Welcome

+00002008-10-21T01:29:51+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Folks, we are kicking off a blog for our Motoring Tampa Bay Web site. Do send us your suggestions to improve the site, which as you can see is unique in every respect, catering to the motoring enthusiast in the Tampa Bay area.

Thanks.

Gas card giveaway offer still open!!

+00002009-10-31T13:36:46+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Dear readers:

You can’t tell me you aren’t looking for a gas card giveaway! Those two $25 Shell gas cards are still hidden on one of the pages of our Web site here at www.motoringtampabay.com All you have to do is find them and e-mail us at editor@motoringtampabay.com with the page link. The first two readers to e-mail us will each receive a $25 gas card.

Looking forward to hearing back,

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786

2010 Chevy Camaro review

+00002009-10-30T12:19:47+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Good morning readers:

Just put up our test-drive review of the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V-6 on our RELE HOT RIDES page. The car is great value for the money, if you have considered buying one. Do check out the review.

Happy & safe motoring!

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786

November edition debuts

+00002009-10-25T01:12:57+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Good evening readers:

Our November issue (2nd issue) of Motoring Tampa Bay has debuted. We distributed hundreds of copies of the paper at the Tampa International Auto Show at the Tampa Convention Center, thanks to Ronnie Setser. We also gave away 200 copies of the paper at the MOSI Mustang event today. Several thousand copies of the paper will be distributed this coming week at selected auto stores in Tampa Bay, as well as car shows and cruise-ins.

If you would like a copy, annual subscription is only $12. The check can be mailed to MOTORING TAMPA BAY, 18313 CYPRESS STAND CIRCLE, TAMPA, FL 33647.

Regards

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

MOTORING TAMPA BAY

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786

Oct. 24 Mustang, Shelby and Ford roundup at MOSI

+00002009-10-24T01:06:37+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Good evening:

Just a reminder about the 28th annual Mustang, Shelby and Ford Roundup at Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Tampa. It is hosted by Mustang Club of Tampa, Bill Currie Ford and MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave.. Portion of the proceeds of the show will be donated to MOSI’s Kids In Charge program.

The roundup will be from 8 a.m. to 4: p.m. with check-in running 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Everyone interested in Ford vehicles is invited to attend and there is no charge to simply view the cars. The show includes classes for all years of Mustangs, Shelbys and Ford-powered cars and trucks. Two free tickets to MOSI are provided to each vehicle and vendor participating in the show. Additional tickets to MOSI are available for $5 each to show registrants. Day of show registration is $25 per vehicle.

For information, call Chris Meyer at (813) 961-3223, Mark Morley at (813) 891-1304 or Frank Cossota at (813) 376-8979, e-mail info@mustangcluboftampa.com or visit www.mustangcluboftampa.com

Enjoy the show!

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786

2010 Tampa Bay International Auto Show

+00002009-10-22T21:17:07+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Good afternoon readers:

Just a reminder about the Tampa Bay International Auto Show that runs Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25. As usual, it’s at the Tampa Convention Center. And if and when you are at the show, do check out Ronnie Setser’s “World on Wheels.” For the first time, Setser of Ronnie Setser Customs on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, will be inside the convention center. For more details, visit  www.motortrendautoshows.com/tampa

Enjoy the show,

Nitish S. Rele

Editor/Publisher

www.motoringtampabay.com

813-758-1786

Motoring Tampa Bay November print edition

+00002009-10-22T00:37:26+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Good evening readers:

We have wrapped up the November issue of Motoring Tampa Bay. It should hit the streets by Monday. If you would like a copy of the publication, you can mail us your $12 annual subscription fee to MOTORING TAMPA BAY, 18313 CYPRESS STAND CIRCLE, TAMPA, FL 33647.

Regards

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786

Chimera Customs’ 1969 Camaro fetches $245,000 at auction

+00002009-10-14T12:58:34+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Dear readers,

Our hats off to Chimera Customs in Palm Harbor and St. Petersburg-based duPont Registry for taking a Pro-Touring 1969 Camaro to the Oct. 7-10 Barrett Jackson Auction in Las Vegas. The auctioned-off car fetched $245,000. The entire proceeds will benefit the Florida Suncoast Affiliate of the Suzan G Komen for the Cure.

Details are on our home page at www.motoringtampabay.com Just scroll down to read the entire story.

Regards

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786

Motoring Tampa Bay November print edition

+00002009-10-10T17:39:29+00:0031. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Dear readers:

Well, we are now working on our November issue of Motoring Tampa Bay. The plan is to make it a monthly from now on. The 2nd print edition, like the inaugural one, will be available at certain stores in the Tampa Bay area and mailed to folks who expressed interest in a copy. If you would like an annual subscription, please send a $12 check addressed to MOTORING TAMPA BAY, 18313 CYPRESS STAND CIRCLE, TAMPA, FL 33647.

Happy motoring,

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

MOTORING TAMPA BAY

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

EDITOR@MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786

October Tampa car shows, cruise-ins

+00002009-09-29T16:17:51+00:0030. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Good afternoon readers:

Please note we have added dozens of new car shows and cruise-ins to our October event listing. Here is the direct link if you are looking to attend car shows, cruise-ins Tampa Bay:

http://www.motoringtampabay.com/upcoming_oct09.html

Happy motoring!

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

MOTORING TAMPA BAY

www.motoringtampabay.com

813-758-1786

2009 Honda Accord coupe review

+00002009-09-19T13:17:44+00:0030. 20, 2008 by motoringeditor

Good Saturday morning, folks:

Please do check out our test-drive review of the Honda Accord coupe, EX-L V-6. A great-looking ride with awesome performance. It’s on our Rele Hot Rides page. Here’s the direct link to the page:

http://www.motoringtampabay.com/testing.htm

Happy motoring!

NITISH S. RELE

EDITOR/PUBLISHER

WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM

813-758-1786