May 2013 - Page 3 of 3 - Car Journals

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the new star of Fast & Furious 6

May 7, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

A new star of international cinema, taking the leading role in a surprising advertising campaign: it’s the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, the compact saloon that has been cast in the latest, eagerly awaited sixth instalment of ‘Fast & Furious’ which will be presented in a world preview on 7 May in London, and released internationally starting from 22 May.

The sixth instalment of the successful series, the film is directed by Justin Lin and stars actors Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Luke Evans, Elsa Pataky and Gina Carano.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta in Fast & Furious 6 © Alfa Romeo[/caption] Read More

BMW M Award 2013: A BMW M6 Coupe for the best MotoGP™ qualifier

May 7, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Jerez de la Frontera, 4th May 2013. The 2013 MotoGP season is a special one for the BMW M GmbH which is celebrating a double anniversary. It is the 15th year as “Official Car of MotoGP” and at the end of the season, the BMW M Award for the best MotoGP qualifier will be handed over for the tenth time. Since the end of 2003, the rider with the best qualifying results has been awarded an exclusive and individually customised BMW M automobile. On the occasion of the 2013 anniversaries, the prize for the BMW M Award is a special highlight: a BMW M6 Coupe. The car was revealed today at the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez.

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Presentation BMW M Award, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, and Axel Mittler, BMW M © BMW AG[/caption] Read More

Disappointing DTM opener for Audi

May 6, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

With an Audi RS 5 DTM at the front of the field, the new DTM season started at Hockenheim with 87,000 spectators (throughout the weekend) in attendance. After 42 spectacular laps with plenty of on-track action and gripping overtaking maneuvers the opening round ended in a disappointment for Audi. With Timo Scheider and Mike Rockenfeller in positions six and eight, only two Audi drivers scored points.

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AUTO TEST Audi RS 5 DTM #23 (Audi Sport Team Abt), Timo Scheider © Audi[/caption] Read More

2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO Offers New Exterior Look

May 2, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

The 2014 370Z NISMO, which is set to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide this summer, follows the new NISMO design theme with distinctive new exterior and interior accents.

Pierre Loing, Vice President, Product and Advanced Planning and Strategy, Nissan Americas said: “The 370Z NISMO, since its introduction as part of the original Nissan 350Z lineup, has embodied the spirit of NISMO – race-proven engineering that is attainable. With the enhancements for the 2014 model year and the addition of the new JUKE NISMO, we’re unifying the look and feel of these distinctive NISMO models and paving the way for additional NISMO vehicles to follow.”

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Hyundai 2013 Santa Fe Sport wins winter vehicle award for Best in Class SUV/Crossover under $28,000

May 1, 2013June 8, 2016 Car Journals

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 29, 2013 – The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport outperformed its competitors to earn the distinction of “Best in Class SUV/Crossover under $28,000” in the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) annual Winter Vehicle Awards, which honor the best cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs for handling New England’s difficult winter driving conditions.

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