natural about seeing race cars that look like cars in their driveways.'Gooding & Company Achieves Great Success at its Scottsdale Auctions
Gooding & Company, the acclaimed auction house celebrated for selling the world's most significant and valuable collector cars, is pleased to announce $39.8 million in sales for 116 out of 118 lots sold, its most successful Scottsdale Auction results to date. The Gooding & Company team soared through its Friday and Saturday auctions, selling lot after lot as guests cheered 13 world record-breaking cars, the immense bidding excitement in the room and Auctioneer Charlie Ross' joyful entertainment.
For the fifth consecutive year, Gooding & Company sold the most valuable car of all the auction houses during Arizona Auction Week, with an exceptionally-rare $4.62 million 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing. An extraordinary matching-numbers example, this iconic sports car is among the most coveted of all 300 SLs and one of only 29 alloy bodied models in existence.Screen Goddess' Car is the Star of Bonhams' Inaugural Sale at Scottsdale
Bonhams' foray into the Scottsdale auto auction week proved to be a strong success where, amidst the grounds of the beautiful and conveniently accessible AAA Four Diamond Westin Kierland Resort, an impressive and diverse line-up of cars offered buyers an unparalleled array of pedigree machinery from which to choose.
The top seller of Thursday's sale was a well-documented 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C, which brought $667,000 after a fierce bidding battle between home markets, the UK, eastern Europe and the Far East. Offered from a New York collection where it had resided for more than 40 years, the car will return to continental Europe for the first time since it was built.Ferraris Lead the Way to RM's $25.5 Million Arizona Sale
RM Auctions kicked off its 2012 calendar on a positive note in Arizona last week, posting over $25.5 million* in sales with a strong 89 percent sell-through at its annual Arizona Biltmore sale in Phoenix.
Now in its 13th year, the well-established auction presented a magnificent roster of 140 blue-chip motor cars – spanning the spectrum of the collector car market – before a standing-room only crowd. Illustrating RM's global clientele, bidders represented 21 countries around the world, with a strong showing of European enthusiasts.
'Our Arizona sale proved to be a great kick start to what is shaping up as another terrific auction year. We are very pleased with the results of the sale and were delighted to welcome the world's premiere collectors back to the Arizona Biltmore,' said Rob Myers, Chairman & Founder, RM Auctions.Corvette Marks 60 Years of Performance with 427 Convertible | Wallpaper | Chevrolet vehicles
Chevrolet today unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette's history – as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models.
'The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current ‘C6' generation,' said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. 'We couldn't think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand's history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.'
The 60th Anniversary Package and 427 Convertible will make their public debut at the Barrett Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Jan 21, and will arrive at Ú.S. Chevrolet dealers early this summer.Lexus Unveils Sleek Hybrid 2+2 Sport Coupe Design Concept | Wallpaper | Lexus vehicles
Lexus today unveiled a new design concept for a hybrid 2+2 sport coupe at the North American International Auto Show. Showcasing the future design direction for Lexus wîth an emphasis on a driver-focused vehicle, the LF-LC concept will be at the Lexus display through January 22.
'The concept we're showing here in Detroit continues the Lexus design revolution started wîth the CT and GS,' said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. 'The concept hybrid 2+2 liberates the idea of a sport coupe and pushes the boundaries of performance, style and technology.'
Challenged by the Lexus Center in Japan to come up wîth a design for a future hybrid sport coupe concept, the company's Calty design studio in Newport Beach, Calif., sought to advance the redefinition of Lexus wîth emotive, avant-garde beauty and advanced technology, yet remain within reach for premium buyers.Dodge Hits the Bull's Eye with an All-new Compact Car – The Dodge Dart | Wallpaper | Dodge vehicles
The 2013 Dodge Dart redefines performance wîth Alfa Romeo DNA, fuel-efficient powertrains and Dodge s passion for performance. The all-new Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that s fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and fun-to-drive.
Loaded wîth innovative technology, class-leading safety features and clever functionality, the 2013 Dodge Dart sets a new standard in the compact car §egmènt by offering unmatched personalization, roominess, style, functionality and fun-to-drive dynamics.New Ford Fusion Brings More Technology, Expected Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency | Wallpaper | Ford vehicles
Ford's all-new Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions – each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging driving experience.
