Sports cars

Porsche NOW opens at CF Markville

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Porsche, Volkswagen Group, CF Markville, Sports cars, Coupés

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The doors to Ontarios first Porsche NOW pop-up store opened today at CF Markville, offering Porsche fans, prospects, and customers a unique experience with the brand.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The doors to Ontarios first Porsche NOW pop-up store opened today at CF Markville, offering Porsche fans, prospects, and customers a unique experience with the brand.
  • Located on the ground floor of CF Markville, Porsche NOW is an expression of a new Porsche global design concept that provides an intimate and interactive Porsche sales environment, where visitors can interact with the Porsche brand, vehicles, and product experts in a unique, low-pressure environment.
  • Operated by Pfaff Automotive Partners, one of Canadas leading luxury vehicle retailers and one of the largest Porsche retailers in North America, the pop-up features two Porsche vehicles including the all-new, all-electric Taycan, a design centre offering visitors the ability to custom-configure their own Porsche, and sales of Porsche Drivers Selection merchandise and accessories.
  • Porsche NOW previews the opening of a full-service dealership on the grounds of CF Markville early in 2021.

'Mazda Heroes: Honoring The Human Spirit' Recognizes Those Making A Difference In Communities During Unprecedented Year

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Monday, October 5, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Roadsters, Sports cars, Mazda North American Operations, Miata, Mazda MX-5, Mazda

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today launched its 'Mazda Heroes: Honoring The Human Spirit' program (Mazda Heroes).

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today launched its 'Mazda Heroes: Honoring The Human Spirit' program (Mazda Heroes).
  • The initiative aims to place a spotlight on individuals across the country who have selflessly dedicated themselves to their communities throughout 2020.
  • Through Mazda Heroes, MNAO will select 50 deserving people and provide each hero with a special part of its history, a Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Special Edition.
  • We had hoped this time would be filled with moments of celebration and appreciation for our fans, employees and partners.

A Frontier first: Nissan NISMO off-road parts to debut at the 2020 Rebelle Rally

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Nismo, Nissan, Sports cars, Coupés

Products will be available through Nissan dealers, select NISMO retailers or via NISMO parts .nissanusa.co m .

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  • Products will be available through Nissan dealers, select NISMO retailers or via NISMO parts .nissanusa.co m .
  • These new NISMO off-road parts, created by people who deeply understand trucks and the desire for ultimate off-road performance, will elevate Frontier to a new level of capability.
  • Nissan is the only automaker to sponsor a team every year in the womens-only Rebelle Rally since it began in 2016.
  • Weve taken the 2020 Frontier on a couple of trial runs, and its been an absolute rock star, said Woodward.

Audi Sport Launches Dedicated OTT Channel With Motorsport.tv

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Convertibles, Coupés, Sports cars, Audi R8, Audi, 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Australian GT Trophy Series

LONDON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi Sport , one of the most successful brands in the sport's history, has become the latest manufacturer to launch a dedicated channel on Motorsport.tv , Motorsport Network's digital OTT platform devoted to racing and automotive content.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi Sport , one of the most successful brands in the sport's history, has become the latest manufacturer to launch a dedicated channel on Motorsport.tv , Motorsport Network's digital OTT platform devoted to racing and automotive content.
  • There will be seven Audi R8 LMS GT3 cars, of which three are factory supported and a further two private entries, an Audi R8 LMS GT4 and an Audi RS 3 LMS.
  • The collaboration sees Audi Sport extending its reach into new geographies leveraging Motorsport Network's 56 million-strong monthly audience.
  • James Allen, President, Motorsport Studiossaid: "Starting this weekend fans of the legendary Audi Sport brand can enjoy behind the scenes action and get closer to the sport through this new channel.

Audi Sport Launches Dedicated OTT Channel With Motorsport.tv

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Convertibles, Coupés, Sports cars, Audi R8, Audi, 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Australian GT Trophy Series

LONDON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi Sport , one of the most successful brands in the sport's history, has become the latest manufacturer to launch a dedicated channel on Motorsport.tv , Motorsport Network's digital OTT platform devoted to racing and automotive content.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi Sport , one of the most successful brands in the sport's history, has become the latest manufacturer to launch a dedicated channel on Motorsport.tv , Motorsport Network's digital OTT platform devoted to racing and automotive content.
  • There will be seven Audi R8 LMS GT3 cars, of which three are factory supported and a further two private entries, an Audi R8 LMS GT4 and an Audi RS 3 LMS.
  • The collaboration sees Audi Sport extending its reach into new geographies leveraging Motorsport Network's 56 million-strong monthly audience.
  • James Allen, President, Motorsport Studiossaid: "Starting this weekend fans of the legendary Audi Sport brand can enjoy behind the scenes action and get closer to the sport through this new channel.

