(January 10, 2020) LAS VEGAS — Nissan is showing a new material at this year’s CES trade show that can help make car cabins quieter while also boosting energy efficiency. Nissan demonstrated the new lightweight sound insulation material, known as acoustic meta-material, at CES 2020 this week in Las Vegas.

The makeup of the new material is simple. A combination of a lattice structure and plastic film controls air vibrations to limit the transmission of wide frequency band noise (500-1200 hertz), such as road and engine noise.

(January 10, 2020) MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson and Tuscany Motor Co. will introduce the first Harley-Davidson edition GMC pickup in history at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona on Jan, 11. Only 250 Harley-Davidson branded GMC Sierra trucks will be available through select authorized GMC/Tuscany dealers in North America.

The new pickup includes over 65 edition-specific components that make the 2020 model truck distinctly Harley-Davidson. The styling was inspired by the famous Harley-Davidson Fat Boy model.

(January 9, 2020) BELMONT, Calif. — Volkswagen has announced the opening of a North American center of excellence for autonomous vehicle research and development under a new subsidiary, Volkswagen Autonomy, Inc. The new center is part of a global subsidiary, Volkswagen Autonomy GmbH, that will work towards making self-driving vehicles a reality at global scale.

(January 9, 2020) PHOENIX — The 5th annual Future Collector Car Show, presented by ClassicCars.com, will host automobiles of all makes, models and years on Jan. 12 beginning at 12 p.m. The family friendly event marks the beginning of Arizona Auction Week.

The show will feature everything from American muscle to Japanese imports and European sedans. Highlights from each class include a classic 1970 Plymouth Cuda, a modified 2015 BMW M3 and a unique 1993 Subaru Sambar. Each of these cars represents the future of the car collecting hobby.