October 2019

Polestar 2 driving experience is developed all over the world

(October 15, 2019) Chassis development for Polestar 2 is in its final stages as the new electric performance fastback is being readied for production in early 2020. As an electric performance brand, Polestar is focused on creating a unique driving sensation that sets Polestar cars apart and offers drivers a fun and engaging experience.

Audi A6 allroad returns to the U.S. in 2020

(October 15, 2019) HERNDON, Va. — Following the success and enthusiast fanfare of past generations, the A6 allroad makes its U.S. return in 2020 with a specially tuned adaptive air suspension and quattro with ultra technology. The A6 allroad is equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 TFS engine that gives it the power to match the vehicle’s versatile character and distinctive design.

Gateway to the brand — 2020 Acura ILX arrives in dealerships

(October 14, 2019) The 2020 ILX has arrived in Acura showrooms looking to continue its success as the retail best-selling model in segment. ILX is a critical gateway to the Acura brand, capturing the most first-time, millennial and multicultural buyers of any model in the Acura lineup. Receiving major upgrades for the 2019 model year, ILX became the fastest growing model in its segment and earned its best sales month in more than three years this August.

Charging network completed on New York State Thruway

(October 14, 2019) ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state officials joined Electrify America last week to celebrate the completion of a new charging station in Albany, N.Y., marking its sixth charging station to open along the New York State Thruway in just 10 months. The stations, located approximately 80 miles apart and featuring a total of 20 chargers, provide access to ultra-fast EV charging for drivers on the high-traffic route that connects New York City and other major cities in the state including Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany. More than 250 million vehicles travel the Thruway annually.

Lexus extends hybrid battery warranty to 10 years for 2020 vehicles

(October 14, 2019) PLANO, Texas — Lexus has announced it will extend its Hybrid Battery Warranty from 8 years / 100,000 miles to 10 years from date of first use/150,000 miles, whichever comes first — an extension that is valid for all new model year 2020 Lexus hybrid vehicles. All other HV components will retain coverage under the Hybrid System Warranty at 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Volkswagen unveils the 2020 Atlas Cross Sport midsize SUV

(October 12, 2019) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Volkswagen of America has unveiled the all-new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Chattanooga, Tenn. The five-seater midsize SUV features a dramatic, coupe-like design as well as advanced connectivity and driver-assistance systems.

The Cross Sport is the first fruit of Volkswagen’s strategy of doubling up in the biggest SUV segments, a plan that will be repeated in the compact SUV segment with a vehicle that will fit in the lineup beneath the Tiguan.

After a year of restoration, BMW 530 MLE returns home

(October 11, 2019)  ROSSLYN, Pretoria, South Africa — After a year of painstaking restoration, BMW South Africa unveiled its latest restoration project — the track-inspired BMW 530 MLE — at the “Home of BMW Legends,” BMW Group Plant Rosslyn on Oct. 8.

Just after a year of restoration, BMW South Africa revealed its latest classic project car as a limited edition “homologation” special developed especially by BMW Motorsport for South Africa.

Coupe-inspired design modernizes all-new 2021 Toyota Mirai

(October 11, 2019) PLANO, Texas — Toyota put the auto industry on the road to electrification in 1997 with the first Prius hybrid. Then, in 2015, it debuted the Mirai, the first production hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) offered for sale to retail customers in North America (Mirai means “future” in Japanese). Now, Toyota has revealed the second-generation Mirai, rebooted as a premium sedan with cutting-edge design, technology and driving performance.

Bentley launches Blackline trim for all-new Flying Spur

(October 11, 2019) CREWE, England — Bentley Motors is introducing a striking Blackline specification for the all-new Flying Spur — the British marque’s driver-focussed, four-door model that combines sports sedan agility with modern limousine refinement. The third generation of the world’s most advanced luxury Grand Tourer can now be specified with a range of subtle but distinctive features.

BMW announces 2020 M8 Gran Coupe with 600 horsepower

(October 10, 2019) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW and M GmbH have announced the newest edition to the M8 family, the BMW M8 Gran Coupe and M8 Gran Coupe Competition. The Gran Coupe rides on a chassis and body which is 9.1-inches longer, 1.4-inches wider, 2.3-inches taller and with an increased 7.9-inch wheelbase over the M8 Coupe, adding extra stability, comfort and rear interior space without affecting the car’s track-capable agility.