Even as the Honda Accord hybrid bit the dust, Toyota announced that it had sold its one-millionth hybrid on a worldwide basis. What does that mean in practical terms? “As U.S. hybrid sales jumped to 45,000 vehicles – their highest monthly total ever – Toyota Motor Co. captured 80 percent […]
News
Heacock Classic Offers FREE Roadside Assistance
Ford Heacock, President of Heacock Classic Collector Car Insurance, recently announced that all policyholders of Heacock Classic are now automatically enrolled in the new Heacock Classic Drivers Club Roadside Assistance Plan. All customers of Heacock Classic will now receive 24 hour roadside assistance on all their covered collector cars FREE […]
America Revs up for “Drive Your Corvette to Work” Day
Thousands of Corvette enthusiasts across the country will climb behind the wheel for the 7th annual Drive Your Corvette to Work Day on June 29. From restored vintage rides to tricked-out customs and stylish production machines, Corvette owners will be taking to the road in celebration of the American icon. […]
Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Joins Steering Committee
Tacoma, WA) – America’s Car Museum appointed Sandra Kasky Button to its Steering Committee at the June 2007 board meeting. Button serves as Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, one of the most prestigious concours in the world. Button has played an important role in coordinating the Pebble Beach […]
Christie’s Sells $2.4 Million in Connecticut
Christie’s wrapped up its June 3 sale in Greenwich, Connecticut, to the tune of $2,398,825 from 29 lots. Lot 39, a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante Coupe, was both the final car to cross the block and the star of the show. Said Christopher Sanger, Head of Car Sales for […]
LeMay Museum Hires Dominic Dobson as Director of Corporate Development
(Tacoma, WA) – America’s Car Museum is pleased to welcome Dominic Dobson as Director of Corporate Development for the Museum, effective June 2007. Dobson has served on the Steering Committee for two years bringing a unique perspective to the Museum’s advisory board and is the founder of Motion Research Corporation, […]
Sir Stirling Moss Returns to Le Mans with Aston Martin
Moss in his familiar white helmetSir Stirling Moss – Britain’s most celebrated racing driver – will later this month be re-united with the iconic Aston Martin DBR1 that he drove in the 1950s, helping Aston Martin to victory in the 1959 World Sportscar Championship. The Englishman will drive DBR1/2 – […]
Coronado Speed Festival Announces New Web Site
SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2007 – The Coronado Speed Festival, the cornerstone event for Fleet Week San Diego, is pleased to announce a new and improved website. The Coronado Speed Festival’s chair, Larry Blumberg, and Fleet Week San Diego’s Executive Director, Tom Caughlan, joined together with the mission of putting […]
Lifeskool TV Unveils Surprising Survey Results
NEW YORK, NY – May 30, 2007 – America has spoken, and if you want to get “busy” this summer, you best get behind some smokin’ hot wheels. Lifeskool TV, the only free On Demand television network providing exclusive content that inspires and informs, today released the results of its […]
All Four Current English F1 Drivers Confirmed for Festival of Speed
Hamilton, one of F1’s youngest stars After much anticipation, young British Formula One sensation Lewis Hamilton has now confirmed his attendance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Festival will be the first opportunity for British motor sport fans to see Lewis in action in an F1 car on UK […]