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December 2021

Carbon Fiber Edition joins Toyota Supra lineup for 2022

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(December 24, 2021) PLANO, Texas — The fifth generation GR Supra shook the automotive world when it arrived on the scene in 2019. It put pure driving fun above all else with a focus on performance specs and relentless track testing. For 2022, a special A91-Carbon Fiber (CF) Edition joins the lineup. Limited to just 600 vehicles, this special edition is the most exclusive Mark V Supra to date.

Famed 1951 Hirohata Mercury Custom to headline Mecum Kissimmee lineup

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(December 23, 2021) In 1952, a young Bob Hirohata purchased a 1951 Mercury and delivered it to the era’s most famous customizing duo, brothers Sam and George Barris, for a radical overhaul that almost instantly became the most prominent and well-known customization of the classic car era.

GM opens broad application of EV component sets

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(December 23, 2021) DETROIT — Guided by its vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, General Motors has announced its strategy to offer EV technology beyond its own portfolio and automotive applications more broadly, one component at a time. This approach will enable GM to expand its reach to a larger, more diverse group of commercial customers, helping organizations meet the growing demand for zero-emissions technology while achieving their own sustainability targets.

BrightDrop delivers first all-electric EV600 vehicles to FedEx

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(December 23, 3032) DETROIT — BrightDrop has delivered the first five of 500 electric light commercial vehicles to FedEx, the first customer to the receive the EV600s, which are the fastest built vehicles, from concept to market, in General Motors history. The introduction of BrightDrop’s all-electric, zero tailpipe-emissions vehicles into the FedEx fleet is an important step in the company’s goal to take its global operations carbon neutral by 2040.

Production ends for Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora; new era ramping up

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(December 23, 2021) HETHEL, UK — Lotus is commemorating the last of the Elise, Exige and Evora sports cars. Between these three model lines and over the course of 26 years, a total of 51,738 cars will have come off the production line. Combined, they represent almost half of the total production of Lotus in its 73-year history. In addition, 9,715 sports cars were built for Lotus’ third-party clients, including GM and Tesla.

First production Mini Remastered Oselli Edition delivered

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(December 22, 2021) SILVERSTONE, England — First deliveries of Mini Remastered, Oselli Edition are underway, with the first bespoke model delivered to a customer in Scandinavia. In the coming months, customers in North America, Asia and across Europe will receive their vehicles as the brand's global growth accelerates.



Hagerty Garage + Social goes nationwide with Seattle Clubhouse

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(December 22, 2021) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Hagerty has announced that it has opened its next premium clubhouse and car storage facility, Hagerty Garage + Social Seattle, which follows the openings of clubhouse locations in Delray Beach, N.Y., Chicago and Toronto. Hagerty Garage + Social Seattle will serve as a central gathering place for the growing collector car and driving enthusiast community in the region.