Targeting a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, Ford is adding the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition to the Mustang Mach-E GT stable. Pumping out 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft. of torque, the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition delivers more torque, grip and better handling by drawing more power from its battery pack and targets… Continue reading Ford Adding Performance Edition to Mustang Mach-E GT Lineup
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Volkswagen Ending Motorsports Operations
Volkswagen is ending all motorsport activities as part of the company’s realignment and will be redistributing its resources as it focuses on its line of electric vehicles, the German automaker announced. “The Volkswagen brand is on the way to becoming the leading provider for sustainable e-mobility. To this end, we are pooling our strengths and… Continue reading Volkswagen Ending Motorsports Operations
Hoonigan Names New CEO
Automotive lifestyle brand Hoonigan has hired sports-industry veteran Jennifer van Dijk as its new chief executive officer, the company announced. van Dijk comes from global sports and entertainment marketing agency Wasserman, having most recently served as Executive Vice President of Digital overseeing the agency’s athlete media network, Athlete Exchange. Current Hoonigan co-CEOs Jacques Marine and… Continue reading Hoonigan Names New CEO
Bruce Meyers Sells Meyers Manx
Bruce and Winnie Meyers have sold the Meyers Manx dune buggy company that started in 1964, the company announced. Bruce attended art school to learn to draw, but became famous for his Meyer’s Manx dune buggy, an open fiberglass body on a Volkswagen chassis. Meyers—now in his 90s—grew up in Southern California surfing, drag racing… Continue reading Bruce Meyers Sells Meyers Manx
Petersen Museum to Give Live Virtual Tour
As part of its Giving Tuesday fundraiser on Dec. 1, the Petersen Automotive Museum will stream a two-hour-long, live tour of its exhibits and The Vault Presented by Hagerty. Viewers are encouraged to tune in to the live event and donate; the museum will use the donations to preserve its collection, support the community with… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Give Live Virtual Tour
KPI — November: New and Used Vehicle Sales
Rebounding inventory and high demand are signs that the auto industry’s recovery will sustain…
KPI — November: Recent Vehicle Recalls
A roundup of recent manufacturer safety recalls…
Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities
Classic Recreations is undergoing an expansion including new car models, the hiring of additional personnel and an additional 24,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and showroom facility in North Texas, the company announced. This expansion will increase production of its classic muscle cars, as well as accepting high-performance restoration projects. “In spite of the challenging economic climate,… Continue reading Classic Recreations Expanding Lineup, Facilities
GM Drops Effort to Stop California Emissions Rules
General Motors is dropping its efforts to stop California from setting its own emissions rules, the Detroit Free Press reported. GM CEO Mary Barra said Monday that GM is withdrawing from preemption litigation between California, the Trump Administration and other non-government groups. To read the full report from the Detroit Free Press, click here.
Subaru Unveils All-New BRZ
The rear-wheel-drive sports car features more power, redesigned styling and a six-speed manual…
Honda Debuts Civic Prototype
The redesign features substantial changes to the car’s upper body design and a complete interior makeover…
Jeep Reveals Wrangler Rubicon 392
A factory option for the first time in nearly 40 years, the Rubicon 392 is powered by a 6.4-liter V-8 engine, delivering 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque…
Mitsubishi Redesigns Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has revealed the restyled 2022 Eclipse Cross. The new Eclipse Cross will first launch in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2021. While there will be a plug-in hybrid variant of the vehicle available in select markets, there are no plans at this time to add the PHEV model for… Continue reading Mitsubishi Redesigns Eclipse Cross
Dana Inc. Supplying Spicer Axles for New Land Rover Defender
Dana Incorporated announced that the new 2021 Land Rover Defender features Dana’s latest Spicer AdvanTEK axles. Known for its rugged design and off-road performance, the Defender has a rich history with roots reaching back to the original Land Rover series of vehicles launched in the late 1940s. Dana’s association began when Land Rover specified Spicer… Continue reading Dana Inc. Supplying Spicer Axles for New Land Rover Defender
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Named MotorTrend 2021 Car of the Year
MotorTrend announced today that the Mercedes-Benz E-Class lineup is the winner of MotorTrend’s 2021 “Golden Calipers” for Car of the Year. “The E-Class carries the stout imprimatur of old-school luxury, from the graining of the wood to the suppleness of the leather seats, to the consistency of design all around the exterior and interior. Yet… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz E-Class Named MotorTrend 2021 Car of the Year