Seen here is a display from Star Road, the Fairlady and Skyline specialists, with a couple of their demo cars both fitted with Glow Stars — their original brand of mesh wheels.
Source: Speedhunters
TOKYO AUTO SALON UPDATE
Breaking from NAIAS, let’s take a glimpse at the Tokyo Auto Salon which is also happening. This Kuhl ZN6 is displayed with an intricate paint — yes it is paint and not a wrap — is nothing short of mind-blowingly complicated and time-consuming, but the result is truly art.
Source: Speedhunters
F1 FRAUD UPDATE
Bernie Ecclestone has stepped down from his position at Delta Topco following an indictment on bribery charges in Germany. The news comes as little surprise as Ecclestone has previously admitted to paying German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky. However, the F1 boss contends it wasn’t a bribe as he insists he paid Gribkowsky because he was threatening to reveal false details of his tax affairs. Despite stepping down, Ecclestone will still run day-to-day operations. As Delta Topco explained, “The Board believes that it is in the best interests of both the F1 business and the sport that Mr Ecclestone should continue to run the business.” However, we will be “subject to increased monitoring and control by the Board.” A trial date hasn’t been set but proceedings are expected to begin in April.
Source: World Car Fans
OVERHEARD AT THE BMW BOOTH IN NAIAS
According to a BMW exec, the M3/M4 won’t tolerate sloppy throttle inputs. It’s without a doubt the highest-performance road car M has built, but it also requires a LOT of talent to drive … at least BMW has a network of driver’s schools to help there, starting with the teen driving program up through the BMW CCA race schools.
Source: Road & Track
NAIAS UPDATE: 2015 Chrysler 200
The model has been the subject of digital tweaking courtesy of Theophilus Chin who considers there’s a great deal of potential for a convertible. If the sedan will be a success, chances are Chrysler will add this body style to the car’s range, especially since the model looks way better than its predecessor which had a convertible derivative. As a reminder, the all-new 200 will be available upon launch with either a 184 bhp 2.4-liter TigerShark engine or a 295 bhp Pentastar V6 3.6-liter. Both work with a 9-speed automatic gearbox that can send power to an optional AWD system featuring a complete rear-axle disconnect. Priced at $21,700 USD, the 2015 Chrysler 200 will hit dealerships in the second quarter of the year.
Source: Motor Authority