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September 2023

Tesla-tuner Unplugged Performance reveals ‘Dark Knight’

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Carbon-Widebody Model S Plaid
gets performance enhancements

(September 5, 2023) HAWTHORNE, Calif. — Unplugged Performance, renowned for pioneering high-performance Tesla upgrades, reveals "Dark Knight," the latest Model S-APEX Plaid from their “Complete Vehicle” program, a program that offers bespoke Tesla vehicles tailored to individual preferences and style. With options ranging from exterior colors, interior materials, suspension setups and special features, each car is transformed into a high-performance, high-luxury experience.

Volkswagen electrifies its sporting icon — GTI concept EV debuts in Munich

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A reinterpretation with classic GTI DNA:
The concept follows original 1976 GTI

(September 5, 2023) WOLFSBURG, Germany — For decades, the GTI name has stood for Volkswagen compact sports cars. The Golf GTI, Scirocco GTI, Polo GTI, and up! GTI are all icons. Volkswagen is now catapulting the DNA of the GTI into the age of electric mobility with the new ID. GTI Concept. The world premiere of this electrifying concept vehicle will take place during this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich today.

Tesla gets OK for L.A. diner, drive-in cinema

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Customers can recharge stomachs
and cars and watch movies all-night

(September 4, 2023) Tesla has gotten approval from the city of Los Angeles to build an all-night diner and drive-in theater where customers can recharge their stomachs and cars simultaneously, according to Automotive News.

Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant marks production milestone

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100,000th Chrysler Pacifica plug-in
hybrid rolls of Canadian assembly line
    
(September 2, 2023) WINDSOR, Ontario — The 100,000th Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid rolled off the production line today amid a gathering of employees at the Stellantis Windsor (Ont.) Assembly Plant to celebrate the milestone model of the first and still the only plug-in hybrid in the segment. Production of the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid began on Dec. 1, 2016, with a 2023 Brilliant Black Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Touring L model serving as the 100,000th produced.

Mecum Monterey 2023 totals $45 million in sales

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1966 Ferrari 275 GTB

1966 Ferrari 275 GTB tops
sales fetching $3.41 million

(September 2, 2023) MONTEREY, Calif. —  Mecum’s annual Daytime Auction held Aug. 17-19, saw overall sales eclipse $45 million over the course of the three-day event. Held during Monterey Car Week, Mecum Monterey 2023 saw impressive individual sales, with the auction’s top sellers led by a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy Berlinettathat sold for $3.41 million and six of the top 10 breaking the $1 million mark.