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November 2019

Toyota strengthens manufacturing organization

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(November 5, 2019) PLANO, Texas — As part of its commitment to mobility and helping people find better ways to go places, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) has announced several changes to its organization to further improve unprecedented changes to the automotive landscape.

Effective immediately, TMNA will establish a Manufacturing Project Innovation Center (MPIC), a new group based at its headquarters to be led by Mike Bafan, group vice president. Bafan will remain chairman of Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Guanajuato (TMMGT).

2020 marks 65th anniversary of Chevrolet small block heritage

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(November 5, 2019) LAS VEGAS — At the SEMA Show here this week, Chevrolet Performance is celebrating 65 years of Small Block innovation with a its all-new SP383 EFI. A contemporary twist on the classic 383 Small Block “stroker” combination, the SP383 EFI melds the big torque of the long-stroke 383 with the drivability of electronic fuel injection.

Honda refreshes CR-V for 2020; base model gets bigger engine

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(November 5, 2019) TORRANCE, Calif. — The refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V begins arriving in dealerships today with a refreshed exterior design, new and upgraded features, and a new turbocharged powertrain for the popular LX trim, along with standard Honda Sensing technologies on all grades. With cumulative U.S. sales now topping the 5-million-unit mark, the 2020 model looks to extend CR-V's position as the best-selling crossover in America over the past 22 years.

Miami gets Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler 'Three O Five' Edition models

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(November 4, 2019) MIAMI BEACH — The Jeep brand has introduced two new limited-edition production vehicles targeted specifically to local Miami consumers: the new Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator “Three O Five” Edition models. Based on Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Sport S models and featured in Miami colors of either orange or white, only 305 total “Three O Five” units will be produced. 

2020 Mercedes GLC — The class leader of compact luxury SUVs

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(November 3, 2019) Given Americans’ infatuation and craze for SUVs, it isn’t surprising that the Mercedes-Benz GLC recently replaced the C-Class sedan as the brand’s best-selling vehicle. Since replacing the outgoing GLK compact SUV back in 2016, GLC has received only mild updates. Now, for 2020, the GLC gets a heavy mid-cycle refresh that includes new front and rear styling, upgraded technology and expanded safety systems.

Hyundai Sonata introduced in Miami; production begins

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(November 2, 2019) MIAMI — Hyundai has introduced its all-new 2020 Sonata at the 49th Miami International Auto Show, marking the Southern Region debut of Hyundai’s longest-standing and most successful model. Production of the eighth-generation Sonata also started this week at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and retail sales begin later this month.

Chevrolet to campaign Camaro ZL 1 1LE in NASCAR Cup series in 2020

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(November 1, 2019) DETROIT — Chevrolet will switch to the Camaro ZL1 1LE in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020, replacing the Camaro ZL1, which made its series debut in 2018. Camaro ZL1 1LE — based on the fastest, most track-capable production Camaro ever — will make its competition debut next February during Daytona Speedweeks, which opens the 2020 NASCAR season.