Mecum Auctions’ forward momentum achieved another thrust ahead with a successful live classic and collector car auction event this past weekend in Las Vegas, as a group of 431 vehicles crossed the auction block. With bids pouring in from both live, on-site auction participants as well as those who opted to bid online from the comfort of home, the Mecum Las Vegas auction saw 316 vehicles hammer sold for a 73% sell-through rate and $13 million in overall sales.
Read MoreTHE NEW LEGO® TECHNIC(TM) McLAREN SENNA GTR IS UNBOXED
Today, an exciting new addition sped onto the track and supercar scene. Extreme to the core like its iconic real-life counterpart, the new LEGO® Technic™ McLaren Senna GTR provides the ultimate thrill for sportscar lovers and motorsport fans alike looking for their next building challenge.
Read MoreTANNER FOUST DRIVES THE ALL-NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
TANNER FOUST DRIVES THE ALL-NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
Read MoreBRONCO R RACE PROTOTYPE TO RUN 1,000-MILE DESERT RACE
Returning to the harsh Mexican desert that solidified the Bronco brand’s off-road racing heritage, Bronco, Ford’s outdoor brand of Built Wild™ 4x4 SUVs, will run the legendary SCORE-International Baja 1000 with the Bronco R race prototype, plus an all-new 2021 Bronco Outer Banks™ two-door preproduction support vehicle.
Read MoreMAZDA FINISHES FIRST AND THIRD AT SEBRING
NELSON COSGROVE
DIRECTOR, MAZDA MOTORSPORTS
“I’m really excited to celebrate this historic win at the 12 Hours of Sebring with everyone at Mazda. This weekend, we joined an exclusive group of manufacturers ever to win this endurance classic. I would like to thank everyone at Idemitsu, Multimatic, and AER for the tremendous support during this unusual season.”
Read MoreMAZDA NAMED U.S. NEWS and WORLD REPORT BEST CAR BRAND FOR 6TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
“Mazda won the Best Car Brand award due to the strength of the Mazda3, Mazda6 and MX-5 Miata,” said U.S. News & World Report Executive Editor Jamie Page Deaton. “All three models have top-notch performance that puts an emphasis on direct, sporty handling, as well as quality interiors that are more upscale than their price tags might suggest.”
Read MoreCHEVROLET CAPTURES GT LE MANS MANUFACTURERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Chevrolet claimed the GT Le Mans Manufacturers title in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship today after the Corvette C8.R started the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. This is Chevrolet’s 13th Manufacturers title in IMSA GT competition since 2001 and concludes the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.R’s inaugural season.
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BMW Motorrad presents two world premieres.
On Thursday, 19 November 2020, BMW Motorrad will reveal two new models from its Roadster world. These world premieres will take place during an online-presentation at 4.00 pm (CEST). This will of course be streamed worldwide via the official BMW Motorrad Facebook page, the BMW Motorrad and BMW Group YouTube Channels as well as the BMW Group LinkedIn page.
Read MoreOFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE EDITION TAKES GMC CANYON AT4 TO NEW HEIGHTS
GMC announced the new 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 Off-Road Performance Edition, which enhances the Canyon AT4 and enables customers to confidently venture into rugged off-road environments, all while maintaining the premium comforts they have come to expect from GMC.
Read MoreA Ford self-driving test vehicle stops to allow pedestrians to pass.
PLAYING IT SAFE. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO LAUNCH SELF-DRIVING CARS
Over the last several decades, Ford and the rest of the auto industry have spent a vast amount of resources developing robust, comprehensive processes to ensure we design and deploy safe vehicles because we care about the safety of our customers.
Read MoreMITSUBISHI MOTORS EXTENDS "SMALL BATCH – BIG IMPACT" PARTNERSHIP WITH NASHVILLE-BASED COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Nashville is bracing for winter amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with cold temperatures, indoor gatherings and flu season compounding concerns. Today, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announces it will extend its loan of a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) to the Community Resource Center (CRC) for an additional six months, allowing CRC staff and volunteers the flexibility needed to deliver essential supplies directly to families and nonprofits in need across Middle Tennessee.
