June 8 and 9th Ocean City Maryland hosted the 12th Annual OC Car Shows at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on 40th Street. This year was a whole new ball game with an additional hall added downstairs (bayside) and the entire upstairs hall being redone; allowed for many more cars to register.
There was a wide variety of custom rides, different ‘flavors’ some old school looks and new school looks.
Here is a sneak peek of our coverage. Some teasers below, and check-out our indoor photo gallery here.
For more coverage, check out our OC Car Show Indoor Photo Gallery: http://coverage.carshowz.com/v/auto_events/2013_car_shows/oc_car_shows_2013/
Monday, June 10, 2013
Carlisle Events Performance & Style 2013
CarShowz.com Staff
Photographer and Review by: Mike Mieczkowski
Words by: Jeff Cantagallo
Carlisle Events are always on top of their game with hosting one of the best events on the East Coast.
Performance & Style definitely adds to the excitement bringing out over 1500 custom rides. The weekend of May 11, 2013, Mike Mieczkowski, CarShowz.com Photographer spends the weekend in Carlisle, PA. to capture one of the most anticipated shows of the year. In order to capture all of the action, you definitely have to spend some time going through the show field. Stay tuned for full coverage of the event, but enjoy the teasers posted on our Facebook page: Click here for Friday Night Carlisle Performance & Style Teaser Photos
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Photographer and Review by: Mike Mieczkowski
Words by: Jeff Cantagallo
Carlisle Events are always on top of their game with hosting one of the best events on the East Coast.
Performance & Style definitely adds to the excitement bringing out over 1500 custom rides. The weekend of May 11, 2013, Mike Mieczkowski, CarShowz.com Photographer spends the weekend in Carlisle, PA. to capture one of the most anticipated shows of the year. In order to capture all of the action, you definitely have to spend some time going through the show field. Stay tuned for full coverage of the event, but enjoy the teasers posted on our Facebook page: Click here for Friday Night Carlisle Performance & Style Teaser Photos
Stay tuned for Full Coverage by Mike Mieczkowski.
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Cruisin’ Ocean City – OC, MD. 2013
Photos by: Justin Mann, CarShowCoverage.com
Words by: Jeff Cantagallo, CarShowz.com
Cruisin’ Ocean City MD., a 4 day event with the hottest rides jam packed throughout Ocean City Maryland, mostly consisting of hot rods, but are not limited to just hot rods, you will see 4×4 trucks, mini trucks, imports, motorcycles and more.
There’s always something exciting going on during Cruisin Ocean City – Check out this Camaro that lost a wheel. This photo by CarShowCoverage.com went viral on Facebook Chevy vs. Ford page. Last I checked over 2000 likes | 200 Shares
“Yeah, that’s an airplane driving down Coastal Hwy!”
For full coverage visit: http://carshowcoverage.com/photos/shows/2013/cruisinoc
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Words by: Jeff Cantagallo, CarShowz.com
Cruisin’ Ocean City MD., a 4 day event with the hottest rides jam packed throughout Ocean City Maryland, mostly consisting of hot rods, but are not limited to just hot rods, you will see 4×4 trucks, mini trucks, imports, motorcycles and more.
Info from specialeventpro.com: Cruise on down to Ocean City, MD, May 16-17-18-19 to join in all the fun at the 23rd Annual Cruisin Ocean City Car Show. More than 3,000 Hot Rods, Customs, Classics and Trick Trucks will take over the streets of Ocean City.Our friends / partners at CarShowCoverage.com captured amazing coverage throughout the week of Cruisin’ OC. Below are teasers of the event, click here for Cruisin’ Ocean City full coverage photos 2013
Lots of car shows and vendors will be taking place at the Convention Center Parking Lot and the Inlet Parking Lot, plus several more car shows will be taking place at various business locations in Ocean City and West Ocean City. There will be more than 350 awards that will be selected by various businesses, town representatives, community leaders, event sponsors and others.
There’s always something exciting going on during Cruisin Ocean City – Check out this Camaro that lost a wheel. This photo by CarShowCoverage.com went viral on Facebook Chevy vs. Ford page. Last I checked over 2000 likes | 200 Shares
“Yeah, that’s an airplane driving down Coastal Hwy!”
For full coverage visit: http://carshowcoverage.com/photos/shows/2013/cruisinoc
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Sunday, June 9, 2013
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Starts at $52K
Source: Automobilemag.com
After its debut at the Detroit auto show earlier this year, enthusiasm for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hasn’t died down. Now, we have official pricing information for the C7 Vette: the coupe will start at $51,995 and the convertible will run $56,995, both including destination.
