April 2022

Ford F-150 Lightning to pace NASCAR race



(April 6, 2022) DEARBORN, Mich. — A fully-electric truck that is helping change the future of Ford Motor Company will be on track at Martinsville Speedway as the 2022 F-150 Lightning makes its debut as a pace vehicle for the NASCAR Cup Series on April 9. The Lightning received nearly 200,000 reservations since being unveiled last May and is part of a growing EV portfolio for Ford that includes the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit.

GM and Honda will co-develop affordable EVs



(April 5, 2022) General Motors and Honda today announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship to a new chapter by co-developing a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies are working together to enable global production of millions of EVs starting in 2027, including compact crossover vehicles, leveraging the two companies’ technology, design and sourcing strategies.

Firefly collaborates with Hyundai promoting its vehicles



(April 5, 2022) NEW YORK —  Firefly, an in-car and car-top mobility media company and a Google Ventures-backed startup, has announced that it will collaborate with Hyundai in promoting its vehicles — including EVs — to rideshare fleets and drivers across key US cities. The vehicles will be ready to have Firefly’s in-car and on-car screens installed, generating advertising revenue to subsidize the fleets and drivers.

Honda HR-V is larger and wider than its predecessor for 2023



(April 5, 2022) TORRANCE, Calif. —The all-new Honda HR-V debuts a clean, sporty and expressive exterior design for 2023, featuring a bold new grille, longer hood and sleek roofline. Based on the award-winning 11th generation Honda Civic, the HR-V is larger than its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase and wider stance while still remaining sporty and personal. The HR-V is the right size with the space and utility for an adventurous weekend escape, yet nimble to maneuver city streets.

Subaru earns top ratings for new IIHS seat belt reminder evaluation



(April 4, 2022) Subaru of America has announced that the 2022 Ascent and Forester earned top ratings in a new program from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) encouraging manufacturers to improve their seat belt reminders.


Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach to feature large docket of Resto-Mods


1967 Chevrolet Camaro

(April 4, 2022) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson is heading to Florida with a large docket of professionally built Resto-Mod vehicles that will cross the block with No Reserve during its 2022 Palm Beach Auction at the South Florida Fairgrounds, April 7-9. Fueling the growing demand for classic collectible vehicles with modern drivetrains and cutting-edge technology, Barrett-Jackson’s Resto-Mod offerings in Palm Beach include a custom 1967 Chevrolet Camaro owned by UFC Hall of Famer and former two-time defending Middleweight Champion Rich “Ace” Franklin.

Mercedes AMG EQS electric sedan to start at $147,500



(April 3, 2022) The new Mercedes-AMG EQS represents the first battery-electric AMG production model based on the Mercedes-EQ architecture. The performance sedan with an output of up to 649 horsepower and a boost function that provides up to 751 horsepower, was newly developed and refined in Affalterbach for all performance-related areas.