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5 Star Preowned of California is Now Home of the Legendary Rally Fighter; New Chula Vista Dealership Gets a Sixth Star
5 Star Preowned of California takes on the impervious Rally Fighter in Chula Vista, CA. Chula Vista's premier location for fine preowned and exotic cars now has on its premises the famous Rally Fighter from Local Motors of Arizona. This is the Fast and Furious 8 Car and very rare. Come check it out or drive it off the lot or order yours custom. - July 31, 2017 - 5 Star Preowned of California
The RoadBID Show - The First North American Vehicle Branding Festival How Vehicle OEM’s Service & Product Providers Will Bridge the Gap with Millennials
RoadBID Show – North American Vehicle Branding Tour 2018 A Call to Vehicle OEM’s, Vehicle Service & Product Providers, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Race Car Drivers, Race Car Owners, Musicians, Speakers, Comedians, Agents, Managers and Vehicle Enthusiasts The RoadBID Show is a North... - July 28, 2017 - ViberTEX, Inc.
Festivals of Speed Expands Into Georgia with Inaugural Alpharetta Event. 150+ Exotic Cars and Motorcycles Set for Display.
The inaugural Festivals of Speed at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia is set for Sunday, October 8th Over 150+ exotic cars and motorcycles are expected for display on the boulevard. Automotive manufacturer Ferrari which is celebrating a 70-year anniversary will be a featured marque. In addition, the Porsche 928 model which also has it’s 40-year anniversary will be spotlighted as well. - July 17, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Uber Rare Factory PORSCHE 993 Series GT2 Evo, 1 of Only 11 Produced to Tour with Festivals of Speed
A highly sought after and very rare 993 series PORSCHE GT2 EVO will be going on tour with the Festivals of Speed this summer and throughout the 2017-2018 season. The car which was produced by the PORSCHE factory and is just one of eleven made features a twin turbocharged 3.6L flat-6 engine factory rated at 600 HP with 490 ft. lbs. torque. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. - July 03, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Festivals of Speed Returns to the Diplomat Golf & Tennis Club with 400+ Exotic Cars; Featured Marque is Ferrari Celebrating 70-Year Anniversary
The second annual Festivals of Speed is set to return to the Diplomat Golf & Tennis Club on Sunday, November 12th. Automotive manufacturer Ferrari which is celebrating a 70-year anniversary will be featured. In addition, the Porsche 928 model which also has it’s 40-year anniversary will be spotlighted. - June 29, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
World Renown Automotive Artist Alfredo De La Maria Signs Deal to Distribute Artwork Through the Festivals of Speed Luxury Lifestyle Events
Internationally known automotive artist Alfredo De La Maria has partnered with Festivals of Speed, a luxury Lifestyle automotive event to distribute a portion of his original paintings and limited edition prints on paper and canvas. The artwork features historically accurate portrayals of automotive races over the last 70 years in an impressionistic, yet detailed style. - June 26, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
World's Fastest Porsche 962 Race Car Driven by Legendary Driver Derek Bell to Display at Festivals of Speed
Universally acknowledged as the world’s fastest Porsche 962 in the era, 1988/89 Porsche 962 Chassis number: 962-108 CO2 Miller High Life & B.F Goodrich car is a car of iconic status. This historic race car along with other examples will be displayed at the Hallandale, Orlando and Amelia Island Festivals of Speed events during the 2017-2018 season. - June 23, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Festivals of Speed Set to Display Exotic Cars, Motorcycles & Luxury Brands at the Central Florida International Auto Show; Expands to 35,000 Sq. Ft. Display Area
Festivals of Speed has announced it has doubled the size of its display space from 17,000 sq. ft. to 35,000 sq. ft. at the Central Florida International Auto Show. Dates for this year’s event are November 23-26. The location is the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Featured manufacturers vehicles set for display include Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin and others. - June 12, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Festivals of Speed Returns to Ritz-Carlton Orlando; Featured Marque Will be Ferrari Celebrating 70 Year Anniversary & Porsche 928 Model Celebrating 40 Year Anniversary
The twelfth annual Festivals of Speed is set to return to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. Renowned automotive manufacturer Ferrari which is celebrating a 70-year anniversary will be featured. In addition, the Porsche 928 model which also has its 40-year anniversary will be spotlighted. - June 06, 2017 - Festivals of Speed
