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February 2021

Edsel B. Ford II’s Edsel and Ford Woody Wagon up for auction in Scottsdale

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(February 25, 2021) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson will sell a 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Custom Woody Wagon and a 1958 Edsel Bermuda Wagon from the personal collection of Edsel B. Ford II, great-grandson of Henry Ford, during the Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27. Both wagons will sell at No Reserve and are autographed by Edsel B. Ford II.

Don't call it a minivan — 2022 Kia Carnival is a 'multi-purpose vehicle'

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(February 25, 2021) IRVINE, Calif. — The all-new 2022 Kia Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) replaces the outgoing Sedona minivan to become a multifaceted and unexpected companion.  Staking claim on the unoccupied space between SUV and family hauler, the Carnival arrives with a new name and is the first vehicle to be sold in the U.S. with Kia’s new logo displayed on its sculpted hood. It pushes the boundaries on expected fronts in much the same way the Kia K5 did to redefine what a midsize sedan should be.

Tesla delivers 180,600 cars in 4th quarter, shows big growth in 2020

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(February 24, 2021) Tesla and enigmatic founder, Elon Musk have been on the news regularly in recent months for the company’s impressive performance in 2020. Musk has long wanted to break through the mainstream market with his electric cars and it seems that he has finally done it. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, Tesla sold 30% more cars in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to Q3, for a quarterly total of over 180,000 cars.

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers upgraded powertrain, more EV range

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(February 24, 2021) FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) has announced pricing and availability of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) crossover. Outlander PHEV is substantially upgraded for 2021, and features a significantly revised powertrain, an enlarged battery pack offering extended all-electric range, and increased performance from a new, more efficient, 2.4 liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor.

Hyundai Motor Alabama celebrates launch of all-new 2022 Tucson

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(February 24, 2021) MONTGOMERY, Ala.  — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) celebrated the launch of the all-new 2022 Tucson SUV on Feb. 22. The Tucson joins the Sonata and Elantra sedans and Santa Fe SUV on the Montgomery assembly line. This addition marks the first time that the Tucson has been assembled in the United States, and the first time HMMA has produced four vehicles at once.

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport with 472 hp announced for North America

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(February 23, 2021) PLANO, Texas — Last year’s reimagined front-engine rear-wheel-drive IS struck the perfect balance of sportiness and sophistication, making it the best IS to date. However, Chief Engineer Naoki Kobayashi and his team at Lexus International have been working on something truly special exclusively for the North American market. Enter the first-ever Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance, which dials up the sports sedan formula to eleven with the addition of a powerful 472-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 engine and ferocious quad exhaust system.