September 2021

Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost re-enacts London-Edinburgh run 110 years later



(September 23, 2021) History literally repeated itself recently, as Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1701 re-enacted its astonishing run in the 1911 London-Edinburgh Trial. The car, designed as an "Experimental Speed Car," won the original event locked in top gear for the entire 799-mile return trip between the two capitals. Given the primitive state of Britain's Edwardian roads, its average speed of 19.59 mph was highly impressive — and its then unheard‑of fuel efficiency of over 24 mpg even more so.

2022 Toyota Sienna expands adventure possibilities with new Woodland Edition



(September 23, 2021) PLANO, Texas — Fresh off the introduction of the fourth-generation, hybrid-only Sienna in 2021, one of the most fuel-efficient 7-8 passenger minivans on the market, Toyota is upping the van’s outdoors activity capability. For 2022, the new Sienna Woodland Special Edition combines adventure-inspired rugged styling, a standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive System and increased ground clearance for taking the fun further afield.

2022 Acura RDX gets updated styling, more features



(September 23, 2021) LONG BEACH, Calif. — Featuring refined styling, a dramatically quieter cabin and a retuned suspension, the 2022 Acura RDX is the most dynamic, comfortable and refined 5-passenger SUV in Acura history. Making its debut at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in striking Long Beach Blue Pearl paint, the 2022 RDX lineup is expanded with the availability of a new top trim, combining the sporty style of the highly popular RDX A-Spec with the premium features of the Advance Package. The 2022 RDX will begin arriving at Acura dealers nationwide in early November.

GM reveals new EV motors to power an all-electric future



(September 22, 2021) MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – General Motors President Mark Reuss revealed GM’s group of three all-new motors that will power its Ultium-based EVs at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. Designed by GM, the 180-kilowatt front-drive motor, 255-kW rear-M and front-drive motor and 62-kW all-wheel drive assist motor are part of Ultium Drive.

All-new Mercedes EQS electric flagship sedan to start at $103,360




(September 22, 2021) Mercedes-EQ is poised to redefine the electric vehicle segment with the introduction of the highly anticipated new EQS. Mercedes as set the starting price at $103,360 including destination charge. AWD, known as 4MATIC, will start at $120,160. Mercedes says its groundbreaking, all-electric luxury sedan seamlessly unites the industry- leading standards of a Mercedes-Benz with Mercedes-EQ's new purpose- built modular electric vehicle architecture.

Lucid Air gets 520 miles range, longest of any production car



(September 22, 2021) LOS ANGELES — Lucid Motors said last week that it has delivered on its promise of industry-leading range for the launch edition of its Air electric sedan, which has been rated by the EPA at 520 miles for the range-focused model. That beats the Tesla Model S Long Range — the current range champ with a 405-mile EPA rating. The Tesla costs far less at $89,990 excluding shipping, although Lucid plans to offer less-expensive trims with about 400 miles of range.