Featuring a sleek silhouette and fresh face, the all-new Fusion is the latest in a series of vehicles from Ford – following the 2011 Fiesta subcompact and 2012 Focus small cars – developed to satisfy customers everywhere who want leading fuel efficiency, helpful technologies and game-changing looks.
'Our vision for Fusion was clear – deliver the very best of what One Ford stands for,' said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development. 'We brought our global teams together around a blank slate wîth the charge to develop a midsize car wîth groundbreaking design and jaw-dropping fuel economy – one that featured technologies to help make our customers safer and better drivers. This car is the result.'Next Page >>
In the early days of the Formula One World Championship there were great opportunities for privateers and small teams to make their mark on World Championship history. Some would go on to have pages and pages of history. For others, like Goivanni de Riu, the listing of their name in the records would actually end up being longer than their actual achievements. Born in March of 1924 in the town of Macomer in the province of Nuoro on the Italian island of Sardinia, Giovanni de Riu would be just 20 years old when the Second World War would come to an end. Therefore, while much of Europe lay in ruin, there was a new hope for the future and ambition had the ability to open doors.
By de Riu's mid-twenties he started in motor racing. Then, in 1953, Giovanni de Riu would drive for the Enrico Plate team. Had he driven for the team back during the late 1940s he would have been with a team on the rise. However, by 1953, Enrico Plate was quickly passing out of sight. Emmanuel de Graffenried: 1954 Formula One Season
Baron Emmanuel de Graffenried had a racing career that spanned decades including before the outbreak of the Second World War. However, 1953 had seen him earn his best result in the World Championship scoring a 4th place result at the Belgian Grand Prix with a Maserati A6SSG. Being a privateer entry though, de Graffenried would run into some trouble heading into the 1954 season.The Baron Emmanuel de Graffenried's family lineage around Berne, Switzerland is quite extensive and spans all the way back into the 13th century. And though his racing career would span just a couple of decades, he would end up proving to be one of the most capable privateers in any field he started. However, 1954 would see some big changes take place that put the man at a disadvantage.
While Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio and others would make their living as professional racing drivers driving for large factory efforts, de Graffenried would own his own Lausanne-based garage selling Alfa Romeos and would be quite successful at it. Therefore, the man's time would be split between his garage and racing. Therefore, he would mostly race as a privateer, or, with other small teams unable to maintain a full schedule.Ram Truck Launches New Luxury Model: Laramie Limited | Wallpaper | Ram vehicles
For 2012, Ram Truck will expand its model lineup by adding the new, top-of-the-line Ram Laramie Limited.'The Ram Truck brand's greatest strengths are our commitment to listen to customers and to understand what motivates them,' said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand – Chrysler Group LLC. 'We've successfully added Ram truck models designed for outdoorsmen, tradesmen, first-time buyers and ranchers. Laramie Limited is designed to meet the high expectations of affluent pickup truck buyers lòòking to combine capability wîth elegance.'
Featuring premium materials, such as full-leather seating, piano-black interior components and under-stated exterior badging, Ram Laramie Limited offers a refined luxury alternative to the popular southwestern-themed Ram Laramie Longhorn edition pickup.
'The launch of the Ram Laramie Longhorn edition gave us a boost in the ultra-premium pickup §egmènt and exceeded our expectations,' added Diaz. 'Ram Laramie Limited offers customers an even wider selection of luxury models. We expect a lot of interest in the Laramie Limited.
