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Flash.(Briefs)
Bye-bye, McLaren; hello, Koenigsegg
The McLaren F1's reign as the world's fastest series production car officially ended Feb. 28 when a standard Koenigsegg CCR maintained an average speed of 241.01 mph over the 7.77-mile banked Nardo test track in Italy. A slightly modified McLaren F1 hit 240.3 mph in a straight line at the Ehra proving ground in Germany in 1993.
Audi not at rest
Audi's upcoming Q7 offroader could spawn a new hybrid to take on Lexus' recently launched RX400h. In Geneva, Audi chairman Martin Winterkorn said Ingolstadt is developing various hybrid systems, including both gasoline/electric and diesel/electric versions. Winterkorn also confirmed Audi is working on a smaller Q5 off-roader to take on the BMW X3.
BMW will expand lineup
BMW is working on both a luxury MPV and a sporty crossover inspired by the X-Coupe concept shown in Detroit in 2001. Both are set for U.S. introductions by the end of 2008.
The MPV would be built in Germany and the crossover at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant. The vehicles will share engines, gearboxes, electrics and other parts.
- ART AND COMMERCE; Builders compete for hot rodding's greatest prize.(News)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 27, 2006 700+ words
...the fuss is about. The winner of the Ridler Award, top prize at the annual Detroit Autorama...the standard for entry. To win the Ridler Award, a hot rod must be not only perfect...serious business, a lucrative one, and a Ridler Award winner is the ultimate business card...
- BASF participates in Detroit's Autorama.(Fresh Paint)
- Magazine article from: Coatings World April 1, 2009 700+ words
...exhibit. Additionally, the winner of this year's Autorama Ridler award was presented to a custom 1932 Ford 'Deucenberg V8' painted...Red Metallic' Glasurit 90-Line waterborne product. The Ridler award, given out every year at the Detroit Autorama, is one of...
- Ohio Custom Body Shop Owner Caters to Fans of Fast, Expensive Cars.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News July 16, 2002 700+ words
...this." Not Batman's riddling foe Edward Nygma, but the Ridler Award, given annually at Detroit's Autorama. The Autorama must...anywhere from $300,000 to $1 million. "If you make the Ridler Award, you can get your money back in sponsors," Saccone said...
- MILK RUN; from dairy barn to restoration shop.
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek May 19, 2008 700+ words
...s Autorama and won the coveted Ridler Award. "I had always done cars for...each one winning a best-in-class award. Anzalone and his four employees...says. "If you want to win the Ridler Award or America's Best Roadster...
- TRUTH AND BEAUTY IN BUILDING 4; Once again, the Grand National Roadster Show...
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek Vaughn, Mark February 19, 2007 700+ words
...all this competition stuff too seriously. He did win the Ridler Award (given annually in Detroit and of at least equal status...was enough for this particular car to have already won the Ridler Award in 2006, often a harbinger of things to come. But while...
- Flash.(News Briefs.)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 8, 2004 700+ words
...on sale this summer with just 120 cars slated to come to the States, at a retail price around $450,000. Riddle this Albert Brockly has won the Ridler Award for his red 1939 Willys at Autorama in Detroit. Tim O'Connell built the car.
- Web Watch: AutoWeek.com.(News)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek March 27, 2006 700+ words
...ll ever see. There's lots of art in these cars, especially the 1935 Ford Radster, winner of the show's prestigious Ridler Award. autoweek.com/photospecials Blog on Ever hear of the Bentley Arnage Blue Train? We've got a blog on the pricey luxo...
- The traditional "Champagne and Subs" media preview of the Autorama Custom Car...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 15, 1989 700+ words
...as will entrants from 37 states. All cars will be judged and awards given for the best in each category. The prestigious Ridler Award, created in honor of Autorama founder Don Ridler, will be presented to the top car and its owner, along with a $5,000...
Source: HighBeam Research, Flash.(Briefs)