(July 11, 2013) MALDON, Essex, England — Leading classic car specialist JD Classics has been commissioned to work on a one-off motorcycle project that aims to break the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record.

Former two times World Superbike Champion James Toseland will attempt to break the current record with the ‘52 Express’ Streamliner motorcycle in September 2014 on Utah’s hallowed Bonneville Salt Flats.

(July 11, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Fiat has unveiled a one-of-a-kind print ad this week when it debuts "Body Paint" in this year's annual ESPN The Magazine's Body Issue. The "visually stunning print ad" features over a dozen female artists, models and contortionists to recreate the image of a Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio.

(July 10, 2013) American and Chinese consumers are the main targets for the sedan version of the Audi A3 that already is being sold in Europe and is due to hit showrooms globally over the next several months. But Audi executives believe they also can win over a considerable number of European luxury-car buyers who more naturally favor hatchbacks like the current sportback version of A3 sold in Europe.

(July 10, 2013) LONDON — The Jaguar Project 7 concept will make a dynamic debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 12. The concept vehicle is based on the 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE, an all-new, two-seat convertible sports car and winner of the 2013 "World Car Design of the Year" award.

"Project 7 is a single-seat sports car based on the F-TYPE, with the kind of racing-inspired form that designers dream about. It has one purpose: to be driven fast and enjoyed. Jaguar sports cars are known for exceptional performance and clean design. Project 7 captures that spirit in its purest form," said Ian Callum, director of design at Jaguar.