Austin exotic sports car dealer takes reservations for latest super sports utility vehicle

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Lamborghini Urus, Lamborghini, Urus, Sports cars, Coupés, Roadsters

However, not every Lamborghini vehicle available is waiting for interested drivers inside the Lamborghini Austin showroom.

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  • However, not every Lamborghini vehicle available is waiting for interested drivers inside the Lamborghini Austin showroom.
  • Lamborghini Austin is now offering the Lamborghini Urus Peal Capsule to drivers.
  • When shoppers speak with the professionals of Lamborghini Austin, they can reserve a new Lamborghini Urus Pearl Capsule and have it delivered right to the showroom.
  • Interested readers can speak with professionals at Lamborghini Austin to learn more about the Lamborghini Urus Pearl Capsule by visiting the dealer website at lamborghiniaustin.com .

GR Super Sport Makes Dynamic Public Debut at Le Mans

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Hypercar, Le Mans Prototypes, Cars, Sports cars, Car classifications, Green racing, Toyota GR Super Sport Concept, Sports prototypes, FIA World Endurance Championship

Fittingly for a vehicle based on the two-time Le Mans-winning TS050 HYBRID race car, a customized GR Super Sport development model, customized as a convertible and in GR camouflage livery, completed a demonstration lap, before participating in the ceremony to return the Le Mans trophy for this year's race.

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  • Fittingly for a vehicle based on the two-time Le Mans-winning TS050 HYBRID race car, a customized GR Super Sport development model, customized as a convertible and in GR camouflage livery, completed a demonstration lap, before participating in the ceremony to return the Le Mans trophy for this year's race.
  • Those performances are the inspiration for the GR Super Sport, a hypercar with race car pedigree and performance.
  • "It was an honour to drive this development version of the GR Super Sport for the first time in public, and especially at a circuit like Le Mans which is so closely connected to this car.
  • The GR Super Sport was born at Le Mans so this felt like a homecoming.

New Nissan Z Proto looks to the future, inspired by its past

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Sports cars, Coupés, Touring cars, Roadsters, Nissan, Datsun, Nissan Silvia, Nissan Sunny

Nissan has unveiled the Z Proto, signalling the companys intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car.

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  • Nissan has unveiled the Z Proto, signalling the companys intent to launch a new generation of the legendary Z sports car.
  • First hinted at in a brand teaser video, Nissan A-Z, shown in May, the Nissan Z Proto pays full respect to 50 years of Z heritage.
  • The Z Car Club Association (ZCCA) is hosting current Datsun and Nissan Z car owners from around the world for its annual International Z Car Convention.
  • To find out more about the Z Proto, 2020 Nissan 370Z and the rest of the Nissan lineup, please visit NissanNews.com .

Maserati Presents the MC20 Super Sportscar to mark a new era

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Car classifications, Cars, Motor vehicles, Sports cars, Fiat, Maserati, Maserati MC20

As the Auto Shows were cancelled in cities across the country, car makers and marketers had to come up with new ideas.

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  • As the Auto Shows were cancelled in cities across the country, car makers and marketers had to come up with new ideas.
  • A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Gix5c1qm9Lw
    The MC20 super sportscar, the first Maserati to adopt the new Nettuno engine, was recently introduced via a combination of virtual press conference and physical media presentation.
  • The MTC (Maserati Twin Combustion) technology was awarded an International patent and is the first time such technology is available for a road car.
  • The engine was designed and will be built at Maserati's Historic facilities in Modena, Italy along with the car.

Classic Recreations’ Carbon Fiber Heritage Shelby GT500CR Mustang Roars Into Production

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Automotive, Other Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Luxury, Performance & Special Interest, Manufacturing, Retail, Cars, Car body styles, Car classifications, Convertibles, Hatchbacks, Ford Mustang, Muscle cars, Sports cars, Shelby Mustang, Shelby, AC Cars, Carbon fibers

Executives with Classic Recreations have announced that the recently unveiled heritage Shelby GT500CR carbon fiber concept car has gone into production.

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  • Executives with Classic Recreations have announced that the recently unveiled heritage Shelby GT500CR carbon fiber concept car has gone into production.
  • This carbon fiber bodied continuation heritage Shelby GT500CR will carry the Shelby DNA into every model we build.
  • Working with SpeedKore Performance Group, Classic Recreations directed the process to create the woven carbon fiber bodies using original Shelby molds to meticulously reproduce the iconic lines of the classic 1967-68 Shelby Mustang.
  • Each Classic Recreations officially-licensed Shelby comes with a Shelby serial number and is included in the official Shelby Worldwide Registry.