Inside the Industry

Iconic motorcycle from 'Easy Rider' to be auctioned



Panhead chopper auction
estimate: $200,000 - $400,000

 (February 22, 2024) Propstore, one of the world’s leading film and TV memorabilia companies, has announced its first Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction of 2024 will be held this March with the items on offer expected to fetch over $8 million. "Captain America" Wyatt's (Peter Fonda) Panhead chopper motorcycle from Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider, is part of the over 1,700 rare and iconic lots due to be sold during Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction over three days from March 12-14.

Evolution of a legend — All-new Toyota Land Cruiser unveiled



Expected availability spring 2024
with a starting price of $57,445


(February 21, 2024) PLANO, Texas — When it was originally introduced in the United States in 1958, the Land Cruiser kicked off a tradition of rugged durability that would ultimately cement it as one of the most respected off-road icons in the industry. Back after a brief pause, the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser has stayed true to its roots as an extremely capable off-roader, packed with premium features, and now at a more accessible price point.




Porsche presents two new Panamera E-Hybrid variants



New E-Hybrid models offer up
to 536 hp, 0-60 in 3.5 seconds


(February 22, 2024) STUTTGART — Porsche is expanding the Panamera model range. After the reveal of the Panamera/Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid versions late last year, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid will soon complement the portfolio. With this offering, Porsche is responding to the significant demand for efficient and dynamic E-Hybrid powertrains coming from many different markets. Ultimately, the Panamera model line will offer four different variants featuring this progressive powertrain technology.

Ford cuts the electric Mustang Mach-E's price as much as $8,100



(February 21, 2024) Ford has cut the price of its electric Mustang Mach-E by much as $8,100 after its sales tumbled 51 percent in January when the automaker had to stop offering tax incentives on the EV, according to Automotive News.

Lincoln introduces expanded digital scent collection for 2024 Nautilus



Scent collection expanded to seven
digital in-cabin scents in new SUV

(February 21, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — As the all-new 2024 Nautilus goes on sale, Lincoln is introducing its full in-cabin Digital Scent collection, now offering a total of seven specially curated fragrances.  For the all-new Nautilus vehicles equipped with Lincoln Digital Scent feature, owners will receive a collection of three in-cabin scents, each with a blend of scents that create a specially curated experience.      

Jeep announces starting price for 2024 Gladiator — $39,790



(February 21, 2024) AUBURN HILLS , Mich. — The Jeep brand is bringing more capability, more refinement, new technology, more standard safety features, more content and more value to the world’s most off-road capable midsize truck. The new 2024 Jeep Gladiator has a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $39,790 including a $1,895 destination charge. Jeep says this price is $1,725 less than the model it replaces.

Petersen Automotive Museum breaks cruise-in record with Donut Media



(February 20, 2024) LOS ANGELES — The Petersen Automotive Museum hosted its largest-ever cruise-in on Sunday, Feb. 18. The inaugural Donut Media Cruise-In marked a historic milestone for the museum as it celebrates its 30th anniversary throughout the year, drawing over 2,000 attendees and more than maxing out the 600-space parking lot.

Hennessey celebrates ‘World’s Fastest Car’ accolade with 300 mph plans



(February 20, 2024) SEALY, Texas — Hennessey Special Vehicles, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer, has set out plans for its 1,817bhp Venom F5 to exceed 300mph in 2024. The announcement was timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the company’s Venom GT becoming the world’s fastest car in February 2014.

Urban Automotive celebrates 3,000 modified new Defenders



Milestone achieved ahead of the
launch of Defender 130 ‘Widetrack’


(February 20, 2024) LONDON — Urban Automotive, the bespoke modifier of luxury automotive brands, is celebrating its 3,000th conversion of the New Land Rover Defender L663.  Land Rover’s popular luxury SUV continues to prove an immense hit with Urban Automotive clients, with the Widetrack option selling over 2,500 ‘kits’ worldwide.

2025 Porsche Taycan — Enhanced styling, greater performance



Taycan Turbo S develops 938 hp,
0 to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds

    
(February 19, 2024) For the 2025 model year, Porsche is giving its all-electric Taycan a particularly extensive update. The new versions benefit from more power, greater range, quicker acceleration and possibility of even faster charging. Porsche also sharpened the design and created greater differentiation for the Turbo models. All new Taycan versions feature a more extensive list of standard equipment and come equipped with the latest generation of the Porsche Driver Experience featuring an improved display and control concept.