McLaren opens first Geneva showroom

McLaren comes to Geneva Following the launch of a Zurich store in September 2011, McLaren supercar manufacturer opened its first Geneva showroom. With this second official showroom in Switzerland, McLaren has a total of 17 showrooms in Europe and 38 worldwide. As company spokesperson Dave Eden explained to AFP, the dedicated team based in Woking, … Read more

2013 Autoweek Best of the Best Finalists

Autoweek Magazine Announces Finalists for Annual Best of the Best Car and Truck Awards   Autoweek magazine editors drove and tested hundreds of vehicles throughout the year in order to announce the top five car and truck finalists, respectively, for the annual Best of the Best award. Finalists range from the all-American Dodge Dart to … Read more

Back from the green future: Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force

Enhanced green-car characteristics and off-road capabilities will be among the fundamental virtues of a police car in 2025, says Mercedes-Benz. “Highway Patrol Vehicle 2025” – that’s this year’s Los Angeles Design Challenge. Mercedes-Benz presented the Ener-G-Force concept car, a very futuristic spin on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Of course the concept of the Ener-G-Force for the … Read more

2013 Hong Kong Derby renamed by BMW

Hong Kong Derby, the thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1873, has a new title sponsor. BMW has replaced rival Mercedes-Benz in a new five-year agreement, financial details of which were not released. The race’s title sponsor cost Mercedes-Benz US$2 million, according to sportspro. The 2013 Hong Kong Derby, which is scheduled to take place … Read more

Since 1949 never a winner like this: all-electric car named 2013 Car of the Year

Motor Trend Names Tesla Model S as 2013 Car of the Year Motor Trend Magazine, one of the leading brands in automotive publishing, has selected the 2013 Tesla Model S as its 2013 Car of the Year, marking the first time a vehicle not powered by an internal combustion engine has been selected in the … Read more

All aboard the Mini convertible boat

Mini Convertible boat made waves at Boston regatta MINI celebrated Motor-Tober with a MINI Convertible Boat  To celebrate the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta (Charles River race from the Boston University Boathouse to Christian Herter Park), Mini joined the rowing teams on the water in this one-off MINI Convertible Boat. The 6-hp floating car … Read more