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May 2018

Mecum Indianapolis auction to offer 2,000 collector cars

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(May 3, 2018) Staged at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis since 2006, Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic was Mecum Auction’s first-ever collector-car auction in 1988 at the Rockford (Illinois) Airport and is today among the world’s largest such events.

Now in its 31st consecutive year, the Spring Classic auction will take place May 15-20 featuring an estimated 2,000 consignments from 49 states highlighted by nearly 30 private collections — many among the highest caliber of their kind.

Mazda updates popular CX-3 crossover for 2019

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(May 3, 2018) IRVINE, Calif.— No adventure is too big or too small for Mazda CX-3, Mazda’s award-winning subcompact crossover SUV. Mazda CX-3 has exceeded expectations by providing class-above and segment-above features in a package that makes it ideal for cityscapes. Introduced at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, the updated 2019 Mazda CX-3 continues to impress. For the new model year, CX-3 has been retuned and refined to deliver a heightened feeling of elegance, driving performance and efficiency.

Ram to showcase Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition this week

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(May 2, 2018) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ram Truck is bringing its own brand of horsepower to the Saturday, May 5, running of the 144th Kentucky Derby.” The brand will showcase its special 2019 Ram 1500 Limited Kentucky Derby Edition truck.

The all-new Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition, created to commemorate the brand’s ninth year as “Official Truck of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby,” will be available for race fans to check out at multiple locations throughout the Churchill Downs grounds. It is fittingly based on the brand’s top Limited trim and features new “Limited Edition” body-color look and distinctive “Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses” bed graphics.

Kia is official vehicle provider of 'One Lap of America' 2018

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(May 2, 2018) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia Motors America has announced that the company will act as the official vehicle provider of the 35th Annual “One Lap of America” race, which starts Saturday, May 5, in South Bend, Ind., and travels 3,716 miles across 12 states before returning to South Bend on Saturday, May 12.

2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid plugs in and boosts performance

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(May 2, 2018) ATLANTA — Premiering this week, the 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid solidifies its place in the lineup while making significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid it replaces. Those advantages include more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range.

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, which will be available in early 2019 starting at $79,900, uses the same three-liter mono-turbo V6 as the Cayenne, but significantly increases total horsepower and torque by integrating an electric motor.

Lexus 'Fast as h' campaign clears air about hybrid performance

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(May 2, 2018) PLANO, Texas  — Lexus has announced a new national marketing campaign to prove that choosing a hybrid doesn’t mean making compromises. Coined “Fast as h,” the marketing campaign showcases the full hybrid lineup’s impressive performance and new lower price.

A Texas post-war Kaiser

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The Kaiser-Frazer Corp. began business in August 1945, and the Kaiser sedan was a fresh post-war design that enjoyed initial success to a nation starved for new vehicles. This copy — it's either a 1947 or 1948 model — was found in Texas. The front and rear of the car received a facelift for 1949. (Photo by Peter Hubbard)

Buick builds global sales momentum throughout first quarter

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(May 1, 2018) DETROIT — Coming off a strong 2017, Buick momentum continued into 2018’s first quarter with global sales up 9 percent year over year. This growth comes as new products such as the LaCrosse Avenir and updated Envision have begun arriving to customers globally, and amid the launch of an all-new family of Regals.

Demand for the Regal has grown rapidly in China since the new model launched last summer, with sales up 35 percent year over year, while Regal Sportback, GS and TourX (U.S. only) availability continues to ramp up in North America.

Race car driver Ariel Biggs takes a 'sick day' on 4/27

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(May 1, 2018) To celebrate 4/27, the unofficial holiday for Shelby fans, official Shelby continuation car builder Classic Recreations lent its latest Shelby model, the 1967 GT500CR Classic, to professional race car driver Ariel Biggs.

Take a cruise across Mulholland Drive and the PCH with Ariel as she skips work and has a little fun in this 427 powered pony.