September 2020

FCA unveils 2021 Dodge Charger and Durango Pursuit vehicles

(September 13, 2020) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ordering is now open for the 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit and Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles, equipped with new transmissions and high-tech options designed to enhance officer safety, responsiveness and fuel efficiency.
 
“Designed and built based on input from our Police Advisory Board and direct officer feedback, the 2021 Dodge Charger and Durango Pursuit deliver on our promise to offer police agencies the most advanced law-enforcement vehicle lineup in the industry whether as a sedan or a sport-utility vehicle,” said head of U.S. Sales Jeff Kommor.

Maserati introduces its new super sports car — MC20

(September 12, 2020) MODENA, Italy — Maserati has introduced the MC20, a new super sports car that combines performance, sportiness and luxury in the unique Maserati style. MC20 was presented to the world in Modena this week during the “MMXX: Time to be audacious” event. The new MC20 (MC for Maserati Corse and 20 for 2020, the year of its world première and the start of the brand’s new Era) has incredible aerodynamic efficiency and a powerful new V6 engine.

Lucid Air sedan unveiled with 517-mile range, 1,080 horsepower

(September 12, 2020) NEWARK, Calf. — Lucid Motors, seeking to set new standards for sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury EVs, this week unveiled production details for the highly anticipated Lucid Air in a global web broadcast from its Silicon Valley headquarters. Having already set new industry benchmarks in the EV and luxury segments in key areas related to performance, efficiency, and design, deliveries of this new pure-electric luxury sedan will start in spring of 2021.

Mopar makes it easy to 'step' into a Ram truck

(September 11, 2020) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Mopar now offers multiple ways to enhance the functionality and utility of the Ram Truck lineup, the full-size truck segment’s cargo-management and storage leader. The brand’s latest retractable center-mounted bed step further enhances Ram 1500’s exclusive multifunction tailgate. The step is factory-backed and unique among all pickups, offering customers cargo-access flexibility without compromise.

Toyota revs up support for E-learning across the country

(September 11, 2020) PLANO, Texas — Have you ever wondered how a Toyota vehicle is designed? Or how the Toyota Camry, America’s best-selling sedan for 18 straight years, is built? Or what it is like to work in a modern manufacturing environment? Well, now you can easily find the answers to those questions… virtually.

The innovative '55 Chevy truck



Chevrolet introduced an all-new pickup in 1955, known as the Task-Force pickup. It came with the truck industry's first wraparound windshield and running boards hidden behind the door. Also in 1955 Chevrolet started producing an overhead V-8 engine. This copy was found in retirement in Utah.
(Photo by Jim Prueter)


Subaru co-hosting first national litter clean-up and recycling initiative

(September 10, 2020) Subaru of America has announced that it will co-host and serve as official vehicle for the country’s first national litter clean-up and recycling initiative, encouraging people nationwide to help reduce landfill waste in their local communities, even in their own backyards.

Entitled Facelift: Act Local, the six-day-long event produced by the Yosemite Climbing Association and co-presented by The North Face, encourages people to independently get outdoors and safely pick up trash at their local green spaces, neighborhood parks or backyards.

Hyundai highlights its role in hydrogen fuel cell technology


(September 10, 2020) SEOUL/BERLIN — As part of its vision to facilitate "Progress for Humanity," Hyundai Motor Company has launched Hydrogen to You, or H2U campaign, which will raise awareness of its leadership in hydrogen fuel cell technology and its vital role in the emerging ecosystem of sustainable mobility, infrastructures and lifestyles.

Genesis unveils 2021 G70 with design updates


(September 10, 2020) SEOUL, S. Korea — Genesis has revealed the 2021 Genesis G70 prior to start of sales which will happen first in Korea next month. Launched in 2017, the luxury sports sedan has an athletic design, dynamic driving performance and leading safety features. It attracted such achievements as the 2018 Good Design Award (Transportation Design Division), 2019 North American Car of the Year and Top Safety Pick+ recognition from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).