July 2022

New 700-horsepower Ford F-150 Raptor R order books open



(July 19, 2022) DEARBORN, Mich. — After more than a decade spent braving harsh conditions and conquering massive desert dunes over three generations of off-road trucks, Ford unleashes the new F-150 Raptor R – the fastest, most powerful, most extreme high-performance off-road desert Raptor yet. All three generations of F-150 Raptor have been inspired by the extreme desert-racing trophy trucks that compete in the Baja 1000. Designed and engineered by Ford Performance, the 2023 F-150 Raptor R is the closest yet to delivering this type of performance.

Jeep recognized for 20th consecutive year as America’s most patriotic brand



(July 18, 2022) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Jeep brand, celebrating more than eight decades of freedom, adventure, passion and authenticity, is ringing in another year as America’s most patriotic brand. For the 20th year in a row, the Jeep brand is America’s most patriotic, according to Brand Keys Most Patriotic Brands survey. Consumers surveyed based results on brands that best embody the value of patriotism in 2022.
 

Hyundai's N brand unveils two rolling lab concepts for EV future 




(July 17, 2022)  BUSAN, South Korea — Hyundai Motor’s high-performance N sub-brand is revealing its electrification vision to demonstrate the company’s commitment to future-focused zero-emissions technologies. RN22e and N Vision 74 are inspirational examples of N’s electrification vision. These two "rolling lab" concepts demonstrate Hyundai Motor’s ambition to become a leader in the zero-emissions future.

Toyota Crown returns to the U.S. with bold style, hybrid powertrains



(July 16, 2022) AUSTIN, Texas — Toyota is reimagining the full-size sedan with the all-new 2023 Toyota Crown. Built to deliver an intuitive driving experience, this new premium sedan brings powerful acceleration and confident handling, along with supreme comfort for a sophisticated ride, all wrapped in a new design. It is also the first Toyota sedan to offer the HYBRID MAX System, Toyota’s performance hybrid with power that drivers will feel.

MINI USA partners with Polar Bears International for all-electric Mini



(July 15, 2022) MINI USA today announces its partnership with Polar Bears International (PBI), the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to polar bears and Arctic sea ice, to help promote awareness of polar bear conservation efforts in a new campaign for its MINI Electric Cooper SE Hardtop. Offering an EV that stays true to what owners love about Mini, as well as the broader aims of electrification, the MINI Electric Cooper SE provides Mini’s signature electrified go-kart feeling, with a minimal environmental footprint. In addition, the model is an important step in Mini’s stated goal of offering an all-electric line-up of vehicles around 2030.

A fourth-gen Toyota pickup


The fourth generation Toyota pickup was sold from 1984 through 1988 in two-door and four-door formats. For 1987 the truck got minor interior changes and an exterior redesign, and a V6 engine was introduced in 1988. This fourth-generation truck, which was employed by the Gold Strike Inn and Casino, was found living in retirement in Nevada. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

GM and Pilot Company to build out coast-to-coast EV fast charging network



(July 15, 2022) DETROIT — To accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs, increase access to charging and help enable long-distance electric travel of people and vehicles across the U.S., GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its eXtend offering.