November 2023

Old truck world



This circa 1980 Datsun pickup lives among other relics in an Arizona salvage yard. Pickups have grown over the years and this nearly 45-year-old truck would be considered a subcompact in today's world.
(Photo by Jim Prueter)

Revamped 2024 Kia Sorento bolstered with head-turning style




(November 17, 2023) IRVINE, Calif. — Refusing to trail behind in the midsize three-row SUV segment, the refreshed 2024 Kia Sorento made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show "with a strikingly confident exterior redesign, an up-level premium interior with next-generation technology, and a newly added X-Pro variant geared up for more thrilling outdoor excursions."

All-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe revealed in Los Angeles



A 2.5L turbo engine with 277 HP
is standard; hybrid to be offered

    

(November 17, 2023) LOS ANGELES — Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Santa Fe to North American media at AutoMobility LA with an "Open for More" development concept centered around its new, wider liftgate opening and spacious interior. Santa Fe’s wide liftgate seamlessly connects its interior with the outside environment, expanding passengers’ everyday experiences.

George Foreman Collection live for auction on Hagerty Marketplace



52 classic, enthusiast, muscle, and
sports cars offered without reserve


(November 16, 2023) TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Hagerty has announced the George Foreman Collection of more than 50 collector cars, spanning every decade of production from the 1930s through present, are now available for online auction through Hagerty Marketplace, an easy-to-use platform to buy and sell automobiles. The auction lots will close between Dec. 11 and Dec. 21, with multiple cars ending each weekday.

Mercedes-Benz launches first EV charging hub in North America



Open to drivers of all brands of EVs
focusing on quality, good experience


(November 16, 2023) Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy, launching a network of premium electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across North America, inaugurated its first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub, located at the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz USA in Sandy Springs, Ga.

Toyota unveils a purely hybrid next-generation 2025 Camry



Hybrid system has up-to 232 HP with
AWD, a 30 HP increase over last-gen

(November 16, 2023) LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Toyota Camry enters its ninth generation with a fresh new look, enhanced performance, and a Hybrid powertrain across the lineup. Toyota says the Camry was designed and assembled in the U.S. and "masterfully amplifies everything drivers love about the current best-selling sedan in the U.S., with more power, striking good looks, feature packed convenience, and capable handling."

BMW smart charging program expands nationally



(November 15, 2023) BMW of North America has announced the national expansion of its smart charging service, ChargeForward, in conjunction with the launch of the first all-electric BMW 5 Series, the BMW i5. With enrollment kicking off this week, all BMW battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) model years 2018 and up will be eligible to enroll in ChargeForward throughout the lower 48 states.

Hennessey’s 700-HP VelociRaptoR 6X6 Ford Raptor R thunders into production



(November 15, 2023) SEALY, Texas — Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, is announcing full production for its ‘VelociRaptoR 6X6’ super-truck, a Ford F-150 Raptor R that is transformed into a nearly unstoppable 6X6.

RM Sotheby’s sells Ferrari at auction for $51.7 million



1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO
gets 2nd highest auction price ever  

 
(November 14, 2023) NEW YORK — As part of Sotheby’s New York sales of Contemporary and Modern Art, the auction room doors closed on Nov. 13 with a select group of bidders gathered in person and over the phone to vie for a piece of Ferrari history. After nearly four decades in private ownership, Chassis 3765 was claimed by its new owner for $51.7 million.