The 2014 price represents an increase of just $1400 on both the coupe and convertible over the base 2013 Corvette. That means buyers of the all-new C7 Corvette will be gaining a fair bit of kit for not much more.
First and foremost, the 2014 Corvette is powered by the new LT1 6.2-liter V-8 that’s good for 450 hp, or an additional 20 hp over the outgoing car. The C7 also has another gear for its manual transmission at seven speeds and includes active rev matching. Other standard equipment includes a five-position Drive Model Selector, dual, eight-inch configurable driver and information screens; a backup camera; a nine-speaker Bose audio system; and an all-new, fully electronic top for convertibles that can be lowered using the key fob.
However, if you’re wondering how much that shiny Corvette coupe that debuted at the Detroit show costs, you’ll have to open your wallet a little wider: that car wears a price tag of $73,360. To raise the Corvette’s cost by some $21,365, Chevy added a slew of options. To add even more sporting credentials, the show car had the Z51 Performance Package ($2800), competition sports seats ($2495), Magnetic Ride Control ($1795), and a dual-mode exhaust system ($1195). The Z51 package is something that enthusiasts should make sure to tick the option box for – it includes unique chassis tuning, modified gear ratios, a transmission-cooling system, larger 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, upgraded brake rotors and cooling ducts, performance traction management, and an electronic limited-slip differential and differential cooling system. More importantly, the Z51 package drops the Corvette’s 0-60 mph time to “under four seconds” and allows for “more than 1 g in cornering,” according to Chevy. To read more visit automobilemag.com
For more photos and article information, visit: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/2014-chevrolet-corvette-starts-at-51995-220507.html/2014-chevrolet-corvette-live-reveal-engine-5/#axzz2RengUbDs
Source: AutoBlog.com
Barrett-Jackson auctioned off the first production 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in Palm Beach this evening, with the open-top two-seater commanding a huge winning bid of $1,000,000 from Rick Hendrick, owner of NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports.
While the Geneva Motor Show C7 prototype is pictured above (it also was shown at Barrett-Jackson), Hendrick won rights to the first retail production model (VIN undetermined at this time), allowing him to choose both color and options before his V8 sports car rolls off the assembly line in the near future. Hopefully, by the time that happens, we will all know more about its soft convertible top, double-bubble tonneau and the mechanism that opens and lowers the fully automatic roof at speeds upwards of 30 mph.
It is worth mentioning that proceeds from the sale of this first C7 droptop will benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer institute, one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States that strives to prevent, detect and eradicate all forms of cancer. The General Motors Foundation is a longtime supporter of Karmanos, with nearly $6 million in support over the last 15 years.
To read more about this article and view more photos, visit: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/05/first-production-2014-corvette-stingray-convertible-auctioned-fo/
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After its debut at the Detroit auto show earlier this year, enthusiasm for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hasn’t died down. Now, we have official pricing information for the C7 Vette: the coupe will start at $51,995 and the convertible will run $56,995, both including destination.
The 2014 price represents an increase of just $1400 on both the coupe and convertible over the base 2013 Corvette. That means buyers of the all-new C7 Corvette will be gaining a fair bit of kit for not much more.
First and foremost, the 2014 Corvette is powered by the new LT1 6.2-liter V-8 that’s good for 450 hp, or an additional 20 hp over the outgoing car. The C7 also has another gear for its manual transmission at seven speeds and includes active rev matching. Other standard equipment includes a five-position Drive Model Selector, dual, eight-inch configurable driver and information screens; a backup camera; a nine-speaker Bose audio system; and an all-new, fully electronic top for convertibles that can be lowered using the key fob.
