August 2019

Blackberry Mountain proprietor and Lexus introduce off-road course

(August 3, 20190 PLANO, Texas — Blackberry Mountain Proprietor Mary Celeste Beall and Lexus are unveiling the Lexus Off-Road Adventure at the Relais & Châteaux-designated resort, as it becomes the newest addition to the Lexus Hotel Partner Program. One of the only courses of its kind in the U.S., the 90-minute Lexus Off-Road Adventure offers guests the opportunity to navigate a custom-designed course through the rugged terrain of the Great Smoky Mountains of Eastern Tennessee.

Acura Type S concept to debut at Monterey Car Week

(August 2, 2019) Setting the stage for the return of its high performance variant line, Acura will debut this month the Type S Concept at Monterey Car Week, one of the world's top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. Acura says "the Type S Concept sets the design direction for the return of Type S performance variants to the Acura lineup in the years ahead, delivering a striking expression of Acura performance with a powerful stance and expressive silhouette."

Acura enhances its certified pre-owned vehicle program

(August 2, 2019) Acura has announced significant enhancements to the brand's Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, including an extended limited warranty that doubles the non-powertrain coverage period. The upgraded Precision Certified Program provides CPO owners additional benefits, including a new, complimentary first scheduled maintenance and a three-month AcuraLink trial subscription.

Karma GT luxury electric to make North American debut at Monterey Car Week

(August 2, 2019) IRVINE,  Calif. —  Southern California-based luxury electric automaker Karma Automotive has announced the North American debut of its Karma GT designed by Pininfarina will occur at the world-famous Monterey Car Week. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance guests can expect an up-close look at the one-of-a-kind Karma GT designed by Pininfarina, which will be displayed from Thursday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 18 at Karma’s exhibit on Peter Hay Hill.

To meet needs for electrified powertrain development, DSD expanding

(August 1, 2019) FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Following a period of sustained business growth, specialist engineering consultancy Drive System Design Inc., is investing more than $2 million by expanding into a new Farmington Hills facility. The new premises will enhance the company’s test and development capabilities and provide an expanding customer base with the ability to deliver programs from concept to vehicle prototype.