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July 2021

2022 BMW X5 Black Vermilion Edition — The interplay between black and red

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(June 13, 2021) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  — BMW has announced the limited-edition BMW X5 Black Vermilion for model year 2022. This exclusive X5 xDrive40i combines the already high level of performance, comfort and luxury found in every Spartanburg, S.C.-built X5 Sports Activity Vehicle with an unmistakably striking and aggressive exterior design and edition-exclusive equipment and details.  



Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Rebel G/T highlight 2022 Ram truck lineup

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(July 12, 2021) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Ram has announced it is expanding its light-duty lineup with the additions of the new 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Ram 1500 Rebel G/T models. The Ram 1500 Laramie G/T and Ram 1500 Rebel G/T join the lineup and further solidify the Ram Truck brand as North America’s off-road and performance truck leader.

Hyundai teases Sonata N Line in 'Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins'

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(July 12, 2021) SEOUL — If you thought you knew Hyundai Sonata, you’re about to do a 180. Hyundai Motor Company’s Sonata N Line sport sedan revs up the new Paramount Pictures’ action film Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, which makes its global debut on July 23.



Mecum to return to central Florida for Summer Special Collector Car Auction

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1987 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose

(July 11, 2021) Following the record-setting Kissimmee 2021 auction that reached $141 million in sales this past January, Mecum Auctions will return to Central Florida July 28-31 to host the 2021 Mecum Summer Special, offering an estimated 1,000 consignments at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. The event was originally planned to span just three days, July 29-31, but due to an overwhelming response from customers eager to participate, it was expanded to include Wednesday, July 28.



Bentley Mulliner celebrates 100 bespoke projects, personal commissions

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(July 10, 2021) CREWE, England — Bentley Mulliner is celebrating its 100th bespoke commission since its own design team was formed in 2014, when the increasing demand for bespoke and personalized vehicles was recognized. The 100th bespoke project is for a European customer who wanted two specific interior features to extend the personalization of their Bentley. The first request was the application of Olive Ash — a veneer associated with the heritage of Mulsanne — to the interior of a Bentayga. The second was to introduce a contrast twin stitch to the upper areas of the seats and door trims adding further contrast to the interior.

New Lotus Emira 'most accomplished Lotus ever made'

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(July 10, 2021) HETHEL, UK — Lotus has introduced its new Emira, an all-new mid-engined premium sports car that perfectly embodies the ongoing transformation of the Lotus business and brand. It features all the hallmarks that the automotive world has come to expect from a Lotus — striking design, thrilling dynamic performance delivering best-in-class ride and handling, outstanding aerodynamics and an unrivaled experience.

Shelby American introduces Shelby F-150 with 775 horsepower

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(July 9, 2021) LAS VEGAS — Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, has announced that its newest generation of the Shelby F-150 off-road oriented super truck is now available for order at dealers worldwide. With 775 horsepower, the limited-edition vehicle represents the most powerful, refined and competent version of the truck in its history.

Sharing the highway with raccoons

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DRIVER'S SIDE DIATRIBE
By Al Vinikour  

How many times have you been driving down the highway (does anybody drive up the highway?) at dusk — especially during inclement weather — and at the last minute you see a car coming toward you in the opposite lane at the last minute…because the head case doesn’t have his lights on? Or if there are lights on they’re dulled parking lights (wait a minute…the PC term for parking lights is now “fender lights.”).