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June 2019

New Bentley Flying Spur — Sports sedan meets luxury limousine

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(June 13, 2019) CREWE, England —  Bentley Motors has announced details of what it calls the world’s most advanced luxury Grand Touring sports sedan — the all-new Flying Spur.  Whether driving or being driven, the all-new Flying Spur offers a unique combination of limousine luxury and sports sedan performance, blending bold new road presence with world-leading interior quality and design, plus cutting-edge customer-focused technology.

Paris Springs Sinclair and an old Packard

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An old Sinclair gas station has been restored and turned into a Route 66 attraction in the village of Paris Springs Junction, Mo. The gas station, which was established in 1926 on the Chicago to Los Angeles highway, is now a tourist stop on the old route and contains some artful displays of old cars. One of those displays features a 1952 Packard that is being worked on by a "thirsty" mechanic. (Photo by Jim Meachen)


Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction offer mix of classic Mustangs

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(June 12, 2019) UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Barrett-Jackson will offer an incredible mix of classic Ford Mustangs during its 4th Annual Northeast Auction, June 26-29 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. When introduced by Ford in 1964, the Mustang sparked a revolution in automotive design and performance that continues on through today.

Among some of those early Mustangs crossing the block at the Northeast Auction is a beautifully restored one-owner 1965 convertible and a 1965 2+2 Fastback that has been restored to original specifications. .

Fiat introduces Urbana Edition for 2019 500X

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(June 12, 2019) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Fiat brand has announced the new 2019 Fiat 500X Urbana Edition, a custom-appearance package that adds unique wheels, LED lighting, roof rails and sleek black-themed accents inside and out.

Designed and manufactured in Italy, the new 2019 Fiat 500X features an all-new, standard-equipped 1.3-liter turbocharged engine with the latest iteration of the FCA exclusive MultiAir (called MultiAir III) valve-actuation technology, engine stop-start (ESS) technology and best-in-class torque.

Karma to use goldRush Rally to build awareness in new Revero GT

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(June 12, 2019) IRVIN, Calif. — Karma Automotive, a Southern California-based luxury electric vehicle company and high-tech incubator, will use its first-ever appearance in goldRush Rally ELEVEN, The Next Chapter, to build awareness and excitement for its 2020 Revero GT in advance of the luxury electric vehicle’s public availability later this year.

Small crossovers are the rage and Mercedes adds another — The GLB

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(June 12, 2019) The new GLB is a versatile SUV with powerful proportions, short overhangs and an off-road-oriented design, as well as optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The GLB also serves as a spacious family car that offers even more flexibility as the first Mercedes-Benz in this segment available as a seven-seater.

Powerful and efficient four- cylinder engines paired with the latest driving assistance systems, and the intuitively operable infotainment system MBUX, help to equip this new family member with all the strengths of the current generation Mercedes-Benz compact-class. The all- new 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB will go on sale in the U.S. by the end of the year.

ClassicCars.com releases new mobile app for researching classics on the go

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(June 11, 2019) PHOENIX, Ariz. — ClassicCars.com, the leading online marketplace and editorial site in the collector car realm, has announced the release of the official ClassicCars.com mobile app, available for both iOS and Android platforms. This app is designed to bring the full ClassicCars.com experience to mobile users, offering the site’s suite of tools on a new platform.

Utilizing the site’s industry-leading market searching tools and data, the ClassicCars.com app provides a robust platform for researching and purchasing classic automobiles on the go.

All-new Mercedes-Benz GLS to start at $76,195

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(June 11, 2019) The all-new GLS has raised the bar yet again as the largest and most luxurious SUV in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. The GLS is the S-Class among SUVs, combining sophisticated technology and impressive levels of standard equipment with comfort for up to seven passengers, agile dynamics and extensive safety systems. Mercedes has set the starting price for the 2020 SUV at $76,195 including destination charge.

Gooding & Company revs up for Pebble Beach with three vintage Ferraris

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(June 11, 2019) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, has announced a stunning competition 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Berlinetta to be offered at the company’s highly anticipated Pebble Beach Auctions on Aug. 16 and 17. Accompanying this noteworthy Ferrari is a duo of celebrated cars from the esteemed marque that are sure to garner attention from worldwide Ferraristas.