I was there to witness it - and declined to cover it on TN
Basically, they like to go to different tracks and set track records with their electric race car. That's one of their main goals at the REFUEL events at Laguna Seca, to set the track record a little higher and get bragging rights for another year.
FWIW it did catch some attention from the attendees of the event.
Yup, they had a mockup picture of the Kar in their booth at the SF Auto Show last fall, and apparently have been improving it since. Their office is 2 miles from where I live, I really should go over and take a look at what they're doing ...
BMW has launched a special, limited, 25th Anniversary Edition 760Li V-12. Only fifteen of these extremely limited edition models will be available in the U.S.
This is getting annoying. I click on the car make name (in this case BMW) and it doesn't show the story at all. Not on the first page (which would be the last week or so) anyway. This happens routinely.
An email to select Maserati customers has tantalized with reference to a two-seater sports car they will be showcasing at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.
Another Kleenspeed EV-X11 record
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not the first one if I recall.
I was there to witness it -
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In reply to Another Kleenspeed EV-X11 record by Nicolas Zart
I was there to witness it - and declined to cover it on TN
Basically, they like to go to different tracks and set track records with their electric race car. That's one of their main goals at the REFUEL events at Laguna Seca, to set the track record a little higher and get bragging rights for another year.
FWIW it did catch some attention from the attendees of the event.
Yeah,
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In reply to I was there to witness it - by David Herron
I think they are just leading to a passenger launch.
Yup, they had a mockup
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In reply to Yeah, by Nicolas Zart
Yup, they had a mockup picture of the Kar in their booth at the SF Auto Show last fall, and apparently have been improving it since. Their office is 2 miles from where I live, I really should go over and take a look at what they're doing ...
CODA
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Doing the press event here in LA. Driving all day will have a story this evening. Thanks.
Google's driverless car tech under attack over privacy issues
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Consumer Watchdog alleges the company cannot be trusted with the data it collects about where we go and what we do while the car is driving.
Toyota Dream Build NASCAR design Prius takes shape
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Toyata dream build's token electron burner starts to come together under Clint Boyer's guidance
Ford NASCAR drivers face off in Fusion EcoBoost MPG challenge
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Ford staged races against four of its top NASCAR drivers, pitting them in an arena where winning was not based on speed, but miles per gallon.
NVM
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In reply to Ford NASCAR drivers face off in Fusion EcoBoost MPG challenge by Aaron Turpen
Nevermind, I thought they'd announced the outcome. That won't happen for a few days.
2013 BMW 760Li V-12 limited anniversary edition launches
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BMW has launched a special, limited, 25th Anniversary Edition 760Li V-12. Only fifteen of these extremely limited edition models will be available in the U.S.
I wrote this up days ago
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In reply to 2013 BMW 760Li V-12 limited anniversary edition launches by Aaron Turpen
Look it up. It was on the front page yesterday.
Indeed you did...
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In reply to I wrote this up days ago by Don Bain
I will remove it, as it was not set live.
Aaron, please remember to send me links when you want articles put live.
Annoying
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In reply to Indeed you did... by Patrick Rall
This is getting annoying. I click on the car make name (in this case BMW) and it doesn't show the story at all. Not on the first page (which would be the last week or so) anyway. This happens routinely.
To be clear...
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In reply to Annoying by Aaron Turpen
at this link:
http://www.torquenews.com/bmw
You do not see the article in question, third from the top?
Maserati teases sports car concept for Paris Show debut
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An email to select Maserati customers has tantalized with reference to a two-seater sports car they will be showcasing at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.
Prius Plug-in boosterism ...
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Prius Plug-in boosterism ... 6,000 sales
Mark fields named Ford COO
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and he is on track to be the next CEO when mulally retires.
Ford renames the flat rock plant
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it it now officially called the flat rock plant..no more auto alliance.
Ford Fuel Saving Technology Forum
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tomorrow and some insights.
Tesla Motors car service done
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Tesla Motors car service done differently
Peugeot Onyx concept teased ahead of Paris show
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Peugeot has teased an exciting new concept sports car to debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show.
Scion planning the ultimate underground party
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to be held in a half-mile long underground tunnel in Cincinnatti
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