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1898 Porsche Now on Display at Porsche Museum

The history of the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche begins in 1948 with the “Type 356”, the first sports car to bear the Porsche name, but the history behind the Porsche brand goes back much further in time. Ferdinand Porsche, a pioneer in the field of automotive construction, began working on the construction of motor vehicles as early as the end of the 19th century. As the chief designer at leading manufacturers Lohner, Austro-Daimler, Daimler-Benz and Steyr, Ferdinand Porsche was able to draw on over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry when he founded his own company in…
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1898 Porsche Now on Display at Porsche Museum

The history of the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer Porsche begins in 1948 with the “Type 356”, the first sports car to bear the Porsche name, but the history behind the Porsche brand goes back much further in time. Ferdinand Porsche, a pioneer in the field of automotive construction, began working on the construction of motor vehicles as early as the end of the 19th century. As the chief designer at leading manufacturers Lohner, Austro-Daimler, Daimler-Benz and Steyr, Ferdinand Porsche was able to draw on over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry when he founded his own company in…
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The Porsche 911 Targa 4 Goes Topless

Porsche is known for technical innovation married to pure driving performance, and they've combined the two yet again with the 911 Targa 4 and Targa 4S. Ever since they were revealed at the North American International Auto Show earlier this month, everyone has been talking about the amazing way the hardtop turns into a convertible. To stow the roof behind the back seats, the system lifts away the wraparound rear window. The sides of the roof bar slide inward to let the roof move back. Once it's stowed, the glass is popped back into place.

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Audi Returns to the Big Game

Audi of America today announced its return to the Super Bowl with a :60 spot featuring the all-new Audi A3. The seventh consecutive Super Bowl ad for the brand will air during the big game on February 2, 2014, in the first in-game break after the 3rd quarter kick-off, in the final position of the advertising break.

"We're excited to once again return to America's biggest advertising stage, the Super Bowl, for our seventh consecutive year," said Loren Angelo, Director of Marketing for Audi of America. "As one of the most highly-anticipated viewing events of the year, the…
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Subaru Forester Shines at Emergency Vehicle Operations Center Crossover Challenge

Just how tough and reliable is a Subaru? The instructors at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center teach police, firefighters, and other first-responders how to deal with the toughest road conditions imaginable. Watch them evaluate the latest all-wheel-drive systems from Subaru and other manufacturers and see why Subaru is the obvious choice.  For more information on the Forester and the entire Subaru lineup, visit Tom Wood Subaru in Indianapolis!


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Audi Wants You to #WantAnR8

The Audi #WantAnR8 contest returns in a new way, giving you the chance at winning your own R8 driving experience. For the first time, you're challenged to prove your love for the R8 by taking your own virtual turn on the Sonoma Raceway to create a video featuring original Audi R8 footage and music from innovative recording artists from around the world. The contest closes on Sunday, so be sure to enter today!



Click here to use exclusive Audi R8 video footage and the WeVideo editor to create your own...
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Volvo Experiments with Pure Tension Pavilion for V60 Plug-In Hybrid

After introducing the V60 plug-in hybrid in Italy, Volvo is proud to share the ‘Pure Tension Pavilion.’ The pavilion – a spectacular free-standing tensioned membrane structure – is a rapidly deployable and portable solar charging station for the world-first diesel plug-in hybrid. It is the winning project resulting from a competition for architects and designers held in May and commissioned by Volvo Car Italia. The Pure Tension charging station together with the V60 plug-in hybrid will now be part of a road-show through Italy’s biggest cities.



The Pavilion was shown for the first time at an event in Milan. This May…
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Subaru Donates 200 New Science Books to Indianapolis School

Subaru of America's Columbus Zone office partnered with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to donate more than 200 science books to Washington Irving School in Indianapolis.  The donation is made as part of the "Subaru Loves Science" program and was realized through signature collection at the Indiana Academy of Science 28th Annual Academy Meeting held in March 2013. 

Tim Stallings, Subaru Columbus Zone Director said: "We are excited to support science education in our local school.  Subaru owners have always shown an affinity to the sciences and so it is a great fit for our…
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Tom Wood Honda Answers Some FAQs About Your Honda

Looking for some answers to simple questions about your Honda? Here are some Frequently Asked Questions from Honda owners like you. Need more info? Tom Wood Honda would be glad to help you out! Contact us via the web here, or give us a call at 765-642-9991!

Where can I find out more about Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (phone compatibility, pairing a phone, etc)?

For information about Bluetooth HandsFreeLink , such as checking phone compatibility, how to pair a phone, or importing an address book, please visit http://automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ or call (888) 528-7876.

How often do I need to change…
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Enter to Win Maroon 5 Tickets at Tom Wood Honda

Like Maroon 5? You're in luck! Stop by Tom Wood Honda for a test drive, and you're registered to win a flyaway trip for two to Los Angeles to sit front row at two Maroon 5 shows and meet the band- twice!  Not only that, Tom Wood Honda is giving away tickets to the August 3rd concert at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville!



Simply stop by Tom Wood Honda for a test drive of a new or Certified Pre-Owned Honda, be a licensed Indiana driver over the age of 18, and you're entered to win! The drawing…
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