August 2019

1965 Aston Martin DB5 'Bond Car' sells for $6.3 million at auction

(August 17, 2019) MONTEREY, Calif. — The ‘Evening with Aston Martin’ sale in Monterey, curated by auction house RM Sotheby’s as part of its annual Monterey sale, has seen exceptional examples of some of the brand’s most desirable sports cars change hands for millions of dollars. A highlight of the evening came as a 1965 Aston Martin James Bond DB5 — originally commissioned and used in the promotion of the James Bond film Thunderball — sold for a final price of $6,385,000.

2020 mid-engine Corvette Stingray will have starting price of $59,995

(August 16, 2019) DETROIT — With its new mid-engine configuration and sleek, modern design, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray offers unprecedented performance at a starting price of $59,995 including the destination charge of $1,095.

“Most people thought when we moved the Corvette to mid-engine it would no longer be attainable, but we knew we couldn’t mess with a winning formula and the 2020 Stingray proves it,” said Brian Sweeney, Chevrolet U.S. vice president.

Ford donates 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 to battle diabetes

(August 16, 2019) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is donating a custom 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 adorned in one-of-a-kind Venom paint that will be raffled to benefit JDRF and its battle against Type 1 diabetes. The JDRF Mustang Shelby GT500 comes in a one-of-one Venom metallic clearcoat — a stealthy charcoal color — with black painted over-the-top racing stripes.

It has the Carbon Fiber Track Package, including exposed carbon fiber wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, rear seat-delete, Recaro leather-trimmed seats and Mustang GT4 track wing.

Infiniti gives a name to upcoming sport utility coupe — QX55

(August 16, 2019) PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Infiniti today announced that a new luxury sport utility coupe will soon join its line of luxury vehicles. The new addition will carry the name QX55.

The company also released an image of the brushstroke of the InfinitI QX55 showing a roofline inspired by its iconic first-generation FX performance crossover. 

Dodge debuts 717-hp Daytona 50th Anniversary Charger Hellcat Widebody

(August 15, 2019) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Dodge is continuing to push the boundaries of performance, introducing the most powerful Charger ever — the 717-horsepower 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition — raising the performance bar even higher with the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world.
 
Fifty years ago, Dodge launched the infamous Dodge Charger Daytona model with its huge wing and massive nose specifically designed to dominate in NASCAR racing.

Audi e-tron SUV first pure battery-electric to earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+

(August 15, 2019) HERNDON, Va. — The 2019 Audi e-tron SUV, the first fully electric Audi model, has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2019 “Top Safety Pick+” award, the nonprofit’s highest designation. The e-tron is the first pure battery-electric vehicle to earn the 2019 distinction.

In developing the e-tron, engineers designed a battery pack with performance, longevity and safety in mind. The battery pack is housed in a frame with an internal honeycomb structure separating battery cell modules specifically to help dissipate energy.

Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th anniversary models begin to arrive

(August 15, 2019) IRVINE, Calif. — Three decades since its debut, the iconic MX-5 Miata is still catching the attention of enthusiasts from around the globe. In February, Mazda announced that a limited run of 3,000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary models would be produced for worldwide distribution.

With a limited allotment coming to the United States, fans quickly placed their pre-orders hoping to own a piece of history for themselves. As proud as Mazda is to debut the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary, it is even more excited to see fans enjoying them on the roads and in their driveways.

McLaren debuts GT by MSO at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

(August 15, 2019) McLaren Automotive, the creator of luxury high performance sportscars and supercars, will debut the new McLaren GT by MSO — featuring personalization options available through McLaren Special Operations — on the Concept Car Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday (Aug. 18).

The McLaren GT reimagines the spirit of traditional Grand Touring, offering the engaging drive McLaren is known for, as well as the space, comfort and usability expected of a GT.

1953 Dodge stakebed truck



This 1953 "Job Rated" Dodge stakebed truck was discovered rusting away in a Texas field of cars. Dodge used the "Job Rated" designation through the mid-50s aimed at getting the customer the truck that fit the job. A stakebed truck has stake pockets allowing wooden or metal rail-sides to be inserted.
(Photo by Peter Hubbard)

Mecum offers 600 collector cars at its Monterey auction

(August 14, 2019) MONTEREY, Calif. — Mecum Auctions is set to return to the Del Monte Golf Course at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, Calif., Aug. 15-17 with an impressive selection of 600 classic and collector vehicles ranging from historically significant Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz race cars to original, period-authentic and award-winning Hot Rods from the Blackie Gejeian Estate Collection.