March 2021

Acura TLX Type S returns with 355 horsepower



(March 18, 2021) Acura has announced the on-sale timing for the highly anticipated 2021 TLX Type S, which returns the Type S performance brand to Acura showrooms for the first time in more than a decade. Building on the second-generation Acura TLX, which went on sale in September, the TLX Type S debuts a brand-exclusive turbocharged V6 engine, sport-tuned chassis with double wishbone front suspension and powerful Brembo brakes to become the quickest and best-handling Type S in Acura history.

Petersen Automotive Museum to reopen to the public Thursday, March 25



(March 17, 2021) LOS ANGELES — The Petersen Automotive Museum will reopen to the public on Thursday, March 25  with new exhibits, new vehicles and a new schedule of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. To express its gratitude to all those on the front line during this challenging time, the museum will offer verified health care workers and first responders complimentary admission for themselves and up to three immediate family members for the rest of 2021.

Ford, University of Michigan open new robotics complex



(March 17, 2021) ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As robots and autonomous systems are poised to become part of our everyday lives, the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company are opening a one-of-a-kind facility where they’ll develop robots and roboticists that help make lives better, keep people safe and build a more equitable society.

Upcoming electric BMW i4 revealed at conference



(March 17, 2021) MUNICH, Germany —  The upcoming BMW i4 was revealed at BMW Group's annual conference on March 16. “With its sporty looks, best in class driving dynamics and zero local emissions, the BMW i4 is a true BMW. It makes the heart of the BMW brand now beat fully electric,” said Pieter Nota, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Customer, Brands, Sales.

2022 Kia Stinger revealed with more performance, upgraded styling



(March 17, 2021) IRVINE, Calif. — The Stinger established a new era in Kia’s history when it debuted in 2017 as a 2018 model, but that was just the start of the story.  It “crashed the party” in a way never expected and converted enthusiasts stuck in the old “German is better” doctrine. For 2022, Stinger continues to evolve and maintain its position as Kia’s halo sport sedan while pushing frontiers in expected style, performance and engineering.

'Alexa, start my car' — Doing more with Nissan and Amazon Alexa



(March 17, 2021) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan customers can now ask Alexa to start, lock and unlock their vehicles with a simple request like “Alexa, start my car.” Alexa is Amazon's intelligent voice AI, ubiquitous in homes around the world. Nissan is the first automaker to work with Amazon on new features that leverage Alexa's new Connected Vehicle Skills API, making it more direct and easier for customers to control vehicle functions with Alexa.

Land Rover and Royal Geographical Society launch 2021 ‘Earth Photo’ challenge



(March 16, 2021) MAHWAH, N.J. — Land Rover is partnering with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) to launch the 2021 Earth Photo competition — inspiring people to get out into the landscape and appreciate their surroundings. Earth Photo is an international photography competition that aims to promote environmental and geographical issues by revealing the stories behind the winning images and videos. Entries are now open, with exhibitions of winning and shortlisted images and videos in the summer and autumn.