However, if you’re wondering how much that shiny Corvette coupe that debuted at the Detroit show costs, you’ll have to open your wallet a little wider: that car wears a price tag of $73,360. To raise the Corvette’s cost by some $21,365, Chevy added a slew of options. To add even more sporting credentials, the show car had the Z51 Performance Package ($2800), competition sports seats ($2495), Magnetic Ride Control ($1795), and a dual-mode exhaust system ($1195). The Z51 package is something that enthusiasts should make sure to tick the option box for – it includes unique chassis tuning, modified gear ratios, a transmission-cooling system, larger 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, upgraded brake rotors and cooling ducts, performance traction management, and an electronic limited-slip differential and differential cooling system. More importantly, the Z51 package drops the Corvette’s 0-60 mph time to “under four seconds” and allows for “more than 1 g in cornering,” according to Chevy. To read more visit automobilemag.com
For more photos and article information, visit: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/2014-chevrolet-corvette-starts-at-51995-220507.html/2014-chevrolet-corvette-live-reveal-engine-5/#axzz2RengUbDs
Source: AutoBlog.com
Barrett-Jackson auctioned off the first production 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in Palm Beach this evening, with the open-top two-seater commanding a huge winning bid of $1,000,000 from Rick Hendrick, owner of NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports.
While the Geneva Motor Show C7 prototype is pictured above (it also was shown at Barrett-Jackson), Hendrick won rights to the first retail production model (VIN undetermined at this time), allowing him to choose both color and options before his V8 sports car rolls off the assembly line in the near future. Hopefully, by the time that happens, we will all know more about its soft convertible top, double-bubble tonneau and the mechanism that opens and lowers the fully automatic roof at speeds upwards of 30 mph.
It is worth mentioning that proceeds from the sale of this first C7 droptop will benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer institute, one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States that strives to prevent, detect and eradicate all forms of cancer. The General Motors Foundation is a longtime supporter of Karmanos, with nearly $6 million in support over the last 15 years.
To read more about this article and view more photos, visit: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/05/first-production-2014-corvette-stingray-convertible-auctioned-fo/
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Fast and Furious 6 Cars
To us here at CarShowz.com this is what makes the Fast and Furious series, the CARS! Topgear.com put together an awesome line-up of the cars used in Fast and Furious 6, check out some of those rides below:
Source: http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/fast-and-furious-6-cars-2013-03-18
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Toyota to Recall 2010 Prius and Lexus Hybrids
Toyota Motor Corporation This will be the second brake-related recall for Prius and Lexus hybrids.
Toyota has announced a recall in the United States of about 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS 250h hybrids from the 2010 model year to fix a brake problem, the second time since 2010 the cars have been recalled to fix the braking. According to the automaker’s release, dealers will replace brake boosters, which can develop leaks.
The problem could cause longer stopping distances, Cindy Knight, a spokeswoman, wrote in an e-mail, adding that Toyota was not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the problem. The automaker recalled almost 149,000 vehicles in early 2010 to change software that controlled antilock braking. In that case, Toyota told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that while the cars’ brakes were “operating as designed, customers are perceiving inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces.” Consequently, Toyota said, “stopping distances may be increased compared with the customers’ expectation for a given pedal force.”
The recall came just days after the safety agency announced an investigation resulting from consumer complaints. There are at least 100 complaints on the agency’s Web site from owners of 2010 models who say they are still having braking problems on rough surfaces. Many were filed in the last two years and include owners who said their vehicles had the recall repair but were still having the same problem.
The action is part of a worldwide recall of about 242,000 vehicles, Ms. Knight wrote.
Update: Fri., June 7, 2013
After first learning of a brake problem on the 2010 Prius, it took Toyota three years to investigate the issue and decide that a recall was necessary, according to a report the automaker filed with N.H.T.S.A.
In the report posted Friday on the safety agency’s Web site the automaker detailed how it spent those years collecting leaking brake booster assemblies and investigating, which included conducting durability testing.
The decision to issue a recall was made on May 31. The defect could cause longer stopping distances, according to Toyota. A Toyota spokeswoman wasn’t immediately available for further comment.
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Toyota has announced a recall in the United States of about 87,000 Prius and Lexus HS 250h hybrids from the 2010 model year to fix a brake problem, the second time since 2010 the cars have been recalled to fix the braking. According to the automaker’s release, dealers will replace brake boosters, which can develop leaks.
The problem could cause longer stopping distances, Cindy Knight, a spokeswoman, wrote in an e-mail, adding that Toyota was not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with the problem. The automaker recalled almost 149,000 vehicles in early 2010 to change software that controlled antilock braking. In that case, Toyota told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that while the cars’ brakes were “operating as designed, customers are perceiving inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application of the brakes on rough or slick road surfaces.” Consequently, Toyota said, “stopping distances may be increased compared with the customers’ expectation for a given pedal force.”
The recall came just days after the safety agency announced an investigation resulting from consumer complaints. There are at least 100 complaints on the agency’s Web site from owners of 2010 models who say they are still having braking problems on rough surfaces. Many were filed in the last two years and include owners who said their vehicles had the recall repair but were still having the same problem.
