November 2019

Lordstown Motors acquires GM factory to produce all-electric truck

(November 8, 2019) LORDSTOWN, Ohio —- Lordstown Motors Corp. (LMC), a new original equipment manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of the GM manufacturing complex in Lordstown, Ohio. The move paves the way for LMC to begin production of the Endurance pickup truck, the industry's first all-electric pickup truck purpose-built for fleets starting in late 2020.

Starting price for all-new 2020 Hyundai Sonata set at $24,330

(November 8, 2019) ANN ARBOR, Mich.  — Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for the all-new 2020 Sonata. The completely redesigned 2020 Sonata delivers enhanced fuel efficiency, technology and advanced standard safety features at a starting price of $25,300 including a $930 destination charge for the well-equipped SE model.

Audi RS 6 Avant to make U.S. debut at Malibu Cars & Coffee

(November 8, 2019) HERNDON, Va. — The all-new Audi RS 6 Avant will make its U.S. debut on Sunday in Malibu, Calif., at the bi-weekly Cars & Coffee event. Representing the iconic enthusiast’s car, delivering maximum performance, quattro all-wheel drive and stunning design, the unobtainable RS 6 Avant has finally become a reality in the U.S.

Relic of the '70s



This 1975 Datsun B210 hatchback, which provided entry-level transportation, was found in Arizona. It was outfitted with a 70-horsepower 4-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual. It featured rear-wheel drive. A sub-compact by today's standards, it measured 162 inches long with a 92-inch wheelbase. Zero to 60: 13 seconds.
(Photo by Jim Prueter)

"R" is Volkswagen's performance letter

(November 7, 2019) In the early 1970s, European fans of the Beetle prevailed on the company to create a limited-edition version for rallying, with upgraded suspensions and brakes. Volkswagen painted the cars in a special yellow-and-black livery and called them the Beetle GSR, or “Gelb Schwarz Renner” – German for “yellow-black racer.”

Today, the spirit of that GSR and other Volkswagen motorsports efforts lives on in the Volkswagen R division, through the Golf R and sporty R-Line trims of many Volkswagen models. And the new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport debuts a new version of the R logo.

Kia's Futuron Concept proposes an illuminating design for electric SUV

(November 7, 2019) SEOUL, South Korea — Kia Motors has revealed its new Futuron Concept, an illuminating all-wheel drive SUV coupe which proposes new designs for future electric vehicles. The Futuron Concept represents the modern and confident image of a progressive electric SUV coupe envisioned by Kia.

The Futuron name itself is a portmanteau of "future" and "on," hinting at the switched-on, electric nature of future SUV designs from the brand.

Toyota celebrates 40 years of TRD at SEMA show

(November 6, 2019) PLANO, Texas — Appearing at Toyota’s 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show display this week, Toyota’s performance and racing division in America, Toyota Racing Development U.S.A., commemorates 40 years of vehicle tuning and competition for the street and the track.

Toyota Racing Development U.S.A. (TRD) was founded in 1979, and its legacy marches forward not only on the street, but in competition.

Ringbrothers unveils 700 horsepower 1969 Mustang Mach 1 at SEMA

(November 6, 2019) LAS VEGAS (November 5, 2019) — World-famous custom car builder and high-quality billet parts manufacturer Ringbrothers unveiled its newest, one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang, the 1969 Mach 1 known as  “UNKL” at the 2019 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show this week.

“UNKL” is the first Mach 1 to leave the Spring Green, Wis., shop after a series of memorable Mustang builds. The widened body and unique race-inspired theme make the most of road and race technology in one car.

Electric Ford Mustang prototype comes with 900 horsepower

(November 6, 2019) LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Ford and Webasto have revealed Mustang Lithium, an ultra-high-performance battery electric Mustang fastback prototype. With more than 1,000 ft.-lbs. of torque and more than 900 horsepower instantaneously available, this Mustang amps muscle car performance to a new level and helps gauge the level of interest the next wave of performance customers have in lightning-quick performance that only fully electric powertrains can deliver.

BMW unveils Concept R 18 /2 Custom Cruiser motorcycle

(November 5, 2019) MILAN, Germany — The BMW Motorrad Concept R 18 — a purist, historically inspired version of the big boxer — was presented by the BMW Group at the Concorso d'Eleganza in the Villa d'Este at Lake Como in the early summer. Six months later, at the world’s biggest motorcycle show — the EICMA in Milan — BMW Motorrad now presents its second sensational concept bike based on a big boxer engine: the BMW Motorrad Concept R 18 /2 (pronounced: “Slash Two”).