Tag: Vehicles

Americans Choosing to Drive for Holiday Travel

The latest research from Cars.com reports nearly half of Americans (46%) plan to travel for December holidays. COVID-19 is increasingly impacting travel decisions and prompting the majority of travelers (66%) to use their personal vehicles as opposed to flying or taking mass transit. As virus cases continue to rise across the country, the number of… Continue reading Americans Choosing to Drive for Holiday Travel

10 Automakers Make AEB Standard Across Lineup

Ten automakers have fulfilled a voluntary commitment to equip nearly all the new light vehicles they produce for the U.S. market with automatic emergency braking (AEB) ahead of the 2022-23 target, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. The 10 manufacturers put the technology on more… Continue reading 10 Automakers Make AEB Standard Across Lineup

Prefix Corporation Expands Paint Operations

Michigan-based Prefix Corporation has added over 30,000 square feet of production space to its existing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, expanding production capacity of its paint and finishing operations, the company announced. In addition to the expanded footprint, Prefix has also invested in new equipment and technologies to enhance quality and color consistency. “We’ve been… Continue reading Prefix Corporation Expands Paint Operations

Kia Unveils X-Line Sorento Concepts

Kia Sorento Yosemite Edition aims at exploring high-elevation locales and mountain living.

Kia Motors America (KMA) has unveiled a pair of custom-built Sorento SUVs – the Yosemite Edition and the Zion Edition – during the brand’s virtual national dealer meeting. The two wilderness-themed SUVs build upon the production Sorento X-Line model, a variant that highlights off-road prowess with unique 20-inch wheels, increased ride height to 8.3-in., improved… Continue reading Kia Unveils X-Line Sorento Concepts

Bentley Introduces Tweed Interior Option

Bentley Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke commissioning division, is now offering a door trim option in tweed for the Flying Spur, Continental GT and Bentayga, the luxury automaker announced. For admirers of authentic British heritage and those passionate about the use of sustainable materials, the four contemporary tweed patterns add a new, high-quality texture to the range… Continue reading Bentley Introduces Tweed Interior Option

Acura Unveils All-New MDX

2022 MDX SH-AWD A-Spec Performance Red Pearl 3/4 Front Passenger Exterior running back road

Built on an all-new platform and equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension, the MDX will receive its first ever Type S model later this year…

Arizona Auction Week Reworked for 2021

Arizona Auction Week will have a different look next year. In 2020, eight auction companies held classic car auctions in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Between January 10-19, 2020, eight car auction firms – MAG Auctions, Leake, Worldwide Auctioneers, RM Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Gooding and Company, Russo and Steele and Barrett-Jackson auctioned 3,867 cars–2,994 of those vehicles… Continue reading Arizona Auction Week Reworked for 2021

1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S

As part of 1016 Industries’ quest to be the first in the automotive industry to seamlessly integrate 3D printed technologies into scaled manufacturing processes, the company has successfully completed its first phase of performance testing for its McLaren 720S with 3D printed parts, the company announced. “On this initial test run, 1016 Industries put the… Continue reading 1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S