April 2013 - Car Journals

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2014 GT-R Track Edition

April 30, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the new 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition of $115,710* USD. The Track Edition is designed to take the legendary street supercar even closer to a pure motorsports competition machine**. It features a specially tuned suspension, special brake cooling guides, front spoiler with carbon fiber air ducts and a lightweight quilted cloth mat where the rear seats usually reside. Availability of the GT-R Track Edition is limited to 150 units for the United States. It is on sale now at select certified Nissan GT-R dealers nationwide.

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2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition © Nissan[/caption] Read More

Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2014 IS Sedan

April 29, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

TORRANCE, Calif. (April 29, 2013) – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2014 IS sedan, which will arrive at dealerships this summer with a bold new design, engaging driving dynamics, innovative technology and increased interior and cargo room.

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All-New 2014 IS 250 Sedan © Toyota[/caption] Read More

Nissan LEAF Brings Electric Cars to SimCity™

April 27, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

April 26. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan, in collaboration with Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), is integrating the Nissan LEAF into the most recent edition of the popular city-building strategy game, SimCity™. Players are able to create EV-friendly cities by driving Nissan LEAF all-electric vehicles and installing up to five Nissan-branded charging stations throughout their cities free of charge.

Michael Schumacher to drive 2011 Formula 1 Silver Arrow on Nürburgring Nordschleife

April 26, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Stuttgart, Apr 25, 2013 – On Sunday 19th May 2013 before the start of the 24-hour race around the Nürburgring, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher will take to the track. Schumacher will post a demonstration lap on the Nürburgring’s legendary Nordschleife in a MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 W02 to say ‘thank you’ to his fans for their years of loyal support during his F1 career. This will be the first time since Juan Manuel Fangio’s victory on 1st August 1954 that a modern Formula 1 Silver Arrow has driven on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring.

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Nürburgring, Nordschleife, Michael Schumacher, Mercedes-Benz, W 196 © Daimler[/caption] Read More

McLaren Manama in pole position for supercar sales in Bahrain following successful retailer celebration

April 23, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

McLaren Automotive, Mumtalakat and Al Ghassan Motors have officially opened the new McLaren Manama showroom at the Bahrain World Trade Center. The VIP event was hosted by McLaren Automotive Chief Operating Officer, Mike Flewitt, and Sheikh Ghassan A H Al Sulaiman, Al Ghassan Motors’ President and CEO. They welcomed key clients of Al Ghassan Motors, and local dignitaries including Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa and Mahmood Hashim Al Kooheji who represented Mumtalakat, McLaren Group and McLaren Automotive principal shareholder.

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(From left to right) Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez, Sheikh Ghassan Al Sulaiman (Al Ghassan Motors President and CEO), Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa (representing Mumtalakat) and Mike Flewitt (McLaren Automotive) © McLaren[/caption] Read More

The New BMW Z4

April 19, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

The interplay of classical proportions and state-of-the-art technology defines the unmistakable character of the BMW Z4 – and now an updated version of the Roadster is ready for action, armed with a raft of additional powertrain and equipment innovations. The new BMW Z4 represents a time-honoured and yet alluringly contemporary interpretation of the traditional roadster concept. New exterior features, detailed interior refinements, the new Design Pure Traction equipment package, the new entry-level sDrive18i model and the latest additions to the range of BMW ConnectedDrive features all provide fresh impetus and lend the BMW Roadster even greater appeal and individuality.

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Four Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars at test day for the Le Mans 24 Hours

April 19, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

On June 9, 2013, Audi will be fielding four Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars on the test day for the Le Mans 24 Hours. In addition to the cars number 1, 2 and 3 running under the nomination for the race, a fourth hybrid sports car designated as car number 4 will be testing for eight hours at La Sarthe. It is to gather valuable findings for the future, as Audi is preparing for a new tire generation together with partner Michelin.

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