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August 2016

Speed, style and panche — Meet the Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition

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(August 26, 2016) In a celebration of style and lightweight performance, and helping mark the 50th anniversary of the company’s famous Hethel site, Lotus has revealed the latest addition to its collection: the exclusive Elise 250 Special Edition. Only 50 copies will be sold.

Based on the critically acclaimed Elise Cup 250 launched earlier this year, but featuring a raft of exclusive components as standard, the new Lotus Elise 250 Special Edition offers an outstanding combination of performance and panache.

Setting a new standard for mid-size luxury crossover utility

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica

(August, 26, 2016) PHOENIX — The reinvention of Cadillac into a contemporary luxury brand continues with the latest introduction to the lineup with the first ever XT5 an all-new replacement for the outgoing mid-size SRX crossover vehicle. The SRX was first introduced for the 2004 model year and has been the sales leader for Cadillac.

New Ford Super Duty brings massive 48-gallon fuel tank to segment

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(August 26, 2016) DEARBORN, Mich. — The all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty is an essential tool for work. Just one way in which it can accomplish this is through the addition of a massive 48-gallon fuel tank — the largest in its class — which aims to maximize time between fill-ups to allow for more time getting the job done.

Athleticism, ambience added to 2017 Mazda6 starting at $21,945

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(August 25, 2016) IRVINE, Calif. — The Mazda6 has been updated for 2017 with the introduction of Mazda’s exclusive — and standard — G-Vectoring Control vehicle dynamics technology and added sound absorption refinement, among many other upgrades. Those improvements come at a starting price of $21,945.

Nissan holds line on pricing of refreshed 2017 Pathfinder; up just $160

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(August 25, 2016) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan has  announced U.S. pricing for the new 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, which goes on sale this week at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting price of $29,990. That's $160 more than the 2016 model.

The top-of-the-line 2017 Pathfinder Platinum 4WD is $43,560. For 2016 the price was $43,300.

Lincoln philanthropic campaign exceeds $6.2 million

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(August 25, 2016) DEARBORN, Mich. — The highly anticipated, all-new Lincoln Continental will be part of The Lincoln Motor Company’s national philanthropic campaign this fall, helping raise money for educational and charitable organizations.

Driven to Give, a philanthropic program that began in 2011 as a way for Lincoln dealers to work with non-profit organizations and give back to their communities, has raised more $6.2 million since its inception and $1.5 million last year alone.

America's Car Museum and NAIAS announce heritage run

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(August 25, 2016) America’s Car Museum (ACM) and the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) have announced that Boston will be the starting point of “The Drive Home II: The Heritage Run” — an 11-day, 2,150 mile winter road rally, from Dec. 28 to Jan. 7, concluding at the opening of the North American International Auto Show.