'The Ram Laramie Limited customer is going to be involved in some sort of motor-sport activity. Whether they're towing a ski boat, a race-car hauler, motorcycles or snowmobiles, they're looking for comfort and class and an expressive way to carry their crew and their gear.'The BMW M550d xDrive : Best-seller raises the bar once again | Wallpaper | BMW vehicles
In what seems like the blink of an eye, the BMW 5-Series range has established itself as the best-selling model in the executive §egmènt. A convincing balance between dynamics and ride comfort, exemplary efficiency, premium quality and innovative equipment features has earned both the Sedan and the Touring versions their huge popularity. Added to which, sporty yet elegant design and agile handling have helped fuel the fascination associated wîth the brand. And now the arrival of the BMW M Performance Automobiles aims to accentuate the sporting aspects of the BMW 5-Series' character. The BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring capture the imagination wîth performance figures that leave their diesel-powered class rivals firmly in the shade. And they combine these leading values wîth the efficiency drivers have come to expect from diesel BMW cars.The sporting focus of the BMW M550d xDrive and BMW M550d xDrive Touring is highlighted by bespoke modifications to power transfer, chassis and design components. These upgrades bear the signature of BMW M GmbH, which uses its development expertise to mould the two models into extraordinarily harmonious overall packages. The outstanding power of the tri-turbo straight-six diesel engine is translated into thrilling driving dynamics wîth impressive precision. This allows the 5-Series-based BMW M Performance Automobiles to offer the driver not only supreme diesel power, but also remarkably agile handling and predictable, controllable responses when exploring their dynamic limits.Unique - and now more exceptional than ever: the new BMW X6 | Wallpaper | BMW vehicles
The BMW X6 is the world's first ever Sports Activity Coupé, still a unique combination of sporty dynamics and supreme versatility and wîth further enhanced appeal from spring 2012. Selective modifications in design and innovative equipment features hone the profile of the new BMW X6 as a distinctive model within the premium §egmènt of all-wheel-drive automobiles. Its exceptional standing and ongoing popularity is due to both its highly expressive design,combing the athletic and elegant lines of a coupé wîth the supremacy of a BMW X model, and the fascinating driving experience provided by powerful petrol and diesel engines fitted wîth BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and the intelligent all-wheel-drive system xDrive, including Dynamic Performance Control.
Since its market launch, more than 150,000 of the Sporty Activity Coupé were sold within approximately three years. This far exceeded the original plans. And the continuing high level of demand for the BMW X6 on the worldwide automobile markets is impressive confirmation of the unusual vehicle concept of the Sports Activity Coupé.Jeep Introduces New Production-intent Concept Grand Cherokee at Houston Auto Show | Wallpaper | Jeep vehicles
The Jeep® brand has introduced a new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand Cherokee, a unique model wîth distinctive yet Stealthy exterior cues designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers.Showing the vehicle publicly for the first time this morning at the Houston Auto Show, Jeep also announced that it has created an online contest for consumers to name the new production-intent Grand Cherokee concept. The person who chooses the winning name will have an opportunity to win a new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
'Highlighted by a unique platinum-chrome front-end appearance and distinctive black-gloss 20-inch wheels and exterior treatments, our new Grand Cherokee concept provides a completely new look – one that is edgy and aggressive, and certainly different than any Grand Cherokee on the road today,' said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. 'Jeep enthusiasts have always appreciated limited-edition models and the ability to customize their vehicles. This new Grand Cherokee comes wîth a unique, ‘factory-customized' §téälth appearance directly from Jeep, and is certain to attract interest from an array of potential customers.TOYOTA RACING UNVEILS 2012 LE MANS CHALLENGER | Wallpaper | Toyota vehicles
Toyota Racing today announced more details of its forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship participation, including an intention to race two cars in specific races.The new team, which is based at Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) in Cologne, Germany, will make its race debut on 5 May in the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Toyota Racing intends to enter two TS030 HYBRID cars in the subsequent Le Mans 24 Hours (16-17 June. Participation in further rounds is yet to be confirmed.
A driver line-up of Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima has already been confirmed for one car while discussions are still ongoing to finalise the driver line-up for the other. Additionally, Andrea Caldarelli, from Pescara, Italy, has joined Toyota Racing as a junior driver.New 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Brings the 'Stock Car' Back to NASCAR | Wallpaper | Ford vehicles
The 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car, unveiled today as part of the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable wîth the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car.Featuring a completely redesigned sleek new silhouette and fresh face, the 2013 Fusion Sprint Cup car was designed to be the face of a new era of stock car racing.
