Category: Automotive
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The Trail Rider 4WD electric skateboard
The dream of a the all terrain electric skateboard became reality. The Trail Rider 4WD is a modern day skateboard powered by four 850W electric motors, which can accelerate from 0 – 45 km/h in just 1.6 seconds. The Trail Rider 4WD Electric Skateboard uses a unique rocking-motion to input throttle and braking actions, making it ergonomic…
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Dine on the Rolls-Royce line
To introduce customers to the new Phantom Series II family, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomed more than 100 discerning customers to ‘dine on the line’. The unique event, the first held in the history of the company, transformed the assembly hall into an exquisite dining room, with guests entertained in the very place where every Rolls-Royce…
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2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed – the largest motoring garden party in the world
Royal Vehicle Concours at 2012 Festival of Speed (28 JUNE – 1 JULY 2012) In just 2 weeks time the peace and tranquillity of Goodwood Park will be shattered by a gaggle of American racers and Pikes Peak specials as the 2012 Festival of Speed (28 June – 01 July). The world’s greatest celebration of…
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More powerful, more fuel efficient and more exclusive: the enhanced McLaren MP4-12C
McLaren Automotive has a 20 year heritage in producing landmark sports cars for the road: the McLaren F1 road car, which was launched in 1992, set the world land speed record for a production car, and is regarded as one of the iconic sports cars of the modern age. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003 – 2009)…
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BMW, Sony and Disney top this year’s list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies
Global RepTrak 100, a global survey of more than 100,000 participants, shows that reputation is impacted more by what you stand for than what you sell. BMW, SONY and Disney top this year’s list of the World’s Most Reputable Companies. The Global RepTrak 100, an annual study conducted by Reputation Institute, surveys how stakeholders perceive…
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BMW K 1600 GTL named 2012 Motorcycle of the Year
BMW’s all-new luxury tourer – the K 1600 GTL – was named “2012 Motorcycle of the Year” by the editors of the Rider magazine. During a special visit to BMW headquarters, Rider’s Road Test Editor Greg Drevenstedt and Eastern Sales Manager Joe Salluzzo presented the coveted award to BMW Motorrad USA Vice President Hans Blesse and…