Axalta Dazzles with Past and Present Ford GT Colors
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is honored to have sponsored the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Detroit section event on April 5, 2017 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. The event highlighted an iconic American supercar, the Ford GT. To... - April 20, 2017 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
Central Houston Nissan Announces Its Nissan Titan Giveaway
Spring has sprung and to celebrate, Central Houston Nissan will give away a brand new 2017 Nissan Titan. “We want to keep our community excited. That’s why it’s imperative that we keep these contests and giveaways going,” says Chad Milow, General Manager at Central Houston... - April 07, 2017 - Central Automotive Group
Fix Auto El Mirage Awarded VeriFacts Automotive VQ Medallion Status
VeriFacts Automotive, an independent automotive repair verification service, has awarded full-service auto body shop Fix Auto El Mirage by Premier Coach Works the esteemed Verified Quality Medallion level. The Medallion level is awarded to auto-repair shops, like Fix Auto El Mirage, that have the... - January 25, 2017 - Premier Coach Works
Premier Coach Works Renews Key Certifications for 2017
Premier Coach Works, a full-service Auto & RV body shop specializing in auto & RV collision repairs, insurance claims management, announced the renewal of its OEM, Original Equipment Manufacturer certification from Honda, Acura, Ford, Lincoln, GM, Chrysler, Dodge, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai... - January 13, 2017 - Premier Coach Works
Beatle John Lennon's Personal 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL to Go Under the Hammer at Worldwide's Scottsdale Auction
Worldwide Auctioneers has confirmed that Beatle John Lennon's personal 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL will go under the hammer at its inaugural Scottsdale sale on Wednesday, January 18th. "We are thrilled to announce the addition of this historic motorcar to our Scottsdale lineup, once the personal... - December 15, 2016 - Worldwide Auctioneers
The Award-Winning Rodder’s Journal Approaches a Milestone – 75 Issues
In 20 years, The Rodder’s Journal has established itself as unique in its field, and has provided numerous special issues, free gifts to subscribers and an increase in page count. Issues of The Rodder’s Journal are even more valuable on the secondary market—they’re worth considerably more than they cost! This magazine gives hot rodding and customizing the detailed, lavish attention it deserves. - December 03, 2016 - Rodder's Journal
VINCheckPro Report Flying Cars Will Soar Into Reality as Early as 2017
The advent of futuristic flying cars is on the horizon as companies like PAL-V and AeroMobil begin to take orders. - November 24, 2016 - VINCheckPro
Axalta’s Color of the Year – Brilliant Blue – Makes a Splash at SEMA
Custom Shop Owner Featured as a Guest Blogger on Axalta’s Color Block Blog - November 24, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
B-TEC Systems Evaluates Infrared Pay-Back
B-TEC Systems reveals big time & energy savings by using their automotive short wave infrared paint curing / drying equipment. - November 10, 2016 - B-TEC Systems Inc.
Automotive Influencer Screaming Cars to Sponsor Festivals of Speed in Hallandale
Screaming Cars is proud to announce their sponsorship of Festivals of Speed’s upscale automotive event being held on November 13, 2016 in Hallandale Beach, FL. - October 26, 2016 - Screaming Cars
Employees of Massachusetts Dealership Respond to the Needs of Dealership Employees Affected by the Flooding in Louisiana
Marty’s Buick GMC Isuzu hosts a Car Show to raise funds for NADA’s Emergency Relief Fund. - September 20, 2016 - Marty's Inc.
United Kingdom Loves the American Business Model of SuperGlass Inc.
English entrepreneurs and consumers quickly appreciate this American way of doing business. - August 24, 2016 - SuperGlass Windshield Repair, Inc.
Axalta to Display Its Brilliance at the Danchuk Tri-Five Nationals
The Largest Celebration Ever of the Tri-Five Chevrolets Comes to Bowling Green - August 07, 2016 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
Tom's Bronco Parts to Host Ford Bronco 50th Anniversary Show & Shine
This October 1st, Tom's Bronco Parts will be hosting a Show & Shine to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ford Bronco. The event will be held at their new warehouse located at 2661 S Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR. - July 23, 2016 - Tom's Bronco Parts
Apple Automotive to Open 3rd Location. Fort Lauderdale, FL Chosen as the Destination.
