Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Feb 1, 2012, 11:40 pm
... to delivery to installation. Borrani wheels are now available for select models of Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Fiat and Jaguar and they probably have plans to fit additional marques down the ... the car to be driven by other famous drivers of the period, including Ja...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 25, 2012, 11:29 pm
  Classic Volkswagen Beetle The definition of a class car is subjective. For the purposes of this article, it will be any car that had a major impact on the industry since cars first came onto the scene over a hundred years ago. The newest car on the list is 15 years old and the oldest is 104 yea...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 25, 2012, 11:14 am
The advent of the internet has made shopping for a wide variety of goods and services incredibly quick and easy — and buying breakdown cover online is no exception. Compare how long it would take you to ring around your top five breakdown cover companies and ask for a quote to how long it would ta...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 18, 2012, 3:27 pm
Only 125 to be soldAudi will sell a limited number of this special edition S5. Audi has released the S5 Special Edition to the public via Facebook, explaining that only 125 copies of this gorgeous coupe will be made. It will easily be identified by its model-specific dark silver paint, five-spoke ...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 18, 2012, 11:50 am
The 2013 Boxster is quite a departure from previous styling, notably the integrated rear spoiler. The only thing as sleek, sexy and powerful as a Porsche Boxster is a woman. Get behind the wheel. Try to deny the allure. Pretend the curves don’t snag the attention. Convince yourself that impressi...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 13, 2012, 1:06 pm
Iconic coupe ruined for the sake of green technologyA classic Toyota 2000GT converted to an EV...oh, the humanity! Open Letter to the Green Car Community I saw this today and as an enthusiast, my heart sank. One of the least known classic coupes from the late ’60s, the Toyota 2000GT, has been bas...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 13, 2012, 11:13 am
Hybrid concept is the annual EyesOn Design Award winner in DetroitThe Lexus LF-LC is the top design concept at the Detroit Motor Show. The beautiful Lexus LF-LC Concept has won the annual EyesOn Design Award for the best concept car at the Detroit Motor Show. What do you think? Is this a new desi...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 11, 2012, 12:38 pm
Carnology may just challenge youCarnology, an enthusiasts dream and a possible challenge. Many board games come across as just that…boring. But here’s a game that looks downright fun. Although as a car enthusiast, I guess I’m their target market. Carnology is a game designed to test your car...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 9, 2012, 6:16 pm
Fiat Group architecture underpins new compact sedanProduction of the Alfa Romeo-based Dart will begin in the second quarter of 2012. Since Chrysler is now part of the huge automotive conglomeration that is Fiat, the brand can make use of a giant parts bin, so to speak. With that, Dodge has introdu...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 9, 2012, 12:28 pm
Cadillac hopes to challenge European dominance with their all-new compact sports sedan The 2013 Cadillac ATS was introduced Sunday night at the College for Creative Studies. With the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C class firmly in their sites, Cadillac introduced the ATS last night at the Col...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jan 5, 2012, 5:07 pm
Production version will debut in Detroit on January 9thThe production version of Subaru's all-new BRZ will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show. Even though this car has changed in many ways over the course of its short life, the “Toybaru” continues to impress. Just thin...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Oct 19, 2011, 8:11 am
Take a class or pay the fine? Which do you perfer? An overwhelming majority of motorists would take the National Speed Awareness course as a way of eluding a fine and three-point penalty for being convicted of a speeding offence, a study has found. According to a survey on car insurance from Money...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Oct 5, 2011, 12:03 pm
First ever award goes to those rocking rodents...Rookies of the Year With apocalyptic Earth as a backdrop, the Kia Hamsters have further entrenched themselves as one of the more unique car marketing campaigns you see today. Launching in 2009 as the rodents who shunned their old school exercise whe...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Oct 5, 2011, 10:54 am
Jonny Milner's incredible 850bhp twincharged Celica GT4. When there’s nothing stopping you tuning, the only limit is your imagination, as Jonny Milner’s incredible 850bhp twincharged Celica GT4 shows… Racecars, despite having incredible amounts of money spent on them, are rarely the best the...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Sep 14, 2011, 4:42 pm
Italian automaker postpones introduction to U.S. marketIntroducing cars such as the 4C to the U.S. market has been delayed by Alfa Romeo. A collective sigh of disappointment reverberated throughout the enthusiast world today. Alfa Romeo has announced they will delay the introduction of their cars t...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Sep 13, 2011, 8:41 am
New German Touring Car begins campaign next seasonAudi introduced their A5 DTM Concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Looking every bit as evil as BMW’s M3 DTM Concept, Audi has introduced their A5 DTM Concept at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. Audi first showed concept drawings earlier thi...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Aug 23, 2011, 4:31 pm
