Considered the Academy Awards of the motor industry, the 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards (UWA) will be held on January 15, 2008 at Detroit’s Fox Theatre. The idea of The Urban Wheel Awards is to honor automotive industry leaders who transcend the mainstream and embrace diversity to create products and services that appeal to a [...]
December is the month that we all want to come sooner rather than later as that’s when we can look back at the past year and look forward to all the good things hopefully coming in the New Year. Santa Claus says that 2008 will be full of concepts, shows and competitions, so you just [...]
The Bavarian tunning company, Hartge, has modified the BMW X3 with its new “Hunter” package. The modified X3 embodies a fine sleek manner of moving expertly and stylishly over both rough and smooth terrain. A necessary ground clearance of 23 cm is provided by utilizing longer spring/damper units, additional front spacer blocks and very good [...]
It’s always customary to end each year with awards and top ten lists, and auto manufacturers are no exception. So, thanks to MSNBC, let’s take a look at this year’s best selling cars. 1. Ford F-Series 2. Chevrolet Silverado 3. Toyota Camry 4. Honda Accord 5. Toyota Corolla/Matrix 6. Honda Civic 7. Chevrolet Impala 8. [...]
One of the biggest playboys in the racing world is Flavio Briatore, also known as managing director of Formula 1. The 57-year-old Italian businessman also owns several beach clubs, night clubs and restaurants in Sardinia, Tuscany, Kenya and London, as well as an English football club and has his own fashion line called Billionaire Italian [...]
It’s already a reality in some parts of the world, and now the strategy of “congestion pricing” looks set to make its debut in New York City. The plan is to charge drivers a fee to enter Manhattan in an attempt to control traffic and reduce pollution. The plan was on New York’s radar screen [...]
As technology gets more advanced and drivers demand more useful aids, there’s no doubt that Global Positioning Systems (GPS) which show drivers the location of their vehicle and a map of what lies ahead is one of the most beneficial. GPS systems also make it easier to locate an unknown or unfamiliar address. They can [...]
Honda NSX fans waited for its debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show but alas for them, it was not shown. Now Honda has confirmed that the next-generation NSX will return in 2010. So far, little is known about the NSX. However, Honda did unveil the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept in Detroit earlier this [...]