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October 2017

Sale prices for vintage Chevrolet trucks keeps increasing

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(October 26, 2017) DETROIT ― As vintage Chevrolet trucks increase in popularity with enthusiasts, more trucks are going up for auction and sale prices for the most coveted trucks keep increasing. “Vintage trucks, especially Chevrolets, have been gaining popularity with collectors, to the point they are rivaling muscle cars,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auction Company.

Honda at the Tokyo Motor Show

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(October 25, 2017) TOKYO — Honda is displaying several electric vehicle concept vehicles and new hybrid technology for its popular CR-V compact crossover at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Here are highlights of Honda's displayed vehicles and speciality equipment.

More than 5.5 million compact cars sold by Mercedes-Benz since 1997

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(October 25, 2017) The A-Class from Mercedes-Benz celebrates its 20-year anniversary this month. On Oct. 18, 1997, in Rastatt, Germany, a customer took possession of one for the very first time. More than three million others followed.

As a result, the model not only established the segment of compact cars at Mercedes-Benz, but also began a real success story. Since then, 5,555,555 customers chose to buy an A-Class, B-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake or GLA.

All-new Honda Gold Wing unveiled in California

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(October 25, 2017) The next chapter in one of Honda's most storied narratives began this week with the unveiling of the 2018 Gold Wing and Gold Wing Tour models. The all-new Gold Wing was revealed at the Santa Barbara, Calif., MOXI Museum of Exploration and Innovation. The all-new Gold Wing takes some of its cues from the legendary GL models that came before it while maximizing potential through a lighter, more thrilling, and more technologically advanced package, which features a new engine, chassis, and a whole suite of electronics.

Lexus introduces two new vehicles inspired by Marvel's 'Black Panther'

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(October 25, 2017) LOS ANGELES — When a Super Hero is your muse, the results can be amazing. And Lexus is proving just that with two new vehicles inspired by its team-up with Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” — a 2018 LC Inspiration Series production car and a concept coupe dubbed the Black Panther Inspired LC.

As previously announced, Lexus and Marvel have collaborated to pair the 2018 Lexus LC 500 with Marvel’s dynamic Black Panther character in the highly anticipated film, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther,” in U.S. theaters Feb. 16.

Mazda unveils two concept cars at Tokyo Motor Show

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(October 25, 2017) HIROSHIMA, Japan — Mazda unveiled two concept models, the Mazda KAI CONCEPT and the Mazda VISION COUPE at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show Tuesday. The Mazda KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback heralds a new generation of Mazda cars. Featuring the next-generation SKYACTIV-X gasoline engine, SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language, the model embodies the technology, engineering and design concepts that will define the next generation of Mazda cars.

Kia launches 'small can do big' marketing campaign for 2018 Rio

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(October 24, 2017) IRVINE, Calif. — With the all-new 2018 Rio arriving in showrooms, Kia is launching a comprehensive marketing campaign to reinforce the age-old adage that big things can indeed come in small packages.

The centerpiece of the campaign, entitled “Small Can Do Big”, is a 90-second spot which made its broadcast debut last week during Game One of the NBA Tip-Off between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers on TNT.

Mustang team works after hours to create new performance pack

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(October 23, 2017) DEARBORN, Mich. — Evenings in the garage. Weekends at the track. Gearheads everywhere can appreciate the extra time and effort the Mustang team took to quickly prototype and hone the Performance Pack Level 2 for the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT.

“A passion to create something special is what really drove this project,” said Tom Barnes, Mustang vehicle engineering manager. “And that really showed in the off-the-clock way we went about doing our work.”

Less weight, more performance — 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T

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(October 23, 2017) ATLANTA — Porsche is reinvigorating the concept of the puristic 911 T model from 1968 with the new 2018 911 Carrera T. With less weight, a manual transmission with a shorter constant transaxle ratio, and a standard mechanical rear differential lock, performance and driving pleasure are heightened.