November 2023

Hennessey's 1,000-HP 'Last Stand' models celebrate the end of an era



Production is limited to 50 exclusive
examples of coupe and sedan

(November 8, 2023) SEALY, Texas — Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, and high-performance vehicle creator, celebrates the nine-year run of the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI V8 with limited edition 'Last Stand' models of the popular Dodge SRT Challenger and Charger models. Dodge's admired supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI V8 is offered in both its Challenger coupe and Charger sedan models in a variety of trims – Hellcat, Jailbreak, Redeye, and Super Stock – with outputs of up to 807 horsepower.

Global debuts for Lucid Gravity and Subaru to highlight L.A. Auto Show



(November 8, 2023) LOS ANGELES — Global debuts for the all-new Lucid Gravity and a next-generation Subaru model will kick off Media Day, with North American reveals and announcements from Acura, Hyundai and Kia on Nov. 16 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the national event will showcase automotive industry innovation and growth, with an emphasis on electrification.

More than 3,000 Mini owners rally on the road for Mini Together event



(November 7, 2023)  More than 3,000 drivers rallied together on Oct. 21 as part of the latest iteration of Mini Together, a one-day event by Mini USA that encourages owners across the United States to motor for a cause.  Mini owners gathered at their local dealerships to kick off an early morning, app-based road trip followed by an evening virtual event connecting this year’s theme of showing “Big Love” for the planet with interactive activities including seed planting and more.

2024 Honda Ridgeline gets gets more off-road performance



All-terrain tires, off-road suspension
and steel underbody protection added

    
(November 7, 2023) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda says the 2024 Honda Ridgeline is ready to work hard and play even harder with improved off-road performance, updated styling and a more high-tech cabin. The first-ever Ridgeline TrailSport is more off-road capable, engineered to get weekend adventurers even further off the beaten path with new features, including an off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires and steel underbody protection. All 2024 Ridgeline models will begin arriving in dealers this winter.

October car sales grow, but at slowest pace since February



(November 6, 2023) U.S. light-vehicle sales rose an estimated 1.8 percent to 1.2 million in October as the UAW strike at the Detroit 3, the resumption of student loan payments and other economic hurdles appeared to take a bite out of a market that grew faster in the first half, according to sales results compiled by the Automotive News.

BMW XM Label sets record for hybrid electric SUVs at Pikes Peak



(November 5, 2023) The first ever BMW XM Label — the company’s most powerful production vehicle to date with 738-horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque on tap — set a new record for hybrid electric SUVs at Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs on Sept. 21 during an officially certified course run.

Electrify America opens its first EV charging station in North Dakota



(November 2, 2023) RESTON, Va. — Electrify America, the nation’s largest open DC fast charging network for electric vehicles (EV), announced today the opening of its first EV charging station in North Dakota. The new charging station expands Electrify America’s coast-to-coast network and helps to provide a hyper-fast charging solution for EV drivers traveling along Interstate 94.

MAHLE Powertrain opens dedicated battery development center in Europe



(November 2, 2023) STUTTGART, Germany — MAHLE Powertrain, a specialist engineering services provider, has opened a new state-of-the-art battery development center in Stuttgart, Germany, specifically to cater for the needs of its European clients. The facility can accommodate all aspects of battery development, from initial prototyping through to small-scale production, with a breadth of capability that covers applications from small e-bikes to large electric trucks.

Lamborghini breaks sales, profit records after three quarters



(November 2, 2023) Automobili Lamborghini's first nine months of 2023 closed with excellent numbers, breaking records in terms of sales, turnover and profitability and setting historic milestones for the company. For the first time in the history of Lamborghini, turnover exceeded the €2 billion mark after nine months, an +5.2% increase compared to the previous year. At the same time the operating result amounted to €618 million, exceeding the level of the fiscal year 2022.