Automobile Magazine and MotorTrend: World Class Driving Partners since 2007
Widely recognized as the two leading authorities in global automotive feature coverage, Automobile and Motor Trend magazines feature thoughtful editorials from some of the world’s foremost industry experts. Both magazines are leading titles under the global publishing house Source Interlink Media Publications.
Automobile positions itself as the automotive magazine for the discriminating car enthusiast. Editorial offers readers an in-depth, cutting-edge look at some of the world's greatest cars. The magazine offers exhilarating full color artwork as well as lively and informative writing highlighting the world's most exciting new and classic cars.
Widely known as one of the oldest automobile magazines in the world and founded by Petersen Publishing in Los Angeles, Motor Trend first appeared in September 1949. Bearing the tag line ‘The Magazine for a Motoring World,’ Motor Trend is well-known as the creator of the well-regarded industry “Car of the Year” award. Motor Trend and Hot Rod founder Robert E. Petersen (Petersen died March 23, 2007) was instrumental in establishing the Petersen Automotive Museum, now considered one of Los Angeles' major tourist attractions. The magazine features detailed road tests, the latest news in auto introductions, concept cars, auto shows, and new car buying information.
For more than a century, Pirelli has been known as one of the most innovative and respected automotive related companies in the world, providing the very best in high-performance tires. With the success of 2007’s initial partnership, Pirelli continues with World Class Driving as the 2008 official tire partner. Pirelli will supply their premiere tires for hundreds of World Class Driving events across the US. Each event allows World Class Driving participants to feel the unrivaled grip and control Pirelli tires offer these exotics during thrilling day-long drives on the very best scenic road courses in the United States.
World Class Driving is currently using several products such as the P Zero Rosso and P Zero Nero
Dining Out magazine
Dining Out Magazine is a leading culinary resource guide and lifestyle magazine currently offered in fifteen major metropolitan cities and regions in the United States. Dining Out offers information regarding the very best restaurants available in any of their dedicated cities and areas. Dining Out will also be offering World Class Driving Drivers Club members a special membership package on a case by case basis during the year with the introduction of their Dining Out VIP card.
For eighteen years, founder Claus Ettensberger has provided the finest luxury automotive aftermarket accessories and wheels for a variety of the world’s best automakers and discerning auto enthusiasts. Combining state of the art technologies with the highest safety and quality production, CEC imports, produces and distributes timeless designs that outlast trends. As part of their involvement this year, CEC acts as the exclusive alloy wheel supplier providing stunning designs to enhance the World Class Driving fleet.
The leading Italian manufacturer of racing safety equipment and sportswear apparel will be the 'official supplier' of World Class Driving commencing in 2008. As part of the partnership, OMP will supply World Class Driving with uniforms and other safety equipment for the 2008 World Class Driving US Tour. OMP will manufacture a dedicated line of sportswear. The announcement comes as the Italian company expands their presence at motorsports events throughout North America. OMP will be an integral partner in helping provide participants with an even better drive experience through the program’s use of their amazing safety equipment and sport-wear apparel.