June 2022

Ford recalling nearly 50,000 Mach-E crossovers for safety defect



(June 15, 2022) Ford is recalling 48,924 Mustang Mach-E crossovers in the U.S. following a safety defect that could cause the electric vehicle to lose power. In addition to the recall, Ford has issued a stop-sale on the Mach-E, according to a memo to dealers issued Monday. Under the new orders, retailers are not allowed to complete the sale by delivering the vehicle to customers, according  to Automotive News.

Ford teams up with dealers to train next-generation of auto technicians



(June 14, 2022) DEARBORN, Mich.  — Ford is getting a positive response to its SOS – a Sponsor Our Students program that works with dealers to offer opportunities for students interested in meaningful careers as automotive technicians. The SOS program can begin in high school and is about more than building skills — it’s also about developing connections. Ford and Lincoln dealers committed to sponsoring students will offer them a unique opportunity for work-based learning within their service department, including the support of a mentor

2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America edition announced



(June 14, 2022) ATLANTA — Porsche will offer a special, market-specific sports car with the “America” moniker. The new 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America will reach showrooms in late this year as part of the 2023 model year. A very limited number will be created, making this one of the rarest Type 992 models.



Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas to offer muscle car collection


1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird

(June 13, 2022) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Barrett-Jackson will off the Lindley Collection, including eight highly desirable and well-preserved American cars all with No Reserve during this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July 2. Headlining this collection is a pair of iconic Mopar muscle cars — a rare 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird and a matching-numbers 1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda.

Mecum returns to central Florida for 1,500-car summer auction


1961 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite

(June 13, 2022)  Following another record-setting result at the world’s largest classic and collector car auction in Kissimmee, Fla., in January that eclipsed $217 million in sales, Mecum Auctions will return to Central Florida July 6-9 to host the Mecum Orlando Summer Special 2022, offering an estimated 1,500 consignments at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center.

NACTOY releases annual list of vehicle award candidates



(June 13, 2022) DETROIT — The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards has announced that it expects a total of 47 cars, trucks and utility vehicles to be eligible for the 2023 awards — tying with 2019 for the most eligible vehicles in the history of the awards. As of June 9, automakers have confirmed plans to launch 13 all-new or substantially new cars, three trucks and 31 utility vehicles this year in North America that meet NACTOY’S eligibility requirements.

The Quail returns celebrating 50 years of BMW M, Jaguar at Le Mans



(June 13, 2022) CARMEL, Calif.  — The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, will host more than 200 of the world’s finest and rarest motorcars on Friday, Aug. 19, at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, Calif. The 19th annual event will feature celebratory classes honoring legendary automotive milestones and British motoring innovation, including “50th Anniversary of the BMW M Division,” “All Things MINI” and “70 Years of Jaguar and Their Wins at Le Mans.”