POWERFUL PLUG-IN PACESETTER!

Posted on June 18, 2019 by MartynL

Grace with pace has always been Jaguar’s take. Its award-winning electric I-PACE EV400 is quick and able to prowl pretty far on a charge, blogs Dan Scanlan. But as the world electrifies its transportation more and more, the big cat has to keep pace. Thus, the ‘19 Jaguar I-PACE, the first battery electric vehicle offered by the company bar its I‑TYPE 3 Formula E racecar. This 5-seat crossover’s 90kWh battery delivering an EPA-estimated range of 234 miles, although 290 has been witnessed by IMSA ...

ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ZAGATO CONTINUATION!

Posted on June 11, 2019 by MartynL

Stunning DB4 GT Zagato Continuation will debut at Circuit de la Sarthe for the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. The first ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ZAGATO CONTINUATION! – part of the Aston Martin DBZ Centenary Collection – to make its public debut at the world’s most famous endurance motorsport event later this week. Breaking cover at Aston Martin’s VIP hospitality facility alongside the famous French circuit, the first complete DB4 GT Zagato Continuation – one of just 19 cars being made – will be on s...

2019 CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS

Posted on June 6, 2019June 11, 2019 by MartynL

The 2019 Carlisle Ford Nationals hosted a record-breaking 3,196 cars, nearly 60,000 guests, Ford GTs and spectacular displays of Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs. Cars spanned 112 years of Blue Oval production, blogs CGC’s Mike Matune. It’s June and summer is beginning to set in. A sure sign of that is the 2019 Carlisle Ford Nationals at the fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA. You may wonder why one attends shows anymore considering the vast wealth of information and items available for sale online, from the ...

IAN CALLUM: JAGUAR DESIGN DIRECTOR MOVES ON!

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by MartynL

A carguy’s carguy, Callum is responsible for Jaguar’s stunning current portfolio and for moving Jaguar from tradition to contemporary design. IAN CALLUM: JAGUAR DESIGN DIRECTOR MOVES ON and will leave his position at the company after two decades heading up Jaguar Design. Julian Thomson, currently Creative Design Director, has been appointed to the role of Director of Design, effective 01 July. James Bond's CX75 Jaguar, above, was penned by Callum. Since joining Jaguar in 1999, Ian, right, has ...

VW ID.R SETS E-RECORD ON THE “RING!

Posted on June 3, 2019 by MartynL

The Volkswagen ID.R has achieved the fastest emission-free lap of all time - 6:05.336 minutes - on the most difficult race track in the world - Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Romain Dumas in VW ID.R sets E-Record on the ‘Ring, beating the previous emission-free lap record by 40.564 seconds. Following the record on Pikes Peak and the e-record in Goodwood, this is the third record for the ID.R. Volkswagen has achieved another milestone in electro-mobility: The ID.R, powered by two electric motors, lap...

NMOTO NOSTALGIA MEETS PRICELESS BMW R7!

Posted on May 31, 2019 by MartynL

The rarest and most valuable classic cars and motorcycles on earth were celebrated last weekend at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy. And Nmoto was one of the stars. BMW Group invited Nmoto Studio as an honored guest to display its Nostalgia, NMOTO NOSTALGIA MEETS PRICELESS BMW R7! alongside their incredibly rare and historic R7. Brought out from the Munich museum especially for this exclusive event, the ’34 prototype is an automotive unicorn – a one-off model created by the Bavari...

KARMA GT: DESIGNED BY PININFARINA!

Posted on May 31, 2019 by MartynL

The GT is a stunning coupe concept, combining Karma’s California soul with Pininfarina’s Italian dolce vita. Karma’s GT: Designed by Pininfarina is part of its Shanghai Big Three, a trio of cars used to illustrate the company’s immediate, mid-term and long-term future. In addition to Karma’s Pininfarina-designed concept, is a new ‘20 Karma Revero GT luxury electric vehicle expected to hit dealer showrooms later this year, and the electric Karma SC1 Vision Concept. The Karma GT coupe is the f...

WEST COAST KUSTOMS: CRUISIN’ NATIONALS!

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 by MartynL

It’s all about fins and flames at the Fairpark, blogs CGC’s Jim Palam! Let’s call it a mash-up of pinstripes, cuffed-denim, fins and flames – tucked and rolled into a colorful celebration of Kustom Kulture at the Fairpark in Santa Maria, CA. Now in its 38th year, the family-friendly 2019 WEST COAST KUSTOMS: CRUISIN’ NATIONALS! proved once again that interest in and passion for customized American cars continues to sizzle. Thousands of show-goers participated in WCKCN events, including the popul...

24th ANNUAL: GREENWICH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE!

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by MartynL

Iconic vehicles that embrace style, function and beauty will cover the lush green lawn of Roger Sherman Baldwin Park overlooking the Greenwich, CT harbor this weekend, June 1-2. The 24th ANNUAL GREENWICH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE will honor the centennial of Zagato, with displays of more than 25 significant cars bodied by the legendry Italian atelier, including Lawrence Auriana's ‘63 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ, above. Andrea Zagato, grandson of Zagato founder Ugo, and his wife Marella Rivolta-Zagato, a me...

SUMMIT POINT: 2019 JEFFERSON 500!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by MartynL

CGC’s Mike Matune is trackside at Summit Point for the 25th running of one of the East Coast’s premier vintage racing events. SUMMIT POINT: 2019 JEFFERSON 500! The 2019 Jefferson 500 hosted a paddock brimming with competitors from VRG (Vintage Racer Group). The late Bill Scott and renowned race driver, Brian Redman, combined to host the first event and, as is often said, the rest is history. Over 200 vintage racers ran under bright sunny skies to the organizers’ great relief following last year...