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September 2020

A used up step van

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Over the years the Chevrolet Step Van has had many uses from delivering bread to milk to packages to auto parts. This retired van was found in eastern North Carolina. It's hard to determine the year because there's been little styling changes over the years, but we think this van was probably built sometime between 1968 and and the mid '80s. (Photo by Jim Meachen)

2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition arriving in showrooms

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(September 3, 2020) TORRANCE, Calif. — The 2021 Honda Civic Type R begins arriving in dealers today, heightened by the addition later this month of the ultimate street-legal Type R, the Limited Edition. Since its U.S. debut in 2017, Civic Type R has quickened the pulses of hot-hatch enthusiasts, earning widespread praise from media and owners alike. The new Limited Edition model turns up Type R performance further still, with lower weight, improved handling, a higher-performance wheel and tire combination, and an exclusive, eye-catching Phoenix Yellow paint.

Hyundai reveals first images of all-new Tucson

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(September 3, 2020) SEOUL — Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the first images of its all-new Tucson. New design highlights include the latest evolution of Hyundai’s signature headlamp architecture called ‘Parametric Hidden Lights’ and a dual cockpit layout that offers personalized space intuitively optimized for a high-tech user experience. The images hint at innovative features befitting Tucson’s signature boldness and pioneering spirit.

Order reservations open for Challenger Mopar Drag Park

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(September 3, 2020) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Dodge//SRT and Mopar are now taking reservations for the 50 limited-production, serialized, non-VIN units of the new 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak. To register for the opportunity to place an order for the 2021 Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak, all interested customers and dealers must contact the Dodge//SRT Concierge at (800) 998-1110.

Registration opened Sept. 2. Order reservations officially open on Sept. 9 and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
 

Mecum internet auction to offer auto parts tied to Hemmings legacy

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(September 2, 2020) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions is set to offer a selection of used and reproduction parts from Old Standard Auto Parts, a business started by the Hemmings family, as well as a headlight and tail-light visor business and inventory started by a former owner of Standard Auto Parts and several pieces that tie directly to Ernie Hemmings of Hemmings Motor News fame via its online, time-based auction platform, Mecum On Time. The online auction is set to begin on Sept. 16 and close on Sept. 19.

Toyota and Honda to create mobile power generation/output system

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(September 2, 2020) TOKYO, Japan ― Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Honda R&D (Honda) will create a mobile power generation/output system, Moving e, that consists of a fuel cell bus that can carry a large amount of hydrogen, portable external power output devices and portable batteries, and will begin demonstration testing of the system's ability to deliver electricity anytime and anywhere.

All-new Kia K5 goes primetime with creative broadcast campaign

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(September 1, 2020) IRVINE, Calif. — The introduction of Kia’s most powerful midsize sedan ever — the all-new 2021 K5  — continues as Kia Motors America (KMA) launches a creative broadcast campaign and embarks on never-before-seen marketing partnerships with network shows including NBCUniversal’s America’s Got Talent and the Emmy Awards telecast. The initiatives come hot on the wheels of the first-ever K5 Live “Triple Threat Stunt” — which took place in July — and will continue showcasing the all-new K5 midsize sedan in unique and unexpected ways.