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September 2022

Wolverine and Ram Truck debut 'Built for the Driven' collection

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(September 6, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich.  — Wolverine, the 139-year-old heritage work brand, and the Ram Truck brand, the automaker that is "Built to Serve," are back with their second exclusive collaboration that will benefit the skilled trades. To recognize the "hard work, integrity and dedication of America’s workers", both brands have come together for a consecutive year with a limited-edition “Built for the Driven” collection, which features American made boots, clothing and accessories.
 

Best Stang Decade contest part of new Mustang evil Sept. 14

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(September 6, 2022) Ford Mustang fans will get their first glimpse of the next-generation model on Sept. 14. And to celebrate the first six generations of Mustang, Ford is hosting the Best Stang Decade contest as part of the reveal to celebrate every decade of the car’s existence. Those attending The Stampede — the reveal of the all-new seventh-generation Mustang — on Sept. 14 are encouraged to wear attire inspired by their favorite period in Mustang history, from the 1960s through today. 

Volkswagen announces limited Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition

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(September 6, 2022) HENDON, Va. — Volkswagen of America has announced the highly anticipated Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition for the North American market. A world model, it celebrates 20 years of high-performance all-wheel-drive Golf vehicles, beginning with the release of the Golf R32 in Europe in 2002.

Ducati Streetfighter V4 inspired by Lamborghini Huracan

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(September 3, 2022) The new Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini, inspired by the Huracán STO super sports car, was unveiled to the public at the San Marino Grand Prix at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. The bike is the result of the second collaborative project between the two brands, ambassadors of Made in Italy, which in 2020 gave birth to the Ducati Diavel 1260 Lamborghini, inspired by the Sián.

Life is colorful with the New Mini Multitone Edition

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(September 3, 2022) MUNICH, Germany — The unusual design of the Mini roofs has always been a special feature of the British premium models, which customers have used to emphasize their own individual style. From the colorful 26-color striped version of the Mini Paul Smith to the British Union Jack and the elegant color gradient of the Multitone Roof, the roof has always been the perfect canvas for individual and expressive design throughout the history of Mini.

Nearly 800 pedal cars among 2,000 items at toy museum auction

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1925 American National pedal car

(September 2, 2022) WALWORTH, Wis.— Following months spent taking inventory, capturing photography, performing research and preparing the nearly 2,000 lots that make up the Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum Collection, the full list of consignments has been announced by Mecum Auctions for the entirely no-reserve sale to be held Sept. 14-17 in Fountain City, Wis.

Toyota recalls 84,000 Tundra, Lexus NX vehicles

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(September 2, 2022) Toyota Motor North America is recalling about 84,000 of its newest light trucks, certain 2022 Toyota Tundra full-size pickups and 2022 Lexus NX250 and NX350 crossovers, over concerns that their electronic parking brake may not operate properly.

A pre-war Nash in North Carolina

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This 1938 Nash Ambassador business coupe found in eastern North Carolina. has seen much better days. While Nash offered a full range of cars from coupes to sedans and with a choice of six and eight-cylinder engines, sales sagged to 41,543 in 1938. The Nash lineup was completely revised for 1939 with sharper, more modern styling and sales surged to 60,348. One interesting feature that could be ordered for the first time in 1938 was the Nash Weather Eye, which directed fresh, outside air into the car's fan-boosted, filtered ventilation system, where it was warmed (or cooled), and then removed through rearward placed vents. The process also helped to reduce humidity and equalize the slight pressure differential between the outside and inside of a moving vehicle.  (Photo by Jim Meachen)