Daily Archives: September 18, 2013

Bentley says its ultra-luxury SUV will create a new segment

Bentley says its ultra-luxury SUV will create a new segment

Bentley expects its ultra-luxury SUV to create a new segment when it begins sales in 2016.The model, reported to cost about 180,000 euros based on previous comments by company executives, is priced higher than the most expensive Range Rover and will establish a new class of SUV, the automaker said.

Colorado flooding destroys cars as road closings stop auto repair work

Colorado flooding destroys cars as road closings stop auto repair work

Motorists unable to escape rising water levels ended up with damaged vehicles in Boulder County and Larimer County, Colo. and surrounding areas when historic rains hammered the area last week. In this Sept. 13, 2013 file photo, cars lay mired in mud deposited by floods in Lyons, Colo.

Bonhams’ Alfa Romeo breaks records at the Revival

The ex-Tazio Nuvolari 1935 Alfa Romeo Tipo C 8C-35 ‘50013’ – Scuderia Ferrari Nr ‘65’ sold for £5,937,500 at Bonhams Goodwood Revival Meeting, creating a new world record for an Alfa Romeo sold at auction.

2 Millionth Ford EcoBoost engine built since 2009 launch

2 Millionth Ford EcoBoost engine built since 2009 launch

Yeseterday Ford Motor Company celebrated a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines: Two million engines have been produced globally since Ford launched EcoBoost in 2009.

Doug Parks says GM is working on 200-mile electric car

Doug Parks says GM is working on 200-mile electric car

As automakers race to make cheaper electric cars with greater battery range, General Motors is working on one that can go 200 miles per charge at a cost of about $30,000, a top company executive said.