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Racer Mario Andretti to Receive Italian Title

Italy Celebrates Extraordinary Career of Native Son DATE: October 23, 2006TIME: Reception 6:00 PM – Ceremony 7:00 PMLOCATION: Columbus Citizens Foundation, 8 E. 69 St., New York City EVENT AND PHOTO OP: Mario Andretti, 66-years old, will be awarded the title of Commendatore della Repubblica Italiana from Antonio Bandini, Consul […]

European Le Mans Series Inks New Deal for TV Coverage

Launched in 2004 with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, creator and organiser of the Le Mans 24 Hours, Le Mans Series, has successfully managed its TV Distribution internally. The races of the last three years have given rise to the notoriety and credibility of the series to which the 24 […]

Art, Cars, and Women: The Art of Denis Sire

The works of Denis Sire on the theme of the Le Mans 24 Hours associating the image of divine creatures, whose curves echo those of the racing cars they accompany, were deemed a greatsuccess at last July’s Le Mans Classic, a retrospective of the great French race. Thus the Artist […]

Rolls-Royce Aims for 75% Recycling

Rolls-Royce has set a new target to recycle 75 per cent of all waste materials generated at its Goodwood facilities by the end of 2007. As part of the company’s commitment to sustainability, a new dedicated waste management centre has been set up at the manufacturing plant and head office […]

HushMat Introduces its Newest Sound Insulation Product

Lenexa, KS (October 16, 2006) HushMat®, manufacturers of a full line of vibration damping, thermal insulation, tape and sound absorption materials for the automotive aftermarket, has announced the addition of HushMat Ultra H2O™. Ultra H2O is a water-based technology formulated to dampen vibration in hard to reach areas. Uses include […]

17th Annual California Mille Announced

More than 65 historic race cars will salute Italy’s famed Mille Miglia in the 17th running of the California Mille April 29-May 3, 2007. The four-day, 1000-mile event begins Sunday atop San Francisco’s Nob Hill with the largest free car show of its kind in north America. Historic Alfa Romeos, […]

FREE! Two Days of Motoring Entertainment for All

23 days to the 2006 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR), the world’s longest running motoring event, offers something for everyone and is completely free for the general public to spectate on Saturday 4th November in Regent Street and on Sunday 5th […]

Petersen Museum Gallery Talk: Chip Foose

Meet Chip Foose, the phenomenal car designer featured in the current Petersen Museum exhibition, Chip Foose: From Pen To Pavement! Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 7-9 pmSecond Floor Grand Salon Chip Foose, the renowned designer behind some of the most cfamous vehicles of the last decade and the star of the […]

The XK Cream of Irish Experience

The Jaguar XK Club has announced its next adventure – a fabulous 10-day tour of the Emerald Isle. In May 2007, over twenty classic XK 120s, 140s and 150s will journey through Southern Ireland experiencing the very best of the country’s scenery, culture and legendary hospitality. Highlights of the tour […]

LeMay Museum Announces 4th Annual Fabulous ’50s Sock Hop

(Tacoma, WA) – The LeMay Museum is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop held on November 18, 2006 from 6 pm to11 pm at the Marymount Academy. The night begins at 6 pm with a social hour followed by dinner at 7 pm and dancing at […]