MotorTorque Tumbles
Chevrolet Monte Carlo advertisement (1971)
I personally didn’t know about this generation of the Monte Carlo. This is rather beautiful — I also love the fact that the standard, most basic engine you could get on one of these, was a 5.7L V8.
Is it me, or is there a style of automotive advertising photography from the early 70s that’s got a real post-apocylptic feel?
MG joins BTCC; recruits Jason Plato. This is his car
Second-last Ford image of the week: A convoy of Ford vans on the QE2 bridge in 2005, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Ford Transit production
Bentley’s new soundtrack
Stirring and thunderous, it is the prelude to a potent new Bentley driving experience that begins in 2012
Ford Motor Company has unveiled its latest model, only this time it isn’t a new vehicle. Instead a fashion model demonstrated how a variety of Ford Focus car parts could be the subject of a stylish photo shoot.
The unique fashion items, a dress and necklace made of Ford car parts, were commissioned as part of the company’s centenary tour, a month-long event celebrating 100 years of Ford in Britain. They were designed by two accomplished young British designers.
R2D2 cycle helmet
The voices of Bert & Ernie are now available for TomTom devices. Developed in association with Sesame Workshop and Locutio Voice Technologies, drivers can join the duo on their adventures, whether they’re off to Sesame Street or anywhere else.
Bert & Ernie’s directions will help to put a smile on every drive. The friends deliver navigation instructions together and enjoy fun banter such as: “U-turn ahead, Bert. Just me turn? All of us Bert.”
Bert & Ernie’s voice is available to download now for £7.95.
Find out more at http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/products/voices/bert-ernie/index.jsp.
The results of the collaboration between luxury British marque Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and renowned photographer Rankin are to be showcased to the public for the first time, at the Rankin Gallery in Los Angeles, USA on 16 – 23 November 2011.
During the year-long Rolls-Royce commission, Rankin has captured 100 images inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy, the figurine famed for its prominent and defining position on the bonnet of every Rolls-Royce. The project offered Rankin full artistic licence to create a modern and very personal interpretation of the legendary ‘flying lady’, with spectacular results.
Rankin’s exploration of the contemporary Spirit of Ecstasy incorporates a variety of themes: power, the beauty of age, intrigue and mystery, speed and whirlwind blend with materials, fabrics and paint to create a stunning array of photographic portraits, with global appeal. The work features women of a range of ages and cultures, each chosen for their symbolic representation of the femininity, grace and mystery of the Spirit of Ecstasy.
On 17 November 2011, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will host an exclusive Spirit of Ecstasy reception at the Rankin Gallery in Los Angeles, attended by Rankin, media and VIP guests. The exhibition will feature 80 of the full set of 100 portraits, with a further selection available to view at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars stand at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 18 – 27 November 2011.
Honda reward 1m-mile Accord driver…
Ford reveals top 20 eerie roads in UK.
