Mitsubishi Colt Performance special commemorates rally past
Mitsubishi's Czech division created a hotter version of the Colt supermini. This special edition features a rally-inspired livery, subtle aerodynamic tweaks and new wheels. It is powered by a revised 1.0-liter turbo engine that delivers 127 horsepower. At a time when carmakers seem hell-bent on taking the joy out of driving, Mitsubishi's Czech unit has come up with a crazy idea: slap a rebadged Renault Clio in rally livery, slap on some bigger wheels, and finally Pair that with a 27 percent power boost (don't get excited, it still won't beat your grandma's Prius), and you've got a special edition version of the new Mitsubishi Colt. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); Enter Mitsubishi Colt Performance and prove you don't Need actual performance Call something "performance". Sure, it's not the reincarnation of the Lancer Evo (please don't make us laugh), but at least someone still remembers…
NTA Travel Exchange commemorates Green Book legacy
From left: David Jackson of Green Book Institute, Bryce Wilson of sponsor GroupCollect, William Hampton of Huntsville Revisited, Melanie Bench of Cherokee Nation, Terri Harvill of Birmingham YMCA and Karin Aaron of Green Book Experience during the Nov. 18 event Cultural Tourism Event||Provided by National Tourism AssociationFor nearly 30 years, the Black Motorist Green Book helped African American travelers cope with the challenges of racial segregation under America's Jim Crow laws by listing hotels, restaurants, gas stations and areas that ostensibly welcomed African Americans. Make travel safer. On November 18, the Green Book Institute and the National Travel Association (NTA) hosted a “Cultural Tourism Celebration Luncheon” in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the NTA’s 2024 Tourism Exchange Conference . The aim is to pay tribute to organisations, community leaders and tourism professionals for their contribution to diversity and cultural tourism in the spirit of the Green Paper.The nonprofit Green Book Institute was formed last year and is operated by parent…
Rolls-Royce commemorates its 007 history with 1-of-1 Phantom
In September, I wrote Regarding the importance of the Rolls-Royce Phantom III, one of them appeared in the 1964 James Bond film "Goldfinger" as the villain's chauffeur and creative gold-smuggling vehicle. At the end of this article, I speculated that the automaker would launch a limited-edition Phantom VIII, styled after the black and yellow 1937 sedan from the film, to further "carry on the legacy of this extraordinary car, and that of Rolls-Royce." Ties to the James Bond film series.” Deville. I was right. kind of. Rolls-Royce has created a special extended version of the 2024 Phantom to commemorate the 60th anniversary of its ancestor's appearance in one of the most popular 007 films of all time, but that's it - just one Phantom Goldfinger. According to the company, it "incorporates some of the most extensively designed and handcrafted custom features ever produced," which required three years of ongoing development and the creation of several prototypes. Like the car in…