(June 26, 2024) WASHINGTON, D.C. — GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, is providing commercial battery electric technology in support of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Pulsed Power and Energy Laboratory (PPEL) and Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).

(June 25, 2024) MUNICH — BMW is the first carmaker in the world to receive approval for a combination of a Level 2 driving assistance system (the BMW Highway Assistant) and a Level 3 system in the form of the BMW Personal Pilot L3 in the same vehicle. The new BMW 7 Series therefore sets a milestone in the field of automated driving by offering a unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of both systems in the same car.

(June 25, 2024) Hyundai announced today that its Ioniq 5 N models successfully completed the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 23, setting a record for the Electric Modified and Production SUV/Crossover categories. With this success, the company once again exceeded expectations with its high-performance EV.

All-new Tourbillon with 1,800hp
replaces Chiron, Veyron in 2026

(June 24, 2024) In 2004, the reborn Bugatti brand transformed the world of automotive performance and luxury with a 1,001 horsepower hyper sports car — the Veyron. The first road car with more than 1,000 horsepower was succeeded in 2016 by another engineering feat so ambitious it reset all expectations of performance, the world’s first 1,500 horsepower car — the Chiron.

(June 24, 2024) IRVINE, Calif. —  Kia today announced pricing details for the refreshed 2025 Carnival MPV, which boasts a bolder design, next-gen technology and an optional turbo-hybrid powertrain, highlighting its versatile multi-purpose capabilities.The Carnival starts at $36,500 and the new hybrid variant begins $40,500. Prices do not include destination charge.

(June 24, 2024) SAN ANTONIO  — Toyota Texas is expanding its footprint with a $531 million investment bringing more than 400 new jobs to San Antonio. The new on-site 500,000-square-foot facility will be dedicated to drivetrain parts production, further affirming Toyota’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations.

(June 24, 2024) SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Celebrating its 30th anniversary of assembling BMWs for the world, BMW Manufacturing has opened its state-of-the-art press shop as it prepares to assemble the new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle at the Spartanburg plant. The press shop will stamp sheet metal parts for the new BMW X3. These components include hang-on parts such as the vehicle’s four doors, fenders, lift gate, and exterior body sides.

(June 23, 2024) SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The first BMW X5 was driven off the line of BMW Group Plant Spartanburg on Sept. 1, 1999. Since then, nearly 3 million X5s have been assembled in Spartanburg for markets all over the world. The BMW X5 created the Sports Activity Vehicle category, and today BMW is marking 25 years of the BMW X5 with a special, limited-edition model with an emphasis on "Activity." Based on the 2025 X5 xDrive40i, the BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition elevates the expected on-road poise, performance, and premium accommodation with a substantial increase in off-road aptitude.

Fifth and newest Bronco Off-Roadeo
location established near Knoxville

(June 21, 2024) This October, Ford will open its fifth Bronco Off-Roadeo adventure driving school in Tennessee, where Bronco and Bronco Sport owners and enthusiasts can receive instruction on how to take Bronco family SUVs off-road. Every Bronco Off-Roadeo experience is equipped with exciting and challenging trails, custom-designed Bronco basecamp facilities and a team of expert Trail Guides.

(June 21, 2024) Frank Stippler has set a new lap record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with a preproduction model of the upcoming RS 3 product upgrade. The Audi Sport racing and development driver clocked an impressive time of 7:33.123 minutes, beating the current fastest lap time in this class by more than five seconds. Further proof that the enhanced top model from the A3 series is once again among the fastest compact car.