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May 2022

Celebrating 55 years of AMG — The AMG CLA 45 Edition 55

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(May 16, 2022) Mercedes-AMG is extending the range of "Edition 55" special models released in celebration of "55 years of AMG" to include the AMG CLA 45 4-Door Coupe. Paintwork in sophisticated Cosmos Black Metallic underscores the exclusive look, as do special contrasting AMG emblems, along with 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels. Limited to 55 units for the U.S. market, the 2023 AMG CLA 45 “Edition 55” will be available later this year.

2022 Lexus ES350 Ultra Luxury — Delivering the Lexus promise

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 15, 2022) The ES is the midsize level luxury sedan from Lexus and has long been the top-selling sedan in the brand’s lineup. The ES first launched in the U.S. back in 1989 and has maintained its reputation of keeping stylish, luxurious, quiet, well built with an attractive starting price along with outstanding reliability and resale values.

AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe — Coupe profile, sports car performance

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By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 14, 2022) If you’re looking for a vehicle that offers sports car-like performance and still has a practical side — and budget is not a factor — Mercedes-Benz may have the answer for you in the 2022 AMG GT 53. Called a 4-door coupe, the 2022 AMG GT 53 has room for two in the back and gives them easy access without having to contort themselves as you often must do in a two-door coupe when entering through the front doors.

Subaru debuts refreshed 2023 Legacy sedan with new front styling

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(May 13, 2022) Subaru of America has announced the 2023 Legacy midsize sedan with updated styling and new safety and in-vehicle technologies. Also new, the Sport trim level comes standard with the 2.4-liter turbo SUBARU BOXER engine. For 2023 model year, Legacy will be available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring XT trim levels when it arrives in Subaru retailers this fall.
 

Toyota dials up style factor on Venza with 2023 Nightshade Edition

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(May 13, 2022) PLANO, Texas — The Toyota Venza, offered exclusively as an EPA-estimated 39 combined MPG hybrid, brought a fresh approach to premium style and comfort in the midsize CUV segment when it arrived for 2022. Now, for 2023, Venza’s unique style gets an extra infusion of coolness with the new Nightshade Edition. Based on the XLE trim level and available in three exterior colors, all featuring blackout trim for a distinctive presence, the Venza Nightshade joins other Toyota models in offering this bold treatment.

Another used-up post-war Chevy pickup

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Chevrolet sold boatloads of pickup trucks in the years following World War II so it stands to reason that there are still a great number of late-1940s and early-1950s Chevy pickups littering the landscape in an abandoned state. This used-up example was found in South Carolina lacking a front bumper and much of its paint. (Photo by Ralph Gable)

Chevy Equinox RS, GMC Terrain AT4 — Identical but different

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By Casey Williams - MyCarData

(May 13, 2022) Peel off the skin to find the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS and GMC Terrain AT4 are virtually identical — same platform, engines, and basic driving characteristics.  But, look even deeper and you’ll find the siblings have very different personalities and attitudes. See which you prefer.

General Motors and Red Hat collaborate on future of software-defined vehicles

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(May 12, 2022) General Motors and Red Hat Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, have announced a collaboration to help advance software-defined vehicles at the edge. The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux operating system foundation intended for the ongoing evolution of GM’s Ultifi software platform.