October 2019

Lexus IS F Sport Blackline Special Edition expands for 2020

(October 4, 2019) PLANO, Texas — Providing IS F SPORT customers with a stylish new package that stands out from the crowd, Lexus is taking the Blackline Special Edition and expanding upon it for 2020. Limited to 900 total units, the 2020 IS F SPORT Blackline Special Edition will now be available in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive IS 350 F SPORT models, in addition to the IS 300 F SPORT RWD and AWD models.

The Blackline Special Edition turns down the lights on key exterior and interior parts to create a special edition IS package that stands out from the standard F SPORT models.

Chevrolet introduces first hardtop Corvette convertible

(October 4, 2019) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Open-air driving has always been a part of the Chevrolet Corvette’s heritage. In fact, when the Corvette debuted in 1953, it was available only as a convertible. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible builds off that heritage as the first hardtop and mid-engine convertible in Corvette history.

Bentley begins deliveries of Bentayga Hybrid SUV

(October 3, 2019) CREWE, England — Bentley has confirmed that first deliveries of the Bentayga Hybrid SUV have now taken place, marking a significant milestone for the company as it leads the push towards the delivery of sustainable luxury mobility.

As Bentley celebrates its centenary year, the pioneering Bentayga Hybrid is blazing the trail for the British brand’s journey into the next 100 years. The Bentayga Hybrid is not only the world’s first true luxury plug-in hybrid, but also the company’s most efficient model ever.

Subaru's monthly sales streak ends, but it's headed for best year ever in U.S.

(October 3, 2019) Car sales were down year-over-year in September for nearly all the mainstream automakers. But the biggest news came from Subaru where for the first time 93 months sales were down, dipping 9.4 percent compared to September 2018. Subaru reported 51,659 sales in September compared to 57,044 in 2018.

The automaker cited low inventories and fewer selling days for the decline. The September sales dip followed a hot August for the brand and its crossover-heavy lineup in which it surpassed the 70,000 mark for the first time in what was a record month.

Almost unrecognizable 1938 Buick



A restored 1938 Buick can fetch a lot of cash these days. Unfortunately, this example spotted in a Texas field of used up cars of the past century is not one of them. Most 1938 Buicks came equipped with a straight eight engine of various sizes with horsepower ratings ranging from 120 to 168. Buick was the fourth best-selling car in 1938 behind the "Big Three" Chevrolet, Ford and Plymouth with 168,689 units sold.  (Photo by Peter Hubbard)

BMW introduces third generation X5 M, X6 M crossover vehicles

(October 3, 2019) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — BMW has introduced the new, third generation of the M GmbH brand’s exclusive, track-capable X5 and X6 based vehicles, the X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle and X6 M Sports Activity Coupe. The newest M SAV and SAC vehicles offer more power and performance, improved luxury and comfort over the vehicles that they are replacing while also featuring the latest in driver assistance, personal connectivity and infotainment.

Mecum Las Vegas to feature 1,000 collector cars — and more

(October 2, 2019) Mecum Auctions will host its third annual Las Vegas collector car auction Oct. 10-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and this year, in addition to the anticipated 1,000 vehicles and more than 400 Road Art items slated to cross the auction block, a selection of approximately 25 highly collectible, investment-grade guitars will also be offered as part of Mecum’s new department: Mecum Presents Guitar Search by Domino.

10 Year Edition commemorates anniversary of Porsche Panamera

(October 2, 2019) ATLANTA — Porsche is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Panamera with a special edition model series. The new 2020 Panamera 10 Year Edition models feature upgraded standard equipment and exclusive design highlights. For example, the special standard equipment list includes 21-inch Panamera Sport Design wheels in satin-gloss White Gold Metallic and “Panamera10” logos on the front doors, also in White Gold Metallic.

Toyota restyles front end, offers new wheel designs for 2020 C-HR

(October 2, 2019) PLANO, Texas — Toyota has given the subcompact crossover C-HR a restyled front fascia, LED headlamps and new wheel designs for 2020. There’s more pure Toyota value, too, with all three grades — LE, XLE and Limited — adding new amenities.

The Toyota C-HR broke new design ground for the automaker when it was introduced in 2018, applying new manufacturing techniques to take a highly sculpted concept-car body design into production while preserving its essence. Toyota says the result melds sport coupe personality with crossover versatility.

Letting Bloodhound off the leash en route to a world land speed record

(October 1, 2019) Bloodhound LSR, the most powerful straight-line car on the planet, has reached the exciting final phase of its build program as it prepares to head to South Africa and be put through its paces in a series of high speed shakedowns on the vast Hakskeenpan desert, Northern Cape, in South Africa.