February 2021

Barrett-Jackson auction to include more than 1,100 automobilia items



(February 20, 2021) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson will offer more than 1,100 genuine automobilia items with No Reserve during the Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, March 20-27. The highly coveted collectibles offered during the Automobilia Auction — which will cross the block daily beginning Monday, March 22 — include over 60 original neon porcelain signs, over 35 beautifully restored gas pumps, and many fine items from the Larry Winkler and Laguna Euro collections.

Your car is not a beauty salon

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DRIVER'S SIDE DIATRIBE
By Al Vinikour 

This may come as a shock to you but there are a lot of things that irk me. One of them is the amount of people who wait until they’re in their car driving to their jobs before they work on their appearance. I’m going to give these people the benefit of the doubt and presume they’ve gone #1 and #2, taken baths or showers and gotten dressed before leaving home. However, when they close the door of their cars and turn on their own local version of “Morning Zoo Radio” they might as well put a barber pole or clever salon sign outside their vehicles.

Toyota West Virginia announces $210 million new investment and 100 new jobs



(February 19, 2021) BUFFALO, W.Va.  — To help meet customer demand, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) will invest $210 million to upgrade existing engine production and add 100 new jobs to increase assembly capacity of its four-cylinder engine line. Once complete, TMMWV’s total investment will be more than $1.8 billion and total employment will exceed 2,000.

Slap on Hankook winter tires and Mini John Cooper Works GP is ready



(February 19, 2021) MUNICH, Germany — It accelerates from standstill to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 164 mph. The Mini John Cooper Works GP is the fastest model of the British premium brand ever to receive road approval. And this also applies in winter. For this reason, Mini is offering winter tires specially designed for this extreme athlete.

On the Horizon



The Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon are subcompact cars that were produced by Chrysler from 1977 to 1990.The Omni and Horizon were reengineered variants of the European Chrysler Horizon and became the first front-wheel-drive economy cars to be built in the US. Marketed for 11 years with very few changes, around 2,500,000 Omnis and Horizons were built with the Plymouth badged versions more popular than the Dodge branded models. This mid-80s Horizon found in eastern North Carolina is perhaps awaiting a new owner for a total restoration.
(Photo by Jim Meachen)

INKAS introduces the world’s first armored BMW X7



(February 18, 2021) The BMW X7 has built a reputation of luxury, power, and quality that makes it a symbolic high-end vehicle for individuals such as diplomats, politicians, executives, and VIPs. The vehicle’s OEM specifications make this model the perfect base for armoring, turning this luxurious SUV – the symbol of status – into a symbol of safety and protection. INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing has released the world’s first armored BMW X7, offering exceptional protection and ultimate comfort.
 

2022 Infiniti QX55 crossover coupe goes on sale in April



(February 18, 2021) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The statement-making 2022 Infiniti QX55 crossover coupe isn't done talking yet. Today, Infiniti announces that its newest provocative crossover will start at $46,500 when it arrives in dealers in April across the U.S. Offered in three well-equipped grades — LUXE, ESSENTIAL, and SENSORY — the 2022 QX55 comes with standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, 20-inch wheels, wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility, and class-leading cargo capacity among similarly styled competitors.

Ford Expedition STX Package offers signature style



(February 18, 2021) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is expanding the Expedition full-size SUV lineup with the new STX Package, a spacious choice with an attractive price for customers who need seating for five plus the versatility and capability of a full-size SUV.  The STX Package features a distinctive gloss-black five-bar grille and 18-inch Magnetic Metallic-painted cast-aluminum wheels.