The action is part of a worldwide recall of about 242,000 vehicles, Ms. Knight wrote.
Update: Fri., June 7, 2013
After first learning of a brake problem on the 2010 Prius, it took Toyota three years to investigate the issue and decide that a recall was necessary, according to a report the automaker filed with N.H.T.S.A.
In the report posted Friday on the safety agency’s Web site the automaker detailed how it spent those years collecting leaking brake booster assemblies and investigating, which included conducting durability testing.
The decision to issue a recall was made on May 31. The defect could cause longer stopping distances, according to Toyota. A Toyota spokeswoman wasn’t immediately available for further comment.
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A Truck Tailgate Party: Fire Up the Grilles
“A fist in the wind” is how Mr. Peters describes the pickups’ design. The new G.M. trucks are not alone in looking as if they can deliver a punch. The latest full-size pickups from G.M.’s crosstown rivals, Ford and Ram, step into the ring with flattened noses, their huge, blunt grilles often slathered in bright trim. A special edition of the latest Toyota Tundra seems to have as many bars as Milwaukee, capped with a flat, wide nostril. “There is a trend toward a bigger, bolder look,” said Mr. Peters, the director of exterior design for Chevrolet trucks, full-size crossovers and performance cars. Automobile grilles have long been carefully created to reflect the image of their brands and a particular model’s place in the hierarchy, while truck grilles were comparatively bare and basic. But with trucks locked in ever-fiercer sales battles, their grilles have grown larger and more eye-catching, a modern, motorized riff on the battle shields of medieval crusaders. After taking a hit when the economy slumped, pickup sales are on the rise again on the strength of a rebounding construction industry: Ram (previously known as Dodge Trucks) gained 49 percent in April from a year earlier, and the full-size truck sales of G.M. and Ford each rose around 24 percent. Manufacturers are scrambling to grab larger shares of this highly profitable market with tougher, more distinctive designs. Rugged exteriors help to hide the fact that many of today’s macho-looking trucks are softies on the inside, with interiors wrapped in soft leather, decked with wood trim and buzzing with electronic gadgets. Luxury trucks are especially hot. Ford says that about a third of its pickup sales come from the higher-end versions priced at $35,000 or more. Not long ago, a $50,000 pickup seemed unimaginable. Now the price tags on fancy trucks can rise well above $60,000. In addition, a tough grille can obscure the fact that the power plant behind it is shrinking — with more fuel-efficient V-6 engines replacing thirsty V-8s in many pickup trucks. In Texas, where one-sixth of the nation’s pickups are sold, and where Mr. Peters showed off his new truck to the press recently, pickups are like the standard uniform of boots and cowboy hats: they are everywhere, but they come in many styles and shapes. Greater personalization, with a variety of available faces, is the latest truck trend. The image of the pickup truck is firmly wrapped in American mythology. Model names read like the listings for John Wayne Week on the Turner Classic Movies channel: High Country, King Ranch, Laramie Longhorn. Manufacturers present trucks primarily as work tools, but despite the ads featuring cowboys, farmers and construction workers, more and more trucks are being used partly — or mostly — as family vehicles. “There’s a lot of diversity in the customer range,” said Joe Dehner, chief exterior designer for Ram and Dodge. In addition to working trucks, he said, “we also get the ‘air haulers,’ which means they don’t necessarily carry something.” For decades, trucks looked like basic metal boxes. Then Dodge offered up a bold new look for its Ram for the 1994 model year. Under Tom Gale, then the design chief for Chrysler, the pickup added a touch of fantasy to the utilitarian box. With its arched grille and raised hood, the Ram resembled the cab of a mighty 18-wheeler. Today’s Ram designers call it “the big-rig look,” said Mr. Dehner. “We own that.” But pickups from other manufacturers began to show the Ram’s influence as their designers visually separated the hood and fenders and raised the grille above the headlights. For the 2014 Chevy Silverado, which will arrive in showrooms soon, Mr. Peters has revised a familiar look. Bolder elements surround its traditional so-called dual port grille. Mr. Peters said, “It looks tougher because it is taller and wider and sports a new single-piece bumper that emphasizes its horizontality.” He said that drivers want trucks “to be purposeful, capable, durable, with an aggressive appearance saying that they can take the punches of everyday life on the farm or job.”
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