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Every hobby has a beginning, and that includes collecting cars. If you’re… If you’re a car enthusiast, you don’t have to travel outside of… When he’s not starring in Mountain Dew Kickstart ads, touring the world… For decades, museums have not only served as educational institutions, but cultural… When production of the legendary Dodge Viper…

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The West Wing Wheels: President Woodrow Wilson

From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels…

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10 Fun Car Facts You Probably Didn't Know

Every Tuesday, I go to a pub quiz at my local drinking hole. And every Tuesday, without fail, I go home completely baffled by the quiz master’s random questions. Do you know what the world record is for the furthest toss of a Wellington boot? Yeah. Me neither. If you want to bulk up your trivia knowledge…

Why Do People Buy Expensive Luxury Cars?

The iconic Maserati badge Photo: The News Wheel The automotive market is packed with options, but every car basically serves the same purpose: getting you from point A to point B. With so many lower-cost, suitably constructed cars available, why would anyone purposefully pay 3-4 times more for a high-end premium model that ultimately still…

Rumor: Cadillac Could Introduce New $100,000 Escalade

It’s hard to imagine an even more luxurious Cadillac Escalade but plans are reportedly in the works With Escalade sales up 25% in August, Cadillac is reportedly thinking about new ways to capitalize on the success of the full-size SUV and could be launching a new ultra-luxurious Escalade in the near future, which would feature…

4 Cars Owned By Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate and former A Flock of Seagulls member Donald Trump is big news right now, thanks to his inexplicable position as the GOP’s top contender for its November White House run. While many people might assume that The Donald has a fleet of chauffeurs in every city waiting to escort him to his…

Book Review: 'Automotive Jewelry, Volume One: Mascots • Badges' by Michael Furman

Many automotive enthusiasts talk about the influential design languages behind today’s vehicles, but to some, the real artistic identity of a car is in its unique ornamentation. The nearly-lost art of car ornamentation and badging used to be a crucial part of the automobile industry since its inception. To some, these fixtures of yesteryear may seem unnecessary and trivial, but…

BMW Global Sales Achieve All-Time Record Total in 2013

BMW global sales have skyrocketed in 2013. The BMW Group has announced that it delivered a record 1,963,798 units during 2013, topping the previous record from 2012 by 6.4 percent. Impressive global deliveries—including that of MINI and Rolls-Royce-branded vehicles—helped solidify BMW’s status as the world’s preeminent premium vehicle manufacturer. Furthermore, BMW Group finished 2013 with…

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Toyota Reiterates Concerns Over No-Deal Brexit

Toyota has once again added its voice to warnings about the impact a no-deal Brexit would have on the UK’s automotive industry, stating that it may have to discontinue building the Corolla at its UK factory. Toyota Europe president Johan van Zyl says it is vital that frictionless trade continues in Europe, and that the…

Vintage Car Club In Pakistan?

A 1914 Model T Ford is just one of many classic vehicles owned by members of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of Pakistan When you hear the word Pakistan, what is the first thing that pops into your head? We’re guessing classic cars isn’t it. But, lo and behold, the Vintage and Classic Car…

BMW Group Achieves Record Sales In January

2015 was the BMW Group’s most successful sales year ever. It seems as if 2016 is on track to be just as good, because the automaker just announced that in January there were a record number of car deliveries. In total, the MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW brands gave 152,879 pairs of keys to happy new…

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It’s not uncommon for acclaimed actors to occasionally slum it in awful movies in exchange for a nice fat paycheck. One of the most famous examples is Michael Caine, who won his first Oscar for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, but couldn’t collect the award because he was busy filming Jaws 4: The…

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Most automotive analysts speak of the “electric revolution” as something that is still far off in the future. However, for BMW, the electric revolution has already begun. For the first time in the company’s history, BMW sold more than 10,000 electric vehicles in the span of one month. During the month of September, BMW sold…

BMW Group Sets Sales Record in August

August was a good month for the BMW Group, to say the least. The automaker had their best ever August in sales globally, delivering 156,437 vehicles bearing the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. This is up 7.2% from August of 2014. The first eight months of BMW Group sales for 2015 are up 7.4% compared to the…

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Will Automakers Get Rid of Female Models at Auto Shows in the Wake of the #MeToo Movement?

Photo: Pexels Thanks to the #MeToo movement, women are speaking up more and more about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault in the workplace and elsewhere. Companies across the globe are changing their practices, including those in automotive. Over the last few months, we’ve seen several effects of the #MeToo movement in automotive. Top executives…

Own a Camaro-Based Trans Am Signed by “Smokey and the Bandit” Star Burt Reynolds

If superspy Sterling Archer uses Google Alerts, he’s going to be unreasonably excited whenever he wakes up from his absinthe-induced slumber and sees the news that a company called Trans Am Depot is selling 77 Smokey and the Bandit-themed Firebird Trans Am cars, all of which are autographed by Burt Reynolds himself. The limited edition…

Cadillac Still Undecided on the Elmiraj

Cadillac remains undecided on the Elmiraj concept’s future. Cadillac struck gold in August last year when the luxury brand unveiled the Elmiraj concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, signaling what could be Cadillac’s future flagship coupe. Back in December, GM President, Mark Reuss, even called the Elmiraj “the car Cadillac needs.” Yet still today,…

BMW Acquires Original BMW Factory Plot in Milbertshofen District

By acquiring a 13,000 square-meter plot from Korr-Bremse AG, BMW has secured a considerable asset for the production of future vehicles. However, what’s most notable about the acquisition is the fact that it contains part of the original BMW factory built in 1918 in the Milbertshofen district of Munich. Related: BMW May Boost U.S. Production Soon…

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Foreshadowing the Future of In-Car Entertainment and Technology

Mercedes-Benz Concept Car Photo: Mercedes-Benz / Daimler AG So many cars today are rigged with Bluetooth capacity, touch-screen infotainment displays, satellite radio subscriptions, DVD players, and even upscale sound systems like Bose. You have to wonder what built-in entertainment and technology systems will look like for cars of the future. Once automated cars become a…