Sleeker 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible is Unveiled 01/21/2017 Today, covers come off the new Ford Mustang convertible – America’s best-selling sports car – as it kicks off a tour of more than 50 regional auto shows across the country before going on sale in North America this fall. Also the world’s best-selling sports coupe, Ford’s most advanced Mustang ever delivers a host of improvements, including new technology and design changes that give owners more ways than ever to customize the car to their preferences. There are three new paint colors, 12
Today, covers come off the new Ford Mustang convertible – America’s best-selling sports car – as it kicks off a tour of more than 50 regional auto shows across the country before going on sale in North America this fall. Also the world’s best-selling sports coupe, Ford’s most advanced Mustang ever delivers a host of improvements, including new technology and design changes that give owners more ways than ever to customize the car to their preferences. There are three new paint colors, 12
PASS Announces Big Money MegaMeltdown Race 01/20/2017 It is about 850 miles from Boston to Hickory, North Carolina; so typically the news of a new race being held there would not be news in New England, but when the announcement of a new race at Hickory Motor Speedway has shockwaves large enough that it will impact teams in this region, it is worth casting an eye to the south to see what is going on. On Friday, officials from the Pro All Stars Series announced the 2017 running of the Mason-Dixon Meltdown. The race itself has been around in
It is about 850 miles from Boston to Hickory, North Carolina; so typically the news of a new race being held there would not be news in New England, but when the announcement of a new race at Hickory Motor Speedway has shockwaves large enough that it will impact teams in this region, it is worth casting an eye to the south to see what is going on. On Friday, officials from the Pro All Stars Series announced the 2017 running of the Mason-Dixon Meltdown. The race itself has been around in
Three Car Garage - Asian Brand Auto Show Toys 01/20/2017 If you had room for three cars, a requirement that they fit into your daily life, a particular theme and no other limitations, which cars would you adopt as your own? This time, the theme are the Asian brands of the 2017 New England International Auto Show at Boston. Because there are some many different variations of where a car is assembled, where its engine comes from and so forth; there is no requirement that any of these vehicles be built in Asia, but just badged by a company from Japan
If you had room for three cars, a requirement that they fit into your daily life, a particular theme and no other limitations, which cars would you adopt as your own? This time, the theme are the Asian brands of the 2017 New England International Auto Show at Boston. Because there are some many different variations of where a car is assembled, where its engine comes from and so forth; there is no requirement that any of these vehicles be built in Asia, but just badged by a company from Japan
Maine Owned NASCAR Cup Team Signs New Crew Chief 01/20/2017 Mooresville, N.C. - Go Fas Racing [Editor's Note - Which is owned by Maine's Archie St. Hilaire and operated by Archie and his son Mason St. Hilaire] is pleased to announce that Gene Nead will assume crew chief duties for the No. 32 Ford Fusion in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for the 2017 season. "I'm excited to be joining the Go Fas Racing team," Nead said. "I've enjoyed working with Matt the last couple of seasons and I'm really looking forward to working with the rest of the guys on
Mooresville, N.C. - Go Fas Racing [Editor's Note - Which is owned by Maine's Archie St. Hilaire and operated by Archie and his son Mason St. Hilaire] is pleased to announce that Gene Nead will assume crew chief duties for the No. 32 Ford Fusion in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series for the 2017 season. "I'm excited to be joining the Go Fas Racing team," Nead said. "I've enjoyed working with Matt the last couple of seasons and I'm really looking forward to working with the rest of the guys on
$10k to Win Pro Stock Race Returns to Seekonk in July 01/20/2017 Seekonk, MA — Rave reviews from fans, competitors, and supporting race facilities, has created off-season interest in the 2nd Annual U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model National Championship Race, Wednesday, July 12th, at Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA. Race Promoter Gary Sagar, of Kraze Korlacki Speed Equipment, announced last August his intent to present the event again this summer after the inaugural race was deemed a big success. The purse that included $10,000 paid to the winner will again be
Seekonk, MA — Rave reviews from fans, competitors, and supporting race facilities, has created off-season interest in the 2nd Annual U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model National Championship Race, Wednesday, July 12th, at Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA. Race Promoter Gary Sagar, of Kraze Korlacki Speed Equipment, announced last August his intent to present the event again this summer after the inaugural race was deemed a big success. The purse that included $10,000 paid to the winner will again be
Toyota Builds Over 2 Million Vehicles in North America 01/20/2017 In 2016, Toyota achieved another record year of North American vehicle production with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the previous year total of 2,035,028 vehicles. Toyota’s total vehicle production in North America since 1986 has reached more than 30 million. Key drivers of this year’s increased production include low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and strong customer demand for trucks
In 2016, Toyota achieved another record year of North American vehicle production with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the previous year total of 2,035,028 vehicles. Toyota’s total vehicle production in North America since 1986 has reached more than 30 million. Key drivers of this year’s increased production include low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and strong customer demand for trucks
Colorful Anderson Returns to Beech Ridge as a Champion 01/19/2017 Every racetrack has its cast of characters and at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine; Lewis Anderson is one of the biggest characters there is. To define Anderson, you would have to look and see what he is up to at any given moment. Beech Ridge track announcer Andy Austin nicknamed him "The Dirty Lew" as a reference to the unflattering nickname of the nearby City of Lewiston. It is an affectionate name for Anderson though, who wears it with pride. Sometimes a fellow driver or
Every racetrack has its cast of characters and at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine; Lewis Anderson is one of the biggest characters there is. To define Anderson, you would have to look and see what he is up to at any given moment. Beech Ridge track announcer Andy Austin nicknamed him "The Dirty Lew" as a reference to the unflattering nickname of the nearby City of Lewiston. It is an affectionate name for Anderson though, who wears it with pride. Sometimes a fellow driver or
Audi Builds Eighth Million Quattro All Wheel Drive 01/19/2017 The Audi brand is celebrating a special milestone that also is a fitting occasion for this time of year: rolling off the production line at the new plant in San José Chiapa is the 8 millionth Audi with quattro drive – the technology that delivers a big, built-in boost in safety and driving pleasure, even on snow and ice. The milestone car is a garnet red Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro*. quattro technology made its debut in 1980, and today it is available in more than 100 model versions. The quattro
The Audi brand is celebrating a special milestone that also is a fitting occasion for this time of year: rolling off the production line at the new plant in San José Chiapa is the 8 millionth Audi with quattro drive – the technology that delivers a big, built-in boost in safety and driving pleasure, even on snow and ice. The milestone car is a garnet red Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro*. quattro technology made its debut in 1980, and today it is available in more than 100 model versions. The quattro
Boston Politician Makes Really Dumb Comment About Racing 01/18/2017 For as long as there has been a sport of auto racing, there have been politicians who don't understand auto racing yet still feel the need to make judgments on the sport. The latest example of that are comments made by a candidate for Mayor of Boston. Tito Jackson (presumably not the same Tito Jackson from the Jackson Five whose latest album is creatively titled as "Tito Time") is taking on incumbent Marty Walsh in the race for mayor. One of the biggest criticisms that Jackson has levied
For as long as there has been a sport of auto racing, there have been politicians who don't understand auto racing yet still feel the need to make judgments on the sport. The latest example of that are comments made by a candidate for Mayor of Boston. Tito Jackson (presumably not the same Tito Jackson from the Jackson Five whose latest album is creatively titled as "Tito Time") is taking on incumbent Marty Walsh in the race for mayor. One of the biggest criticisms that Jackson has levied
