November 2022

Mecum Las Vegas Auction brings in record $27.5 million in total sales


2021 Mercedes AMG GT Black

(November 18, 2022) WALWORTH, Wis. — Mecum Auctions has been expanding upon its sturdy foundation built from decades of achievement with its most successful year to date, and the Las Vegas 2022 collector car auction kept the momentum going strong with another record total attained. Total sales in Las Vegas reached $27.5 million, exceeding the 2021 event total by $5.2 million and eclipsing the previous Las Vegas high water mark by more than $2.3 million.

An Idaho Trans Am

This 1982-83 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am was discovered in Garden Valley, Idaho. The 1982 model was the start of the third generation that was built through 1992. Sales of the V-8 Trans Am reached a peak in 1979 with 117,108 units sold. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

 

Subaru debuts the all-new 2024 Impreza with new styling, performance



(November 18, 2022) Subaru has revealed to the world the all-new 2024 Impreza at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The sixth-generation Impreza receives an all-new design, improved performance, enhanced safety features, and updated multimedia technology. Also new for 2024 is the RS trim featuring a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine, exclusive 18-inch wheels and unique exterior and interior elements. 

2023 Toyota Prius Prime with 220 horsepower revealed



(November 18, 2022) LOS ANGELES  — When the Prius Plug-In concept model was first revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show back in 2009, few could have seen the important role it would play in the future of mobility. It offered customers a versatile solution with its pure EV or hybrid modes, impeccable MPG and all the tech people expected from a Prius – making it a perfect addition to the third-generation Prius lineup. Fast forward to now, and the automaker is ushering in a new era of the Prius legacy.

Hennessey introduces world's most powerful ‘overlanding’ pickup



(November 17, 2022) SEALY, Texas  — Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has introduced an overlanding upgrade for its MAMMOTH TRX truck. The comprehensive package enables the world's most powerful pickup truck to take adventure-oriented owners further into the wild than ever before.

2023 Toyota Prius revealed with more mpg, more power



(November 17, 2022) LOS ANGELES, Calif.  — Twenty-two years ago, a high-tech sedan rolled into U.S. Toyota dealerships and forever changed the automotive industry. The 2001 Prius, Latin for “To Go Before” became the world’s first production hybrid car and ushered in a new generation of vehicles that combined an electric motor with a high efficiency engine to squeeze more miles out of every gallon. 

Chrysler announces 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Road Tripper



(November 17, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The first company to introduce the minivan, Chrysler has been helping families connect and make memories on the road for more than 40 years and six generations of the vehicle. To celebrate its long-running history of bringing families together, as well as Chrysler Pacifica’s status as the best-in-class road-trip minivan, Chrysler is announcing the new 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Road Tripper, a special version of the ultimate family travel vehicle.
 

Intuitive technology added to 2023 Lexus LS 500, 500h



(November 16, 2022) PLANO, Texas — Lexus LS continues to set the tone for all other luxury automakers, with the addition of Lexus Interface with standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto capability. In 2023, the flagship Lexus LS 500 provides drivers with an intuitive multimedia system complete with a Voice Assistant (Hey Lexus), Wi-Fi Connect, Service Connect and Safety Connect trials.

2023 Acura TLX sport sedans offer new premium services



(November 16, 2022) Now arriving at dealers, the 2023 Acura TLX and TLX Type S offer new complimentary services to augment the most premium, performance-focused and technologically sophisticated sedans in Acura history. For the 2023 model year, the award-winning sport sedans come standard with three years of AcuraLink services, including Security and Remote packages, at no extra cost. More information about AcuraLink is available here.