Classic Cars News

2007-04-16T02:03:00.000Z

UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars (The Auto Channel)

UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars (The Auto Channel)
April 10, 2007 – Philadelphia, PA – United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Philadelphia & Vicinity is pleased to announce that the fourth annual UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars will take place on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at The Ardrossan Estate on the Main Line. Exciting plans are underway for this prestigious event that showcases the most elegant classic cars in our area.

2007-04-13T02:03:00.000Z

The History of Hybrids

The History of Hybrids
With good timing and technology, hybrid vehicles have evolved into the vehicle transportation mainstream.

Cars, bikes, to share stage at museum (Birmingham News)
Hosting a classic car and bike show at an aviation museum makes perfectly good sense to the event planners. "They all like mechanical things," Southern Museum of Flight director Jim Griffin said of the audience being sought.

2007-04-11T02:03:00.000Z

Mommy Mobiles Go High Tech

Mommy Mobiles Go High Tech
Features ranging from rearview cameras to motorized running boards to parking assistance make life easier for the busy mom behind the wheel.

Crushed by the council: the £30,000 classic car that was parked legally (Daily Mail)
It was Mendoza Stewart's pride and joy. A 1972 hand-crafted Bristol 411 - one of only 287 ever made and worth £30,000. But the vehicle's status as a classic car was apparently lost on parking officials at Lambeth Council

2007-04-08T02:03:00.000Z

Top 10 Pickups on MSN Autos

Top 10 Pickups on MSN Autos
The most popular pickup trucks on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's research pages.

Mommy Mobiles Go High Tech
Features ranging from rearview cameras to motorized running boards to parking assistance make life easier for the busy mom behind the wheel.

2007-04-06T02:03:00.000Z

Lauren Motors owner to ask City Council for sponsorship (Northwest Herald)

Lauren Motors owner to ask City Council for sponsorship (Northwest Herald)
CRYSTAL LAKE – The owner of a Crystal Lake car dealership is trying to revive the city’s classic car cruise nights. Don Swanson, owner of Lauren Motors on Main Street and Main Street Classic Cars Inc., said he planned to approach the Crystal Lake City Council soon to get sponsorship.

2007-04-03T02:04:00.000Z

The Press Republican - Plattsburgh, NY (Plattsburgh Press Republican)

The Press Republican - Plattsburgh, NY (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
ROUSES POINT — Nate Roberts tossed the first 300 game of his bowling career while leading CARS to a 9-4 victory over R & A Construction in the Pepsi-Cola Classic at Bowl Mart Lanes.

Ferrari's 60th Anniversary: World Relay Arrives in New York and Washington D.C. (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of Ferrari arrived in New York City on Saturday, March 31st, when almost one hundred customers drove their cars in a symbolic "relay" that took them to Washington D.C.

2007-03-31T03:05:00.000Z

Classic cars celebrated in race (Reno Gazette-Journal)

Classic cars celebrated in race (Reno Gazette-Journal)
If automobile racing is an art form--and who's to say it isn't?--the H-Modified car is the finest brush.

2007-03-29T03:04:00.000Z

Hot chicks, Hot cars and Deadly aliens in I-play's latest stunning line up (PhoneContent.com)

Hot chicks, Hot cars and Deadly aliens in I-play's latest stunning line up (PhoneContent.com)
I-play has unveiled a selection from its latest lineup of blockbuster titles due to launch across its global distribution network over the coming months: the fourth sequel from its award winning, best selling racing The Fast and the Furious franchise; pillow bashing fun in the form of original IP 'Pillowfight' and the third game in the series from the legendary arcade classic, Metal Slug.

2007-03-27T03:02:00.000Z

Hollywood marches to beat of penguins (AP via Yahoo! News)

Hollywood marches to beat of penguins (AP via Yahoo! News)
Penguins are anything but rare birds in Hollywood these days.

2007-03-25T03:02:00.000Z

2007 Geneva Motor Show: Top Green Cars

2007 Geneva Motor Show: Top Green Cars
Here are the ten vehicles that the editors of MSN Autos have chosen as representing the biggest green stories of the Geneva show.

Car enthusiasts convene at fairgrounds (News 10 Now Syracuse)
The Center of Progress Building at the state fairgrounds is full of cars this weekend. Classic cars, muscle cars, and custom cars are on display for the 17th annual International Auto Showcase.

2007-03-22T04:03:00.000Z

Michigan business briefs (Detroit Free Press)

Michigan business briefs (Detroit Free Press)
Advertising Age has named the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the Top 10 Brand Events in its Monday edition. The Woodward Dream Cruise -- going on its 13th year-- takes place on the third Saturday of August annually. The cruise, which started as a fundraising event in Ferndale, includes 40,000 classic cars and more than 1 million attendees.

Actual Mileage Will (Still) Vary
The federal government is adjusting fuel economy ratings to better reflect real-world driving. But the feds still don't use real-world driving to calculate the numbers.

