With the economy in the tank and oil prices low, most drivers have more to worry about than their gas bills. Still, the prospect of a Silicon Valley company shaking up the moribund automobile industry with a new all-electric car was enough to draw a crowd for the Mar. 26 unveiling of Tesla Motors’ Model S.

The first electric car produced by entrepreneur Elon Musk, the South Africa-born co-founder of PayPal, caused a sensation when it rolled out in 2006. The Tesla Roadster was a low-slung, $109,000 rocket ride, with a body based on the Lotus Elise and capable of going from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds. It was among the first cars to marry an all-electric engine with the looks and speed of a sports car. Musk’s company, Tesla Motors, claims to have sold 1,200 Roadsters, with 250 delivered to wealthy, tech-savvy eco-enthusiasts in such places as Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and New York.

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(Reprinted from the Observer Tribune)

CHESTER ‑ Sometimes fantasy can be reality, as with a local car club that allows regular people to take a daylong ride in a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ford GT and an Audi R9.
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Yes, we know. There was a time when it was cool to be on Facebook. That time has passed. Facebook now has 150 million members, and its fastest-growing demographic is 30 and up. At this point, it’s way cooler not to be on Facebook. We’ve ruined it for good, just like we ruined Twilight and skateboarding. So git! And while you’re at it, you kids better get off our lawn too.

Moving on…here’s the plan. We’re keeping our regular award winning, high class website. But for those of you looking for the behind-the-scenes scoop on what goes on at Vulcan, click here to join our fan club:

(PS: We’re not on Twitter yet. We don’t understand Twitter. Literally. It makes no sense to us.)

Ready to learn more about club membership? Stop by the Vulcan Motor Clubhouse in Glen Cove, New York (Sunday, March 29th)between 10:00am and 1:00pm to view a selection of our fleet – which includes the raging Ferrari F430, the incomparable Ford GT, the Audi “Car-Of-The-Year ” R8, the Bentley Flying Spur, the Aston Martin DB9, the Lamborghini Murcielago, the Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren, and the Lamborghini Gallardo.

The team will be available to answer questions about the club and give complimentary rides in the vehicle of your choice.

We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be appearing at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (April 10-19, 2009), where consumers will have a chance to learn more about the benefits of club membership and sign up for slots in the US Supercar Tour.

The Vulcan Motor Club booth is located in the Javits Center on Level 1, and Membership Directors will be available to answer questions throughout the show.

We’ll also be offering a chance to book a limited number of US Supercar Tour seats at a huge savings.