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April 2020

Lexus to end production of slow-selling GS sport sedan

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(April 29, 2020) Because of declining sales of sedans, Lexus has announced it is ending production of its GS sport sedan after four generation and just three years shy of its 30th anniversary. Lexus will mark the end by producing 200 limited edition Black Line GS 350 F Sport models for 2020.

The GS was introduced in 1993 to compete with rear-wheel-drive models such as the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6, and was the fourth car to be added to the Lexus lineup after the LS full-size sedan, ES midsize sedan and SC coupes.

Cocker Tire now offering Dunlop SP sport tires for vintage sports cars

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(April 29, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.  — Coker Tire has brought on a new line of tires to provide an option for vintage European sports cars from the 1960s and 1970s. With a design that draws on Dunlop’s racing expertise, SP Sport Aquajet tires are speed rated and ready for action.

Dunlop’s SP Sport Aquajet radials feature a special tread pattern designed to evacuate water through small “jets.”

Subaru heads to Pawnee as sponsor of 'Parks and Recreation' special

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(April 29, 2020)  CAMDEN, N.J. — Subaru of America has announced it will sponsor NBC and Universal Television’s all-original “A Parks and Recreation Special,” a charitable telecast set to air Thursday, April 30, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, and will match consumer donations up to $150,000 to benefit Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund. This sponsorship follows Subaru of America’s partnership with Feeding America to help provide 50 million meals.

Infiniti presents ‘at home’ activity Carigami

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(April 29, 2020) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Infiniti, drawing from its Japanese heritage and dramatic designs, is releasing a collection of Infiniti "Carigami" models. As people around the world are encouraged to stay home in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, Infiniti customers, fans and families are encouraged to discover their artistic sides, as part of the Park It For Now (#ParkitforNow) campaign.

Infiniti presents ‘at home’ activity Carigami

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(April 29, 2020) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Infiniti, drawing from its Japanese heritage and dramatic designs, is releasing a collection of Infiniti "Carigami" models. As people around the world are encouraged to stay home in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, Infiniti customers, fans and families are encouraged to discover their artistic sides, as part of the Park It For Now (#ParkitforNow) campaign.

There's a buzz of activity at the home of Rolls-Royce

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(April 29, 2020) Although car manufacturing has been temporarily suspended, production of another unique, distinctly British treasure is running at record levels at the Home of Rolls-Royce — the world’s most exclusive honey. In their third full season of production, the 250,000-bee workforce in the company’s Apiary are set, once again, to exceed their 2020 volume targets for the "Rolls-Royce of Honey."

Safety paramount for the all-electric Polestar 2

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(April 28, 2020) Polestar 2 continues its role of spearheading the introduction and development of new technologies for the Volvo Car Group. It is the first fully electric vehicle to be crash tested, the first to feature new Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) technology, and the first to be fitted with new front-inner-side airbags within the Group.

Hyundai adds performance N brand to 2021 Elantra

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(April 28, 2020) SEOUL — The upcoming Elantra N Line adds N brand specific design elements, chassis upgrades and a turbocharged engine to the recently revealed 2021 Elantra. Hyundai’s high-performance N brand develops fun-to-drive cars that make the driver’s heart beat faster whenever they’re behind the wheel. Inspired by N brand, N Line trims add sporty design elements and refined powertrain/chassis upgrades to the all-new Elantra recently introduced.