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September 2019

Celebrity cars to be sold at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction

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(September 26, 2019) LAS VEGAS — Barrett-Jackson will bring some real “star power” with celebrity cars once owned by entertainment legends to its 12th Annual Las Vegas Auction at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort, Oct. 3-5. Among the “star cars” set to shine on the auction block are vehicles once owned by Hollywood actors Nicolas Cage and Richard Pryor, as well as legendary musicians Frank Sinatra and Liberace.

Ford reintroduces legendary King Ranch Edition to Expedition lineup

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(September 26, 2019) DALLAS — Aiming to continue meeting growing demand for Ford Expedition, Ford has revealed two new models for the 2020 model year — Expedition King Ranch and an upgraded Platinum model with new materials and high-end finishes.

Large SUVs continue to appeal to customers across the U.S. Through August, U.S. sales of Expedition for 2019 were up 56 percent versus the same period last year — the best eight-month start for the nameplate in more than a decade. The addition of a new King Ranch version aims to build on that success.

New Mercedes GLB compact crossover comes with third row seat

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(September 26, 2019) ATLANTA —The Mercedes-Benz GLB is the highly anticipated all-new addition to the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup. A durable and practical SUV with powerful proportions yet compact dimensions, the GLB provides a generous amount of space for up to seven passengers with an optional third row — a first from Mercedes-Benz in the compact segment.

Out to pasture

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This circa 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am GT has already been put out to pasture in eastern N.C. despite its relatively young age. The compact-sized car came with a choice of three engines — 2.2-liter 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter twin cam four, and a 175-horsepower 3.4-liter V-6. The V-6-powered GT did a 0-to-60 in 7.7 seconds according to Car and Driver. (Photo by Jim Meachen)

More standard features elevate the 2020 Mazda3

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(September 25, 2019) IRVINE, Calif. — Last November the all-new Mazda3 made a bold statement in its debut with striking redesigns for both the hatchback and the sedan. Embodying Mazda’s latest iteration of its Kodo design language, both variations are purposely crafted to forego traditional sharp body lines and opt for sleek styling that flows throughout.

The thoughtful touches and attention to detail continue to the interior of the Mazda3. Lush materials with a simplistic design are surrounded by intuitive technology features such as an 8.8-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect system that can be operated thru the commander control or voice command.

Hyundai NEXO fuel cell vehicle gets upgrades for 2020

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(September 25, 2019) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Hyundai’s NEXO fuel cell SUV has added appealing comfort and convenience features for the 2020 model year. NEXO is the technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio and marks Hyundai’s continued momentum with the industry’s most diverse SUV powertrain lineup.

The 2020 NEXO is available in Southern California at Keyes Hyundai in Van Nuys and Tustin Hyundai, and in Northern California at Capitol Hyundai in San Jose.

Petersen Automotive Museum to auction Ford GT at annual gala

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(September 24, 2019) LOS ANGELES — At its 25th anniversary gala on Saturday, Oct. 5, the Petersen Automotive Museum will auction off one of the last public allocations for a new Ford GT. Because the Ford GT is one of the rarest supercars of the modern era with only 1,350 allocations total, this auction represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the winning bidder to obtain the car in any trim—from the ultra-limited-edition (and sold out) Heritage Edition or Carbon Series to custom bespoke paint options chosen by the buyer themselves.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive celebrates 6 millionth vehicle, 30 years

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(September 24, 2019) LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) has produced its 6 millionth vehicle, a 2020 Subaru Legacy. The milestone occurred less than a week after the plant’s 30th anniversary of starting production.

“Achieving both milestones within a week of each other is both exciting and humbling”, said Scott Brand, senior vice president at SIA, who is one of 160 employees that has achieved at least 30 years of service at the assembly plant. “Thanks to our dedicated associates, we have come a long way in the last three decades.”

Rolls-Royce celebrates return home of 103EX concept electric car

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(September 23, 2019) GOODWOOD, England — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is celebrating the return of the radical Rolls-Royce VISION NEXT 100 — codenamed 103EX — to the home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, the latest stop on a world tour for the marque’s revolutionary electric motor car.

Launched in 2016, this innovative car includes a fully electric drive train, completely autonomous drive and enhanced artificial intelligence. Wholly connected and entirely autonomous, it presents the marque’s uncompromised view of the future of luxury mobility.

UL building electric vehicle battery testing laboratory in China

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(September 23, 2019) NORTHBROOK, Ill. — UL, a leading global safety science organization, announced that it is establishing a large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery laboratory to support the growing EV market. To be fully operational by April 2020 and located in Changzhou, China, the facility will be one of the most advanced in the world and provide comprehensive EV battery testing and advisory services for EV automotive and battery manufacturers as well as top suppliers.