Herb Chambers Dealerships Are Pet Friendly 11/25/2018 Editor's Note - The following is a letter directly from Herb Chambers, the owner of the Herb Chambers chain of dealerships in New England. I absolutely adore my dog, Sid, and I take him with me everywhere I can. Nothing is worse than the look your dog gives you when you are leaving them behind at home while you have to go off to work, run errands, or attend an event. That is why I made sure all of our dealerships are dog friendly! All of our dealerships have great customer lounges so you can
Editor's Note - The following is a letter directly from Herb Chambers, the owner of the Herb Chambers chain of dealerships in New England. I absolutely adore my dog, Sid, and I take him with me everywhere I can. Nothing is worse than the look your dog gives you when you are leaving them behind at home while you have to go off to work, run errands, or attend an event. That is why I made sure all of our dealerships are dog friendly! All of our dealerships have great customer lounges so you can
Connecticut's Logano Discusses 2018 Cup Title 11/25/2018 After winning the season-ending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway (FL), Connecticut native Joey Logano was also crowned as the 2018 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion. This is his first NASCAR Cup championship. After the race, he sat down to answer questions. Here is the transcript: THE MODERATOR: We are here with the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion and driver of the No. 22 -- JOEY LOGANO: Damn right you are. THE MODERATOR:
After winning the season-ending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway (FL), Connecticut native Joey Logano was also crowned as the 2018 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion. This is his first NASCAR Cup championship. After the race, he sat down to answer questions. Here is the transcript: THE MODERATOR: We are here with the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion and driver of the No. 22 -- JOEY LOGANO: Damn right you are. THE MODERATOR:
Nissan Motorsports Debuts Project Clubsport 23 Project 11/25/2018 At first look, the Nissan Motorsports Project Clubsport 23 project car would not seem out of place in the parking lot of any weekend gathering of Datsun and Nissan Z® car enthusiasts. However, take a closer look at the Project Clubsport 23, and you'll discover an amazing amalgamation of OEM, aftermarket and bespoke fabricated parts that may appear someday alone or packaged together at Nissan dealership parts departments. Nissan Project Clubsport 23 In the search for an ideal, dedicated track
At first look, the Nissan Motorsports Project Clubsport 23 project car would not seem out of place in the parking lot of any weekend gathering of Datsun and Nissan Z® car enthusiasts. However, take a closer look at the Project Clubsport 23, and you'll discover an amazing amalgamation of OEM, aftermarket and bespoke fabricated parts that may appear someday alone or packaged together at Nissan dealership parts departments. Nissan Project Clubsport 23 In the search for an ideal, dedicated track
Volkswagen Bids Farewall to Beetle with Special Editions 11/24/2018 Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that it will end production of the iconic Beetle in 2019. To celebrate the Beetle’s rich heritage, two special models will join the lineup for its last model year—Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL. “The loss of the Beetle after three generations, over nearly seven decades, will evoke a host of emotions from the Beetle’s many devoted fans,” said Hinrich J. Woebcken, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “As we move to being a
Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that it will end production of the iconic Beetle in 2019. To celebrate the Beetle’s rich heritage, two special models will join the lineup for its last model year—Final Edition SE and Final Edition SEL. “The loss of the Beetle after three generations, over nearly seven decades, will evoke a host of emotions from the Beetle’s many devoted fans,” said Hinrich J. Woebcken, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “As we move to being a
BMW Rolls Out the X7 - A Third Row SUV 10/27/2018 BMW launches the first-ever BMW X7, the pinnacle of BMW’s X Sport Activity Vehicle lineup. The BMW X7 builds on the class leading comfort, handling, safety and technology of all the previous BMW X Sport Activity Vehicle model lines that have been produced at Plant Spartanburg since 1999. The 2019 BMW X7 offers standard three row seating for 7 with optional Second-row Captain’s Chairs offering a more exclusive seating arrangement for 6. Standard two-axle air suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels and
BMW launches the first-ever BMW X7, the pinnacle of BMW’s X Sport Activity Vehicle lineup. The BMW X7 builds on the class leading comfort, handling, safety and technology of all the previous BMW X Sport Activity Vehicle model lines that have been produced at Plant Spartanburg since 1999. The 2019 BMW X7 offers standard three row seating for 7 with optional Second-row Captain’s Chairs offering a more exclusive seating arrangement for 6. Standard two-axle air suspension, 21-inch alloy wheels and
Hyundai Starts N Performance Brand With Veloster N 10/27/2018 Hyundai has introduced its high-performance Veloster N model to an exclusive U.S. media group at a driving event at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California. Hyundai had first introduced Veloster N to media as the first of its U.S. N models at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. Veloster N represents Hyundai’s highest performance vehicle ever for the U.S. market. Hyundai’s first U.S. market N model leverages the outstanding, new-for-2019 Veloster platform, showcasing an even higher level of
Hyundai has introduced its high-performance Veloster N model to an exclusive U.S. media group at a driving event at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California. Hyundai had first introduced Veloster N to media as the first of its U.S. N models at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. Veloster N represents Hyundai’s highest performance vehicle ever for the U.S. market. Hyundai’s first U.S. market N model leverages the outstanding, new-for-2019 Veloster platform, showcasing an even higher level of
Keith Rocco Celebrates 2018 Thompson Track Title 10/26/2018 For the seventh time in his Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park career, Keith Rocco is celebrating a championship in the Sunoco Modified division. The Berlin, Connecticut, driver captured the 2018 championship by 18 points over Todd Owen on the strength of four feature wins in seven championship events. Rocco finished inside the top five in all but one race, the finale, where he was caught up in a wreck that actually happened under caution in the midst of the Sunoco World Series 30-lap
For the seventh time in his Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park career, Keith Rocco is celebrating a championship in the Sunoco Modified division. The Berlin, Connecticut, driver captured the 2018 championship by 18 points over Todd Owen on the strength of four feature wins in seven championship events. Rocco finished inside the top five in all but one race, the finale, where he was caught up in a wreck that actually happened under caution in the midst of the Sunoco World Series 30-lap
Photo Gallery - World Series at Thompson Speedway 10/26/2018 The World Series closed the 2018 racing season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (CT). Here are a few sights of the North East Mini Stock Tour, Street Stock Showdown Series, Sunoco Modifieds, ACT Late Models, the Valenti Modified Racing Series, the Granite State Pro Stock Series and more from the weekend. Click on the link below to see the photo gallery. (Mike Twist / TachNeedle.com Photos) Photo Gallery Link -
The World Series closed the 2018 racing season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (CT). Here are a few sights of the North East Mini Stock Tour, Street Stock Showdown Series, Sunoco Modifieds, ACT Late Models, the Valenti Modified Racing Series, the Granite State Pro Stock Series and more from the weekend. Click on the link below to see the photo gallery. (Mike Twist / TachNeedle.com Photos) Photo Gallery Link -
Twisted Thoughts - Preece, the #47 & New England Roots 10/19/2018 Last weekend, Ryan Preece competed in the season finale for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour - The World Series at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (CT). I'm sure that it will not be the last time that Preece races in his homestate, but those races will be much fewer and far between in the future as Preece recently got the call to the big leagues for next year. The native of Berlin, Connecticut will compete for Rookie of the Year honors in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series next year as the
Last weekend, Ryan Preece competed in the season finale for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour - The World Series at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (CT). I'm sure that it will not be the last time that Preece races in his homestate, but those races will be much fewer and far between in the future as Preece recently got the call to the big leagues for next year. The native of Berlin, Connecticut will compete for Rookie of the Year honors in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series next year as the