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Left: Angela Zepeda- Chief Marketing Officer | Center: Olabisi Boyle-Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy | Right: Claudia Marquez- CEO of Hyundai Motor Mexico
THREE HYUNDAI EXECUTIVES NAMED TO AUTOMOTIVE NEWS' 100 LEADING WOMEN LIST
Three leaders from Hyundai’s U.S. and Mexico operations have been recognized by Automotive News as among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Olabisi Boyle, the vice president, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy of Hyundai Motor North America, Claudia Marquez, the CEO of Hyundai Motor Mexico, and Angela Zepeda, the CMO of Hyundai Motor America were selected for their accomplishments and leadership.
Read MoreLeft: Sonia Rief-Vice President, Vehicle Connected Services & Program Management Office | Center: Judy Wheeler-Division Vice President, Nissan Sales & Regional Operations, Nissan U.S. | Right: Allyson Witherspoon, vice president and Chief Marketing Officer, Nissan U.S.,
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS NAMES THREE NISSAN EXECUTIVES TO “100 LEADING WOMEN IN THE NORTH AMERICAN AUTO INDUSTRY”
Automotive News has released its 2020 class of “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” and has recognized Nissan executives Sonia Rief, Judy Wheeler, and Allyson Witherspoon. Compiled every five years since 2000, the list spotlights female leaders in the automotive field who have significant influence and are major decision-makers within their organization. Honorees were recognized last night during an exclusive, virtual event.
Read MoreNEW 2021 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
The 2021 Discovery combines an exceptional design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior which embodies the spirit of family adventure that has characterized the Land Rover brand’s premium family SUV for more than 30 years.
Read MoreHYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP TO LAUNCH NVIDIA DRIVE
Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA announced today the roll-out of the NVIDIA DRIVE ‘connected car’ platform across all new models from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis from 2022 onwards.
The technical cooperation with NVIDIA, the global leader in accelerated computing, will enable Hyundai Motor Group to develop high-performance ‘connected car’ computing systems for its next-generation models. From entry-level to premium vehicles, all future models will feature in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems powered by NVIDIA DRIVE as standard. NVIDIA DRIVE includes a hardware and software stack, enabling Hyundai Motor Group’s IVI systems to combine audio, video, navigation, connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI)-based ‘connected car’ services.
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VOLKSWAGEN BREAKS GROUND ON U.S. LAB FOR DEVELOPING, TESTING OF EV BATTERIES
Volkswagen of America today marked the start of construction of its Battery Engineering Lab at its Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center. The approximately $22 million dollar facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the North American region.
Read More2021 RAM POWER WAGON 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Ahead of Nov. 11 Veterans Day observances, Ram is commemorating the 75th anniversary of Power Wagon with a special acknowledgment of Power Wagon’s heritage, which stretches back to World War II. The 2021 Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition is loaded with unique features and celebrates the rich history of the most iconic model in the heavy-duty pickup segment.
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POPULAR “CAFFEINE AND OCTANE” TV SHOW RETURNS TO THE NBC SPORTS NETWORK
ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2020 – Caffeine and Octane, the integrated brand behind North America’s largest monthly car show held at Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody, Ga., announces the return of its internationally-acclaimed “Caffeine and Octane” television show on the NBC Sports Network, marking the start of its fifth season. The first episode will premiere Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at 8 and 11 p.m. EST.
Read MoreASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GT4 EXTENDS BRITISH GT TITLE SUCCESS
Sunday 8 November 2020, Silverstone. Aston Martin’s Vantage GT4 clinched three more titles in the British GT Championship finale at Silverstone, ensuring that the luxury sportscar brand’s entry-level 4-liter V8 customer GT car remains unbeaten in the UK-based series since its debut in 2019.
Read MoreJIMMIE JOHNSON, 7-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION TO RUN INDYCAR TEST AT LAGUNA SECA
Jimmie Johnson will be testing an IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing on Tuesday, November 10, getting some laps under his belt at the Central Coast track before the start of the season on March 7 in St. Petersburg.
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