Photo Gallery - NE Racer's Show / Riverside Reunion 12/30/2017 The first ever New England Racers' Auction and Trade Show, along with the second annual Riverside Park Speedway Reunion, took place earlier this month in Springfield, Massachusetts. Here are a few sights from the show. To see more racing and car show photo galleries, be sure to "like" TachNeedle.com on Facebook. Photos by Mike Twist / TachNeedle.com Photo Gallery Link - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1602383033161773.1073741912.199677296765694&type=3
The first ever New England Racers' Auction and Trade Show, along with the second annual Riverside Park Speedway Reunion, took place earlier this month in Springfield, Massachusetts. Here are a few sights from the show. To see more racing and car show photo galleries, be sure to "like" TachNeedle.com on Facebook. Photos by Mike Twist / TachNeedle.com Photo Gallery Link - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1602383033161773.1073741912.199677296765694&type=3
AMG E-Class Wagon: An American Tradition 12/29/2017 The AMG E63 S Wagon went on sale in October 2017 as one of 22 AMG models in the U.S. that have standard all-wheel drive (out of a total 40 AMG variants). Although some of the well-known SUV models such as the G-Class, GLS, or GLE usually come to mind when referring to all-wheel drive, the E-Class Wagon has become synonymous for all-wheel drive capability, with a very exclusive customer base. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon attracts one of the brand's highest median household incomes, with 23%
The AMG E63 S Wagon went on sale in October 2017 as one of 22 AMG models in the U.S. that have standard all-wheel drive (out of a total 40 AMG variants). Although some of the well-known SUV models such as the G-Class, GLS, or GLE usually come to mind when referring to all-wheel drive, the E-Class Wagon has become synonymous for all-wheel drive capability, with a very exclusive customer base. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon attracts one of the brand's highest median household incomes, with 23%
Vintage Racing on Tap for Spring Sizzler Saturday 12/29/2017 (Stafford Springs, CT)---New for the 2018 NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler as well as the NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final will be the addition of Vintage racing to the Saturday portion of the race program. The Vintage All-Stars will host a 20-lap event featuring cars that thrilled race fans throughout the 70's and 80's. Wade Gagner, promoter of the Monday night Wild Thing Kart Series, will organize the event. "The Spring Sizzler is all about history and tradition," explained Stafford
(Stafford Springs, CT)---New for the 2018 NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler as well as the NAPA Auto Parts Fall Final will be the addition of Vintage racing to the Saturday portion of the race program. The Vintage All-Stars will host a 20-lap event featuring cars that thrilled race fans throughout the 70's and 80's. Wade Gagner, promoter of the Monday night Wild Thing Kart Series, will organize the event. "The Spring Sizzler is all about history and tradition," explained Stafford
Ford Issues a Pair of Recalls on Mustang and Escape 12/27/2017 Ford Motor Company is issuing one safety recall and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: 2018 Ford Escape for side air curtain inflator Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 10,610 2018 Ford Escape vehicles for side air curtain diffuser that may become detached during deployment. In the affected vehicles, the top hat diffuser on the side air curtain inflator may detach from the inflator during deployment and create a tear that
Ford Motor Company is issuing one safety recall and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: 2018 Ford Escape for side air curtain inflator Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 10,610 2018 Ford Escape vehicles for side air curtain diffuser that may become detached during deployment. In the affected vehicles, the top hat diffuser on the side air curtain inflator may detach from the inflator during deployment and create a tear that
Silverado To Turn 100 with a New Design 12/23/2017 The past and future met today with the introduction of the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado at an event celebrating the first 100 years of Chevy Trucks. Many in attendance were Chevy Truck Legends members, some of the brand’s most passionate owners. “Our owners’ passion for Chevrolet trucks is truly humbling,” said Alan Batey, president of GM North America, and global head of Chevrolet. “Many of our owners depend on their trucks for work and play, personalize their trucks in astonishing
The past and future met today with the introduction of the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado at an event celebrating the first 100 years of Chevy Trucks. Many in attendance were Chevy Truck Legends members, some of the brand’s most passionate owners. “Our owners’ passion for Chevrolet trucks is truly humbling,” said Alan Batey, president of GM North America, and global head of Chevrolet. “Many of our owners depend on their trucks for work and play, personalize their trucks in astonishing
Mazda MX-5 Miata Gets a Cherry on Top 12/23/2017 In the spirit of the holiday season, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced design, functional and performance updates to the 2018 Mazda MX-5 soft top models, furthering MX-5’s mission to provide one of the best-driving cars in the world regardless of price point. For 2018, customers will have the option to choose between a new Dark Cherry or Black soft top. Additionally, an Auburn-colored interior and Nappa leather seating surfaces are available in MX-5 Grand Touring models, which
In the spirit of the holiday season, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced design, functional and performance updates to the 2018 Mazda MX-5 soft top models, furthering MX-5’s mission to provide one of the best-driving cars in the world regardless of price point. For 2018, customers will have the option to choose between a new Dark Cherry or Black soft top. Additionally, an Auburn-colored interior and Nappa leather seating surfaces are available in MX-5 Grand Touring models, which
Nissan Releases 2018 Titan Pick-Up Pricing 12/23/2017 Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the complete 2018 TITAN and TITAN XD lineup, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing3 starts at $29,780 for the TITAN S Single Cab 4x2, $31,790 for the TITAN XD S Single Cab 4x2 Gas, and $37,340 for the TITAN XD S Single Cab 4x2 Diesel. The big news for the new model year is the addition of the new Midnight Edition Package, which is available on TITAN and TITAN XD Crew Cab SV and SL grade 4x4 and 4x2 models (Diesel 4x4 version only on
Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the complete 2018 TITAN and TITAN XD lineup, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing3 starts at $29,780 for the TITAN S Single Cab 4x2, $31,790 for the TITAN XD S Single Cab 4x2 Gas, and $37,340 for the TITAN XD S Single Cab 4x2 Diesel. The big news for the new model year is the addition of the new Midnight Edition Package, which is available on TITAN and TITAN XD Crew Cab SV and SL grade 4x4 and 4x2 models (Diesel 4x4 version only on
Check Out Nissan's Kitchen Appliance Sized Car Wash 12/17/2017 A miniature car wash, about the size and shape of a popcorn machine, plays an important role at the Nissan Technical Center North America in Michigan. Equipped with a spinning brush that has vibrant blue bristles, this highly specialized (and fun to watch!) machine allows engineers to test paint samples to make sure Nissan's exterior paints hold up to the tough environment of automatic car washes. Long before a Nissan ends up on dealer lots, engineers have made sure that every shade of exterior
A miniature car wash, about the size and shape of a popcorn machine, plays an important role at the Nissan Technical Center North America in Michigan. Equipped with a spinning brush that has vibrant blue bristles, this highly specialized (and fun to watch!) machine allows engineers to test paint samples to make sure Nissan's exterior paints hold up to the tough environment of automatic car washes. Long before a Nissan ends up on dealer lots, engineers have made sure that every shade of exterior
Pre Christmas Discounts for Showdown Tickets 12/16/2017 Are you looking for a last-minute gift for the New England racer in your life? Does your race team need another expense to write off before the end of the year? Are you just looking for a good deal? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you may want to get a jump start on the 2018 racing season by buying discounted tickets and/or pit passes for the second annual New England Short Track Showdown, which will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June 2018. This event will take
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for the New England racer in your life? Does your race team need another expense to write off before the end of the year? Are you just looking for a good deal? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you may want to get a jump start on the 2018 racing season by buying discounted tickets and/or pit passes for the second annual New England Short Track Showdown, which will return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June 2018. This event will take
