October 2019

Nissan launches new era in design and performance with electric concepts

(October 25, 2019) TOKYO — Nissan kicked off a new era in design and performance with the launch of two all-electric concept cars at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. The Nissan Ariya Concept and Nissan IMk concept are the latest centerpieces of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company's vision for changing how vehicles are powered, driven and integrated into society.

Karma Automotive opens tech base in Silicon Valley

(October 24, 2019) IRVINE, Calif. — Karma Automotive, the Southern California-based creator of luxury electric vehicles, has opened a business and technology development office in Silicon Valley to help drive innovation and build partnerships in support of its emergence as a high-tech incubator.

Located in San Jose, Karma Silicon Valley will initially house a small team of engineers and business strategists tasked with growing advanced-technology partnerships that will support and shorten the company’s product development process.

Mini introduces Flipped Financing, a new way to purchase a Mini

(October 24, 2019) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Mini USA and Mini Financial Services has announced the introduction of Flipped Financing, a new and innovative vehicle financing program that helps Mini dealers put consumers at the heart of an easier and simplified purchase experience.

With Flipped Financing, all approved credit applicants receive one interest rate as advertised, up-font and without any surprises. At the same time the program creates a straightforward and clear-cut purchase process that eliminates the need for potentially lengthy negotiations or hassle for both the customer and the dealer.

Lexus presents its vision of future electrification with LF-30 concept

(October 24, 2019) TOKYO — In its continued efforts to deliver innovative experiences, Lexus has unveiled its “Lexus Electrified” vision for an upcoming generation of electrified vehicles. Headlining this moment was the debut of the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept, which made its world premiere at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show Wednesday.

Brand New Muscle Car granted license to build 'Gone in 60 Seconds' Eleanor

(October 23, 2019) TULSA, Okla. — Brand New Muscle Car has announced that it has been granted a license to build official licensed "Gone in 60 Seconds" ELEANOR Star Cars by Denice Halicki, producer of the 2000 movie "Gone in 60 Seconds." Halicki owns the copyrights and trademarks in "GONE IN 60 SECONDS" and the Star Car Character "ELEANOR."

The 2000 "Gone in 60 Seconds" which was a remake of H.B. Halicki's 1974 movie "Gone in Sixty Seconds" starring ELEANOR and are Licensed under Denice Halicki's company Eleanor Licensing LLC.

Legendary Acura Integra Type R race car screams back to track

(October 23, 2019) TORRANCE, CALIF. — The combination of RealTime Racing and the Acura Integra Type R forged a race-winning record that remains unbroken after nearly two decades. In a video debuting today, Acura highlights the story of the restored RealTime Racing #42 Integra Type R returning to the track with Sports Car Club of America Hall-of-Famer Peter Cunningham behind the wheel.

Dodge powers past 500 million horsepower goal ahead of target

(October 23, 2019) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — America’s performance brand continues to push the limits. Leveraging its unrivaled performance and unmatched horsepower, combined with the industry-exclusive “Dodge Power Dollars” program, which gives customers across the United States who purchase any 2019 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger or Dodge Durango a $10 per horsepower cash allowance, the Dodge brand has blown past its initial goal of growing to 500 million horsepower by the end of the year, more than two months ahead of its goal.

Historic Aston Martin Cloverleaf runs up Aston Hill to mark 95th anniversary

(October 22, 2019) It was 95 years ago that the car which came to be known as "Cloverleaf," XR 1981, lined up at the bottom of Aston Hill. One of just eight customer cars built in late 1923, this very early Aston Martin was competing against two Bugattis and two other Aston Martins — one of which had been entered by the company’s founder, Lionel Martin, who won the trophy on the day.

Mini USA and Best Friends Animal Society celebrate partnership

(October 22, 2019) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Mini USA and Best Friends Animal Society will celebrate their ongoing partnership this Saturday with a “pup-up” event, dubbed “Mini of Mutthattan,” at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in New York City. The pup-up event, which runs from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., will offer fee waived adoptions of dogs and cats courtesy of Mini USA in honor of Best Friend’s annual Strut Your Mutt Day. The special adoption event will celebrate the two brands and their DRIVE to Save Them All.