2007-03-19T04:05:00.000Z

Classic Carriages Car Show and Auction (ABC 15 Phoenix)

Classic Carriages Car Show and Auction (ABC 15 Phoenix)
Are you a classic car fanatic? Or, are you are looking for a fun and unusual family outing for the weekend? Either way, you can save some cash with this Deal of the Day. The Classic Carriages Car Show and Auction will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium this weekend.

2007-03-16T04:04:00.000Z

Actual Mileage Will (Still) Vary

Actual Mileage Will (Still) Vary
The federal government is adjusting fuel economy ratings to better reflect real-world driving. But the feds still don't use real-world driving to calculate the numbers.

Top 10 Sports Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular sports cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages.

2007-03-14T04:02:00.000Z

Kremlin's fleet of presidential cars rolls out for show (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Kremlin's fleet of presidential cars rolls out for show (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Classic Russian automobiles ranging from Lenin's Soviet-era limousine and Stalin's prized car to Khrushchev's holiday saloon (sedan) have been rolled out for an exhibition to mark the centenary of the Kremlin's presidential garage.

2007-03-12T04:03:00.000Z

6 Jay Leno Cars (AskMen)

6 Jay Leno Cars (AskMen)
Jay Leno shows off the Chevy concept car in 2007 What does the host of The Tonight Show drive? Whatever he wants. Jay Leno has been collecting and restoring cars since he was 14, when he restored a 1934 Ford V8 truck. Since then, the comedian has managed to collect more than 30 classic cars.

2007-03-10T03:03:00.000Z

2007 Chicago Auto Show: A Dodge as Big as Dakota

2007 Chicago Auto Show: A Dodge as Big as Dakota
The new Dakota midsize pickup has redesigned styling, an improved interior and, of course, increased engine power.

Arcade Fire: The greatest band in the world (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Every good rock band should have one classic album in it. If it churns out another, then it deserves to be called a great band. And what if it puts out two classics back-to-back as the first full-length records of its young career? With last week's release of "Neon Bible," an album that should stand your hairs on end, that's officially the status of the Arcade Fire -- hands down, the greatest ...

2007-03-07T03:06:00.000Z

Preview: 2008 Audi R8

Preview: 2008 Audi R8
The stunning Audi R8 sports car incorporates technology from the Le Mans-winning R8 prototype to build on its racing success for the street.

2007-03-04T03:07:00.000Z

Send us your car photos (PHOTOS) (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)

Send us your car photos (PHOTOS) (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)
Readers have already started sending in photos of their classic cars.

2007-02-27T03:06:00.000Z

Classic Cars Destroyed in Local Fire (6 News Lansing)

Classic Cars Destroyed in Local Fire (6 News Lansing)
Happened at shop that repairs upholstery.

2007-02-24T03:05:00.000Z

2007 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota's Highlander Gets Hy(brid)

2007 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota's Highlander Gets Hy(brid)
The 2008 Toyota Highlander midsize crossover SUV will go on sale in July 2007, to be joined by a new hybrid version two months later.

In-Car Gadgets Get in 'Sync'
Ford's Microsoft-developed Sync links mobile phones and portable music players to a vehicle for easy and safe hands-free operation.

2007-02-22T03:04:00.000Z

80 Years with Volvo Cars (AutoSpies.com)

80 Years with Volvo Cars (AutoSpies.com)
19 Feb. 2007 -- Volvo Cars is back at the world’s largest show for classic cars and everything else to do with the classic-car hobby. The exhibition theme for this year’s Volvo stand is “As times goes by – 80 years with Volvo cars”.

2007-02-20T03:04:00.000Z

Cummins works with cars (News Leader)

Cummins works with cars (News Leader)
Steven Cummins enjoys tinkering with cars. Even when he was a child, he'd read car manuals, history books about cars and go to car shows.

2007-02-17T03:05:00.000Z

Go Green With Gasoline

Go Green With Gasoline
Today's affordable, efficient gasoline engines can compete with hybrids.

2007-02-14T03:06:00.000Z

News Call or email the Newsroom (Austin Daily Herald)

News Call or email the Newsroom (Austin Daily Herald)
at (507) 434-2230. Viril Layton is a detail-oriented person. Whether it was his role in helping to create the largest higher education merger in the United States or knowing every minute detail of the classic cars he now buys and sells, it's a trait that has served him well.

2007-02-11T03:02:00.000Z

DFW Elite Auto Rental Announces Special Valentine's Gift Certificate to Drive $1 Million of Dreams Cars (PR Web)

DFW Elite Auto Rental Announces Special Valentine's Gift Certificate to Drive $1 Million of Dreams Cars (PR Web)
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and it's already time to start thinking about how to celebrate it in style. The time is here to make out a Top 10 list of essentials for a magically romantic Valentine's Day. And DFW Elite Auto Rental makes the day extra special by offering Special Valentine's Gift Certificates to Drive $1 Million of Dreams Cars (http://www.dfweliteautorental.com). (PRWeb Feb ...

2007 NAIAS: Cars Are Stars in Detroit Videos
Watch the latest new-car unveilings and more at the North American International Auto Show—all from the comfort of your desktop.