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April 2018

2018 Mustang GT: For those who have gasoline in their veins

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 21, 2018) It’s 1964, and Ford Motor Company vice president Lee Iacocca introduces the new Ford Mustang at the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows, New York. That same year Dick Dale and His Del-Tones release the single “Wild, Wild Mustang,” and an icon is born.

More than a half century later the first muscle car, is not only still here, it’s actually gotten stronger and faster, and is still a car people dream of owning.

911 GT3 RS sets Porsche benchmark of 6:56.4 minutes at Nürburgring

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(April 21, 2018) Porsche Works race driver Kévin Estre has set a lap time of 6:56.4 minutes with the 520 horsepower GT3 RS. Porsche development driver Lars Kern shared driving duties with Estre, and the Frenchman’s lap time was 24 seconds faster than the best time achieved with the previous GT3 RS model.

2019 Corvette ZR1 to pace 102nd Indianapolis 500

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(April 20, 2018) INDIANAPOLIS — The 2019 Corvette ZR1 is the official Pace Car for the 2018 Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil and will lead drivers to the green flag on Sunday, May 27, for the 102nd running of the legendary race.

It marks the 15th time a Corvette has served as the official Pace Car since 1978, and the 29th time a Chevrolet has led the field dating back to 1948, when a 1948 Fleetmaster Six convertible paced the race.

Volvo's first luxury model

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This circa 1973-75 Volvo 164E was found off U.S. 301 in eastern North Carolina resting on blocks. The 164 was Volvo's first venture into the luxury segment built between 1968-1975. More than 46,000 were sold before it was superseded by the 264 in 1975. It was powered by a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine. The engine was fuel injected in 1972 hence the "E" designation. According to Volvo, the 164E was fairly powerful for the time capable of a 0-to-60 run in about 8.6 seconds. (Photo by Jim Meachen)

Harley-Davidson announces unusual summer internship program

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(April 20, 2018) MILWAUKEE — No cubicle will cage these interns: to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of Harley-Davidson, the company is turning an often-mundane rite of passage, the summer internship, into the experience of a lifetime.

Instead of a key card, eight social media savvy collegians will get the opportunity to learn to ride via Harley-Davidson's Riding Academy.

Polestar heads to China auto show after completing winter testing

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(April 20, 2018) The Polestar 1 is heading to Beijing for Auto China April 25 - May 4, following its first successful winter test drive in northern Sweden. After making its global media debut in Shanghai last October, this is the first opportunity for the Chinese public to see the Electric Performance Hybrid.

New Ford F-150 Power Stroke diesel has 'best in class' EPA rating

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(April 20 20, 2018) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2018 Ford F-150’s first 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine officially boasts EPA-estimated ratings of 30 mpg highway, 22 mpg city and 25 mpg combined. These are the highest EPA-estimated ratings available in a full-size pickup truck, according to Ford.

Infiniti to build five models in China; electrify its portfolio

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(April 20, 2018) BEIJING — Highlighting the importance of the China automotive market, Infiniti Motor Company has announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV. The announcement comes ahead of the Beijing International Motor Show.

Charging to the Peak in an electric Volkswagen I.D. R

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(April 19, 2018) WOLFSBURG, Germany — It is the start of a new era in motorsport for Volkswagen and one thing is already certain — This Volkswagen is set to electrify its public. When the I.D. R Pikes Peak is presented to the public on Sunday, it will be Volkswagen’s first fully electric racing car.