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December 2019

'Santa' Goldberg delivers Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye to contest winner

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(December 26, 2019) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — “Santa” Bill Goldberg delivered the first Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye model to “Dodge Horsepower Challenge” winner David Otero just in time for the holidays. Goldberg surprised Otero with the special delivery in New Mexico. All five winners of the “Dodge Horsepower Challenge: 5 Weeks. 5 Questions. 5 Challengers” will receive a special-edition TorRed Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye with custom badging — a Hellcat Reindeer — on its exterior.
 

BMW touts new efficient drivetrain for all-electric iX3

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(December 26, 2019) MUNICH, Germany — The BMW iX3, the production of which will commence in 2020, facilitates locally emission-free driving in a novel and efficient form, while also being suitable for everyday use. A range of more than 440 km (273 miles) will be achieved with a net-battery size of 74 kWh.

The first purely electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is the trailblazer for BMW eDrive technology of the fifth generation, which, starting 2021, will also be deployed in the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT.

Honda reaches 400 million-unit milestone in global motorcycle production

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(December 25, 2019) — TORRANCE, Calif. — Since the introduction of the Dream D-Type in 1949, Honda's 70th anniversary of motorcycle mass-production marks the company's 400 million-unit milestone for global motorcycle production. Honda was founded in 1948 and began mass-production of motorcycles at its first overseas production facility in Belgium in 1963.

One of the first F-Series trucks

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Ford revealed its first post-WWII pickup truck in late 1947, introducing the first F-Series pickup for 1948, replacing trucks introduced before the war started in 1941. It had a flat one-piece windshield and integrated headlamps. The distinguishing feature of the first three years of the F-Series (1948-1950) was a grille with a series of horizontal bars. This circa 1948-50 truck found in Nevada was outfitted for some heavy duty work. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

Barrett-Jackson to extend hours for Friday, Saturday sale in Scottsdale

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(December 25, 2019) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson is gearing up for unprecedented sales happening on “Fantastic Friday” and “Super Saturday” that will both feature extended dockets of highly coveted collector vehicles during its 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction, Jan. 11-19 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Ford safety recall of 2006-10 Fusions, Milans, MKZs involves 600,166 cars

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(December 24, 2019) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America including a recall of more than 600,000 select 2006-10 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

In some affected vehicles, a normally closed valve inside the hydraulic control unit may stick open, which could result in extended brake pedal travel, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Bentley's 'Diamond-in-Diamond' quilting surges in popularity

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(December 24, 2019) CREWE, England — With an exact 712 stitches per diamond, Bentley’s striking Diamond-in-Diamond Quilting pattern for the interiors of the new Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible models is now ordered by three-quarters of all customers, as part of the Mulliner Driving Specification. The Diamond-in-Diamond Quilting requires a high level of skill to produce and has a complex design story and manufacturing process.

Rivian announces $1.3 billion in new funding led by T. Rowe

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(December 24, 2019) PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Rivian has closed an investment round of $1.3 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Amazon, Ford Motor Company and funds managed by BlackRock also participated in the round.

"This investment demonstrates confidence in our team, products, technology and strategy – we are extremely excited to have the support from such strong shareholders," said Rivian Founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe.

McLaren Speedtail dynamic development ends with top-speed runs of 250 mph

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(December 24, 2019) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The dynamic development program for the fastest and most technically advanced McLaren ever has concluded in fitting fashion with McLaren chief test driver, Kenny Brack, taking the new Speedtail up to its maximum speed of 250 mph at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.