The Cadillac Ciel is a beast...we love it! You can’t help but think about cars in the seemingly distant past when you see Cadillac’s Ciel Concept. The Ciel, pronounced “C-L”, is an expansive four-door convertible…yes, I said four-door. And those doors are full size, including two in suic...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Aug 23, 2011, 1:33 pm
Proper evolution or does it look fat? Porsche will reveal the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera at Frankfurt next month. Porsche is set to unveil their new 911 Carrera at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. One of the biggest changes Porschephiles will notice is the car’s size. It got bigger. Unf...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Aug 22, 2011, 2:38 pm
When you buy a car, there’s often more to consider than the sticker price on the windshield at the dealer’s lot. Some call it the True Cost to Own (or the TCO) of a vehicle. Is your mind racing as you’re thinking about how much you’ve spent on insurance, repairs, parking, etc? The American A...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Aug 19, 2011, 2:20 pm
Unveiled today at The Lodge at Pebble Beach in Monterey, CaliforniaEdsel Ford’s restored 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster was unveiled today at The Lodge in Pebble Beach, California. As the upcoming auction season kicks off in Monterey this weekend, Ford is showing this beautiful 1934 Model 40 Spe...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Aug 19, 2011, 10:18 am
The LEGO Group and Volkswagen have created a replica of the iconic VW Camper Van. Well, opportunity is knocking and you may want to take advantage of it. The iconic Volkswagen Camper Van is back, albeit in the form of 1,322 pieces of plastic LEGO bricks. Maybe you missed the era of the 1960′s ...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Aug 18, 2011, 5:13 pm
24-Karat Automotive Collectible Debuts Amidst Greatest Annual Gathering of Global Car AficionadosDante's SL was modeled after Pablo Picaso's own Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, shown here in Monaco. BERN, SWITZERLAND, August 02, 2011- Artist and creator Dante will display a limited-edition 24-karat Aston Mar...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jul 19, 2011, 11:06 am
Inaugural season available today on Blu-ray and DVDTanner Foust, Rutledge Wood and Adam Ferrara made their debut as Top Gear USA hosts. Right off the bat, I have to admit something. Being a huge Top Gear UK fan, I was a bit skeptical when I heard about Top Gear USA. The UK version has been around f...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jul 19, 2011, 5:07 am
Wicked new concept will debut in the 2012 DTM seasonThe BMW M3 DTM Concept Car was unveiled Friday evening at the BMW Welt. Sporting a flat black finish and black wheels, BMW unveiled the M3 DTM Concept Friday night at the Welt, BMW’s exhibition facility in Munich. The paint job is clearly not i...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jul 18, 2011, 11:30 pm
Incredible collection now available as a virtual video tour Andy Warhol's BMW M1 This is a terrific collection of cars that should be on any car enthusiasts bucket list. But, if you can’t make it to the BMW Museum in Munich, this is the next best thing. A virtual video tour has been created an...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jul 11, 2011, 1:33 pm
Enter to win this incredible muscle car 1964 Raybestos Pontiac GTO-R In collaboration with the top industry designers, performance parts distributors and Chicagoland’s Hot Rod Chassis & Cycle, Raybestos Brake & Chassis has recreated the true American legend: the 1964 Pontiac GTO-R. Entry to win ...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jul 11, 2011, 11:53 am
Ten cars from General William Lyon's collection 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting Speedster, chassis No. 2614, built for the Maharaja of Indore in London. The car pictured is a 1935 Duesenberg SJ Gurney Nutting Speedster, chassis no. 2614, the the highest serial number Duesenberg. The car was built...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Jun 13, 2011, 11:49 pm
Russo and Steele to award the ultimate collector automobile experience Monterey, California (June 1, 2011) – The idea for an opportunity to provide automotive enthusiasts a chance to experience Monterey’s Classic Car Week was born from the continued amazement by many lifelong automotive enthusi...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - May 26, 2011, 9:11 am
Presided Over by the Auto Industry The Volt, as well as Ford Fusion Hybrid and Nissan Leaf, have launched very successful social media campaigns. by Megan Hannay I’ve spent better part of seven months working social media into an industry known for being a bit more…”traditional” when it co...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 27, 2011, 1:44 pm
Model announced following Team Lotus purchase of the brandCaterham will build a limited number of Special Edition Sevens. Following the announcement of Caterham being purchased by Team Lotus Enterprise, the car maker has shown the Special Edition Seven. Dressed in Team Lotus livery, Caterham will ...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 20, 2011, 7:38 pm
Volkswagen believes the Beetle drives brand recognitionIs the Beetle Volkswagen's halo car? Halo Effect: The halo effect is a term used in marketing to explain the bias shown by customers towards certain products because of a favorable experience with other products made by the same manufacturer ...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 18, 2011, 4:58 pm
The teasing is overIs Volkswagen's 2012 Beetle the "sportiest" yet? Oprah fans, now you know what you’re getting. After several teases and the venerable TV host giving away a car to each member of a studio audience back in November, Volkswagen unveiled the all-new Beetle today. Calling it a �...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 18, 2011, 8:17 am
15,000-square foot LED billboard in Times SquareAudi is looking to make a splash by launching the all-new A7 on an interactive billboard in New York City’s Times Square. Audi is going big with the introduction of their “boldly designed car”, the A7. Coinciding with the New York Internationa...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 17, 2011, 7:37 pm
