Let’s admit it, when you first saw this article and the name “Lamborghini,” you probably didn’t think of a tractor. But Ferruccio Lamborghini got his start making tractors after serving in the Italian Air Force’s Motor Pool until 1947. From there, Mr. Lamborghini saw the demand for tractors after World War II and began converting surplus military engines into powerful tractors.
[Video] A Lamborghini tractor? They’re real, and the story behind them is quite fascinating!
Posted by Poquet Auto on May 31, 2016 11:04:11 AM
In the News: Apple’s Big Step Into the Transportation Industry
Posted by Poquet Auto on May 24, 2016 9:00:23 AM
Apple recently invested $1 billion in China’s largest private ride-hailing service, Didi Chuxing (a competitor of Uber). Preliminary reports are sharing with the public that the move may be a way for Apple to not only better understand the Chinese market, but take its first step in the automotive/transportation industry.
The large investment gives Apple a window into the business that dominates 87% of the country’s ride-hailing services, which roughly comes out to 11 million rides per day. This partnership lends a little support to the claim that Apple is secretly working on a self-driving vehicle-related product, code-named “Project Titan.”
So what is behind this investment?
Fiat Creates a Unique, Interactive Billboard to Help People Park Their Car
Posted by Poquet Auto on May 19, 2016 10:00:40 AM
After all of those times when you have been asked to vacate the car to help someone park their car, Fiat came along with a nifty way to advertise their brand and help the everyday commuter.
How, you may ask?
A digital, interactive billboard in Frankfurt, Germany that uses sensors to help motorists parallel park their cars on a busy street. Here’s a quick video demonstrating how it used and what it took to create such an innovative piece of advertising genius!
Check out this video and let us know what you think of this billboard!
Attention Ford Fans: Check Out This Collection of Vintage Ford Race Cars
Posted by Poquet Auto on May 10, 2016 10:00:27 AM
Many kids grow up with the dream of driving a race car. Some dream of Chevys and others dream of Mopar. However, there’s no denying the impact that Ford race cars have had throughout the years. From building the GT40 to beat a Ferrari, to an affordable sports car for the everyday commute, Ford has been an iconic brand for race cars, and the auto industry as a whole. But today, a major Ford race car fan, Jim Click, is selling this amazing collection!
So check out this video and let us know which one would you like to drive home the most!
[Video] Saturday Night Live’s Hilarious Debut of the Mercedes AA Class!
Posted by Poquet Auto on Apr 28, 2016 10:00:45 AM
In the midst of the electric/hybrid car revolution, and the debut of the new Tesla Model 3, Saturday Night Live created a fake commercial with host, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, to showcase the “new Mercedes AA Class.” Take a look as this comedic gold!