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June 2019

Vision M NEXT — The future of driving dynamics at BMW

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(June 27, 2019) MUNICH, Germany — In the future, drivers will be able to choose whether they wish to be driven or do the driving themselves. With the BMW Vision M NEXT, the BMW Group is revealing its take on how driving pleasure might look in the future for those who enjoy taking the wheel themselves.

It offers a foretaste of the BMW M brand’s electrified future by placing the focus squarely on the actively engaged driver. Intelligent technologies on board provide comprehensive yet carefully targeted assistance to turn them into the ultimate driver.

Aston Martin Lagonda showcases company's electric future

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(June 27, 2019)  LONDON — For two days in central London, Aston Martin Lagonda will be showcasing its zero emission powertrain technologies with the company’s first Electric Future event. Relaunched as the world’s first zero emission luxury brand in 2018, Lagonda will confound traditional thinking and take full advantage of the latest advances in electrification and autonomous driving technologies.

Mitsubishi North America to relocate headquarters in Franklin, Tenn.

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(June 26, 2019) CYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will relocate its headquarters from Cypress, Calif., to Franklin, Tenn., a suburb of Nashville.  The move is part of an ongoing plan to reinvent every aspect of Mitsubishi from corporate leadership to dealer partners to every touchpoint in a customer's relationship with their vehicle, and will sharpen the company's focus on future growth and innovation. 

Dealer who paid $2.1 million at charity auction picks up Toyota Supra

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(June 26, 2019) Toyota dealer John Staluppi took possession of “Global #1,” the first 2020 GR Supra to roll off the production line, at the company’s Plano headquarters on Monday. Staluppi paid $2.1 million for the fifth-generation Supra in January at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.

“Global #1” is the only VIN that will end in 20201 — with “2020” representing the year the Supra was reintroduced to the world and “1” marking it as the first vehicle to roll off the production line. The exterior is factory-finished with a matte gray exterior, red mirror caps and matte black wheels.

The remains of a Chevrolet

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A rusty hulk is all that remains of this 1966 Chevrolet in eastern North Carolina. Its small block V-8 is gone, perhaps removed to give new life to another car. 1966 was a good year for Chevrolet with 2.2 million in sales. (Photo by Ralph Gable)

Honda publishes improved consumer website

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(June 25, 2019) TORRANCE, Calif. – American Honda has published a new and improved consumer-facing powersports website. Accessible at the familiar URL (https://powersports.honda.com), the site boasts a number of enhancements.

The most noticeable characteristic is a fresh, modern look, with a responsive format optimized to deliver the same great experience across devices — desktops, smartphones and tablets.

MagnaFlow first to market with aftermarket exhaust system for Gladiator

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(June 25, 2019) OCEANSIDE, Calif. — MagnaFlow has announced its all-new performance exhaust system lineup for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator. The system is available for pre-order immediately in three different configurations, including two Street Series cat-back systems and a Rock Crawler Series designed with for maximum clearance and optimal pipe routing for extreme use.

The two Street Series exhaust systems will provide a balance of a comfortable interior note providing just enough engine feedback while not producing an undesirable drone and deep performance sound outside.

Toyota Supra — Shaping the sound of an engine

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(June 25, 2019) What draws us to a sports car? Perhaps it’s the way that light bends around its contours, or how it feels when you steer into a tight turn. Maybe it’s the distinctive smell of burnt rubber, or the way adrenaline tastes. For most drivers, it’s not one, but all of these things. We’re drawn to the way they ignite our five senses.

Toyota’s engineers conceived the new Supra GT as a multisensory experience, but sound was first among equals. Developed with a new, nonnegotiable 3.0-liter inline-six engine, the Supra reconnects drivers to the raw, unadulterated sound and experience that comes with driving a sports car.

Ford Ranger's seatbelt technology monitors rear seatbelts

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(June 24, 2019) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2019 Ford Ranger isn’t just an off-roading, trailer-towing, high-tech adventure machine, it also boasts some of the smartest seat belts in the business. To ensure rear seat passengers stay buckled up, every Ford Ranger is equipped with an innovative safety technology called Belt Monitor.

The feature alerts the driver if a second row passenger unbuckles and indicates which seat they’re in.

Porsche Financial to offer Porsche auto insurance to Porsche drivers

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(June 24, 2019) ATLANTA — A new breed of insurance is available to Porsche drivers. Porsche Auto Insurance delivers tailored insurance rates matched with exceptional customer service — all without compromising privacy.

The innovative solution meets the unique needs of Porsche drivers by limiting costs to actual miles driven, plus a low base rate. In addition to tailored rates, customers can expect an added layer of privacy — simply take a photo of your odometer to submit your mileage instead of using invasive tracking devices or always-on smartphone apps.