The Lucid Air wants to be the next EV game-changer. With a standard 400hp motor that can launch the vehicle 0-60 in a racetrack-like 2.5 seconds, a top speed of 200+ mph, and a range of up to 400 miles between charges, it has more power and more features than the Tesla S, and it costs less. Lucid Air hopes to launch its luxury model for $52,000. That's nearly $20,000 less than the basic 382-hp … [Read more...]
Bridgestone Teens Smart Driving: free safety skills programs
The Bridgestone Teens Drive Smart Driving Experience is a FREE, half-day workshop that puts teens behind the wheel of a brand new BMW, to help them learn safe and smart driving habits. If you are lucky enough to be in one of the cities where this program is being held, sign up now, especially if there's a young teen and new driver in your life. The program is designed to teach new drivers and … [Read more...]
Subaru Named Best Brand for Resale Value
An important part of any car buying decision should be how much that vehicle is worth when you trade it in. So what's the best overall brand for resale value? Subaru. That's what the car experts at KBB.com say. Subaru won the 2011 KBB best residual value award at the Los Angeles Auto Show, beating out such 'usual suspects' as Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Mercerdes and Honda. BMW received the … [Read more...]
2011 Car of the Year Finalists Include Electric Cars, Hybrids and Sportscars
Which 2010 or 2011 model gets your vote of the most desirable vehicle of the year? The best green car? There are three important awards being announced at the press preview days of the important 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show next week. First, is the title of Automobile of the Year, awarded by Automobile Magazine. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 16th via Facebook and on the … [Read more...]
Happy 125th Birthday to the Automobile, Born Aug. 26, 1885
The automobile was born on August 26, 1885. That is the day Gottlieb Daimler filed a patent for his 'riding car', the world's first vehicle with an internal combustion engine. The world would never be the same, and 125 years later, engineers and designers are still tinkering with the size, power and performance of the cars we drive and ride. Daimler put a motor on a two-wheel vehicle, so … [Read more...]
Munich Oktoberfest Celebrates 200th Anniversary in 2010
Germany is justifiably famous for its great beer and wine festivals, which start in late summer or early fall and focus on regional wines, beers, and culinary specialties. The most famous is the Munich Oktoberfest, the world's oldest and largest beer festival , which celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2010. Festival dates this year are September 18 to October 4. The Munich Oktoberfest turns … [Read more...]
Chicago Car Show Celebrates Small, Mini and Micro Cars
Small cars are back in style, thanks to gas prices that peaked at $4 per gallon last year, and the additional power, style and comfort manufacturers have been able to pack into new models like the Ford Fiesta and Audi A3 TDI clean diesel, named Green Car of the Year by the Detroit News. Perhaps these will be tomorrow's classics. Yesterday's icons are on display at a very small car show in … [Read more...]
April Car Sales Climb 20%, Indicating the Economy is Stronger
Car sales are a great indicator of the state of the economy. when car sales are down, so is the economy. In April 2010, car sales were up 20% over April 2009. That's a good sign that the economy is turning around. Of course, some brands did better than others. Nissan had the largest increase -- up 35.1%, and that's even before the eagerly-awaitted Nissan LEAF plug-in electric car … [Read more...]
Borrow a BMW From Ritz-Carlton
Guests at either of the two Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, Florida, can borrow one of eight BMWs and one Mini convertible for personal use for up to three hours a day. Depending on availibility, of course. since you won't be the only one who wants to get behind the wheel of a 2010 Beemer or Mini. Test drives are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and hotel concierges will help you program the GPS to … [Read more...]
Mad Men’s Jon Hamm is New Voice of Mercedes-Benz Commercials
The new voice of Mercedes-Benz is Jon Hamm, the Golden Globe winning star of the hit series Mad Men. Hamm made his debut -- or at least his voice -- on the Academy Award Oscars show, in a commercial featuring the new Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid luxury sedan. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid luxury sedan is the world's first production vehicle powered by sophisticated new lithium-ion … [Read more...]