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July 2023

McLaren 750S joins the '200 mph club' during its N. American dynamic debut

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(July 27, 2023) The new McLaren 750S Spider made its North American dynamic debut and became a member of the coveted “200 mph club” at the Sun Valley Tour de Force event on Saturday, July 22 with former McLaren Formula 1 driver Stefan Johansson piloting the brand’s latest supercar. As part of McLaren’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the new 750S joined its predecessors, the renowned 720S and track focussed 765LT, to aim for the 200mph mark on a 3.2 mile stretch of closed state highway in the heart of scenic Sun Valley, Idaho.

Rare Volkswagen Type 2 Schulwagen emerges after 43 years

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Type 2 Schulwagens were built
to train staff at VW dealerships
    
(July 27, 2023) HERNDON, Va. — One of the highlight vehicles at the first International VW Bus Day and the launch of the 3-row ID. Buzz EV in Huntington Beach, Calif., on June 2 was Lind Bjornsen’s 1955 Volkswagen Type 2 Schulwagen. These vehicles were built as traveling training vehicles for VW dealerships and Bjornsen’s is believed to be the sole survivor. The vehicle was also a standout at the Orange County Transporter Organization’s Type 2 event in Long Beach, Calif., the next day.

Volvo EX30 makes North American debut in New York

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(July 27, 2023) NEW YORK — Volvo Cars continues its shift toward becoming a fully electric automaker by showing the all-new, fully electric Volvo EX30 for the first time in North America at a gala event in New York City. The small SUV distills the Swedish brand’s Scandinavian design principles, commitments to sustainability and legendary safety into an espresso shot of Volvo.

Toyota Tacoma shifts into high gear in Blue Beetle

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(July 26. 2023)  PLANO, Texas — This summer, the highly anticipated first-ever Blue Beetle film takes audiences on an action-packed journey with Jaime Reyes and the entire Reyes family as he undergoes an incredible transformation to become Blue Beetle. Toyota is Warner Bros. Pictures’ official automotive partner in the feature film, in theaters Aug. 18. The film, marking the DC Super Hero’s first time on the big screen, is directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, and stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.

New performance-focused 2024 Subaru BRZ tS debuts in California

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(July 26, 2023) The performance-focused 2024 Subaru BRZ tS has made its Global Debut at Subiefest California with what Subaru calls the best performance and handling capability in a BRZ ever thanks to STI-tuned suspension and a Brembo braking system. For the first time, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is now standard on a Subaru model equipped with a manual transmission.

2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling adds modern take on Bronco heritage

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Black Appearance Package
also added to the 2024 lineup

(July 26, 2023) DEARBORN, Mich. — It’s time (once again) to get into the free-wheelin’ spirit with the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling special edition, a new addition to the Bronco Sport family inspired by the Ford Free Wheeling trucks, vans and Broncos of the 1970s. Ordering opened July 25 for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport Free Wheeling special edition, along with a new Black Appearance package for Bronco Sport Big Bend that adds dark, moody styling elements inside and out.

In surprise announcement GM says it will build next-gen Bolt EV

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(July 26, 2023) DETROIT –  Just three months after announcing it would be discontinued, General Motors said this week it was planning the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra made the surprise announcement during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call.

73,000 bikes lined museum grounds during Harley-Davidson Homecoming

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(July 25, 2023) MILWAUKEE — The Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, the biggest music-and-motor event to hit Milwaukee this summer, took place from July 13-16 at venues across the Milwaukee area. Moto enthusiasts from all over the world enjoyed the festivities celebrating the rich, 120- year history of the world’s most-desirable motorcycle brand, Harley-Davidson. The Company also announced next year’s Harley-Davidson Homecoming will be July 25-28, 2024.