August 2020

Lexus celebrates the need to get out in LC 500 Convertible campaign

(August 4, 2020) PLANO, Texas — Lexus has unveiled a new marketing campaign to launch its first convertible in almost five years: the 2021 LC 500 Convertible. And the timing couldn't be better. This convertible is perhaps the perfect expression of the emotional desire of the times, and the new campaign from the luxury automaker leans in to that need to get out and soak in the freedom and daylight.

New Ford podcast 'Bring Back Bronco: The Untold Story' breaks new ground

(August 3, 2020) DEARBORN, Mich. — On Aug.10, Ford will debut Bring Back Bronco, an eight-episode podcast series about the history of the Ford Bronco. Listeners can see the trailer and sign up for notifications on their preferred podcast app when each new episode in video below.

Hosted by former National Public Radio transportation and economics correspondent Sonari Glinton, Bring Back Bronco takes a journalistic approach to telling the story of Bronco — from the birth of the iconic SUV, its life until it was cancelled in 1996, a notorious police chase in 1994, and the efforts of dedicated Ford employees to bring back a family of Bronco vehicles this year. It is the most comprehensive audio story of this uniquely American SUV.

Jeep Wrangler lift kit available; Jeep Gladiator lift kit arrives later this summer

(August 3, 2020) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — For enthusiasts looking to further enhance the off-road capability of their Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator, Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) are introducing new specifically tuned 2-inch lift kits for EcoDiesel-powered Jeep models.
 
“Our comprehensive Jeep portfolio includes more than 500 factory-engineered, quality-tested, off-road performance parts and accessories,” said Mark Bosanac, head of Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Carea. “At Mopar, we’ll continue to fill our catalog with ultra-capable, factory-backed features that resonate with Jeep fans.”

Lexus NX 300 gets updates, more standard equipment for 2021

(August 3, 2020) PLANO, Texas — For 2021 the Lexus NX 300 F SPORT grabs the senses with its detailed design, handling performance and sound. The F SPORT exterior includes a unique honeycomb front end with a more aggressive grille, optional Premium Triple-Beam LED headlights and a lower bumper with elegant chrome treatment. The front-end of the NX 300 F SPORT achieves an even more aggressive appearance thanks to a lower bumper, rear lower bumper and taillamps, an addition of laser fog light housing, larger exhaust opening and an 18-inch F SPORT alloy wheels with all-season or summer tires.

Bentley Continental GT Mulliner convertible debuts in St. Tropez

(August 2 , 2020) CREWE, England — The luxury pinnacle of the Continental GT family, the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible, will make its global debut at Cheval Blanc in St Tropez, France, as part of a European Summer Tour hosted by Bentley. The Continental GT Mulliner is the first member of the new Collections portfolio introduced by Bentley Mulliner. Surpassing the industry-leading craftsmanship so synonymous with Bentley, Mulliner has raised the bar further to create the Continental GT Mulliner Convertible; the pinnacle of roof-down automotive luxury.