What you missed on Ridestory This is what you missed this week on Ridestory. Auto News McLaren on the hunt HD Theater to become Velocity Concours d’Elegance of America Announces Track Event
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 15, 2011, 4:03 pm
Change to come late this year If you’re a car nut like all of us here at Ridestory, you discovered HD Theater some time ago as you hunted through your cable box looking for something, anything, car related to watch. From the Mecum auctions to Chasing Classic Cars, it’s a regular channel for you...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 12, 2011, 7:00 pm
Pro race teams need to applyMcLaren has revealed the GT car based on the new MP4-12C. While soon-to-be owners of McLaren’s new MP4-12C are salivating at the opportunity to dust other exoticar owners on the street, pro race teams can now pitch McLaren to be one of a few teams to race the GT versio...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 12, 2011, 3:47 pm
TROY, MI — The Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s (formerly held at Meadow Brook Hall) is pleased to announce the First Annual Concours Track Event at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). Owners of classic cars from around the country are invited to bring their machines to MIS on F...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 8, 2011, 4:38 pm
Supercar Veteran Roger Wiersema looks towards growth Here’s an interesting bit of news. Lamborghini Club America has named a new president following Andrew Romanowski’s resignation. Roger Wiersema is the new president and certainly packs the credentials for it. “Lamborghini Club America ha...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 7, 2011, 12:20 pm
German marque will define the segment yet againThe Concept M5 probably represents "what's next" from BMW regarding this iconic sedan. Clearly looking production ready, BMW introduced the Concept M5, some 25 years after first introducing the idea of a high performance sedan to enthusiasts. No doubt...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 7, 2011, 9:42 am
Fast, lightweight, all-wheel drive...did we say lightweight?Audi Quattro Concept...heading towards production? Autocar UK is reporting that the Quattro Concept Audi unveiled at last year’s Paris auto show has been given the OK for production. A running prototype based on the S5 is making the rou...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Apr 6, 2011, 9:41 am
They encourage you to risk an adventure  MINI is asking you to risk an adventure...a "Wanderlust". This is an interesting, yet somewhat strange campaign that MINI has launched. Called “Wanderlust”, MINI is encouraging fans of the brand to break out of their everyday grind and “risk an adve...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 30, 2011, 4:55 pm
Steve McQueen and the Porsche 911S Just a quick post to show you the opening scene of ‘Le Mans’ that featured the Porsche 911S from my previous post. Enjoy!
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 30, 2011, 4:34 pm
'Le Mans' movie car to be sold at RM AuctionsSteve McQueen's Porsche 911S hits the auction block in Monterey August 19-20. Porsche collectors may want to take notice…another McQueen classic crosses the auction block this summer. As enthusiasts, we know Steve McQueen was a car guy. He actually en...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 29, 2011, 10:07 am
Featured on Top Gear during car vs. boat segment in 2008Ferrari Daytona featured on Top Gear will cross the auction block during the Historics at Brooklands. The Ferrari Daytona Richard Hammond drove during the car vs. boat segment on Top Gear will cross the block during the Historics at Brooklands...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 28, 2011, 10:15 am
National brand, regional and dealer creative on the docketBMW may be looking to change creative shops for the U.S. market. BMW may be looking for a new creative agency to take over brand marketing in the U.S. Currently, there are four shops involved in getting the word out for BMW. Nationally, MD...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 25, 2011, 7:22 pm
The 2011 season begins this weekendFerrari testing at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. Keith over at F1 Fanatic does a great job covering the F1 season. Check him out to get caught up and watch the race on SPEED TV. Start time is 1:30am ET so check listings for your local time. Once you kn...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 22, 2011, 10:34 am
Exotic car buyers should grab their checkbooks now.Porsche's 918 Spyder is now available to order...for a mere $917,000! Why the hurry? Because Porsche is only making 918 of their über green exotic, the 918 Spyder. This is the ultimate for those well heeled few who not only want a blindingly fast ...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 16, 2011, 10:31 am
Old and new will butt heads during 12 Hours of SebringPeugeot's new 908 will take part in its first race at the 12 Hours of Sebring on March 19th. This weekend kicks off the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup with the 12 Hours of Sebring. And two of its toughest competitors, Audi and Peugeot, will ...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 14, 2011, 2:02 pm
The running costs of our humble motor cars seem to forever rise. With car insurance and fuel costs considered the most expensive, well until you notice a strange knocking noise starts coming from the engine, which gets you thinking “how much will this cost me?” A recent survey conducted by Warr...
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Andrew M. posted an article on Ridestory - Mar 10, 2011, 9:23 am
Local Motors collaborates to design new vehicleThe Squirrel, submitted by Xavier Lescourret, is one of many concepts being considered by Local Motors collaborators. Chandler, Arizona based Local Motors is involved in a unique opportunity that you can get involved in and possibly help decide the fut...
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