Category: DRIVE
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Aston Martin to conquer Italy with four new dealerships in 2012
Rapid expansion plans for Italy: Aston Martin to open four new dealerships in Italy in 2012 British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has announced rapid expansion plans for Italy. Adding to its two established dealerships in Bologna and Milan, two new locations in Udine and Verona have just opened with Rome and Bari to follow…
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Electric upgrade: smart BRABUS electric drive and smart BRABUS ebike
Urban Electric mobility era: BRABUS electric drive sports car with a green heartsmart fortwo and smart ebike At the Geneva Motor Show the BRABUS versions of the smart fortwo electric drive and the smart ebike will show what these look like in the era of electric mobility. The dynamic character of both models is not…
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New Vehicle Technology Trends for 2012
For 2012, the largest trend in new vehicle technology is the availability of innovative and advanced technologies. The list includes a variety of features all intended to improve safety, increase performance and reduce environmental impact. “Technologies like anti-lock braking and stability control were once seen as pioneering innovations and are now required or standard features,”…
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Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Concours d’Elegance At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is entering its 17th year, and is now considered the most prestigious show on the east coast. Collectors consider it one of the big events of the year along with Pebble Beach in California, Meadow Brook in Michigan and Louis Vuitton Classic in…
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Record-breaking, Ferrari Powered hydroplane to be auctioned
Ferrari Powered Hydroplane to be Auctioned The world-famous Ferrari-engined Hydroplane racing boat, ARNO XI, is now set to fetch around $1.5 million at RM Auctions’ Monaco auction, 11th – 12th May, 2012. This world-famous racing boat was constructed with assistance from Ferrari and the great Grand Prix drivers of the period and went on to…
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Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic aims to test fly ship in space this year
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, expects to test fly its first spacecraft beyond the Earth’s atmosphere this year, with commercial suborbital passenger service to follow in 2013 or 2014, company officials said to reuters. Virgin Galactic is the most visible of a handful of companies developing spaceships for tourism, research, educational and business purposes. The suborbital…