Hallan Iff of Apple Automotive in Wallinford, CT and Waterbury, CT plans to open his 3rd Used Car dealership in Fort Lauderdale, FL on or about July 1st 2016. The site, a former RV store, will hold approximately 150 pre-owned cars. Apple Automotive specializes in selling cars wholesale to the... - June 23, 2016 - Apple Auto Wholesalers Of FL
Gateway Classic Cars Expands Into New Markets with the Addition of Three Showrooms
Since opening its doors to enthusiast in 1999, Gateway Classic Cars has grown to become the World’s Largest Classic Car Company by offering a current number of 14 showrooms throughout the nation and growing. - June 22, 2016 - Gateway Classic Cars
Shakedown Traditional Hot Rod and Custom Festival Moving to a New Location
Wisconsin's largest traditional hot rod and custom show expands to a new, larger venue! More camping, more show cars, more vendors, and more to see and do at the Pioneer Airport on the EAA Grounds. Fly in a 1928 Tri-Motor Ford or 1929 Travel Air open-cockpit bi-plane during the show. Over the last... - June 10, 2016 - Symco Shakedown Promotions LLC
LemonChecks.com Becomes the Leading Online Free VIN Check Provider
LemonChecks.com offering free VIN check and vehicle history report of used cars. The report produces reliable data concerning the complete car history. This can save consumers money on insurance and give insight when deciding to purchase a vehicle. - May 27, 2016 - LemonChecks.com
Motory.com Celebrates Second Anniversary as the Best Cars Trading Website in Saudi Arabia
Launched in May 2014, celebrating its second anniversary this month, Motory was created as a one-stop solution for fulfilling all the auto-trading requirements in Saudi Arabia. Since its launch, the website has served as a powerful platform where potential buyers can buy and sellers can sell their new and used cars. All the latest of models and the majority of famous brands are available on Motory. - May 26, 2016 - Motory
Blue Streak Designs Announces May 2016 Free T-Shirt Sweepstakes
Blue Streak Designs today announced their May 2016 free t-shirt sweepstakes. By entering at their website, www.BlueStreakDesigns.com, anyone can have a chance to win a free t-shirt featuring Blue Streak Designs’ original Pontiac GTO muscle car Heaven Don’t Want Me design. The contest is... - May 07, 2016 - Blue Streak Designs Incorporated
Retired Media Executive Turns His Passion for Classic Cars Into a New Career
Retired Mood Media Vice President turned his passion for classic cars and hot rods into an e-commerce business - May 04, 2016 - Vintage Auto Garage
Vintage Auto Garage is Proud to Announce a Full Line of 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe All Steel Parts and Panels
The 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe is the most iconic Hot Rod and re-launched a complete industry. All steel parts and panels are available on Vintage Auto Garage web site along with a free virtual catalog. - May 03, 2016 - Vintage Auto Garage
St. Louis Car Restoration Company Adds Two Partners
Precision Restorations plans to expand its worldwide business. - April 22, 2016 - Precision Restorations
20 New Concept Vehicles in a Live Kickstarter Design Project
This Kickstarter.com design book project will feature 20 new concept vehicles, like cars, airplanes, spaceships, and many more. It will also have design instructions and links to 3D printed models. For artists, designers, car and sci-fi enthusiast. - March 22, 2016 - Concept Design Quest
Biker Pros Gets the Goods on Securecaps; Harley-Davidson Rules the Road
Oddly enough, more than a few otherwise savvy motorcycle owners overlook the need to defend a direct pipeline to the engine, which is obviously the heart of the ride. Regardless of the danger of casual attacks, the dipstick openings on uncountable Harleys nonetheless remain free and easy for all. A bit of walk-by vandalism could result in an expensive towing call in the middle of nowhere and possibly a very expensive engine repair. - March 18, 2016 - Secure Cap
Rust Bullet, LLC Coatings Now Available at Walmart.com
Superior Automotive corrosion protection products now available online. - March 17, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC
Auto Moto: This is Dedicated to All Car and Motorcycle Fans
Car and bike lovers are a passionate lot. It’s almost as if they regard the vehicles that they own (and the vehicles that they'd like to own) as religious icons. Show them the latest Ferrari or Harley, and they'll be almost rapturous in their praise. Show them a new motor app and you can keep... - March 02, 2016 - Vemuz Mobile, Inc.