'We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car' to NASCAR.' stated Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. 'I think fans, when they see the car, are just going to smile and cheer. It is going to reengage them wîth the sport and make the sport better because there is just something natural about seeing race cars that look like cars in their driveways.'Gooding & Company Achieves Great Success at its Scottsdale Auctions
Gooding & Company, the acclaimed auction house celebrated for selling the world's most significant and valuable collector cars, is pleased to announce $39.8 million in sales for 116 out of 118 lots sold, its most successful Scottsdale Auction results to date. The Gooding & Company team soared through its Friday and Saturday auctions, selling lot after lot as guests cheered 13 world record-breaking cars, the immense bidding excitement in the room and Auctioneer Charlie Ross' joyful entertainment. For the fifth consecutive year, Gooding & Company sold the most valuable car of all the auction houses during Arizona Auction Week, with an exceptionally-rare $4.62 million 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing. An extraordinary matching-numbers example, this iconic sports car is among the most coveted of all 300 SLs and one of only 29 alloy bodied models in existence.Screen Goddess' Car is the Star of Bonhams' Inaugural Sale at Scottsdale
Bonhams' foray into the Scottsdale auto auction week proved to be a strong success where, amidst the grounds of the beautiful and conveniently accessible AAA Four Diamond Westin Kierland Resort, an impressive and diverse line-up of cars offered buyers an unparalleled array of pedigree machinery from which to choose.The top seller of Thursday's sale was a well-documented 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet C, which brought $667,000 after a fierce bidding battle between home markets, the UK, eastern Europe and the Far East. Offered from a New York collection where it had resided for more than 40 years, the car will return to continental Europe for the first time since it was built.Ferraris Lead the Way to RM's $25.5 Million Arizona Sale
RM Auctions kicked off its 2012 calendar on a positive note in Arizona last week, posting over $25.5 million* in sales with a strong 89 percent sell-through at its annual Arizona Biltmore sale in Phoenix.Now in its 13th year, the well-established auction presented a magnificent roster of 140 blue-chip motor cars – spanning the spectrum of the collector car market – before a standing-room only crowd. Illustrating RM's global clientele, bidders represented 21 countries around the world, with a strong showing of European enthusiasts.
'Our Arizona sale proved to be a great kick start to what is shaping up as another terrific auction year. We are very pleased with the results of the sale and were delighted to welcome the world's premiere collectors back to the Arizona Biltmore,' said Rob Myers, Chairman & Founder, RM Auctions.Corvette Marks 60 Years of Performance with 427 Convertible | Wallpaper | Chevrolet vehicles
Chevrolet today unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette's history – as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models.'The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the final year for the current ‘C6' generation,' said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Marketing and Strategy for Chevrolet. 'We couldn't think of a more fitting way to celebrate these milestones than bringing back one of the most-coveted combinations in the brand's history – the Corvette convertible and a 427 cubic-inch engine.'
The 60th Anniversary Package and 427 Convertible will make their public debut at the Barrett Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Jan 21, and will arrive at Ú.S. Chevrolet dealers early this summer.Lexus Unveils Sleek Hybrid 2+2 Sport Coupe Design Concept | Wallpaper | Lexus vehicles
Lexus today unveiled a new design concept for a hybrid 2+2 sport coupe at the North American International Auto Show. Showcasing the future design direction for Lexus wîth an emphasis on a driver-focused vehicle, the LF-LC concept will be at the Lexus display through January 22.'The concept we're showing here in Detroit continues the Lexus design revolution started wîth the CT and GS,' said Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. 'The concept hybrid 2+2 liberates the idea of a sport coupe and pushes the boundaries of performance, style and technology.'
Challenged by the Lexus Center in Japan to come up wîth a design for a future hybrid sport coupe concept, the company's Calty design studio in Newport Beach, Calif., sought to advance the redefinition of Lexus wîth emotive, avant-garde beauty and advanced technology, yet remain within reach for premium buyers.Dodge Hits the Bull's Eye with an All-new Compact Car – The Dodge Dart | Wallpaper | Dodge vehicles
The 2013 Dodge Dart redefines performance wîth Alfa Romeo DNA, fuel-efficient powertrains and Dodge s passion for performance. The all-new Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that s fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and fun-to-drive. Loaded wîth innovative technology, class-leading safety features and clever functionality, the 2013 Dodge Dart sets a new standard in the compact car §egmènt by offering unmatched personalization, roominess, style, functionality and fun-to-drive dynamics.New Ford Fusion Brings More Technology, Expected Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency | Wallpaper | Ford vehicles
Ford's all-new Fusion brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions – each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging driving experience.Featuring a sleek silhouette and fresh face, the all-new Fusion is the latest in a series of vehicles from Ford – following the 2011 Fiesta subcompact and 2012 Focus small cars – developed to satisfy customers everywhere who want leading fuel efficiency, helpful technologies and game-changing looks.
'Our vision for Fusion was clear – deliver the very best of what One Ford stands for,' said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development. 'We brought our global teams together around a blank slate wîth the charge to develop a midsize car wîth groundbreaking design and jaw-dropping fuel economy – one that featured technologies to help make our customers safer and better drivers. This car is the result.'Next Page >>
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