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October 2020

For the working man — A Ghost with rear-seat space and amenities



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(October 26, 2020) Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has a new model called the Ghost Extended, offering the indulgence of enhanced rear seating space with no compromise to Ghost’s driving dynamics. Ghost Extended is the product of an exhaustive process of consultation with a new generation of Rolls-Royce clients. This global, highly dynamic group of entrepreneurs expressed a desire for a chauffeur-driven business tool for the week that can transform into a serenely comfortable and dynamic self-driven saloon at the weekend. Ghost Extended is the response. First customer deliveries will be made before the end of the year.

From Woodstock to Waikiki, the nostalgic pull of VW's 23-window bus

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(October 24, 2020) What do touring musicians, alpine explorers and beach bums all have in common? You could catch them behind the wheel of the elusive and highly sought-after hippie classic — the Volkswagen 23-window bus. Known to U.S. buyers as the “Deluxe Microbus with Samba package," the 23-window bus was originally designed as a vehicle to tour the Swiss Alps, offering up to nine passengers maximum visibility, but was quickly adopted by families, campers and members of the counterculture.

BMW introduces new R 18 Classic for cruiser segment

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(October 23, 2020) Following the premiere of the new BMW R 18, BMW Motorrad now presents the second member of its new model series for the cruiser segment: the R 18 Classic. The new BMW R 18 Classic is a nostalgic touring bike that echoes the beginnings of the great touring cruiser models. While the R 18 is very purist in style, the R 18 Classic features a large windscreen, passenger seat, saddle bags, additional LED headlights and 16-inch front wheel.



Nissan turns to young artists to brighten untraditional Halloween

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(October 23, 2020) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan partnered with local high school art students to celebrate the creativity Halloween brings and introduce them to careers in automotive design. While social distancing guidelines may impact traditional Halloween plans this year, new activities involving cars — such as haunted drive-ins — are becoming more popular. Why not decorate your vehicle in addition to your home for Halloween this year?

Care by Volvo car subscription now more flexible

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(October 23, 2020) MAHWAH, N.J  — Care by Volvo, the only national flat rate car subscription service, is now more flexible than ever with new customers having the option to upgrade or return a new subscription any time after the first four months. The flexible subscription enhances Care by Volvo as an alternative to traditional car leasing and financing and is inclusive of maintenance and insurance costs.

Hey pet hater, your dog is not an airbag

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DRIVER'S SIDE DIATRIBE
By Al Vinikour      

How many times have you been driving down the street and saw a vehicle coming toward you that looked like it was being driven by a dog?  No, you’re not high on Red Bull, my friend. You’re looking at an overt abuser of his pet and a danger to every other vehicle on the highway.

McLaren driver Lando Norris demonstrates new Elva

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(October 23, 2020) As the new McLaren Elva reaches the final stages of its testing and development program ahead of the first customer deliveries later this year, McLaren Racing’s rising star Lando Norris demonstrates the exhilarating experience at the wheel of this exclusive car at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix.

Porsche completing 2021 Panamera lineup with 689 horsepower model

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(October 23, 2020) ATLANTA — Porsche is completing the line-up for the 2021 Panamera with further models that include a 689 hp, 642 lb.-ft. flagship — The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is now the most powerful variant in the completely revamped model line, and the second most powerful car Porsche currently sells, combining a 563 hp, four-liter twin-turbo V8 with a 134 hp electric motor.

This school bus requires no roads for route to school

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(October 22, 2020) PRAGUE, Czech Republic — TORSUS has revealed the PRAETORIAN school bus, an extreme and special-made version the durable, heavy-duty and versatile PRAETORIAN intended for the toughest school run routes in the world. The school bus edition of the PRAETORIAN is ready to carry schoolchildren across some of the world's most rugged environments in comfort and safety.

Thermal Orange 2021 Acura RDX PMC Edition arrives in time for Halloween

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(October 22, 2020) Acura’s top-selling SUV over the last two years gains a splash of NSX supercar DNA with the creation of the 2021 RDX PMC Edition, the fourth vehicle hand assembled by master technicians at Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC). Only 360 units of the RDX PMC Edition will be built for the North American market, each bathed in stunning Thermal Orange Pearl paint and accented with orange stitching throughout the interior. Combining the A-Spec sport appearance package with top-shelf features of the Advance Package, the RDX PMC Edition is priced at $51,000 with the first customer deliveries to begin Thursday, Oct. 29.