October 2021

Hertz to purchase 100,000 Teslas for rental fleet by end of 2021



(October 26, 2021) ESTERO, Fla. — As consumer interest in electric vehicles (EV) skyrockets, Hertz today is announcing a significant investment to offer the largest EV rental fleet in North America and one of the largest in the world. This includes an initial order of 100,000 Teslas by the end of 2022 and new EV charging infrastructure across the company's global operations.

RSD x SUPER73-RX Malibu — From concept to limited edition e-bike



(October 26, 2021) Twelve months ago, SUPER73 — the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric motorbikes — launched a collaborative concept with Roland Sands Design. Based on the flagship SUPER73-RX, the team at RSD took inspiration from the fully adjustable suspension, powerful disc brakes and the most powerful motor in the SUPER73 range, to develop an off-road-style racing concept. What would an iconic electric bike look like in the hands of a legendary motorcycle designer?

New Mercedes C-Class can now be ordered as plug-in hybrid



(October 26, 2021) STUTTGART, Germany — Following the recent launch of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class it is now possible to order the C 300 e  as the first plug-in hybrid model. The market launch of the sedan is taking place immediately. Prices start at €56,168 ($65,155).

Toyota Dream Car USA art contest kicks off on Nov. 1



(October 26, 2021) PLANO, Texas —  Get your kids’ creative engines started. Unpack the art supplies, unbuckle imaginations and kickstart the freewheeling designs of what your kids think cars should look like in the future. Then, enter their artworks in the Toyota Dream Car USA Art Contest. Submissions created by youth, ages 4-15, are accepted online or by mail starting Nov. 1 through Jan. 31.

Junkyard discovery



A big automobile junkyard can yield some interesting finds for the abandoned car photographer as exemplified by Jim Prueter's Arizona discovery. He encountered a very unusual hood prop being used on a mid-1950s Oldsmobile and some interesting pieces from a 1958 Buick including a mostly intact rear fin (pictured above).
(Photo byJim Prueter)

Mini launches Shadow Edition on all models in United Kingdom



(October 25, 2021) Following its introduction on the Mini Clubman and Mini Countryman in early 2021, the Shadow Edition is now available to order on the Mini Hatch, Mini Convertible and Mini Electric. Offered exclusively to the UK market, the Shadow Edition comes with a higher standard specification, focuses on blacked out features and edition-exclusive bonnet design and graphics. The new Shadow Edition has a Midnight Black metallic exterior paint color, with contrasting Silver roof and mirror caps and Piano Black Exterior, creating a dramatic and streamlined look.

BMW turns performance up a notch for its diminutive M135i xDrive



(October 25, 2021) MUNICH, Germany — BMW has honed the track-inspired characteristics of its four-cylinder high-performance model for the premium compact segment. Detail upgrades to its chassis components endow the BMW M135i xDrive with noticeably enhanced performance qualities. And the retuned drive soundtrack in the cabin makes the driving experience even more emotionally engaging.

Ford rolls out its Bronco and Bronco Sport SEMA vehicles



(October 24, 2021) DEARBORN, Mich. — The Built Wild Bronco brand makes its live debut at the annual SEMA Show Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas, showcasing a diverse lineup of personalized two- and four-door Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs for everything under the sun, from winter fun to rocky desert trails. Ford will show off four custom Broncos and two Bronco Sport SUVs from some of the leading builders in the off-road industry.

Air Race pilot Muroya and Lexus announce partnership



(October 23, 2021) Pathfinder Co., represented by air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya, and Lexus have announced that they have signed a team partnership agreement and jointly taken up the challenges of making history by winning the first Air Race World Championship, an air race series starting next year, and of helping to create the future by contributing to the creation of an even-better carbon-neutral society.