Concept Design Quest is a Book About Futuristic Vehicles
This vehicle concept (not real) is a futuristic hovering car. This vehicle illustrates the idea of manipulating gravity in order to fly. This is the 2054 Phantom GT (Gravity Thruster). It is meant to be a prediction of a high speed sky car. - February 16, 2016 - Concept Design Quest
XCom Global Mobile Hotspot Travels 34,000 Miles Across 32 Countries on Best Life in the World Expedition
Wireless service provider provided high-speed Internet connectivity to Ben and Sophee on their overland journey from Singapore to London. - February 16, 2016 - XCom Global, Inc.
Celebrating the Best of British at the GBPensions Roycroft Vintage Festival 2016
Announcing GBPensions' sponsorship of the Roycroft Vintage Festival 2016, on Sunday March 13th at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. - February 15, 2016 - GBPensions
Motorists Invited to Test Drive New Custom Insurance Website
Backford Bloor & Co., a family company that specialises in offering motor insurance to owners of rare, classic or unique vehicles, has unveiled a new website to celebrate its recent expansion and relocation of its offices. Anne Bloor and her husband, Roy, were inspired to start up the company... - February 13, 2016 - Backford Bloor & Co
Mercedes-Benz Auctioned by Bonhams in Aid of Paris Charity for Post-Trauma Research
A 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible will go under the hammer at Bonhams 4 February Grand Palais sale, with proceeds in aid of Parisian charity, Fondation de l’Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP); a foundation dedicated to supporting post-trauma research. - January 30, 2016 - Byrnes Motor Trust Restoration Inc.
Guidepoint Sponsors “The Automotive Edge” with Kurt Chase
Company to talk safety, technology on popular car-centric program - January 19, 2016 - Guidepoint Systems
Florida Gumball Rally Announces Dates for Statewide Road Rally in March
March 5, 6 will be the dates for the 4th annual Florida Gumball Rally event open for any make and model vehicle to participate in a laid back road trip weekend that travels from Tampa to Jupiter and ends in Miami. The purpose of the event is to promote Florida business, tourism and charity and the cost is as low as $300 per person and includes vehicle sticker pack, hotel accommodations for Saturday night at the Wyndham Grand Jupiter, track time at a road course and drag strip, prizes, and more. - December 18, 2015 - American Gumball Rally
PACTO Visit KICKBACK Chelsea December 2015
Stamford Bridge London Hosts KICKBACK Chelsea – the UK’s Leading Exhibition of Retro and Contemporary Motorcycles. - November 21, 2015 - PACTO
Service Tracking Systems, Inc. Releases Damage Pix, a Comprehensive Cloud-Based Vehicle Photo Documentation System for Businesses, Large or Small
Service Tracking Systems, Inc. has been in the parking industry for years now. They have created Damagepix, a cloud based vehicle photo documentation systems for auto businesses, small and large. Service Tracking Systems, Inc. is announcing today the launch of Damagepix, which has three variations, mounted, movable and mobile. - October 24, 2015 - Service Tracking Systems
B-TEC Systems Introduces Its New Infrared Curing Equipment Range
A new range of short wave infrared paint curing / drying equipment is being introduced in the USA. Its main use is for the fast drying of automotive refinish coatings. - October 16, 2015 - B-TEC Systems Inc.
American Classic Car Sales Ranked Among Top Florida Gulf Coast Companies
American Classic Car Sales, based in Sarasota, Florida, Makes the Gulf Coast 500 Annual List. - October 09, 2015 - American Classic Car Sales
2,200 RV’s Evicted from Orange County Storage. RV Owners Left with Few Storage Options. Eucalyptus at Beaumont Storage Condominium Owners Find Storage Oasis.
The nation's largest RV storage facility closed to make way for development in the Orange County Great Park. RV owners finding few storage options in high priced Orange County. - September 30, 2015 - Eucalyptus at Beaumont
Protect Your Investment with Climate Controlled Storage for Your Car
People spend thousands of dollars on vehicles for a variety of reasons only to have those vehicles deteriorate in the cold. Premier Restorations offers some tips on how to protect a vehicle that isn’t being driven daily. - September 18, 2015 - Premier Restorations of NY
Corvettes and Chevy's Headed to Sevierville Convention Center
This October, Sevierville will be revving with excitement as the Corvette/Chevy Expo brings Tennessee the all indoor Chevy show, and swap meet to the Sevierville Convention Center. This family-friendly event is running Oct. 16-17 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, featuring... - September 10, 2015 - Corvette Chevy Expo