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August 2018

Nissan celebrates 13 years of building Habitat for Humanity homes

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(August 2, 2018) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America continues its long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity with a $1 million donation to help build affordable, homes in partnership with families in need of decent housing. Nissan's contributions to Habitat for Humanity in North America amount to more than $15.5 million over the past 13 years.

"There is a growing need for affordable housing across the U.S.," said Nissan vice president of Corporate Development and Social Responsibility Rebecca Vest.

Most automakers report U.S. sales declines in July

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(August 2, 2018) U.S. light-vehicle sales fell an estimated 3.7 percent in July as the auto industry slumped going into the second half of a year projected to be weaker than the robust first six months. Ford, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, General Motors and Hyundai-Kia all reported declining sales.

The seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of sales for July fell to 16.73 million, in line with the 16.7 million rate forecast by analysts polled by Bloomberg. It is the weakest SAAR reading since August 2017’s revised 16.58 million rate, when Hurricane Harvey disrupted sales.

Mid-size Cutlass in retirement

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The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is a mid-size car manufactured and marketed for model years 1982-1996. It shared the front-wheel drive A platform with the similar Buick Century, Pontiac 6000 and Chevrolet Celebrity. The Cutlass Ciera shared the Cutlass nameplate with the smaller Cutlass Calais and the larger Cutlass Supreme. This late 1980s copy was found abandoned in eastern North Carolina. (Photo by Jim Meachen)

Lister takes record number of advanced orders for its 666 hp model

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(August 1, 2018) LONDON — British specialist sports car maker Lister Motor Company revealed its 666 horsepower prototype based on the Jaguar F-Type earlier this year and subsequently took a record number of advanced orders. Since then, the limited production UK manufacturer has been busy refining and developing the F-Type even further, making the 666 horsepower model the fastest, most powerful and luxurious Lister ever built in the legendary Cambridgeshire marque’s 65-year history.

INKAS develops upgraded Mercedes-Benz G63 armored limousine

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(August 1, 2018) TORONTO — After the success of the first edition Armored Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, INKAS has announced a new and improved version with a refined interior cabin and upgraded components. The new version transforms an already-unique SUV into a bespoke, ultra-luxurious and fully armored limousine.

NKAS is an international corporation focusing on security solutions for retailers, government agencies, financial institutions, and global corporations. INKAS has grown to employ over 200 people to produce advanced technology products and services.