News archive

January 2021

Is raising the speed limit worth the risk?

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(February 1, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers want to save time, and local transportation agencies want to improve traffic flow, but at what cost? With posted speed limits increasing on roadways around the country, a vehicle’s ability to protect drivers in crashes is in doubt. Small speed increases can have huge effects on crash outcomes, as shown in new crash tests by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Humanetics.

Hellcat Redeye Widebody — A new 'Demon possessed' SRT Charger for 2021

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By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(January 31, 2021) Last year, we tested the bargain-priced Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Plus, equipped with a 485-horsepower, 6.4-liter V-8 SRT 392 Hemi, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. That Charger was overshadowed by the attention-getting headlines of its more powerful big brother, the 707-horsepower Charger Hellcat.

Celebrating 70th anniversary — Jaguar C-type joins Classic Continuation family

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(January 30, 2021) MAHWAH, N.J.  — Jaguar Classic is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the legendary C-type sports racer by creating a strictly limited production run of new C-type Continuation cars, which will be hand-built at the world-class Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry, U.K. The C-type Continuation program will allow historic motorsports enthusiasts to purchase a factory-built example of the ultimate 1953 disc-brake-equipped ‘works’ C-type directly from Jaguar, for the first time.

Mini USA unveils new 2022 Mini hardtops and convertibles

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(January 29, 2021) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  —  Mini USA has unveiled the new 2022 hardtops and convertibles. The modern interpretation of the brand’s most iconic models, the new Mini hardtops and convertibles receive significant updates to the exterior, interior and infotainment and driving safety features while remaining authentic to the elements of the Mini DNA, including fun to drive, expressive design and personalization.
 

General Motors plans to be carbon neutral by 2040

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(January 29, 2021) DETROIT —  GM has announced that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targetsⁱⁱ to achieve carbon neutrality. The company has also signed the Business Ambition Pledge for 1.5⁰C, an urgent call to action from a global coalition of UN agencies, business and industry leaders.

Barrett-Jackson to auction Hummer Ed. 1 and Corvette convertible for charity

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(January 29, 2021) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. —  Barrett-Jackson and General Motors have announced the highly coveted 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition VIN 001 and first retail production 2020 Mid-Engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette convertible will cross the auction block during Barrett-Jackson’s flagship Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27.

Nissan sets carbon neutral goal for 2050; 100% electrification by early 2030s

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(January 28, 2021) YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan Motor Co. has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company's operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified.