Inside the Industry

Batur introduces light sculpture — A first step in digital personalization



(March 18, 2024) The new Bentley Batur — the handcrafted, coach-built coupe from Mulliner — showcases a new technology that delivers welcome animation sequences projected to the ground from the door. Bentley Motors has spent the last 100 years providing customers with exceptional luxury cars formed in metal, wood and leather. Looking to the future, light will be the fourth material that will play a significant part in Bentley’s design language, as originally demonstrated by the 2019 concept car EXP100 GT with its illuminated front grille.

Mecum Glendale 2024 collector car auction exceeds $54 million in sales



942 vehicles sold during
5-Day Arizona auction event

(March 18, 2024) Mecum Auctions’ most recent event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., saw overall sales totals eclipse $54 million as 942 classic and collector vehicles hammered sold throughout the five-day auction event. Headlined by the $1.815 million sale of a highly awarded L88 Corvette top sales results at the auction included a variety of American-built favorites from Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and Cadillac.

Ed Ruscha and Andy Warhol art featured at Petersen Automotive Museum



'Eyes on the Road' showcases

work of iconic artists, designers

(March 15, 2024) LOS ANGELES — The Petersen Automotive Museum will debut its newest exhibit, “Eyes on the Road: Art of the Automotive Landscape,” on March 30. The display, which explores the intersection of art, the motoring environment and automotive innovation, will feature a curated selection of concept cars and artwork from iconic artists, including Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol and David Hockney. 

The Kia K4 teased ahead of New York International Auto Show premiere



(March 15, 2024) SEOUL — Kia has unveiled a series of teaser images of the Kia K4 next-generation compact sedan. The images evoke an exceptional fusion of advanced technology and alluring aesthetics seamlessly encapsulated within the K4’s sleek contours. Kia has not been clear if the new sedan will be gas powered or electric.

Now at dealers —2024 Lincoln Nautilus arrives with reimagined interior



Lincoln Digital Experience has
new 48-inch panoramic display

(March 15, 2024) PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Lincoln’s newest SUV — the all-new 2024 Nautilus — arrives at dealerships with evolved design, an available hybrid powertrain, and new connected features including the all-new Lincoln Digital Experience and Lincoln BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology that will elevate the ownership experience for clients on and off the road.  

Cadillac teases future of zero emissions performance



(March 14, 2024) Cadillac has given the world a taste of what the future of electric performance could render, sharing a sneak peek at Opulent Velocity — a concept vehicle designed to celebrate the past, present and future of Cadillac and its performance brand, V-Series. Opulent Velocity represents the duality of the Cadillac brand defined in the name itself, Opulent + Velocity.

BMW of North America streamlines EV charging experience



(March 14, 2024) BMW of North America has announced the addition of Shell Recharge Solutions as a second eMobility provider, giving customers easy access to Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, EVConnect, and Blink charging stations via the My BMW App. BMW drivers can now find, access, and charge at all affiliated locations via their My BMW app, with payments for all five providers automatically processed via the app.

Most powerful series-production Porsche sets record lap times



Zero to 60 mph in as little as 2.1 secs.
and top track speed of up to 190 mph

(March 14, 2024) STUTTGART, Germany — Not yet on the market, but already a record holder: The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, in California, on February 23. With a time of 1:27.87, Porsche development driver Lars Kern put in a faster lap than any other driver has before with a series electric car.

Refreshed 2024 Kia Sorento tackles Colorado’s winter wilderness



(March 13, 2024) TABERNASH, Col. — Set against the backdrop of the majestic Colorado Rockies, the refreshed 2024 Kia Sorento embarked on a journey along picturesque alpine roads for its national press introduction this week, where members of the media ventured through the winter wilderness and immersed themselves in the rugged appeal of the newly introduced Sorento X-Pro trim.

Hyundai releases pricing for high-performance IONIQ 5 N



Fully equipped IONIQ 5 N starts
at $67,475 including destination

    
(March 13, 2024) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai has announced pricing for its fully equipped IONIQ 5 N at $67,475 including destination, setting the new benchmark for engaging, all-electric high performance. The IONIQ 5 N SUV is offered in a single, fully equipped trim that "delivers cutting-edge performance along with unmatched driver engagement and configurability, all paired with a full complement of convenience, driver-assistance, and safety features."