Astra Sport Hatch is now available with a Panoramic windscreen, and to celebrate this innovative new arrival Vauxhall has come up with a stunning special edition that shows off the stylish design and driving excitement for which the manufacturer has become renowned.
The Peugeot 907 – a V12 GT coupé concept – is making its UK debut at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed over the first weekend in July. Powered by a 6.0-litre 500bhp V12 engine, the one-off carbon fibre concept is being demonstrated in the Supercar Run at approximately 1.20pm on Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 July.
Fresh on the heels of his American Idol victory, Taylor Hicks will launch a new ad for Ford's model year-end sales event. In the television ad, which debuts on June 15, Hicks sings and dances to a new song, "Possibilities." "Taylor Hicks is living the American dream and we're excited to be a part of his journey to stardom," said John Felice, Ford brand general marketing manager. "It's a bold move to audition for American Idol and it takes talent, hard work and confidence to win. That's why Taylor is such a great fit for Ford." "Possibilities has a great vibe, and it's a blast to dance to," said Hicks. "I'm thrilled to be given a chance to perform it as part of the Ford family."
The commercial was created by JWT Detroit and directed by Michael Humboldt of Plum Productions. Print executions featuring Hicks will debut nationally in USA Today and major newsweeklies. The 60- and 30-second television and radio spots will begin airing locally and nationally on June 15. Ford's "Drive on Us" promotion runs through July 31, and is available in most major markets.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer of transportation and aerospace-related products and the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the introduction of the Subaru Stella, an all-new mini car for the Japanese market. The sale of the Stella began today through FHI’s Subaru dealerships nationwide.
Top Gear shows off Alfa Romeo’s Brera - due to go on sale by year’s end. This car will come in three trims: a 2.4 JTD 200bhp turbo-diesel, 185 bhp 2.2 JTS, or a 260 bhp 3.2.
They suffer from sleepless nights, constant interruptions and mounting stress levels - but parents are among the safest drivers on the road, according to new research from safe driver champion Privilege Insurance. The findings reveal that parents driving with children in their car were half as likely to have an accident or breach road safety rules as the average driver. The tendency to break the speed limit drops when a child is in the car.
Tapping into the enthusiasm of the Audi motorsports community and the excitement of the powerful new Audi R10 TDI, Audi Bank USA has joined with Audi Sport North America to launch a limited-time promotional offer for the Audi Visa Signature credit card. Now through July 21, newly-approved Audi Visa Signature card applicants will receive an exclusive Audi Sport North America pullover upon activation.
Only eight months after the European premiere of the new S-Class, sales of the sedan have topped 50,000 units. “The new S-Class has been met with great response worldwide, and our flagship vehicle claimed its position as the world’s best-selling luxury sedan immediately following its market launch in September 2005,” says Dr. Klaus Maier, member of the Mercedes Car Group Management Board responsible for Sales and Marketing.
The Mercedes-AMG web site took first place in the "Automotive" category at the presentation of the Webby Awards in New York yesterday. This renowned award programme honours the world's best web sites every year.
