News archive

November 2021

BMW Motorrad presents the next SoulFuel R 18 bike

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(November 9, 2021) MUNICH, Germany — Unique, different and yet completely BMW R 18 — that’s "The Wal," the latest creation by Japanese customizer Shinya Kimura. After Roland Sands and Dirk Oehlerking, Kimura is the third customizer to transform the R 18 into an extraordinary unique specimen for the "SoulFuel" series. "SoulFuel" is a collaboration between BMW Motorrad and selected customizers.

Dodge announces ‘Never Lift’ two-year business plan

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(November 9, 2021) DETROIT — Dodge Brand Chief Executive Officer Tim Kuniskis that previewed the brand’s two-year business plan, which he dubbed Never Lift. The Dodge Never Lift plan will be news-packed, calling for a minimum of one product or automotive-enthusiast-related announcement every three months. Included in the 24-month Never Lift rollout were additional news announcements.

Acura’s high-performance MDX Type S to arrive at dealers in December

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(November 9, 2021) Acura has revealed more details on the first-ever MDX Type S, as the most powerful, best handling and most lavishly equipped Acura SUV ever. A high-performance variant of the new Acura flagship, the 2022 MDX Type S will begin arriving at Acura dealers nationwide this December with pricing starting in the high-$60,000 range.

Williams Advanced Engineering, Castrol co-developing electric vehicle fluids

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(November 8, 2021) LONDON — Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Castrol have entered into a five-year technical partnership to co-develop high performance electric vehicle (EV) fluids. As part of the agreement, Castrol will become the official supplier of EV Thermal Fluids for WAE’s growing electrification programs and motorsport activities such as Formula E, Extreme E, ETCR and LMdH.

Jeep announces starting price for all-new 2022 Grand Cherokee at $39,185

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(November 8, 2021) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Jeep Grand Cherokee, now in its fifth generation, remains the leader in the full-size SUV segment, offering an all-new architecture, all-new interior, three Jeep 4x4 systems, the most advanced, high-tech safety and security features in its class and segment-leading advanced technologies. Starting price for the Gand Cherokee Laredo is $39,185 including a $1,795 destination charge.

Ford puts new E-Transit electric vans into fleets for evaluation

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(November 8, 2021) DEARBORN, Mich. — The 2022 Ford E-Transit van, the all-electric version of America’s best-selling van, Ford Transit, is getting to work early. Through a Ford Pro pilot program, companies nationwide, such as Penske Truck Leasing and National Grid, have taken delivery of preproduction units of the E-Transit van with plans to use early learnings that will help deployment into their operations when the vehicle arrives to market early next year. 

A more joyful way to tour the Bay — In a vintage VW Bus

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(November 6, 2021) Josh Armel and Virgine De Paepe, the married couple behind San Francisco’s Painted Ladies Tour Company, have countless stories about how their tour fleet of brightly hued vintage Volkswagen Buses brings joy to guests and passersby alike. There’s the tough-looking biker who suddenly grinned and flashed the peace sign when he spotted one of the buses. There’s the Bay Area tech company that rented the Painted Ladies fleet for the Pride Parade, tossing daisies to the crowd from one of the Buses.