July 2022

Assembly of all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 begins in Tennessee



(July 28, 2022) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. —Volkswagen of America marked the start of production this week of its all-electric ID.4 compact SUV in Chattanooga, Tenn., the company’s first electric vehicle assembled in the United States. The ID.4 is Volkswagen Group’s most popular all-electric model, with 190,000 units delivered to customers globally since its launch in 2021.

A Kentucky Chevy



1954 marked the first significant design changes in the Advance Design Chevrolet truck that was first introduced in 1947. The 1954 truck had a curved one-piece windshield for the first time. The grille changed from five horizontal slats to a crossbar design commonly referred to as a "bull nose" grille. A Hydramatic automatic transmission was available for the first time as an option. The design lasted for only two years with the Chevy getting a complete makeover in 1956. This rather artistic 1954-55 truck was found in Nelson County, Ky.
(Photo by Jim Prueter)

Classics, vintage motorcycles to join lineup at Mecum Monterey 2022


1938 Indian Four

(July 27, 2022) Mecum Auctions is set to return to the Del Monte Golf Course at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, Calif., Aug. 18-20 for its annual Daytime Auction with a selection of classic and vintage motorcycles. In addition to the motorcycles, an estimated 600 classic and collector vehicles are expected to cross the auction block, with live coverage of the event broadcast on MotorTrendTV.

The Mini Concept Aceman EV — Preview of future design



(July 27, 2022) MUNICH, Germany — The new Mini family is taking shape. The British brand presents the Mini Concept Aceman, an initial preview of its future model generation’s new design. In this concept car we can see design-based and technological innovations from Mini that outline the brand-typical driving pleasure of the future.

MINI USA celebrates National Day of Motoring to conclude Mini roadtrip



(July 26, 2022) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2022, the legendary Mini owners rally hosted by MINI USA, came to a close this past weekend in Greenville, S.C., after kicking off in Burlington, Vt. July 9. The rally featured more than 2,000 Mini owners from across the country driving close to 1,000 Mini's over 1,700 miles of back roads and by-ways, through nine states and eight cities, ending with a festival at the BMW Group Performance Center and Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina.
 

Genesis announces 2023 G90 Priority One program



(July 26, 2022) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jul. 25, 2022 – Genesis Motor America has announced the continuation of its Priority One program, featuring the upcoming 2023 G90 flagship sedan. Customers may now express interest in Priority One by visiting www.genesis.com and providing their contact information. Priority One members will be contacted and may submit a $1,000 refundable deposit to secure their place among the first to purchase the new 2023 G90.

Cadillac reveals its new Celestiq all-electric show car



(July 25, 2022) Cadillac has unveiled the Celestiq show car, a vision of innovation and purpose that previews the brand’s future handcrafted and all-electric flagship sedan. Conceived to lead Cadillac’s electric future and inspired by the brand’s 120-year heritage, it serves as a touchstone for the Cadillac design and engineering teams, who continue to develop Celestiq as it moves closer to production.