December 2023

2024 Infiniti Q50 long-running sedan starts at $44,200



(December 15, 2023) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For the "discerning sedan driver, the 2024 Infiniti Q50 provides the appealing combination of athletic design, a tailored interior and a thrilling, high-performance RED SPORT 400 grade." The 2024 Infiniti Q50 arrives in showrooms this month with a starting MSRP of $44,200 including destination price. That's about  $1,700 more than the base 2023 Q50.

Bentley Blower Jnr begins durability testing with a Christmas mission



Test car dispatched to Switzerland
to collect Christmas tree for party

(December 15, 2023) CREWE, England — Inspired by Team Car No. 2, the most famous, valuable and iconic Bentley in the world, the Bentley Blower Jnr is a collaboration between The Little Car Company and Bentley’s Heritage Collection. Crafted by hand to exceptional quality standards and adorned with beautiful details, all inspired by the original Blower.

Lamborghini Urus Performante enters into service with Italian state police



(December 14, 2023) The successful 20-year collaboration between Lamborghini and the Italian “Polizia di Stato” continues. This time, the Sant’Agata Bolognese carmaker has delivered a Urus Performante to the Italian Highway Police, which will enter into service in 2024. The ceremony took place in Rome  this week.

Kindred Motorworks delivers first Bronco Heritage Edition



Four additional deliveries
scheduled by end of 2023

(December 14, 2023) VALLEJO, Calif. — Kindred Motorworks, the Bay area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, celebrated a huge milestone as it delivered its first customer car, a Kindred Bronco Heritage Edition, to its first customer, Jeff Tsai, during a ceremony at the company’s Mare Island headquarters.

A new legend is born — All-new 2024 Lexus GX



Standard 3.4L twin-turbo V6 makes
349 horsepower; 479 lb.-ft. of torque

    
(December 14, 2023) PLANO, Texas  and ready for adventure with a combination of elegant features, off-road capability and luxurious quality. Reimagined from the ground up, the all-new GX "was designed to inspire customers to pursue their urge to travel, take an unpaved path, and revel in the joy of driving."

The most innovative and powerful Mercedes-Benz SL of all time



Hybrid drive enables 805 hp
and 1,047 pound-feet of torque


(December 13, 2023) Mercedes-AMG presents the new SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE. The roadster’s Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 Biturbo engine and AMG Electric Drive Unit produce an 805 hp combined system output and up to 1,047 lb-ft combined system torque. This makes the new E PERFORMANCE model the most powerful SL to date.

Doors for all occasions

It's time to consider car doors. A Christmas gift, perhaps? All cars all have them — even the Jeeps of the world where an owner can actually remove the doors for short drives. But what happens if you need a replacement door after a nasty "fender bender?" Or you need to replace one while restoring a car. Perhaps you scour a salvage yard such as this one in Arizona. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles for Autopilot safety flaws



(December 13, 2023) Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles after a years-long National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defect investigation. A NHTSA spokesperson said the probe found that Tesla’s means for keeping drivers engaged were inadequate and could lead to "foreseeable misuse." A NHTSA spokesperson said the probe found that Tesla’s means for keeping drivers engaged were inadequate and could lead to "foreseeable misuse."

GM and Komatsu collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell-powered mining truck



(December 13, 2023) DETROIT — General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM, a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and Komatsu, a global manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, will jointly design and validate the technology.

Christmas gift — 75% scale Ferrari Testa Rossa J on sale at Harrods



(December 12, 2023) LONDON — The Little Car Company, manufacturers of the limited edition 75% scale Ferrari Testa Rossa J, has unveiled its all-new display at Harrods, one of the world’s foremost luxury department stores. In partnership with Harrods, The Little Car Company has created an immersive display of the Ferrari Testa Rossa J, offering shoppers the unique opportunity to see the car up close.