By Charlene KingJun 240
Ask anyone in the paddock: Up and coming race car driver Ashley Freiberg is fast. She’s been turning heads since her early success in the Skip Barber Racing Series. After that, there was a first place finish in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge at Watkins Glen last year, and most recently, a victory in the CTSCC season...
By Charlene KingMay 10
Land Rover revealed the sleek and elegant Discovery Vision Concept at the New York Auto Show. This high-tech SUV pushes innovation to the next level. The Vision Concept is modern and relevant showing the future direction of the brand. It’s meant to represent what will become an entire family of Discovery-badged...
By Charlene KingApr 251
The all-new Nissan Murano was officially unveiled at the 2014 New York Auto Show last week following its online debut a few days earlier. Its sharp and edgy redesign was a refreshing surprise and should help the crossover stand out from its competitors. The 2015 Murano comes with a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine,...
By Charlene KingApr 250
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe made its world debut with actor, Jon Hamm from Mad Men by its side at this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). He was the perfect co-star helping to reveal one of the hottest and most powerful cars in town. The S63 AMG Coupe is powered by a twin-turbocharged...
By Charlene KingApr 230
The 2015 BMW M4 Convertible officially dropped its top at the New York International Auto Show last week. Like the M4 coupe, the elegant and sleek convertible is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter, straight-six engine with 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft. of torque. It can achieve 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2...
By Charlene KingApr 210
Ford pays homage to the 50th anniversary of its iconic Mustang by displaying the all-new 2015 Mustang convertible in Triple Yellow on top of the Empire State Building, April 16, in New York City. How was this feat done? Well – piece by piece, of course. Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer commented, “We’ve taken the...
By Charlene KingMar 31
Win JAM Werks Custom-Build Jeep in eBay Sweepstakes to Benefit March of Dimes We’ve teamed up with Jeep/Chrysler and Fields Auto Group to support the March of Dimes, and will feature a custom-made 2014 Jeep Wrangler in an exclusive sweepstakes in conjunction with eBay Giving Works from February 7 to May 1, 2014. All...
By Charlene KingFeb 180
Hyundai revealed its latest special-edition, the RE:FLEX, at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. A follow-up to the popular Veloster RE:MIX that launched in 2011, Hyundai is keeping it fresh and funky with this sporty hatchback – sure to be a hit with next generation drivers. The Veloster RE:FLEX features black or red leather...
By Charlene KingFeb 130
Honda partnered with Forza Motorsports and held a contest among its community of gamers that challenged them to design a custom 2014 Civic Si Coupe. Participants controlled a wide range of stylistic picks including the look of the wheels, window tints, paints and decals, as well as, various different finishes. The...
By Charlene KingFeb 120
The 2014 BMW 740Ld xDrive Sedan blew into the Windy City making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show. This newest addition to BMW’s Advanced Diesel lineup is significant because it marks the first time the brand is offering the U.S. market a diesel in its flagship luxury sedan. The model will feature BMW’s 3.0-liter...
By Charlene KingFeb 110
The Chicago Auto Show is making its 106th appearance at McCormick Place this year. Well known for having a diverse range of new cars and trucks, there are almost 1,000 domestic and imported vehicles on display. But if you’re tired of kicking tires and slamming doors, the show also offers interactive, real-world test...
By Charlene KingFeb 110
Photo credit: Charlene King Communications Redesigned 2015 Legacy Doesn’t Disappoint at the Chicago Auto Show Subaru’s highly-anticipated reveal of the 2015 Legacy was big news at the Chicago Auto Show this year. Hardly a secret, we saw glimpses of its redesign in prototype sightings and the concept car shown at the...